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Listen to Sound Files of Meinl M-Series Cymbals
The complete review is on page 22 of the June 2010 issue.
Listen to Sound Files of Paiste’s Alpha Brilliant Metal Models Cymbals
The complete review is on page 22 of the May 2010 issue. The digital issue features sounds for many other Alpha Brilliant cymbals.
Listen to Sound Files of the Gretsch Renown Purewood Oak Drumset
Audio clips of the great Gretsch Kit.
Listen to Sound Files of Tama’s Starphonic Aluminum Snare Drum
Read the review in the March 2010 issue with Stanton Moore on the cover.
Listen to Sound Files of Ludwig’s Vistalite Jason Bonham Zep Kit
Hear audio from the kit here.
Papa Roach's Tony Palermo
Tony gives Modern Drummer associate editor Billy Amendola a drum-centric, song-by-song breakdown of Papa Roach’s new album, Metamorphosis. The tracking took place in studios A and B at NRG studios in North Hollywood. The drums consisted of a Pearl Masters…
Music Of Nat Pwe: Folk And Pop Music Of Myanmar Vol. 3
Burma (or Myanmar, depending on who you talk to) has been in the news lately, and the country's music is fascinating, especially from a percussion standpoint. Last week we posted a review of Princess Nicotine: Folk And Pop Music Of…
Reviews from MD Managing Editor Adam Budofsky
MD managing editor Adam B here again, sharing some of releases on high-rotation in the Budofsky home—and car—and office—and gym. That's right, the music never stops, and this week I've been obsessing on some old-school and old-world sounds. First off,…
Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp 2006
By Billy Amendola I’ll start by saying, What an amazing five days I recently had—Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp promoter David Fishof is a genius! This past August 13–17, I was invited to the sixth Camp in New York…