You owe it to yourself to check out Steve Gadd’s latest album, Gadditude. And if the Gadd pun isn’t enough to get you to listen (alá the “Mission from Gadd” tour), the maybe Downbeat Magazine‘s review will get your ears to perk up.
Gadditude, released on Sept. 3, might take some longtime fans by surprise. With his groups the Gadd Gang and Stuff, the emphasis was frequently on the funk pocket.
With the release of Save Rock and Roll, Fall Out Boy seems poised to emerge from their 2000’s emo rock cocoon. Drummer, Andy Hurley, recently spoke with Clevescene.com about FOB’s return and what the band has learned along the way.
“I think we all really missed it and grew up and matured and learned a lot of things and experienced life,”says Hurley. “The comeback was about having the right songs. It was about us being in the right headspace together.”
Although Bun E. Carlos hasn’t officially been with Cheap Trick since 2010, the rest of the band is seeking legal action to officially remove him from the band’s corporate identity, Trick Unlimited.
Carlson’s former bandmates, Robin Zander, Tom Peterson and Rick Nielsen, contend that they “were (and are) free to decide that the defendant is no longer a member of the band.”
Testament’s Gene Hoglan recently sat with Music Radar and outlined his Do’s and Don’ts for metal drummers. Do you agree with them?
“UB40 are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this will cause their fans. The band had been looking forward to these shows all summer but, as his treatment continues, Jimmy has been advised not to play for the foreseeable future.”
It’s easy to forget that some of the industry’s most memorable bands were fronted by the drummer. From Don Henley to Phil Collins to Mickey Dolenz, check out this list of the top singing drummers of classic rock!
What is it with famous rock drummers and coffee? Aerosmith drummer, Joey Kramer, now has his very own line of coffee available in the Pacific Northwest. The brand, called Rockin’ & Roastin’, is “music to your lips,” says Kramer.
“You still have haters out there, sure you do,”Castronovo said, noting that he understands their feelings. “I mean, to me, I’ve said it in a million interviews. Steve Perry is a god to me.”
But apparently, giving you and your entire family heart disease is smart. This is just an insulting commercial.
I am of the belief that every drummer should own his/her own set of drum mics. You never know when they’ll come in handy at a gig, and I’ve run into many times where the mics I had were superior (and more numerous) than the house mics. You’ll garner the appreciation and raised eyebrows of many a sound guy with this level of pro-readiness!
Check out the reviews Electronic Musician did of 8 different mic kits ranging in price from $299 to $2500.
Wow, the competition is heating up. We have Bill Ward vs. Nicko McBrain, Joey Jordison vs. Danny Carey, Charlie Benante vs. Vinnie Paul. and Dave Lombardo vs. Mike Portnoy. Who will reign supreme? Head over to Loudwire and cast your vote.
Drummer Ilan Rubin is doing his thing on the latest NIN record that streeted yesterday. Did you pick it up? What do you think?
