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Slipknot Percussionist M. Shawn Crahan Releases Photography Book
Slipknot founder/percussionist M. Shawn Crahan, a.k.a. Clown, has released his first book of photography, The Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey. The title, which is being released exclusively through MTV Books, presents 187 manipulated medium-format Polaroids. Metallica’s Lars Ulrich penned its forward. As…
Industry Vet Ray Enhoffer Passes
Drum industry veteran Raymond J. Enhoffer passed away suddenly at the age of sixty-four this past June 30. According to Jim Rockwell, managing director at Filament Solutions, and a longtime friend and colleague, Ray will be remembered by his many friends…
Musicians Come To "The Sessions" July 14 At Summer NAMM 2012
(Pictured above, top to bottom, left to right) The music panel experts for The Sessions at Summer NAMM 2012 includes: Eddie Bayers, Jr. (session drummer), Harry McCarthy (drum tech, owner Drum Paradise), Dom Famularo (The drumming world's global ambassador), Joe Hibbs…
Clear Channel Announces iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 Artist Line-Up
Taylor Swift, Aerosmith, Rihanna, Usher, Bon Jovi, Lil Wayne, Green Day, Swedish House Mafia, No Doubt, Brad Paisley, Pitbull, deadmau5, Miranda Lambert, Enrique Iglesias, Linkin Park, Jason Aldean, P!nk, Mary J. Blige, Calvin Harris, Shakira And Other Music Superstars Will Converge On…
Toca Adjustable Barrel Conga Stands
Toca’s new barrel-style conga stands feature an improved design in which the legs are positioned wider and more proportionally around the drum. This helps prevent the drums from moving during play. The stands are made from sturdy yet lightweight steel…
LP Jingle Qube
LP has taken the technology used in its award-winning Qube shaker and created a jingle version. Inside the Jingle Qube is a combination of flat and dimpled brass jingles. This mix is said to deliver a combination of crisp, articulate…
Stanton Moore, Jeff Hamilton, and Partners Launch Crescent Cymbal Company
Stanton Moore has announced the launch of a new cymbal company, Crescent. According to a recent Facebook post by the drummer, for some time he’s been a partner with Michael Vosbein, Jeff Hamilton, and Bill Norman in a company called…
Remo X14 Snare Batter Drumhead
The X14 drumhead is constructed with a single ply of 14 mil polyester film. The thicker film, plus the white coating, produces darker midrange tones with greater attack and volume. The X14 is 40 percent thicker than a…
Bombastic Meatbats Return With First-Ever Concert Set, "Live Meat And Potatoes"
The Bombastic Meatbats, have just issued their first-ever live recording, Live Meat and Potatoes via Marmaduke Records, which is available as both a traditional CD and as a download, via the following links, respectively: marmaduke.jeffkollman.com/ and itunes.apple.com/. Consisting of drummer Chad Smith,…
Rich Redmond Clinics
Date Location Venue/Info July 5, 2012 Regina, Saskatchewan Cedar Logde July 11, 2012 Mississauga, Ontario Metalworks Institute August 19, 2012 Chicago, IL Vic's Drum Shop September 28, 2012 San Mateo, CA Hillsdale High School Stickman Drum Experience: Cedar Lodge,…
Jazz/Rock Drummer Aaron Comess Preps Sextet Concert for July 11th at Smoke Jazz in NYC
A Straight-Up Jazz Show, With a Focus on Material From the 1960s Respected jazz & rock drummer/multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Aaron Comess has confirmed a July 11th sextet concert at Smoke Jazz in New York City. Comess has long ties to jazz, and…
Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride and 13" Pocket Hi-Hats
The Avedis Zildjian Company celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its A Custom cymbal line with the launch of a new 21" Anniversary ride, available in 2012 only. Retaining all of the A Custom series attributes, the new ride features symmetrical…
DW Black Nickel–Over-Brass Collector’s Series Snare Drums
Available in 5 1/2x14 and 6 1/2x14 versions, DW’s new black nickel–over-brass snares are perfectly suited to both live and studio applications. The thin 1 mm shell includes a rolled bearing edge and snare beds. The drum can be ordered…
Calling All New York Area Percussionists: Gallant Entertainment Inc. Auditions At Yamaha Artist Services, Inc.
Gallant Entertainment (GEI) Inc., with the support of Yamaha Corporation of America, will hold marching percussion auditions at Yamaha Artist Services in New York on June 30, 2012, for Gallant’s premiere performance season. Marching percussionists of all ages are invited…
