Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

Launch of the DrumCraft Bell Brass Snare

Drummer’s Review Introducing the DrumCraft 14″x6.5″ Bell Brass Snare Drum, “a powerhouse of tone and precision” state DrumCraft, “crafted with a 3.0mm cast bronze shell, this snare offers an impressive blend of cutting projection and nuanced playability.” Featuring durable satin chrome hardware and a Nickelworks throw-off, it ensures both reliable performance and sleek aesthetics. With … Continue reading Launch of the DrumCraft Bell Brass Snare

Charlie Benante Names 10 Songs Every Drummer Should Hear

Modern Drummer Magazine In the latest feature for Consequence’s Drum Week, Anthrax and Pantera drummer Charlie Benante takes a deep dive into 10 songs with drumming that blew his mind. The selections range from barn-burning classics like Rush’s “Natural Science” and Led Zepplin’s “Misty Mountain Hop” to newer inspirations like Dave Matthews Band’s “Drive In, … Continue reading Charlie Benante Names 10 Songs Every Drummer Should Hear

Gina Schock, Janet Weiss, and Stella Mozgawa Trade Drumming Stories in New Roundtable Video

Modern Drummer Magazine Drum Week rolls on for our friends over at Consequence — in case you missed it, the celebration of the instrument kicked off with this massive list rounding up the very best drummers of all time. Today, they unveiled a roundtable-style discussion between Gina Schock of The Go-Gos, Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint … Continue reading Gina Schock, Janet Weiss, and Stella Mozgawa Trade Drumming Stories in New Roundtable Video

Mike Portnoy Names the 10 Albums that Influenced His Drumming

Modern Drummer Magazine In the latest feature from Consequence’s Drum Week, legendary drummer Mike Portnoy discusses 10 albums that influenced his drumming. The Winery Dogs and Dream Theater member takes a deep dive into the records that made a major impact on his musical upbringing and style, from his childhood favorites to bands that fueled … Continue reading Mike Portnoy Names the 10 Albums that Influenced His Drumming

Consequence Reveals List of 100 Best Drummers of All Time

Modern Drummer Magazine Consequence has just launched Drum Week, and they kicked off their slate of drum-centered content today with a list of the 100 Best Drummers of All Time. As all big lists are with the word “best” in the title, it’s sure to inspire some conversation. Amongst the 100 drummers are dozens of Modern … Continue reading Consequence Reveals List of 100 Best Drummers of All Time

DS Drum Venom Series Snare Drum – Reviewed

Drummer’s Review Here’s the latest video from the Drummer’s Review Live Room looking at a DS Drum Venom Series snare drum The snare features.. 14” x 5.5”, 6-ply, 6.42mm American / European Maple Shell 16-strand snare wire 10 x double ended lugs 2.3mm inwards triple flanged hoops Charcoal Stain Matte finish Filmed at Paul Caboche Studios … Continue reading DS Drum Venom Series Snare Drum – Reviewed

EFNOTE 3B – A New Level of Versatility and Quality

Drummer’s Review The new EFNOTE 3B is an exciting evolution of the well-regarded EFNOTE 3, offering even more flexibility while retaining the superior performance that EFNOTE is known for. With an expanded 12″ kick pad and 12″ hi-hat, the EFNOTE 3B provides an incredibly realistic drumming experience suitable for players of all levels. Whether for … Continue reading EFNOTE 3B – A New Level of Versatility and Quality

SABIAN Launches Music Industry Mentorship Award

Modern Drummer Magazine SABIAN is proud to announce the launch of the second annual SABIAN – Dom Famularo – SEN Mentorship Award. Set up in honor of Dom Famularo, one of SABIAN’s longest standing endorsers and supporters, the award is aimed at encouraging and helping drummers with their career by offering a cash award along with mentorship sessions with … Continue reading SABIAN Launches Music Industry Mentorship Award

Neil Peart On “Malignant Narcissism”

Modern Drummer Magazine The Professor shares the backstory of how the Snakes & Arrows instrumental cut came to be. “The opening drum pattern of ‘Malignant Narcissism’ came about in some interesting ways,” said Neilduring a 2009 video lesson for Drumchannel.com. “As we were working through the arrangement, thissong was maybe played three or four times … Continue reading Neil Peart On “Malignant Narcissism”

Mr Muff Dampening Products – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s the latest video from the Drummer’s Review Live Room looking at a selection of dampening products from Mr Muff Featuring… Mini Muffs (for snare & toms) Bass Muff (for bass drum) Muffins (for snare & toms) “The Mini Muffs feature a synthetic fur muffler with a removable weight and magnet inside which … Continue reading Mr Muff Dampening Products – Drummer’s Review