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Metallica's Lars Ulrich 'Regressed' At Drumming
Metallica's Lars Ulrich feels he's ''regressed,'' when it comes to playing drums. The sticksman may have been with the band for 30 years, but joked he doesn't feel like he's getting better with age. When...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2012
Phil Collins Rules Out Musical Comeback
Phil Collins will never return to performing because he doesn't want to do things ''half-assed''.The multi-talented musician was forced to quit music after years of playing the drums caused nerve damage to his hands and...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 June 2012
Movie Reviews Madagascar
Critics pretty much roared their disapproval at the first two Madagascar movies, but several are fairly beating the drums for the latest one, Madagascar 3 Europe's Most Wanted. Typical is Andy Webster's review in the...
By Lew Irwin on 08 June 2012
Gavin Rossdale Buys Drums For Son
Gavin Rossdale risked wife Gwen Stefani's wrath by buying their son a drum kit.The Bush rocker impulsively splashed out on the noisy percussion instrument after witnessing three-year-old Zuma playing with the set in a music...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 May 2012
Aerosmith To Bring 'A Little Of 1975 Back' On New Album
Aerosmith have promised to bring a ''little of 1975 back'' on their forthcoming album. Frontman Steven Tyler revealed the 'I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing' hitmakers have been working on completing their first piece of...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 March 2012
Madonna Invites Justin Bieber On Tour
Madonna has invited Justin Bieber to perform with her on tour. The 'Girls Gone Wild' singer is a ''huge fan'' of the teen pop sensation and wants them to hook up at on of her...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 March 2012
Boy George Surprises Fans At The Drums Gig
Boy George gave rock fans in London a surprise when he made an unexpected appearance onstage at The Drums' concert on Monday (27Feb12).The singer, in his trademark fedora hat, joined the New York rockers at...
By WENN on 28 February 2012
Ringo Starr Not 'Knocked Out' By John Bonham's Drumming
Ringo Starr was never "knocked out" by John Bonham's drum solos.The Beatles drummer was never a fan of the late Led Zeppelin sticksman's lengthy mid-song workouts, as he believes the drummer shouldn't be the focus...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 January 2012
Dave Grohl Saves Support Band
Dave Grohl stepped in to play for his support band when their drummer's appendix burst.Cage the Elephant musician Jared Champion was rushed to hospital in Utah in chronic pain on Monday (10.10.11), leaving them without...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 October 2011
Lmfao Not Joking
LMFAO are not a joke band. The 'Party Rock Anthem' duo - made up of Redfoo and SkyBlu - are known for their love of partying and have the image of being slackers, but when...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 August 2011
Snoop Dogg Made Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' A Hit
Snoop Dogg appeared on Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' because she is a "bad bitch".The 'Sensual Seduction' rapper worked with the risque pop star because he likes her attitude, and insists his input to the track...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 March 2011
The Charlatans' 'Emotional' Reunion
The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess says it was a hugely "emotionally experience" to have drummer Jon Brookes back on stage with the band on Saturday (23.10.10).Brookes - who was diagnosed with a brain tumour shortly...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 October 2010
P. Diddy's Arctic Night
P. Diddy is hoping he can get Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders to onstage with him in Scotland tonight (29.09.10). The 'Come With Me' rapper struck up an unlikely friendship with the rock drummer earlier...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 September 2010
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