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RBH Monarch Series Now Available With Exotic Veneers
RBH Drums has added exotic veneers to its Monarch series drums, including bird’s-eye maple with cherry inlay, cherry interior veneer, and cherry reinforcing hoops, that are said to produce a slightly brighter tone and moderately sharper attack than the standard…
August 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Shannon Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars
(Available digitally June 24, 2014; on newsstands July 3, 2014) On the Cover Shannon Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars “I learned from everybody I listened to. But when we started playing, it was just our thing. So I did…
Innovative Percussion Legacy Series Drumsticks
Innovative Percussion introduced seven new drumset models into the Legacy Series this year. Measuring .580"x16" and .630"x16", the hickory models with wood tips list for $15.25. Hickory with nylon tips list for $16.50. Maple models are also available with wood…
M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Portable Production Station
M-Audio, manufacturer of computer interface and studio integration solutions, offers a great advanced performance pad controller with onboard sequencing and software integration, called Trigger Finger Pro. The Trigger Finger Pro features sixteen ultra-responsive RGB illuminated pads, sixteen backlit step sequencer…
Latin Percussion Replica “Original??? Bongos and a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Black Beauty Cowbell
A replica of the first drums crafted by LP founder Martin Cohen in 1964, each set of Original satin mahogany bongos come with original 1964 head graphics, natural rawhide heads, and special commemorative badges. Outfitted with traditional chrome-plated rims and…
Omar Hakim Video “Walk the Walk??? Drum Part Demonstration
“My idea was to make a solo that a little kid could play,” says Omar Hakim about his approach to the track “Walk the Walk” from his new solo album, We Are One. “When I was a kid there were…
Mark Hudson Ringo Tribute Video
In this video, drummer, producer/singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Mark Hudson shares stories of producing Ringo and discusses how much Ringo's drumming was an influence on him. Hudson recalls how excited he was to play the original Abbey Road/Let It Be Ludwig…
New Highly Adjustable Bass Drum Pedal From Newcomer RKM!
The RKM bass drum pedal is said to allow complete adjustability of both leverage and reach. The cam features a hollow mandrel, which interrupts the pedal shaft and centers the action of the two adjustable arms at the center of…
Jojo Mayer Confirmed for KoSA 19 This July
Jojo Mayer has been confirmed for the 19th Annual KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp, and Festival this July 22–27, 2014. Additional artists scheduled to appear as faculty and/or guest artists include Robby Ameen, Sergio Bellotti, Chris Coleman, Dominick Cuccia,…
Shakerstix Drumsticks With Built-In Shaker Sound!
Shakerstix are played as a traditional drumstick with an added shaker sound. The SSRT1 model has the look and feel of a traditional 5A drumstick. Model SSDR1 combines the Shakerstix design with a wooden rod-style stick to achieve a softer…
New Sticks, Marching Mallets, and Pads From Ahead!
Ahead’s new signature stick models include the 16.25" Phil Rudd (AC/DC) Super 5A, the 16" Lucky Lehrer Speed Stick, and the 17" Carlos Figeroa. The drumsticks feature ergonomically tuned handle diameters and a precision alloy core for negligible weight and…
Virgil Donati Announces “In This Life??? US Tour
Renowned drummer and Pearl artist Virgil Donati recently announced the “In This Life” US tour. The twelve-date event kicks off on July 12 at the legendary Baked Potato in Los Angeles, CA, and will make its way around the US…
Simmons Releases Full-Size 6-Piece SD1500KIT Electronic Drumset
The SD1500KIT is a full-sized six-piece drumkit that comes with a hi-hat, three multi-zone cymbals, and twenty-two specific trigger points. The hex-shaped blue-anodized frame and die-cast hardware feature memory locks for quick setup and stability. The multi-position hi-hat pedal…
Drumerica Website Goes Live With Free, Downloadable, Official Play-Along Tracks From Groove Essentials And DrumFun
With the start of the National Competition For Young Drummers less than 30 days away, Drumerica has announced the launch of the www.drumerica.us website. The site features complete information on the contest sponsors, judges, prizes and rules as well as…
