San Jose, Calif., — Mike Portnoy, considered one of the most powerful players in the world, has garnered his first “Drummer” Of The Year” award in Enter Music Publishing’s 16th Annual Drummies reader’s poll awards. Definitely a dream come true for Portnoy, he also took “Best Metal Drummer” and came in second place in the “Progressive Drummer” category. Portnoy’s Prominence, or Rather, A Landslide Portnoy succeeded in beating out some other highly regarded drummers in th... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- It’s that time of year, yep, Enter Music Publishing’s Annual Drummies Awards/Poll programs is now officially open for voting. Having gained respect from the drum/music industry as the most comprehensive Award/Polling events, drummers, fans and anybody else interested can now cast their votes online until May 1 at www.drummagazine.com/drummies. Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum percussion magazines, worldwide and online, expects very strong voting returns... read more...

I was once asked to write a term paper about my gigs. Find it hard to compose half a page. I rather play the drum and get “soaked in the moment”. I'm a graphic designer during weekdays and do shows with my band on weekends. My night job is my high; I enjoy playing for the audience and to play rock tunes. I like chatting with anyone who loves music – except Air Supply! ... read more...

whats up my name is Andrew I live in muskegon michigan ive been playing drums for about 4-5 years, but i still want to get better if you have any more question just ask me... read more...

My name is Dan Clairmont. I am 26. I live in Traverse City, Michigan. I am married with two Daughters. I have been playing drums since the fith grade. I love to play. I like Heavy Metal, hard rock, Classical rock, and country music, but being a drummer any thing with a beat and a good "feel". ... read more...

NOT MUCH TO TELL.... I HAVE PLAYED DRUMS SINCE I WAS 7 AND AM CURRENTLY 15... FIRST ACOUSTIC SET WAS REALLY BAD BUT IT DID THE JOB UNTIL I WAS 14, IT WAS THEN THAT I STARTED LOOKING AT ROLAND V-DRUMS. I RECIEVED A SET OF ROLAND TD-3KW V-DRUMS THAT CHRISTMAS AND LOVED THEM. LATER THE NEXT YEAR I STARTED GETTING INTO MORE HAND PERCUSSION AND TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS. I FOUND (ON THE NET) OUT ABOUT A ROLAND HAND PERCUSSION DEVICE CALLED THE HANDSONIC-10. I LOOKED AT IT FOR AGES AND THEN RECIEVED... read more...

I've been playing for a good 4 years. Last October I got hurt at work, I broke my leg in two places. I had a bar placed in my lower leg. I have one more surgery scheduled and then I should be good to go. It was m right leg that was injured so I am still slowly building up it's strength day by day.... read more...

Im Danilo Maia, a passionate drummer born in the city of Sao Paulo, that resides in an amazing Country US of A in Orlando Florida. Some of my influences are: Stewart Copeland, Chad Sexton, Barker & Dave Ghrol. Why? Talent, Style, Flavor & Originality. In my opinion each one of them are one-of-a-kind. I believe music talent is a true heart-felt expression & a gift from above. As a drummer I feel rhythm is in everything we do and in the sounds that surround us.... read more...