DRUM! Magazine

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Scot Halpin: Keith Moon’s Substitute

One of the weirdest tales in the Moon legend was when Keith passed out onstage, and was replaced by 19-year old Scot Halpin, pulled from the audience.

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Partners In Time: John Entwistle & Keith Moon

The Who can be said to have an musical virtuoso — John Alec Entwistle. Famous for its anything-goes approach to performing, he's always been a solid rock.

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A Rare Interview With Keith Moon

Keith Moon granted veteran British music journalist Chris Charlesworth the following interview, which appeared in a 1972 edition of Melody Maker.

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Dave McClain: Machine Head Banger

We look back on our very first interview with Dave McClain, who was still buzzing over the fact that he had become the fifth drummer for Machine Head.

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Roy Haynes: The Renaissance Of Roy

We talk with drummer Roy Haynes at the opening night of the Fountain Youth quartet's performance at Jazz At Lincoln Center.

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Cynic’s Sean Reinert: Player In Paradox

The prog-metal technician talks about Cynic’s new EP, which features drum parts that rise through dreamy clouds of synth and whispered recitation.

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Brian Young: Fountains Of Wayne Simplicity

Brian Young lays back with Fountains Of Wayne, and lets the lyrics take center stage. But that doesn’t stop him from channeling Bonham now and then.

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Flashback! Pantera’s Vinnie Paul & Rex Brown

Pantera's death duo Vinnie Paul and Rex describe their combined double-bass drum and power-bass assault on the band's latest album.

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Idris Muhammad: A Most Unpredictable Career

In every context, Idris Muhammad's work has embodied the New Orleans spirit and its mix of American jazz, African drumming, Latin beats, and funky rhythms.