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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…
Rob Hammersmith of Skid Row
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! Rob Hammersmith from the band Skid Row here. I’m excited to be writing to you all in my first blog on ModernDrummer.com! Skid Row has another busy year. We finished recording the second in a series…
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…
Spaun’s Scymtek Cymbals Now Include Vented Series Jingle Crashes!
Scymtek Cymbals is now offering Jingle crashes within their Vented Series. The jingles can be removed, so the cymbals can be customized to individual tastes. The hole sizes are compatible with standard cymbal rivets, so drummers can also use combinations…
VIDEO: The Word Alive’s Luke Holland: “94th St.??? Playalong
On Wednesday, Luke Holland of the Word Alive launched a contest in conjunction with Drum Workshop, Meinl, PDP, Vater, Evans, Drum Channel, and Alternative Press magazine. Drummers can enter to win a complete drum setup by recording themselves playing along…
M-Audio and Toolroom Records Announce International Competition for Trigger Finger Pro Users
M-Audio, a manufacturer solutions for performing musicians, producers, and recording studios, announces a competition to win an artist contract with Toolroom Records. The competition provides owners of M-Audio’s all-new Trigger Finger Pro with the opportunity to experience the lifestyle of…
Steve Smith and Zakir Hussain Path of Rhythm Drum Camp
Steve Smith and Zakir Hussain are inviting drummers of all kinds to take part in a unique drum camp experience. The Path of Rhythm will be held this July 14-18 at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York,…
Caldwell College Percussion Camp
Students will participate in master classes on technique and performance development and rehearse and perform in a percussion ensemble during the 3rd Annual Summer Intensive Percussion Camp. Top drummers will work with percussionists age 12 and up Monday thru Friday,…
Quiet Down Your Practice With Cymbomute Cymbal Mutes
A Cymbomute cymbal mute fits around the rim of a cymbal and is held in place by its own tension. These devices are available for any size and type of cymbal, so an entire setup can be muted no matter…
Win a Rockstar Mayhem Festival Prize Package Including Prizes from Avenged Sevenfold, Zippo, iHome, and more!
Win goodies from the bands, friends, and sponsors from the 2014 Rockstar Mayhem Festival, including: a CD catalog from Avenged Sevenfold, Zippo lighters, flasks provided by Coldcock, safe-sex kits from WET, and other assorted prizes from iHome, Fxck Cancer, Legator…
Win a Ginger Baker Prize Package
To celebrate the release of Ginger Baker’s new CD, Why?, Motéma Records has put together a prize package that all Ginger Baker fans will want to get their hands on. Ginger Baker Why? Best known as the fiery, game-changing drummer…
James Jennings of Lime Cordiale
Hello there, Modern Drummer land! James Jennings here. I’m a twenty-four-year-old session drummer from Sydney, Australia. I’ve toured, played, and recorded for many Australian artists, such as Ngaiire, Mike Nock, James Morrison, Lancelot, Toucan, Phebe Starr, Pluto Jonze, Argentina, Tokyo…
KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp & Festival
The KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp, and Festival will take place atCastleton State College, Castleton, VT, July 22-27, 2014. Highlights include an intensive music camp with small, hands-on classeswith professional world-class drummers and percussionistsfor players of all ages and…
Crush Drums AXM Hybrid Series
Originally available only in high-gloss vintage sunburst, the Sublime AXM series, featuring ash and North American maple hybrid shells, is now offered in trans satin black and high-gloss white with silver sparkle finishes. The series includes 6-ply toms with…
