We reported last week that former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle had been arrested over his failure to register as a sex offender. It has now come to light that he has been arrested for a second time on the same allegations. Pyle was initially released...

Following our previous report on a fight between 3 Inches Of Blood drummer Alexei Rodriguez and Saxon drummer Nigel Glockler, Rodriguez has issued an "open letter of apology"... "To my friends, fans, and the greater metal/musical communities at large:" "It...

Norwegian black metallers Satyricon have checked in with some rather unfortunate news about diminutive drummer Frost: "It is with deep regret we have to inform you that Frost [drums] broke his leg yesterday morning. As a result of this, our headlining...

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance recently saw yet another of their drum alumni hit the nation’s arena stages as Brady Cole, a four-piece rock band hailing from Fife, Scotland, toured in support of the Foo Fighters. Brady Cole features ex-ICMP student Sean Crossan on drums and, taking their inspiration from bands such as Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Nirvana and The Who, they can now count none other than Dave Grohl as a fan since the Foo Fighters frontman asked the band to support his crew on their recent bout of UK dates.

By all accounts, Brady Cole went down a storm with the Foos’ audiences, and look set to make a serious impact on the UK music scene in 2008.

For more information on Brady Cole visit www.myspace.com/bradycole

Music charity Music For All has certainly got off on the right foot, clocking up an impressive £20,000 from its recent auction of celebrity-endorsed musical instruments and other such good stuff, including a drumming masterclass from Ian Paice. Music For All...

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance recently played host to a masterclass from none other than Rhythm favourite Thomas Lang, who has recently joined the Institute as a member of their visiting teaching faculty.

Playing his fully customised Roland kit, by all accounts the legendary Lang led a fantastic masterclass for a packed room of students, who are already looking forward to his next visit.

Pete Whittard, Managing Director at the Institute, said that Lang’s appearance was rather a coup for the school:

“Of course, many schools invite great artists to conduct masterclasses and clinics from time to time, as do we. However, to have someone of the calibre and reputation of Thomas Lang not just visit us and give a masterclass, but also dedicate time to actually teach our students over two days and make a longer term commitment to the Institute by joining as a visiting member of our teaching faculty, is both an honour for us and a huge benefit to Institute students. Where else can drum students have such a level of access to one of the world’s greats?!!”

To find out more about the ICMP visit www.icmp.uk.com

Giving a whole new meaning to the term ‘art rock’, Glasgow’s most dapper indie gents, Franz Ferdinand, will be collaborating with London’s Hauser & Wirth art gallery for a forthcoming track – and they want you to drum on it! Franz sticksman Paul Thompson...

Yesterday (21 November) saw the government release its latest initiative to get more children playing musical instruments ands singing with record funding for investment in choirs, orchestras, new instruments, performance and free music lessons, which is great...

The members of INXS have marked the tenth anniversary of the death of the band's original frontman Michael Hutchence with tributes on their official website. INXS drummer Jon Farriss had this to say... "Michael will always be remembered as a young, vibrant,...

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle was jailed in Florida this week over allegations he failed to properly register as a sex offender. He has since become a 'freebird' having posted $10,000 bail. In 1993 Pyle pleaded guilty to charges of attempted...