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When Stephen Perkins formed The Panic Channel, he wanted to step away from the fast-moving, tom-heavy language of Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros. His answer was a massive custom DW kit inspired by Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and the physical power of 1970s rock. There are drum kits designed for...

For Ben Sharp, becoming the drummer for YUNGBLUD wasn’t the result of a carefully planned career move or a high-profile audition. It actually began with a chance meeting more than a decade ago. Sharp first met Dominic Harrison when the future YUNGBLUD frontman was just 15. Fourteen years later,...

Six years after Jane’s Addiction broke apart, Stephen Perkins returned to the band’s music with Flea on bass, a new rhythm-section chemistry to build, and a radically different DW Short Stack kit designed for speed, articulation, and clarity. In 1997, Jane’s Addiction was preparing to do something...

Lecherous Nocturne’s Alex Lancia Premieres Drum Play-through for “Metempsychosis” via Sick Drummer Magazine. Greenville, SC’s blackened death metal outfit Lecherous Nocturne is giving fans an inside look at the technical brutality behind their new single [...] The post Alex Lancia - Lecherous...

After Jane’s Addiction, Stephen Perkins wasn’t looking to repeat himself. His one-of-one 1992 DW Porno for Pyros kit became the instrument that helped him rethink his sound, translate hand percussion to the drum set, and begin again. In 1992, Stephen Perkins found himself at one of those rare...

Riccardo Merlini may be best known as one of the fastest drummers around, but his approach to drumming goes far beyond simply chasing speed. Speaking to Drummers Review, Riccardo reflected on the moment he first discovered his potential for extreme speed, his time studying with Mike Mangini, the...

Austin, TX - The Music Moves Mountains Foundation is hosting its annual benefit concert on Sunday, November 1st at 4pm at Central Machine Works with a special Tribute to Keith Moon. This year will mark the 80th birthday of the world’s most influential rock drummer who the Foundation has a special...

On a sunny afternoon at Colchester Castle in Essex, Drummers Review presenter, Ollie Winiberg found himself with a backstage pass to one of rock’s most intriguing touring setups. Hollywood Vampires (the supergroup featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry alongside Glen Sobel, Chris Wyse,...

Drummers Review is sad to report the death of ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, after an extended period of ill health. He was 77. Although technically not the original drummer in ZZ Top, Beard was with the band from just after the time of their debut single Salt Lick (with drummer Dan Mitchell) in 1969,...

Jane’s Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins, is opening the doors to decades of musical history, offering a collection of personally played drums, percussion, and touring gear, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Watts Conservatory of Music. For more than four decades, Stephen Perkins has built...

Miguel Lamas may be known for his incredible technique, precision and seemingly endless supply of chops, but when we caught up with the Spanish drummer, one thing became abundantly clear: for him, great drumming is ultimately about the music. Speaking to Ollie Winiberg of Drummer’s Review, Lamas...

Last year the legendary Vans Warped Tour returned in celebration of its 30th anniversary and the concerts took place in Washington D.C., Long Beach, and in Orlando, FL. For Warped Tour 2026, it came to the same three cities, and added Montreal, Canada and Mexico City, Mexico. Long Beach, CA is a...

For generations, Meinl Cymbals has been making cymbals that inspire drummers and percussionists around the globe. While the way we make cymbals has evolved over time by using innovative techniques, our focus has always stayed the same since day one, creating great sounding instruments that drummers...

Victoria Bialic’s journey to becoming a professional drummer hasn’t exactly followed a conventional route. In fact, it started with an instrument that couldn’t be much further removed from a modern drum kit: the violin. Speaking to Drummers Review presenter, Ollie Winiberg, Bialic explained that...

The legendary Vans Warped Tour has returned with six dates. Two took place in Washington D.C. (June 13 & 14,) two in Long Beach (July 26th & 27th,) and two are upcoming in Orlando, FL (November 15 & 16.) Long Beach, CA couldn’t have been a more fitting place to host a pair of these […] The post The...

Ahead of his appearance on the main stage at The UK Drum Show this October, Brandon Toews sat down with Drummers Review’s Ollie Winiberg to discuss his journey through drumming, the incredible stories behind some of Drumeo’s biggest moments, and the players who have inspired him throughout his...

Ash Soan is a drummer whose playing can be heard across some of the biggest records and live performances of recent decades. With credits including Adele, Taylor Swift, Rod Stewart, Seal, Dua Lipa and Hans Zimmer, Ash has built a reputation as one of the most respected session drummers in the...

The wait is over! Tickets for the Europe Drum Show 2027 are officially LIVE! Taking place on 3rd and 4th April 2027 at the incredible Messe Frankfurt, The Europe Drum Show is entering an exciting new era, bringing together the world’s drummers, brands, educators and fans for what promises to be the...

Matt Halpern has built a career that many drummers can only dream of. As the powerhouse behind progressive metal giants Periphery, he has become known not only for his incredible musicianship, but also for his generosity, positivity and commitment to helping the next generation of players. Joining...

Matt Halpern has built a career that many drummers can only dream of. As the powerhouse behind progressive metal giants Periphery, he has become known not only for his incredible musicianship, but also for his generosity, positivity and commitment to helping the next generation of players. Joining...

In early June, I received a phone call from my boss, Neil, who enthusiastically said, “Would you like to go to the Meinl Drum Festival in Germany next month?” I said yes before he’d even finished asking the question. Over the last couple of years working for Drummers Review, I’ve been lucky enough...

The instruments in the collection have been designed in collaboration with Karen-Renée Robb, visual and vocal artist and founder of The Music City Alliance for Sound & Music Healing and Frame Drum Wisdom. They feature Robb’s original artwork designs. The collection includes large and small...

Sydney, Australia’s 5 Seconds of Summer recently played the Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, and KIA Forum in Inglewood, with opener The Band Camino. 5SOS were an opener for One Direction back in 2014 and 2015 which was just three years after forming, and they have become one of the biggest pop-rock...

At Meinl Drum Festival 2026, we sat down with one of the most recognisable drummers on the planet, El Estepario Siberiano, to talk about the reality behind viral success, performing under pressure, and what it really means to build a career in the modern drumming world. Known worldwide for his...

On July 7th, Ringo Starr celebrated his 86th birthday at his Peace & Love Statue in Beverly Hills, CA with current and former All Starr band members, friends, and celebrities. The event started when Starr, his wife Barbara Bach, and sister-in-law Marjorie Walsh came out to take photos with the...

Few drummers possess the combination of technical mastery, musical wisdom and humility that defines Eric Harland. During a recent conversation with Drummers Review, the acclaimed drummer reflected on his remarkable journey, from childhood curiosity to performing alongside some of the biggest names...

In a wide-ranging conversation with Drummers Review, drummer Rufus Taylor opened up about life behind the kit with The Darkness, his musical philosophy and what it means to carve out your own identity in the shadow of rock royalty. From the outset, Rufus made it clear that The Darkness thrive on...

A lot of you know legendary drummer, Tommy Aldridge, from his work with bands like Gary Moore or Pat Travers, but in metal, if you will, he has played, recorded, and toured with bands like [...] The post Tommy Aldridge Interview - June 2026 + Clinic Dates appeared first on Sick Drummer Magazine .

Sam Ogden, drummer of UK post-hardcore band Static Dress, is set to play The UK Drum Show 2026 main stage. It’s a moment he still finds difficult to fully comprehend. Speaking ahead of the event, Sam reflected on what it means to be given such a prominent platform at one of the biggest drum events...