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When drummers talk about career-defining moments, they often point to the gigs they landed. For Ray Luzier, however, one of the most memorable moments of his career came from a drum part that almost never happened. The Korn drummer spoke to Drummers Review presenter Ollie Winiberg, reflecting on a...

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If you’ve spent any time in the comments on Drumeo videos, you’ve probably seen some version of the same question: “How do you get the drums to sound that good?” It’s a fair question. A great drum sound doesn’t come from one piece of gear, one plugin, or one magic setting. It comes from the […]

Meductic, NB: SABIAN is proud to announce the release of the new STRATUS Dry Collection, a modern series of dark, dry, and controlled cymbals designed for players seeking clear articulation, lower-volume response, and a visually distinctive raw finish. Developed to expand the sonic palette of the...

What happens when a drummer known for groove and feel takes on Mike Portnoy’s progressive metal masterpiece with a brand-new lineup of SABIAN cymbals? J-Rod Sullivan has built his career around pocket, feel, and musicality. As the drummer for Janet Jackson, Jeffrey Osborne, and 4 Korners, J-Rod is...

Oxnard, CA, June 1, 2026 - Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) has re-imagined their flagship, industry-standard 9000 series drum hardware. The 9000X Series is the most advanced complete line of stands in the company’s nearly 55-year history. Over the last decade, the existing 9000 hardware series has been...

From 2010 to 2017, Jason Bonham led a tribute to the legacy of his father (John Bonham) and Led Zeppelin known as Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience. That band was later renamed Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening. On May 23rd, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening played the Greek Theater in Los...

Hello, my name is Kristopher Huffman, and I am the drummer for the progressive metal band Apeiron Bound and recent resident Twitch drum request streamer, otherwise known as OpossumGodKing. Into my history, my first “real” [...] The post Kristopher Huffman Interview - June 2026 appeared first on...

The 4th Annual Zildjian Jam returned to Tipitina’s in New Orleans, LA April 28th taking place between weekends of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The event began as part of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary celebration in 2023 which included events in Los Angeles, CA, and London. 13 of...

The 2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival took place on April 23-26 and April 30-May 3rd. Jazz Fest organizers announced that 475,000 fans took part in the event, which is now regarded as one of the world’s greatest celebrations of music and culture. As always, the festival combined local...

Oxnard, CA, (May 18, 2026) - The Slingerland Drum Company launches the Limited Edition Gene Krupa Radio King Snare Drum as the iconic brand continues its rebirth. Considered the first superstar of the drum set, Gene Krupa endorsed Slingerland Drums for his whole career and became nearly synonymous...

Orange County Drum & Percussion has officially unveiled the new Adrian Young Signature Tangerine Sparkle Snare Drum - a limited-edition USA-made release developed in collaboration with Adrian Young, original OCDP founder Daniel Jensen, and Guitar Center’s Director of Merchandise for Drums &...

My name is Brandin Henize and I have been drumming for about 17 years! I started in my first serious band in Hell Scorched Earth, and also played with the band Siren before joining my current project Summoner’s [...] The post Brandin Henize Interview May 2026 appeared first on Sick Drummer Magazine...

Annual scholarship honors Neil Peart’s legacy by supporting the next generation of young drummers through education, mentorship, and global recognition The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2026 program, offering young drummers around the world a...

In this exclusive interview, Ollie sits down with internationally renowned drummer Glen Sobel, whose career includes performances and recording work with Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, and Hollywood Vampires. From the outset, Glen reflects on what it means to perform at The UK Drum Show 2026. Unlike...

Sick New World returned to the Las Vegas Festival grounds for the first time since 2024. This single day festival featured nearly 60 bands across four stages headlined by System of a Down, Korn, Bring Me the Horizon, Evanescence, and Danny Elfman. The two main stages were side by side with one band...

What a weekend it was! The Europe Drum Show 2026 brought together thousands of drummers, music fans, artists, exhibitors and industry professionals from across the world for two unforgettable days at Messe Friedrichshafen. From explosive Main Stage performances and inspiring education sessions to...

There are snare drums… and then there are statement pieces. The Highwood 14×7 Bell Bronze Snare Drum very much falls into the second category. From the moment you pick it up, and trust me, you feel it the second you lift it. This drum makes its intentions crystal clear. This is not designed to...

There is a moment every drummer knows. You open a new box of cymbals. You pull them out one by one. You set them on the stands, tighten the felts, step back, and look at the kit like it has become something new. Then you hit them for the first time. That first crash, ride, […]

When it comes to high-end drum kits, few names carry the same weight as Sonor. And today, we’re diving into one of their most premium offerings: the Sonor SQ2 Shell Pack. Let’s get the obvious out of the way early…this is not a casual purchase. With a price tag sitting somewhere between £3,500 and...

Debbie Knox-Hewson has been a fully-fledged band member of James for eight years. Before joining the Manchester-based band as their drummer, she toured extensively with Charli XCX and was part of Nasty Cherry, an LA girl band that had their own Netflix series. Debbie had her first child in December...

DrumX, a unique collaboration between Jimmy Jam, one of the most successful hitmakers in music history, and EastWest Sounds, one of the industry’s leading developers of music production software, has just been released and is now available at eastwestsounds.com/drumx By combining Jimmy Jam’s...

We learned of Tim Powell when compiling our 2025 Favorite Drumming Albums List, when Tomasz Pilasiewicz from Gorgasm gave us a heads up to go check out Tim’s playing. Needless to say, we were thoroughly [...] The post Tim Powell Interview - April 2026 appeared first on Sick Drummer Magazine .