Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a selection of Paiste 2002 cymbals (‘Bonus’ Box Set), featuring… 14″ Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 16″ Classic Crash, 18″ Classic Crash, 20″ Ride, CuSn8 (2002) Bronze construction, Tight bands of lathing & subtle hammering on each cymbal, Red 2002 stamp. Paiste says…“The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations … Continue reading Paiste 2002 Cymbals – Drummer’s Review →

Modern Drummer Magazine “LET IT BE”SPECIAL EDITION RELEASES This fall, The Beatles present their 1970 chart-topping album Let It Be in sweeping new Special Editions, as you’ve never heard it before. Featuring new mixes by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell in stereo, 5.1 surround, and Dolby Atmos; expanded with previously unreleased session recordings and demos. Available … Continue reading The Beatles Get Back To Let It Be With Special Edition Releases →

Modern Drummer Magazine Welcome to MD’s #ThrowbackThursday Podcast with Sheila E.! We had a blast with Sheila and honored her with the announcement of winning the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame Award; picked by the readers of MD. Sheila made history for us with this prestigious award as the first-ever woman to be inducted. Enjoy … Continue reading Episode 48: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Sheila E. →

Drummer’s Review Drummer’s Review is sad to report the death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts at the age of eighty. He passed away in hospital following heart surgery, surrounded by his family. Watts had been receiving hospital treatment for a heart problem, and was already announced as sitting out the next Stones tour of … Continue reading Obituary – Charlie Watts →

Drummer’s Review Since joining The Luka State back in 2014, the band have gained an impressive following, from their debut album, “Fall In, Fall Out”, to collaborating with Dream League Soccer in 2018, where their song “Bring This All Together” was also used by Sky Sports across Europe 350 times a day. With a record … Continue reading Mapex Announce Jake Barnabas of The Luka State →

Modern Drummer Magazine Modern Drummer joins the world in mourning the passing of legendary Rolling Stone drummer Charlie Watts. A statement came in saying, “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital today surrounded by his family.” The Modern Drummer … Continue reading Legendary Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies at 80 →

Modern Drummer Magazine Queen drummer and founding member Roger Taylor debuted a music video for his upcoming album’s lead single, “We’re All Just Trying To Get By,” a heartfelt tune featuring KT Tunstall. Said Taylor: “I’ve had a bit of a creative spurt and suddenly found myself with an album, which was lovely. It was … Continue reading Queen’s Roger Taylor Releasing Solo Album ‘Outsider’ 10/1; Shares “We’re All Just Trying To Get By” ft. KT Tunstall →

Modern Drummer Magazine This week on the Modern Drummer Podcast, Nashville studio drummer, engineer, and producer Shannon Forrest joins Billy Amendola to talk about his years touring with Toto, his early days with Faith Hill and Tim McGraw and his road says with the Dukes of September in 2012. (Featuring Boz Scaggs, Donald Fagan & … Continue reading Episode 47: Billy Amendola with Shannon Forrest. →