San Jose, Calif., -- Hit Like A Girl (hitlikeagirlcontest.com): The Contest For Female Drummers today reported that video entries have been posted by female drummers from more than 30 different countries. The contest is produced by DRUM! Magazine in conjunction with TRX Cymbals and Tom Tom Magazine. Girls and women of all ages are invited to submit videos of their drumming both to win valuable prizes and to support the global development of women drummers. “Some of the most interesting e... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- Hit Like A Girl 2013, the second annual global contest for female drummers, today announced that the official launch for entries will be February 1. The event is produced by DRUM! Magazine in conjunction with TRX Cymbals and Tom Tom: The Magazine for Female Drummers, with the support of major drum equipment companies Drum Workshop, Pacific Drums and Percussion, Yamaha DTX Drums, Evans Drumheads, Vater Drumsticks, SKB bags and cases, Alfred Publishing, and Drumchannel. Dev... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines worldwide, has published a very special Issue of DRUM! to start the year. The January Issue is dedicated to the legacy of John Bonham, and it features 12 diverse drummers, from Mike Portnoy to Jason Bonham, discussing how Bonham influenced their drumming and playing their favorite Bonzo beats during the 2012 Annual Bonzo Tribute Night. The event was held at The House Of Blues in Hollywood. The Bonzo cov... read more...

San Jose, Calif. – For a third consecutive year, the editorial staff of Enter Music Publishing, publishers of DRUM! Magazine, has joined a host of high-profile cosponsors to present DRUM! Night!. The biggest drumming event in Northern California, DRUM! Night is a benefit with two goals: raise money for Lincoln High School and to create greater awareness for the cause of music education in schools. DRUM! Night 2012 will transform the San Jose Repertory Theatre into a drummer’s playground o... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, print and online publishers of percussion mags features a compelling editorial on Mike Portnoy in the July 2012 Issue of DRUM!. And, if anything can be said of Portnoy since his departure from Dream Theater it is that he is not resting on his laurels. In fact, it’s amazing that Andrew Lentz, DRUM! assistant editor, had the chance to write this story given that Portnoy's schedule seemingly leaves no time for anything, including being interviewed. ... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines worldwide and online, proved for a second straight year that the company can produce highly successful benefits. DRUM! Night, a benefit in which all of the proceeds were donated to Lincoln High’s music program, was a tremendous success. Held in conjunction with the San Jose Jazz Festival, DRUM! Night sold out and was highlighted by a diverse drum lineup of respected drummers and percussionists. But th... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- It’s almost too apropos as DRUM! Magazine celebrates its 20th Anniversary, that Chad Smith is featured on the August cover, speaking exclusively about the soon-to-be released Chili Pepper record and other aspects of his career. Why? Smith is the most covered drummer in the history of the magazine and even “Guest Edited” a 1997 issue of the magazine. “Chad is a well-rounded, diverse drummer, whose career has taken many paths,” said Andy Doerschuk, DRUM!’s edit... read more...

For Immediate, Rhythmic Release Travis Barker The Talk Of Tinsel Town, But Enter Music Publishing Traps Him Again During “Travis Barker” Week From April 18 To 25 San Jose, Calif., -- Travis Barker consistently keeps the media and the drumming community fascinated. Whether it’s his latest hip-hop record, Blink-182 reunions, plane crashes, or reality TV he never stays far from the public eye. That’s why Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines, worldwid... read more...

For Immediate, Rhythmic Release Enter Music Publishing’s Drummies Hit Hard: 4600 Drummers Cast Votes Since March 10 San Jose, Calif., Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines, worldwide and online, is reporting very strong voting returns during the initial voting period for its 16th Annual Drummies. According to surveymonkey, approximately 4600 drummers have cast votes in the 42 categories that comprise the Drummies since March 10, 2011. This strong voting ... 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...