Brittany Bowman  /  Feature Stories
Sorry, I’m Not Sorry
Her roommate told her she'd never get anywhere in the music industry. Now she's drumming for Demi Lovato.

Jay Weinberg  /  Feature Stories
One Foot In Front Of The Other
This narrative - Jay Weinberg's life and story in his own words - details growing up with dad Max Weinberg, joining Slipknot, and his best advice for drummers.

Vinny Mauro  /  Feature Stories
When It All Comes Full Circle
Vinny Mauro (Motionless In White) had one beloved venue at the top of his bucket list. This is how he finally got to headline there.

Simon Phillips  /  Feature Stories
Developing Sound Judgment
It took time for Simon Phillips to develop his legendary drum sound. Read his story and find out what he was working with back in the recording studios of the '70s.

Hannah Welton  /  Feature Stories
Everything Happens For A Reason
Before Prince discovered her, Hannah Welton had to decide whether a disappointment would stop her momentum or make her work harder.

George Kollias  /  Feature Stories
It’s Not A Competition
George Kollias may be one of metal's fastest drummers, but he didn't do it to compete. Growing up, it's all he knew.

Gregg Bissonette  /  Feature Stories
Take Their Advice
If Gregg Bissonette hadn't acted on advice from his father and Alex Acuña, he wouldn't be where he is today.

Mario Duplantier  /  Feature Stories
Riding The Lightning
What happens when your favorite band becomes fans of your band? Mario Duplantier of Gojira talks about how it happened with Metallica.

Gene Hoglan  /  Feature Stories
Think For Yourself
Gene Hoglan blazed a trail for metal drummers, but he wasn't always praised for his unique approach.

Glen Sobel  /  Feature Stories
Always Read Into It
For some drummers, reading music isn't important. But for Glen Sobel, it's what set him apart and got him some of the biggest gigs in the biz.

Rich Redmond  /  Feature Stories
Tell Everyone You Know
"Someone's going to get the job. Why not you?" Jason Aldean's drummer talks about why you need to put yourself out there.

Brian Tichy  /  Feature Stories
On The Professor’s Throne
Brian Tichy never expected his hero to let him play his legendary kit. Read this story about Neil Peart.

Mike Mangini  /  Feature Stories
Slicing Up Time
Time moves slower for Mike Mangini, whose adrenaline problem led him to master subdivision and become the virtuoso he is today.

Sarah Thawer  /  Feature Stories
Color Outside The Lines
By becoming her own cheerleader and carving out her own niche, Sarah Thawer has become one of today's most versatile drummers.

Dom Famularo  /  Feature Stories
The Grass Is Greenest Under Your Feet
Dom Famularo, drumming's global ambassador, used to have a stammer and low self-esteem. He explains why you should live in the now.

Dorothea Taylor  /  Feature Stories
The Drum Set Can Wait
Dorothea cut her teeth in an award-winning Michigan drum corps in the '60s. Here's why she's glad she didn't start on the drum set.

Anika Nilles  /  Feature Stories
It’s Never Too Late
Anika Nilles dealt with confidence issues and multiple failures on her way to becoming a pro drummer. It's never too late.

Aric Improta  /  Feature Stories
It Wasn’t The Right Time
Five 'lost' drum-offs. Sketchy sleeping quarters. Three canceled tours. Aric Improta had to be patient before he finally struck gold.

Chris Coleman  /  Feature Stories
Use Your Pain As Fuel
Chris Coleman tried to kill his passion for drums. Winning the Guitar Center Drum-Off helped him see the light in the darkness.

Aquiles Priester  /  Feature Stories
It’s Not The Gear’s Fault
Aquiles Priester couldn't afford a drum kit, so he built one out of cans and gas gallons. It taught him to become a gear chameleon.

Trey Gray  /  Feature Stories
The Disease Doesn’t Define Me
When he was diagnosed with Huntington's Disease and given 10-15 years to live, Trey Gray's life plunged into a downwards spiral.

Jason Sutter  /  Feature Stories
Be Kind
When his career was just getting started, Jason Sutter learned a huge lesson. He now pays it forward as much as he can.

Gil Sharone  /  Feature Stories
Getting The Call
One call in particular set off a chain of events that took Gil Sharone's career to the next level.

Jared Falk  /  Feature Stories
Play Like It’s Your Last Time
Jared Falk almost died in a lumber mill accident. The experience taught him to never take anything for granted.

Jim Riley  /  Feature Stories
From Homeless To Rascal Flatts
Jim Riley was willing to do whatever it took to make it in Nashville - even if it meant living in his truck.

Tony Coleman  /  Feature Stories
When Dizz Threw Me In
Tony Coleman found himself thrown into the deep end when Dizzy Gillespie pulled him onstage. Here's what happened.

Marco Minnemann  /  Feature Stories
Getting Over The Nerves
Even the greatest drummers get nervous sometimes. Marco Minnemann tells the story of how he didn't quite make it to his very first gig.

Bruce Becker  /  Feature Stories
Out Of The Comfort Zone
Bruce Becker took a chance and moved to Europe, where he found new opportunities and visits from his mentor, Freddie Gruber.

Todd Sucherman  /  Feature Stories
Make The Right Turn
Todd Sucherman joined Styx under stressful circumstances. Find out how everything he'd done in his career led up to this big opportunity.