Electronic Musician has announced that the Avedis Zildjian Company will receive a 2011 Editors’ Choice Award for its Gen16 Acoustic Electric (AE) Cymbal System. Dubbed “the biggest drum innovation in 400 years,” the AE Cymbal System was selected by Electronic Musician as one of the most Read the rest of this entry »
Take a close look at the new line of custom-made snare drum shells that will be on display at Stone Custom Drum’s booth at the upcoming NAMM 2012 Show.
After developing a solid reputation as a drum refinisher and re-builder, Bernie Stone (on the picture), proprietor of the Fort Wayne company, saw a post on Read the rest of this entry »
Cool video created by the Fluke Corporation (manufacturers of electronic testing tools and software) to promote its Fluke 810 Handheld Vibration Tester.
They used a Read the rest of this entry »
Q: You’re a pretty young guy. Did you have any relative who turned you on to all the good music you’re into?
A: I’m the oldest in my family, so my parents got me into music. Instead of sitting me in front of the TV when I was young, they would sit me in front of the record player and play Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, Rolling Stones, Mott The Hoople, all those bands. From the time I was five years old, I was Read the rest of this entry »
The Mascot Label Group has announced a March 27 release date for the debut from Flying Colors (available the day prior overseas) on their Music Theories Label. The band, whose stated purpose is to pair virtuoso musicians and a pop singer “to make new-fashioned music the old-fashioned way” features Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals), Read the rest of this entry »
Following up and expanding on the concepts presented in his best-selling DVD of the same name, Benny Greb brings forth a wealth of practice material for drummers of all styles and levels, presented in a illustrated book.
The Language of Drumming Book ‘‘teaches a complete system for achieving freedom of expression on the drumset”. Benny’s approach is a practical method that is based on a concept familiar to everyone: learning a language. Providing exercises for grooves, fills, Read the rest of this entry »
Supernova Custom Drums announces a brand new shell construction complimentary to their actual line of hand made Drum Shells, the ResoAir Shells.
The ResoAir Shells are said to produce a Read the rest of this entry »
Ringo Starr in his Ludwig drum kit with Beatles at Abbey Road studios 1967
Abbey Road Studios is opening its doors to the public in March as part of its 80th Anniversary celebrations.
The legendary studio released tickets Read the rest of this entry »
Since Nicko McBrain joined the British top metal band Iron Maiden almost 30 years ago, he has been respected worldwide as one of most celebrated and influential rock drummers. His long standing loyalty and dedication moved Paiste to honor Nicko with a special “Boomer” edition of the successful Alpha series, which will satisfy not only die-hard Nicko fans.
The Boomer cymbals sound concept is Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s play what we like most! This time, we ask Chad Smith to jump out of his great Pearl drum kit and to let us sit on his stool and play along with his band mates…
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