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June 2015 issue of Modern Drummer featuring Benny Greb
(Available in print May 5, 2015; digitally April 30, 2015) On the Cover Benny Greb In his eagerly awaited new instructional DVD, the drummer boldly addresses the history and mystery of grooving like the greats. “I wanted to look at…
News: 2nd-Annual Philadelphia Hand Drumming Festival
The 2nd-Annual Philadelphia Hand Drumming Festival was held this past April 11 on the campus of the University of the Arts, which is located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. The festival’s creator, Grammy award–winning percussionist and University of the…
Showroom: Roland TD-25KV and TD-25K V-Drums
Roland has added two new mid-level kits in its V-Drums lineup. Featuring the all-new TD-25 sound module, mesh-head pads, and more, these kits are said to offer serious players quality sound and expressive playability. The TD-25KV and TD-25K kits feature…
News: Church’s Chicken and World’s Fastest Drummer Name Charles Goodwin and Joshua Robinson Southeast Champions for 2015
Charles Goodwin - hands champion (pictured on the right)Joshua Robinson - feet champion (pictured on the left) Church’s Chicken and World’s Fastest Drummer (WFD) recently hosted the 2015 World’s Fastest Drummer Southeast Championship, where Charles Goodwin was named Hands Champion…
Showroom: Rimshot-Locs Tension Rod Locking System
Rimshot-Locs, an all-metal drum tension rod locking system that prevents drums from going out of tune when rimshots are played, is now available across North America. The patented Rimshot-Locs are said to keep drums in tune for an entire gig,…
Ende Tymes V Festival Features Drummers Among the Musical Din
Ende Tymes V, the Festival of Noise and Abstract Liberation, is being held this May 13 through 17 at several locations in Brooklyn and Queens, New York. Though the lineup is heavy on laptop and effects-pedal manipulators, a number of…
News: Drum Corps International Marches into US Cinemas for a Live One-Night Event to Kick-Off the 2015 Tour
Six of Drum Corps International’s elite teams will kick-off the 2015 season with “Drum Corps at the Movies: 2015 DCI Tour Premiere,” coming to select US cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, June 17, at 8:30 pm ET/ 7:30 pm CT/ 6:30…
Showroom: VK Drums Offers Hand-Built Drums
Launched in 2012 in Sheffield, England, VK Drums feature single-point lugs turned from solid stainless steel and drilled, tapped, and polished by hand. Hoops are available as 12mm solid laser-cut, mirror-polished, or single-flange with welded-on tags. The welded tags of…
Showroom: Toontrack EZdrummer 2 Hip-Hop EZX Expansion Pack
Toontrack has released a third EZX sound library expansion, called Hip-Hop EZX, since the EZdrummer 2 launch in 2014. “This is easily one of the most comprehensive products in the history of the product line,” said Mattias Eklund, Toontrack’s head…
Showroom: Gator Pro-Go Series Snare Cases
Gator Cases’ deluxe Pro-Go series provides professional-level protection for musicians on the go and is now available for snare drums. The Pro-Go series offers adjustable, removable, padded backpack straps, a nylon exterior, and padded sidewalls. The interior features a…
Showroom: Black Swamp Di Sanza Triangle Trigger
The Di Sanza Triangle Trigger, designed in collaboration with Black Swamp artist Tony Di Sanza, can be mounted to any existing cymbal stand, is adjustable both horizontally and vertically, and fits triangles up 9". The rotating beater mount holds .125",…
News: Anthrax’s Charlie Benante Releases “Benante’s Blend??? Coffee
Anthrax’s Charlie Benante has entered the world of entrepreneurship with his new coffee company, Benante’s Blend. The coffee will come in two different varieties: the Be All End All, which is a dark roast, and the milder Forever Metal. Benante’s…
Showroom: Ahead Mach 1 Bass Drum Pedals
The Mach 1 Pro single pedal with Quick Torque offers a heavy-duty design; fully adjustable beater angle and spring tension; Quick Torque cam to enhance speed, return action, and performance; adjustable two-way beater (felt or plastic), and a dual-chain drive…
Showroom: Simmons SD100KIT Electronic Drumset
Sporting a new industrial design and a space-conscious footprint, the SD100KIT electronic drumset is ideal for beginners, students, and drummers looking for a practice kit. Compact enough to fit neatly into a bedroom, office, or home studio, the SD100KIT features…
