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Cymbal Maker Roberto Spizzichino Passes
“I make cymbals for people who don’t like beautiful sounds,” Roberto Spizzichino once said. But beauty is, of course, in the eye—and ear—of the beholder, and many drummers felt that Spizzichino was a sound artist of the absolute highest order.…
iW Drums DrumLite LED Lighting System
iW Drums specializes in DIY LED drum lighting kits. iwdrums.com
Zildjian Drumsticks Artist Series, Maple, Maple DIP, and Birch Models
Zildjian has released fifteen new drumstick models, including Artist series sticks developed in conjunction with Joey Kramer and Danny Seraphine. Kramer’s stick has a cross-sanded, raw finish and is 16.25" long. Seraphine’s stick features a unique thumb groove designed to…
Josh Eppard Rejoins Coheed and Cambria
Earlier this month, drummer Chris Pennie left Coheed and Cambria, and now Pennie’s predecessor, Josh Eppard, who played with the band from 2000 to 2006, has rejoined. In a press release on its website, Coheed says, “Chris Pennie is a…
Pearl Canada - Drums For A Cure Project
Erikson Music, a division of JAM Industries, in association with Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Gator Bags, and Vater Percussion we have developed the ‘DRUMS FOR A CURE’ project to help fight Breast Cancer in Canada. Erikson Music | Pearl Drums…
Meinl ABS Pandeiro With Napa Head
New to Meinl’s percussion offerings is a traditional 10" ABS pandeiro featuring a replaceable napa head, which reduces overtones for more controlled playing. meinlpercussion.com
Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction Discusses His Forthcoming Art Collection, Time
On November 15, Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins will present his first foray into the world of visual art with Time, the second collection in the Art of Drums series. Drums is the brainchild of SceneFour, a Los Angeles–based creativity…
Q Drum Co. Custom Vintage-Style Drums
Jeremy Berman, who was previously the head builder and artist relations manager for Orange County Drum & Percussion, has launched the Q Drum Co. Berman is focusing on building vintage-style models that can withstand the constant wear and tear of…
Outlaw Drums, Hand Built From Reclaimed Houses and Barns, Announces Snare Drum Giveaway
Michael Outlaw (yes, that is his real name) is happy to announce that one lucky person will win one of his incredible handmade drums. The specific drum being given away will be the premium “weathered” snare drum, priced at $950. …
A Night of Classic Rock Drumming
Meet the legends who shaped the sound of rock! Thursday, November 17 One Night -Two Locations - Only in NYC! In person - Jerry Shirley of Britain’s notorious Humble Pie & Carmine Appice of Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and Beck,…
Ahead Armor Cymbal Silo
The new Ahead Armor Cymbal Silo, licensed by Revolution, features DX-Core dual-foam padding, removable dividers covered in premium-grade Sherpa fleece, and a Tuc-Away convertible backpack system with heavy-duty straps and lower back support. The Silo’s main compartment holds cymbals up…
Taye Brushed Black-Nickel Brass Snare Drums
The first model released in Taye’s MetalWorks snare drum series is a 5x14 brushed black-nickel brass model with matching 2.3 mm counterhoops ($499). The drum, which is said to have a sound that combines sharp attack, rich body, and mellow…
Chris Pennie Leaves Coheed and Cambria
This week it was announced that drummer Chris Pennie has parted ways with the hard-rock band Coheed and Cambria, which he joined in 2007. Pennie, a 2011 Modern Drummer Pro Panelist, played on the group’s 2010 album, Year of the…
Roland V-Tour Series V-Drums
Roland’s TD-9KX2 ($3,199, right) and TD-9K2 ($2,299, below) kits include an updated TD-9 sound module, which contains more than thirty new expressive sounds and dozens of new kits. The update also adds the ability to play MP3 files via USB…
