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Modern DrummerDrumsModern Drummer Announces Celeste Fox as the 2026 Winner of the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Modern Drummer magazine, alongside Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), Carrie Peart (Trustee of The Estate of Neil Peart), and Olivia Peart, is proud to announce Celeste Fox as the recipient of the 2026 Neil Peart Spirit
Modern DrummerDrumsModern Drummer presents Eric Singer’s KISS Kruise Drum Off The Eric Singer’s KISS Kruise Drum Off will give booked KISS Kruise guests the opportunity to compete live in front of Singer and a panel of professional drummers. The competition takes place Sunday from 12:30 PM to 1:30
Modern DrummerDrumsGuitar Center crowns champion of Drum-Off 2026 following national competition Hamilton, AL drummer Jonathan Fortson earns the Drum-Off title, brand endorsements, professional gear and a $25,000 cash prize as the legendary competition concludes its first run in a decade Guitar Center announced Jona
Modern DrummerDrumsBig, Loud and Muscular: Stephen Perkins’ Return to ’70s Rock When Stephen Perkins formed The Panic Channel, he wanted to step away from the fast-moving, tom-heavy language of Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros. His answer was a massive custom DW kit inspired by Jimmy Page, John
Modern DrummerDrumsThe Rebirth of Jane’s Addiction: Stephen Perkins’ 1997 Relapse Tour Kit Six years after Jane’s Addiction broke apart, Stephen Perkins returned to the band’s music with Flea on bass, a new rhythm-section chemistry to build, and a radically different DW Short Stack kit designed for speed, arti
Modern DrummerDrumsThe Drum Kit That Gave Stephen Perkins a New Voice After Jane’s Addiction, Stephen Perkins wasn’t looking to repeat himself. His one-of-one 1992 DW Porno for Pyros kit became the instrument that helped him rethink his sound, translate hand percussion to the drum set, and
Modern DrummerDrumsMMMF’s annual benefit concert to host Tribute to Keith Moon with special guest drummers Gregg Bissonette and Stephen Perkins on November 1st at Central Machine Works in Austin Austin, TX – The Music Moves Mountains Foundation is hosting its annual benefit concert on Sunday, November 1st at 4pm at Central Machine Works with a special Tribute to Keith Moon. This year will mark the 80th birthday
Modern DrummerDrumsSTEPHEN PERKINS OPENS HIS PERSONAL DRUM ARCHIVE FOR A SPECIAL ARTISTFIRST AUCTION Jane’s Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins, is opening the doors to decades of musical history, offering a collection of personally played drums, percussion, and touring gear, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Wat
Modern DrummerDrumsVans Warped Tour 2026 Last year the legendary Vans Warped Tour returned in celebration of its 30th anniversary and the concerts took place in Washington D.C., Long Beach, and in Orlando, FL. For Warped Tour 2026, it came to the same three cit
Modern DrummerDrumsALESIS® DRUMS AND ZILDJIAN® FORGE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LEGACY AND INNOVATION Legendary Cymbal Maker Partners with Electronic Drum Innovator to Shape the Future of Percussion Avedis Zildjian Co.® (Zildjian®) and Alesis® Drums today announced a strategic partnership uniting the most iconic name in
Modern DrummerDrums5 Seconds of Summer Brings the Everyone’s a Star Tour to Southern California Sydney, Australia’s 5 Seconds of Summer recently played the Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, and KIA Forum in Inglewood, with opener The Band Camino. 5SOS were an opener for One Direction back in 2014 and 2015 which was ju
Modern DrummerDrumsRingo Starr Celebrates His 86th Birthday with Peace, Love, and an All-Star Musical Tribute On July 7th, Ringo Starr celebrated his 86th birthday at his Peace & Love Statue in Beverly Hills, CA with current and former All Starr band members, friends, and celebrities. The event started when Starr, his wife Barba
Modern DrummerDrumsSimmons unveils the Titan 90, the most advanced electronic drum kit in Simmons’ history Available only at Guitar Center, the new Simmons flagship eKit delivers authentic feel, innovative technology and unmatched value for serious drummers Guitar Center today unveiled the Simmons Titan 90, the most advanced
Modern DrummerDrumsThe Warning Announce New Album Everything’s Falling — A New Chapter for Modern Drummer Cover Artist Paulina Villarreal When Modern Drummer featured Paulina Villarreal on the cover of its April 2026 issue, it was a recognition of more than her extraordinary drumming talent. It was an acknowledgment that she represents a new generation of
Modern DrummerDrumsRush 50 Something World Tour – Opening Night, June 7, 2026 The Kia Forum Review by Dennis Wolfe – Modern Drummer Advisory Board MemberEdited by Mark Griffith “She (Anika) really understands and appreciates his (Neil’s) greatness, and none of this that happens is diminishing his greatness by o
Modern DrummerDrumsJason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening 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. O
Modern DrummerDrumsZildjian Jam 2026 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 celebr
Modern DrummerDrumsJazz Fest 2026 Celebrates Louisiana Culture with Two Unforgettable Weekends of Music, Drumming, Food, and New Orleans Magic 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 greates
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