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Titus Andronicus reunites classic-era drummer Eric Harm for summer tour

Eric Harm is back behind Titus Andronicus’ kit, and the summer run will lean on classic-era songs as tickets go on sale April 16.

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Jay Weinberg says Slipknot firing still confuses him, years later

Jay Weinberg said Slipknot’s firing still “remains confusing,” and that the split left him feeling his “world bottomed out from under” him.

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Green Day launch SiriusXM punk channel Idiot Nation, Tré Cool hosts monthly show

Tré Cool is moving from kit to curator as Green Day launch Idiot Nation on SiriusXM, with a monthly show built around the bands that shaped their punk run.

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Sid Wilson pays emotional tribute to Joey Jordison, Slipknot’s defining drummer

Sid Wilson called Joey Jordison “the best that ever did it, hands down,” turning a tribute into a reminder of how Slipknot’s identity still runs through its late founding drummer.

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Short Daily Drum Practice Builds Consistency, Speed, and Musicality

Ten focused minutes a day can outwork the occasional marathon. A simple routine builds steadier time, more endurance, and cleaner grooves without burning out.

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Why Rudiments Still Matter in Modern Drumming

Rudiments are not busywork, they are the shortest path from pad practice to real grooves. Singles, paradiddles, and flams become actual musical language the moment you move them onto the kit.

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Angel Studios sets Drummer Boy, Revolutionary War action-musical for November 2026

Angel Studios is turning a Revolutionary War drummer-boy image into a Christmas action-musical, with Joel Smallbone co-directing and starring before a Nov. 6 release.

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Corrosion of Conformity debut new drummer Nick Shabatura in Atlanta

Nick Shabatura’s first Corrosion of Conformity gig in Atlanta showed a tight, heavy fit, with fan-shot footage catching the band locking in on night one.

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Godsmack names Wade Murff new touring drummer for 2026 run

Wade Murff steps into Godsmack’s live chair for 2026, a power-player move that could reshape the band’s groove as Tony Rombola and Shannon Larkin step back.

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Springsteen drummer Vini Lopez blasts Trump insults, urges apolitical concerts

Vini Lopez, Springsteen’s original E Street Band drummer, pushed back on Bruce’s Trump attacks, then later said a report misread him and that he stands with Springsteen.

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Drumming Communities Grow Online, Connecting Players Across Styles and Borders

Online drum rooms now do what rehearsal spaces once did: they connect players, teach technique, and keep the scene alive across styles, schedules, and borders.

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How to Mic a Drum Kit, From 2 Mics to 9 for Any Style

Three overhead placement mistakes are killing your drum sound; here's every mic setup from a 2-mic sketch to a full 9-mic studio rig, with a phase checklist to fix it fast.

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EVANS unveils high-tension drum key for marching percussion tuning

EVANS’ new high-tension key was built for marching drums that fight back. Its wide curved handle and rubber grip target the wrist pain of cranked-up heads.

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Travis Barker powers Clipse’s emotional Coachella return with explosive drums

Travis Barker turned Clipse’s Coachella comeback into a bigger live event, pushing the first four songs with sharp drums. The set then shifted into grief and memory, giving the return real emotional weight.

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Seven Focused Practice Routines to Build Independence for Intermediate Hobby Drummers

Seven practical routines that build the four-way independence you need, each routine pairs a clear technical focus with measurable homework and a quick self-audit you can use weekly.

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DCI adds 2026 tour tickets, summer dates span 30 states

DCI opens another 2026 ticket wave Monday at noon Eastern, with summer shows stretching from Ohio and California to Texas and Pennsylvania.

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Low-Noise Drumming Techniques: Practice Pads, Muted Kits and Electronic Alternatives

WhisperDRUMS claims a 20-decibel cut, here are three proven low-noise routes (practice pads, muted acoustic kits, and electronic alternatives) with concrete steps for apartment and late-night practice.

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Chicago Drum Show 2026 adds Zach Miller clinic, expands community focus

Zach Miller joins a six-clinician lineup as the Chicago Drum Show leans into clinics, cymbal demos and the scene around the gear.

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Percussive Arts Society launches Steve Weiss Memorial Grant for emerging vendors

PAS is backing emerging percussion vendors with a new Steve Weiss Memorial Grant, opening the door to PASIC exposure and the kind of visibility small brands rarely get.

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Step-by-Step Drum Tuning Guide for Beginners and Semi-Pros

Bad tuning kills good drums. Here's the exact four-step process that gets your snare, toms, and kick sounding right every time.

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10-Level Drumming Curriculum Takes Beginners From Sticks to Full Songs

Most beginners quit before they ever play a real song. This 10-level roadmap gets you from grip basics to a full 32-bar performance, one focused daily practice block at a time.

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Roland SPD-SX PRO Version 2.0 Brings Free Update With Major Performance Features

Roland's free Version 2.0 update for the SPD-SX PRO adds real-time time-stretching and per-kit effects, giving working drummers DAW-level sample control without a laptop onstage.

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DrumBot AI turns prompts and audio into custom grooves for drummers

DrumBot AI can turn a typed groove idea or audio reference into a playable pattern, but the real test is whether its humanization holds up in a drummer’s workflow.

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Buffalo Boys Program Brings First Nations Drumming Into Regina School Curriculum

Evan Whitestar's Buffalo Boys grew from 5 students to 20+ at Regina's MTMS, where First Nations drumming is now woven into the school curriculum.

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Lincoln High School Students Explore West African Drumming, Dance and Culture

Jill Oetken spent three weeks studying with master drummers in Ghana to build a no-prerequisite world drumming class at Lincoln High.

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Sound Magic Supreme Drums Orange V2 Delivers Cinematic Rock Sounds With MIDI 2.0 Power

Sound Magic's Supreme Drums Orange V2 squeezes an 87 GB sample set into 680 MB and unlocks 65,536 velocity layers through MIDI 2.0.

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Canadian Maker GANAAN Eyes Modern Drum Harness Development After Key Patents Expire

Canadian firm GANAAN Highland Manufacturing is moving to develop a new drum harness now that key patents on the modern percussion carrier assembly have expired.

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Drum Workshop Introduces First Collector's Series Made from 100% Pure Walnut

Drum Workshop's Custom Shop announced a limited Collector's Series made from 100% Pure Walnut shells, the first time walnut appears in DW's highest-end Collector's Series.

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Jimmy Douglass recalls Atlantic Records, where legendary drum grooves were shaped

Ginger Baker's trash-can cameo is the wild opening, but Jimmy Douglass's Atlantic years show how drum grooves were really shaped by the person behind the console.

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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Explain Why Anika Nilles Was Chosen for Rush Tour

Geddy Lee says Rush chose German fusion drummer Anika Nilles precisely because she wasn't an obvious pick, steering attention away from Neil Peart comparisons.

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