Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 10: Mike Dawson with Mark Guiliana

Modern Drummer Magazine Episode 10: Mike Dawson interviews Mark Guiliana from Beats Music + Dawson’s Shop Talk review on the sE Electronics – V Pack Arena Microphone. In this episode MD managing editor Mike Dawson interviews Mark Guiliana, the Grammy-nominated American drummer, composer and leader of the band Beat Music. In the interview Mark G … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 10: Mike Dawson with Mark Guiliana

DW Unveils Dave Grohl Icon Snare Drum

Drummer’s Review Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the addition of a Dave Grohl ICON snare drum to the coveted line. The limited-edition drum recognizes his celebrated drumming career, as well as his long- standing connection with both the legendary Sound City recording studio in Los Angeles, and his beloved Studio 606, where the sacred … Continue reading DW Unveils Dave Grohl Icon Snare Drum

“State-of-the-Art” Colour Options Now Available for DW MFG Pedals

Drummer’s Review Drum Workshop Inc. Manufacturing proudly presents DW MFG ColorBoards. This is the latest addition to DW’s flagship line of single and double pedals, as well as a Machine Direct Drive Hi-Hat. The optimal performance bass drum pedals are available in Machined Direct Drive (MDD) and Machined Chain Drive (MCD). These breakthrough pedals now … Continue reading “State-of-the-Art” Colour Options Now Available for DW MFG Pedals

Paiste Formula 602 Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a selection of new-for-2020 additions to the Paiste Formula 602 Cymbals series, featuring… 14″ & 15″ Heavy Hats, 15″ Sound Edge Hats, 17″ & 19″ Thin Crashes, 20″ Paper Thin Crash, 16″, 17″ 18″, 19″ & 20″ Medium Universal Models, 16″ 18″ & 20″ Heavy Universal Models, 13″ Heavy Bell, All handcrafted from … Continue reading Paiste Formula 602 Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

Meinl Adds Three New Models To Pure Alloy Custom

Drummer’s Review Meinl Cymbals has introduced new additions to Pure Alloy Custom, one of their most popular cymbal lines today! Following the introduction of Pure Alloy Custom at the 2020 NAMM Show earlier this year, many drummers shared Meinl’s enthusiasm for this new line of cymbals adding them to their kits all around the globe. … Continue reading Meinl Adds Three New Models To Pure Alloy Custom

LP Tommy Lee “Rock Star” Cowbell is Stadium-Ready

Drummer’s Review Latin Percussion (LP) are proud to launch the Tommy Lee Graphic Collect-A-Bell, which he will use on the much anticipated 2021 Mötley Crüe stadium tour. The new Tommy Lee Graphic Collect-A-Bell is based on LP’s classic Ridge Rider® design, one of the most popular cowbells in history and revered for its legendary tone … Continue reading LP Tommy Lee “Rock Star” Cowbell is Stadium-Ready

The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 9: Narada Michael Walden & Billy Cobham.

Modern Drummer Magazine The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT: Billy Cobham, Bill Ludwig III from WFL III Drums & Noble & Cooley Metal Snare Drum product review & more. In this episode Narada Michael Walden talks with Billy Cobham, fusion master drummer who worked with Miles Davis about his early influences and … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 9: Narada Michael Walden & Billy Cobham.

PDP New Yorker Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a PDP New Yorker Shell Pack, featuring… 16″ x 14″ bass drum with bass drum lifter & telescopic spurs, 10″ x 8″ rack tom, 13″ x 12″ floor tom, 14″ x 5″ snare drum, 100% poplar shells, Black Onyx Sparkle finish, DW True Pitch tension rods. PDP says…“PDP New Yorker … Continue reading PDP New Yorker Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Akai Professional® Supercharges MPC & FORCE With Drumsynth

Drummer’s Review Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, adds DrumSynth to their MPC and FORCE lines of music production tools with MPC 2.9 and FORCE 3.0.6 firmware updates. DrumSynth joins the unparalleled power of the existing virtual instruments already included in MPC and FORCE – TUBESYNTH, BASSLINE, ELECTRIC and HYPE*. Powerfully … Continue reading Akai Professional® Supercharges MPC & FORCE With Drumsynth

The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 8: Billy Amendola with Gethin Davies

Modern Drummer Magazine Episode 8: Billy Amendola interviews Gethin Davies of the Struts, Tycoon Percussion’s Quincy Yu, Shop Talk – Zildjian i Series Cymbals. In this episode Billy Amendola interviews Gethin Davies of the Struts. Gethin talks about his influences, how he got his start in music, and he does a deep dive on the … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 8: Billy Amendola with Gethin Davies