From punk rock to pop, to heavy metal and new wave, Josh Freese is one of the most prolific drummers in the world. He has appeared on over 400 records, performing and recording for: A Perfect Circle, Paramore, Nine Inch Nails, Devo, The Vandals, Sting, The Replacements, Guns N’ Roses, The Offspring, Weezer, Sublime with … More Better Call Josh: A Retrospective on the Career of Josh Freese
In 1991, TOTO returned to the studio and recorded their eighth album Kingdom of Desire. The band was planning a tour for the late summer of ’92… A month before the release of Kingdom of Desire (1992), Jeff Porcaro sadly passed away from a heart attack. His loss was lamented by the band, Jeff’s family, … More Simon Phillips: TOTO – Dave’s Gone Skiing (Full Drum Transcription)
Il mio nuovo libro Orizzonti Musicali. Neil Peart: la vita, la musica e lo stile è ora disponibile in formato cartaceo ed eBook su Amazon, Apple Books, La Feltrinelli, Kobo e altri store. Il libro è una retrospettiva sulla vita e lo stile batteristico del leggendario Neil Peart, con interviste, trascrizioni, aneddoti oltre la batteria … More Orizzonti Musicali. Neil Peart: la vita, la musica e lo stile – Ora Disponibile!
My book Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style is now available for purchase on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Lulu, Barnes & Noble, and other stores. For those who are interested, the drum transcription for “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres” is sold separately on Gumroad. The book is available in two print formats, paperback … More Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style – Available Now!
I’m glad to introduce my new book, a journey through the life, music, and drumming style of the legendary Neil Peart.The conception of Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style comes from the transcription and study of one of his most remarkable works: “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres,” which is the first track on … More New Book – Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style (Preview)
My book “Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions” is now available for purchase on Amazon in a new paperback edition and in Kindle format. The book includes 8 full drum transcriptions of some of Jeff Porcaro’s most remarkable recordings and performances, from the ’70s to the early ’90s. In the next few days, I’ll introduce … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – New Edition
Jimmy Chamberlin is one of the most influential drummers of the ’90s, best known for his activity with the rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Some of the drum parts he played with the band of Billy Corgan are remarkable, showing his great knowledge of a great variety of music genres: from jazz to latin and … More Jimmy Chamberlin’s Top 5 Drum Tracks for The Smashing Pumpkins
The music video for my new single “Drowned” is out now! Immerse yourself in a deep journey through the breathtaking beauties of the underwater world. All the scenes and footage were filmed at the Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia, and edited to match the music. This body of art symbolizes my evolution as a composer and … More Francis V – Drowned (Official Video)
Created by the drummer Joost Koopmans, JK Drum Systems is a company developing products to get the most stable and ideal drum set up during and after a gig: a solution for drummers and drum technicians.Among clients, there are renowned drummers such as Brent Fitz (Slash), Matt Alston (Machine Head), Jay Weinberg (Slipknot), Christoph Schneider … More JK Drumplates – Product Review
My new single “Drowned” is out now! Immerse yourself in a composition with various influences from electronic to orchestral music, inspired by the science fiction novel The Drowned World by J. G. Ballard and the video game series BioShock. “Drowned” is the fifth release of my new music project, which started last year: a series … More Francis V – Drowned (Out Now)
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