It really has been the summer of drummer drama, and for Korn fans hoping to see Dave Silveria reunite with the band are out of luck, according to lead singer, Jonathan Davis.
“No. I don’t wanna say any negative stuff, but where we’re at right now is perfect and Ray is an amazing drummer.”
As we round into the second half of the second decade of the 21st century, it’s worthwhile to start looking back on the music that has made this millennium so memorable.
Our friends over at Music Radar have compiled a list of the top 20 greatest drum beats to have emerged since 2000. And you know how much we love lists!! Who made the list, and who didn’t?
I always knew that songs borrowed from each other all the time, but this one is interesting! The A.V. Club breaks down songs that incorporate the classic, “Be My Baby” drum intro.
There has always been a great mystery and wonder to the idea of using calf-skin heads in today’s modern age of technology. Whether you swear by calfskin or believe that mylar is the only logical choice, you must admit that the care and maintenance of these skins from a bygone era has a certain appeal… like tapping into a deep heritage.
Check out the tute where DRUM! Magazine walks you through how tuck your own calfskin head! Viva la Legacy!
It’s that time of year! For drummers from across the country to head to their nearest Guitar Center and show off their chops. Prizes include cash, drum kit of their choice (DW, Gretsch, OCDP, Tama, or Pearl), choice of cymbals, endorsement deals, electronic gear, mics, and more.
We’ll be sure to cover the competition right here on Drummer Talk!
Although drummer and co-founder, Spencer Smith, has taken a leave of absence to attend to his drug addiction, Panic! At the Disco is still plugging along with drum tech and fill in drummer, Dan Pawlovich.
From Yahoo
“We haven’t talked about specific dates for when Spencer can rejoin us,” [lead singer] Urie said. “We’re fully focused on him getting better, and when he’s ready to come back, he will. I don’t know if that will be an immediate turnaround. I doubt it, but we’re staying positive.”
Josh Day, former drummer for Sara Bareilles, joins us today to chat about landing that gig, life in LA, and giving lessons to the kids of very famous movie directors. News returns next week!
Here’s another great article from Music Radar’s recent Drum Expo 2103. Here, they outline 9 aspects to help fine tune your live performance to make you more marketable.
Loudwire is taking votes for greatest metal drummer of all time. Round 2 pits Bill Ward vs. Clive Burr, Tommy Lee vs. Nicko McBrain, Lars Ulrich vs. Charlie Benante, Mike Mangini vs. Danny Carey, and more.
From ClasicHitsandOldies.com
Legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker will return to the U.S. for the first time in several years for a series of fall performances at New York City’s famous jazz club The Iridium.
From DrummerCafe.com
An extensive process from start to finish, “Absence of Corners” took nearly a year to complete. Working with Los Angeles art team SceneFour, Ward utilized a sophisticated formula to create the collection’s visuals, using an array of drumsticks and rhythmic accessories that produce light, much like a painter utilizing brushes and oils.
Also, be sure to check out Music Radar’s interview with JP Gaster.
