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Craviotto Drum Co. at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Craviotto Drum Co. general manager, David Victor, shows us many of the company’s new products for 2015. First off is the Super Swing snare drum that started last summer with a limited run of…
Peace Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video tour from NAMM 2015, Mark Esquer shows us the range of new products from Peace Drums. First off, we look at a Paragon series drumset featuring Deuce lugs, 9-ply Canadian maple shells with a kamfleur tree veneer, and…
Big Bang Distribution at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Big Bang Distribution president, Bob Kasha, walks us through several of the new products available from the company in 2015. Among the new items from Big Bang this year is the Switch Kick bass…
Tama at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Tama’s Terry Bissette leads us through the company’s new hardware, drumsets, hardware, and snare drums. New for 2015 is the Superstar Classic drumset that features 100%-maple shells and comes in either a five-or seven-piece…
Yamaha Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Yamaha Drums’ Jim Haler explains how the company’s new apps will further its hybrid kit concept, which combines electronics and acoustic drums. Yamaha has developed iPhone and iPad apps to control the electronic modules…
DW Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, a trio of DW employees, Rich Sikra, Ruben Steinhauser, and Beto Benitez, takes us on a tour through many of the company’s new offerings in hardware, drumsets, snares, and accessories. New to the MDD…
RBH Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, RBH Drums’ Bruce Hagwood shows us an assortment of sets and snares, including the new Americana Jump Kit with 13x16 bass drum and Axis snare basket, the Diamond Series drumkit with hand-cut inlays, solid-leather…
Pearl Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015 Pearl’s Kevin Packard gives us a rundown on the latest offerings from Pearl, including the new Wood-Fiberglass series, Crystal Beat series acrylic drums, Chad Smith's Free Floater Signature snare drum, Masterworks custom kits, and the…
Video: Matt Garstka Demonstrates Animals as Leaders’ “Nephele???
Watch Modern Drummer’s March 2015 cover artist, Matt Garstka, explain and demonstrate the intro to “Nephele,” from Animals as Leaders’ The Joy of Motion. Learn more about the March 2015 issue of Modern Drummer and how to buy it here.
Video: Matt Garstka Demonstrates Animals as Leaders’ “The Future That Awaited Me???
Watch Modern Drummer’s March 2015 cover artist, Matt Garstka, explain and play through the main groove of “The Future That Awaited Me,” from Animals as Leaders’ The Joy of Motion. Learn more about the March 2015 issue of Modern Drummer…
Sabian’s Big and Ugly Cymbals at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Mark Love, product specialist at Sabian, demonstrates the new Big and Ugly series of cymbals including the AA Apollo, HH Nova, HH King, HHX Phoenix, HH Pandora, and XS20 Monarch. The NAMM Show 2015,…
CSNY Drummer Dallas Taylor Passes
Dallas Taylor, who appeared on Crosby, Stills, and Nash’s seminal self-titled debut album, as well as the equally iconic first album by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Déjà Vu, has passed of undisclosed causes. Taylor first gained prominence with the…
LESSON! Rock & Jazz Clinic: Odd Groupings Over Samba (From the Feb. 2015 Issue)
The following excerpt is taken from the February 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Rock & Jazz Clinic Odd Groupings Over Samba by Mike Johnston What do you do when you have two things in the refrigerator or pantry that taste…
Listen to the Drumming on Spotify: Great Tracks From MD's February 2015 Issue
King Crimson hasn't worked a deal with Spotify, so we took a different approach this month to sharing music by our cover stars. Check out tracks featuring mighty Crim drummers Pat Mastelotto with Steven Wilson, Gavin Harrison with Iggy Pop,…