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News: Gavin Harrison Reworks Porcupine Tree Songs for a Big Band Format on Upcoming Solo Album, Cheating the Polygraph
Gavin Harrison, drummer for British prog band Porcupine Tree, has announced a new solo album of rearranges songs from the acclaimed Porcupine Tree repertoire, Cheating the Polygraph, due out in North America on April 14 via Kscope. The tracks were…
Canopus Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Canopus Drums’ Naoya Hasegawa shows us an assortment of kits, snare, and miscellaneous products that the company is offering this year. The first kit is its gray sparkle lacquer Yaiba II Groove kit that…
Rock & Jazz Clinic: Progressive Independence: Rock Revisited (VIDEO)
Progressive Independence: Rock Revisited A Step-by-Step Method for Building Creative Coordination by Miguel Monroy Fifteen years ago, the founder of Modern Drummer, Ron Spagnardi, published a book devoted to developing independence for rock and funk drumming. This book, Progressive Independence:…
Natal at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Natal’s Josh Touchton walks us through the company’s new offerings for 2015. Natal has debuted a new mid-level drumkit, called Arcadia. The shells are birch-over-poplar, and two colors are available: transparent cherry red and…
Dream Cymbals and Gongs at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Dream Cymbals and Gongs president, Andy Morris, takes on a tour of what’s new from the company for this year. Dream is a Canadian company making hand-hammered, cast cymbals in China, and new this…
What You Need to Know About...Drum Shells
This article originally ran in the Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Drum Business. by Fran Azzarto So far in this column, we’ve discussed drumsticks and counterhoops. Now it’s time to dig in and take a look at what we…
Showroom: Top Mapex Artists Create New Sounds for Black Panther Snare Drums
Mapex has teamed up with three of its artists to create new Black Panther snare drums that reflect each player’s unique personality and sound. The Chris Adler Warbird snare is engraved with his Warbird design. The 5.5x12 6-ply maple/walnut shell…
Rock Perspectives: The Mighty Three-Stroke Ruff (VIDEO)
The following post is excerpted from the March 2015 of Modern Drummer Magazine. Rock Perspectives Diamonds in the Ruff Part 1: The Mighty Three-Stroke by Matt Starr The first thing I learned when I started taking drum lessons was the…
Peace Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video tour from NAMM 2015, Mark Esquer shows us the range of new products from Peace Drums. First off, we look at a Paragon series drumset featuring Deuce lugs, 9-ply Canadian maple shells with a kamfleur tree veneer, and…
Showroom: Vic Firth Steve Smith Tala Wand Slats
The Steve Smith Tala Wand Slats feature a foam center surrounded with four flat bamboo slats and wrapped in thin PVC and is said to provide a variety of unique sounds with ideal rebound and feel. Tala Wand Slats create…
Showroom: Vater Marching Double Quiver Stick Holder, New Player’s Design Models, and Buzz Kill Dampeners
Vater’s Marching Double Quiver attaches to snare drums with adjustable hook-and-loop straps. Made from tough nylon, the Quiver provides easy access for quick stick changes. It is also ideal for use on traditional drumsets. List price is $17.99. New Vater…
Big Bang Distribution at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Big Bang Distribution president, Bob Kasha, walks us through several of the new products available from the company in 2015. Among the new items from Big Bang this year is the Switch Kick bass…
Tama at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Tama’s Terry Bissette leads us through the company’s new hardware, drumsets, hardware, and snare drums. New for 2015 is the Superstar Classic drumset that features 100%-maple shells and comes in either a five-or seven-piece…
Win a complete set of Ludwig drums and Paiste cymbals fresh from Bonzo Bash 2015!
Due to a database error, The Ludwig Drum / Paiste Cymbals contest has been extended until June 10th, 2015. Everyone who entered previously will need to reenter this contest for a chance to win. This iconic drumset was specially configured…
