"I put way more emphasis on a drummer's personality than technique." It's a surprising statement, coming from Mike Portnoy, one of the most admired drummers in heavy music for the past three decades.

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We’re big fans of Muse. They’ve got that epic arena rock thing going on, and while they’ve always erred on the side of heavy and groovy, they’ve never felt the need to fully push into the metal sphere ...

Japanese double bass master Tetsu Saitoh is one of the most original players of the bull fiddle. He is a resourceful and inventive free improviser but also feels at home when is playing Argentine ...

A few months ago, I finally got a chance to see Jordan Morton perform. I had heard great things about this double bassist who had starting playing out as a solo singer-songwriter; when I caught her at ...

Bill Burr’s ‘Shuggah experience seems to have opened his horizons to all things heavy. As a student of the drums, Burr’s new foray into double kick has gotten him into some brutal music that he always ...

Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86 after being treated in April for a lung infection. A funeral will take place at Milan Cathedral on Wednesday, which has been declared a national day of mourning by ...

Guitar Hero II quipped that a mini fridge is more important than a bassist. And while it is true that many people undervalue the role a bass guitar plays, it’s hugely important in providing a sturdy ...