Modern Drummer Magazine Episode 4: Andy Newmark, Jack Douglas, John Lennon’s Final Album, Rob Silverman’s Drumology release, Shop Talk – ddrum Dominion Birch. In this episode, MD CEO|Publisher David Frangioni & Editor at Large Billy Amendola talk with session and touring legend Andy Newmark about his career & records. Producer Jack Douglas, surprise crashes the … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 4: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Andy Newmark →

Modern Drummer Magazine In advance of Epica’s upcoming album, Omega, which will be released next February 26, we’re presenting an exclusive drum playthrough of drummer Ariën van Weesenbeekperforming the single “Abyss of Time.” Omega is the Dutch symphonic metal band’s eighth full-length, and their first collection of all-new material in five years. “My biggest challenge … Continue reading Epica’s Ariën van Weesenbeek “Abyss of Time” Drum Playthrough →

Modern Drummer Magazine Modern Drummer was saddened to hear of the passing of Harold Sargent. Sargent’s name might not be immediately recognizable to drum fans, but his influence was widely felt nonetheless, as a player, producer, mentor, and organizer of talent. As one of the the drummers on the debut album by funk group the … Continue reading Influential Funk Drummer Harold Sargent Passes →

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a set of a Sonor Vintage Series shell pack, featuring… 22″ x 14″ bass drum, 13″ x 8″ rack tom, 16″ x 14″ floor tom, 14″ x 5.75″ matching snare drum, California Blue finish, T-Rod bass drum claws, Teardrop-style lugs, 6mm, 9ply cross laminated German Beech Shells, rounded bearing edges, Remo heads … Continue reading Sonor Vintage Series Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review →

Modern Drummer Magazine The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT: Will Calhoun, Big Fat Snare Drum product review and more. In this episode Narada chats with Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun to talk about his drumming, influences, and life leading up to 2020 and more. The UPBEAT interview concludes with a percussion performance … Continue reading Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT Segment with Will Calhoun – Thu 10/15 →

Modern Drummer Magazine Brian Bromberg Bromberg Plays Hendrix (Vinnie Colaiuta) Jazz bassist Brian Bromberg’s Bromberg Plays Hendrix is a remixed and remastered tribute album in honor of the great guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The album, which was originally released in 2012, was reissued digitally this past September 18 via Artistry Music/Mack Avenue Music Group with improved … Continue reading Drummers on Record: Vinnie Colaiuta, Jimmy Chamberlin, Phil Rudd →

Drummer’s Review Sonor Vintage Shell Pack: we look at a new kit with a very definite vintage vibe from German giants Sonor… The post Sonor Vintage Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review appeared first on Drummer’s Review. Read More This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda Music.

Drummer’s Review Gretsch Grand Prix Snare Drums: we take a look at a brace of new aluminium snare drums from Gretsch… The post Gretsch Grand Prix Snares – Drummer’s Review appeared first on Drummer’s Review. Read More This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda Music.

Drummer’s Review Yamaha Stage Custom Hip: we take an in-depth look at one of the new small-yet-mighty stage custom hip kits from Yamaha… The post Yamaha Stage Custom Hip – Coming Soon appeared first on Drummer’s Review. Read More This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda … Continue reading Yamaha Stage Custom Hip – Coming Soon →

Drummer’s Review Sonor Jost Nickel Signature Snare Drum: we take a look at one of Sonor’s new for 2020 signature snare drums… The post Sonor Jost Nickel Signature Snare – Drummer’s Review appeared first on Drummer’s Review. Read More This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda … Continue reading Sonor Jost Nickel Signature Snare – Drummer’s Review →