Primus’ Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde have announced the abrupt departure of the band’s longtime drummer, Tim “Herb” Alexander. In a statement posted on Tuesday, October 29th, Claypool and LaLonde explained that Alexander resigned “effective […]
Guitarist Ken Susi and drummer Nick Pierce have just quit As I Lay Dying, six days after bassist/clean vocalist Ryan Neff left the metalcore band. Susi explained that his “personal morals have recently been tested […]
iStockphoto / yurii_zym Riccardo Merlini is an Italian drummer who is widely believed to be the world’s fastest drummer alive today. The man trains with 22-pound dumbbells on a specially designed drum kit so he […]
SIMPLE Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has sadly died aged 73. The veteran music man’s cause of death has not been revealed but it’s understood he was in ill health. 2 Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop […]
Consequence’s Drum Week continues with an exclusive “Crate Digging” list of 10 songs that Anthrax/Pantera legend Charlie Benante thinks every drummer should hear. Check out our list of the 100 Best Drummers of All Time and […]
We’ve put together a slamming giveaway to help you celebrate Drum Week here at Consequence. Teaming with our friends at Modern Drummer, we’re giving every aspiring beat basher or stick-wielding music maker the chance to play like the […]
With legions of fans worldwide, IMPELLITTERI is known for exciting music, addictive riffs, and mesmerizing melodies. Today they proudly announce that a new album — “War Machine” — is dropping on November 8 via Frontiers […]
LEGENDARY Oasis sticksman, Alan White has strongly hinted that he will join the band for their 2025 sold out reunion tour, after sharing a cryptic social media post. The drummer posted a picture of his […]
ALAN White has been a huge figure in history and success of Oasis. Fans have been calling for him to make a comeback to the band as they reunite for a series of concerts in […]
OASIS drummer Tony McCarroll has broken his silence on Noel and Liam’s big reunion after fans spotted a clue that he’ll be joining the tour. The indie rockers announced they had reunited for performances in the UK […]
As Everything Unfolds have confirmed that their drummer Jamie Gowers has sadly died. Instagram: As Everything Unfolds In a statement posted to fans on social media this morning (August 30), the band said: “It is […]
Since Death Angel dropped off their fall tour supporting W.A.S.P., drummer Will Carroll posted a statement and then deleted it, prompting the band to “set the record straight” in a follow-up of their own. In […]
Mia Zapata led the punk group The Gits in Seattle during the grunge years. Before she could be in the national spotlight, she was raped and murdered in 1993. A new book remembers her life […]
Drummer Jason Bittner has announced his departure from Overkill after a seven-and-a-half-year stint with the veteran thrash band. Bittner shared the news via a statement, revealing that the split was amicable and that he will now […]
Jason Bonham’s last name is legendary. It’s synonymous with rock royalty, starting, of course, with his father—the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, considered one of the most transformative drummers in rock ‘n’ roll history. […]
Fan-filmed video of MR. BIG‘s July 13 performance at the Midalidare Rock In The Wine Valley festival in Bulgaria can be seen below. MR. BIG drummer Nick D’Virgilio is missing most of the final European […]
Fan-filmed video of BEHEMOTH‘s July 15 performance at Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden can be seen below (courtesy of Niclas Johansson). As previously reported, BEHEMOTH has tapped UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS drummer Jon Rice for […]
We recently told you about the drummer Greg Barton and his ambitious undertaking to play every single Foo Fighters song in one sitting to raise money for charity. This past Friday, Barton completed that challenge. […]
On June 7th, drummer Greg Barton will be “Foo Fighting Cancer” by playing through every single Foo Fighters song in their discography in one sitting. Barton, a professional drummer with over 15 years of experience, […]
Jon Wysocki, drummer and founding member of Staind, has died at the age of 53. His death was announced by Wysocki’s band, Lydia’s Castle, on May 18. “On 5/18/2024 at 8:02pm, @jonwysocki4 passed away surrounded […]