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Zac Brown Drummer Chris Fryar On Festivals

We asked Zac Brown Band drummer Chris Fryar to share some insights into playing at big music festivals, and darn it if he didn’t tell us all about it!

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Blake Fleming: The Kickstarter Paradigm

The Mars Volta drummer, Blake Fleming releases a solo album titled, Time's Up, exploding with "mouthwatering beats in low tech-fashion."

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Eric Kretz: How To Survive After Superstardom

Drummer Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots tells all about reaching mega-superstardom and making a smooth transition into his next life.

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One Voice: Steve Gadd & Edie Brickell

We talk with Steve Gadd and Edie Brickwell about their side project's latest release, Look Out Now! and just how they began collaborating.

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When Is Playing Heel-Down Optimal?

We ask five drummers when they feel playing heel-down is most optimal.

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David Garibaldi On His Return To Tower Of Power

David Garibaldi is back drumming for legendary Oakland funk band, Tower Of Power, and gearing up to work on the band's next release.

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Charlie Watts & Jim Keltner Talk Drums

DRUM! speaks to the two key participants in the startlingly unique Charlie Watts/Jim Keltner Project session at a Parisian recording studio.

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Gil Sharone On The New Stolen Babies Album

Gil Sharone has risen to the ranks of semi drum stardom as a member of Dillinger Escape Plan, and tells us about recording the new Stolen Babies CD.

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Backstage With Stephen Perkins & Frank Zummo

Join us backstage at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium while Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins talks drums with Frank Zummo of thenewno2.

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Ralph Molina Dissects Two New Neil Young Projects

It’s feast or famine for Crazy Horse drummer Ralph Molina who, following a couple dormant years, has two fresh Neil Young projects in the hopper.