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Aric Improta “Creativity”

“Creativity” is the latest addition to Aric Improta’s impressive collection of online content and the third in his Interpretation Project series.

by Ben Meyer
Apr 30, 2019

Jason Bittner with Overkill

Although this was the drummer’s first studio experience with the group, which was founded more than thirty years ago, Bittner’s history with Overkill goes way back.

by Willie Rose
Apr 30, 2019

SledgePad Dampening System

SledgePad, a simple-to-install and effective foam-based dampening system designed to focus bass drum, tom, and snare tone.

by Nick Amoroso
Apr 30, 2019

Aston Origin, Spirit, and Starlight Microphones

Aston is a UK-based company that manufactures high-quality yet competitively priced condenser mics suitable for a wide range of applications, including on drums.

by Michael Dawson
Apr 30, 2019

Independent Drum Lab

One of INDe’s latest creations is the RESoArmor finish, which is more durable than a conventional wrap without impacting shell resonance.

by Michael Dawson
Apr 30, 2019
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Barton Vintage Beech Drumset

Barton is a relatively new California-based company that, according to its website, makes “real, honest drums that you can keep for a lifetime.”

by Michael Dawson
Apr 30, 2019

Primus’s Tim “Herb” Alexander

We had the chance to catch up with Tim Alexander towards the end of one of Primus’s recent ten-week tours.

Interview by John Martinez | Photos by Alex Solca
Apr 30, 2019

Chick Corea’s Marcus Gilmore

Much has been made of his being the grandson of drum god Roy Haynes.

Story by Ken Micallef | Photos by Alex Solca
Apr 30, 2019

Ra Kalam Bob Moses

Since beginning his journey down the spiritual path, Ra Kalam Bob Moses has learned a lot about creativity, and even more about life.

Story by Keith Carne | Photos by John Fell
Apr 30, 2019

Knower’s Louis Cole

Drummer, solo artist, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, mixer, producer, video director, camera operator, content creator, viral star…. The credits don’t end there.

Story by Willie Rose | Photos by Alex Solca
Apr 30, 2019

Luke Bryan’s Kent Slucher

The driving force behind Luke Bryan for the last eleven and a half years is Kent Slucher.

Story by Aaron Strickland | Photos by Ethan Helms
Apr 30, 2019

Bonus Lesson: Kent Slucher Live With Luke Bryan

Live with Luke Bryan: Digging into some of the country and rock powerhouse's grooves and approaches on the road.

Interview by Aaron Strickland | Transcriptions by Willie Rose
Apr 30, 2019
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Moving Around the Kit

In this workshop, we’ll explore moving fills around the kit easily in two directions: clockwise and counterclockwise.

by Jost Nickel
Apr 30, 2019

Glitched Beats

Diving Deep into Displacements

by Aaron Edgar
Apr 30, 2019
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