Drummer’s Review Following World War II, Japan was in a national period of reconstruction. It was during this time a new company was born. On April 2, 1946, Katsumi Yanagisawa founded Pearl in a small backyard workshop in Sumida-Ku Tokyo. Today this leading drum companies headquarters is 50 kilometers away in Chiba, Japan. Katsumi Yanagisawa … Continue reading Pearl Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Drummer’s Review Few “vintage” drum sets have the rare presence of Pearl’s original pro percussion instruments, the President Series. A timeless classic from their 75-year history, President Series was the first professional drum set to carry the Pearl name and utilise the unique benefits of hermetically pressurised Phenolic shells. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVDQ0_qEzMU?feature=oembed&w=640&h=360] “The first thing that … Continue reading Pearl celebrates 75 Years with Limited Edition President Series Phenolic drums
Modern Drummer Magazine Episode 25: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola feature interview with Rick Astley This week on the Modern Drummer Podcast, Billy Amendola and David Frangioni bring you an exclusive interview with their special guest Rick Astley. Tune in as Astley talks about his early days as a drummer, leading up to his monstrous … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 27: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Rick Astley
Drummer’s Review Earlier this year VOX introduced the VOX Telstar Maple, a brand-new version of the popular VOX TELSTAR 2020 with maple shells and a new appearance. Stay tuned when Drummer’s Review puts this unusual looking kit through its paces. VOX Say.. Supervised by the SAKAE OSAKA HERITAGE team, the new VOX Telstar Maple keeps the … Continue reading VOX Telstar Maple Review Coming Soon
Drummer’s Review Drummer’s Review heads to the studio with a selection of Meinl Classic Custom Dark. Stay tuned to discover what Nick and Matt thought. Review coming Soon. Meinl Overview Aggressive and loud, but with a dark and warm tone, Classic Custom Dark cymbals are like nothing you have seen or heard before. Here, the … Continue reading Meinl Classic Custom Dark’s – Coming Soon
Drummer’s Review Porter & Davies are delighted to welcome Nic Collins, son of Genesis’ Phil Collins to their family. He uses a BC2 with his band Better Strangers and a TT6 Equipped Throne on tour with Phil Collins and on the forthcoming 2021 Genesis tour. Nic has been touring with his dad since he was … Continue reading Nic Collins Joins The Porter & Davies Family
Modern Drummer Magazine Domino Santantonio is a 29 yr old drummer and social media sensation from Montreal, Canada. Domino comes from a family of musicians, her father is also a drummer and she started playing drums seriously at age 16. Domino enjoys playing all different types of genres of music but her forte is pop-rock. … Continue reading Domino Santantonio – Hit Like A Girl Spotlight – HLAG 2015 Contestant & 2021 Finals Judge – 3/30/21
Modern Drummer Magazine John Douglas, both a drummer and artist, merged his two passions, ultimately becoming the premier drum customizer for international superstars, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Jovi, Maná, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Pantera, Iron Maiden, and Aerosmith. Douglas gives us a tour of his art exhibition and tells Modern Drummer where … Continue reading The Art of John Douglas
Modern Drummer Magazine The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT: Gary Husband In this episode Narada chats with the veteran fusion drummer Gary Husband to talk about his drumming, the artists who have influenced him over the years, and life leading up to 2021 and more. The UPBEAT interview concludes with a performance … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 26: Narada Michael Walden & Gary Husband.
Drummer’s Review The Avedis Zildjian Company recently re-launched its iconic line of apparel loved by drummers and consumers worldwide. For nearly 400 years, it has been Zildjian’s commitment to create products that excite the imagination and unleash a drummer’s personal style. Zildjian’s line of new apparel not only helps drummers express their style but introduces … Continue reading Zildjian Launches New Line Of Premium Apparel
