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Kate Mess Performs "Death is Patient" | Guitar Center Drum-Off 2026
After a decade hiatus, the Guitar Center Drum-Off returned in 2026, bringing the legendary, long-missed drum-solo competition back to regional stages across the country. For six finalists, the journey culminated August 20, 2026, at Hollywood's Fonda Theatre, where each drummer competed for the title of national Drum-Off Champion.
Founded in 1988, Guitar Center's Drum-Off celebrates drums, drumming and the glory of grooves.
Watch Kate Mess perform "Death is Patient" live from the Fonda Theat