Roland Introduces GP Series Digital Pianos

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Roland announces the GP digital piano series, the latest generation of instruments in the company’s premier digital piano lineup. The GP series represents the pinnacle of Roland piano development, merging advanced technologies with finely crafted grand piano designs that bring elegance and grandeur to any space. … Continue reading Roland Introduces GP Series Digital Pianos

New Cymbal Company Royal Cymbals is Launched in Massachusetts

Drummer’s Review Paul Francis, with thirty-five years of cymbal making experience, and Sarah Hagan, with twenty years of experience in cymbal sounds, marketing, branding, and relationship building, have launched Royal Cymbals! Paul Francis spent decades learning everything there is to know about cymbal making, earning an engineering degree, and inventing countless techniques, sounds, and breakthrough … Continue reading New Cymbal Company Royal Cymbals is Launched in Massachusetts

PDP Extends its Concept™ Select and Concept™ Series Snare Range

Drummer’s Review Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) announces the addition of five new metal snare drums extending its PDP Concept Select and Concept Series Snares in a range of sizes and metals. Concept Select Snares are the 8 x 14” Aluminum and 8 x 14” Bell Bronze New to the range of its flagship Concept … Continue reading PDP Extends its Concept™ Select and Concept™ Series Snare Range

John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Abe Cunningham

Modern Drummer Magazine John’s guest is Abe Cunningham of the Deftones. In this episode, Abe and John chat about a variety of subjects, including Abe’s drumming influences, forming the Deftones and building their huge following through hard work, touring, the band’s songwriting and recording process, e-drums and hybrid drumming, and much more! Throughout it all, … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Abe Cunningham

X-Percussion Offers Drummers Boutique Collabs, Artist Series Designs and Upgraded Finishes for 2023

Drummer’s Review X-Percussion the high-tech, hand-crafted drum accessory maker founded by professional drummer Russ Miller and veteran drum designer and craftsman Bill Detamore, today announced the introduction of new CLICK-Mates Pork Pie snare drums and an expanded offering of limited edition CLICKs for 2023. The X-Percussion CLICK instrument provides players with an optimal and enhanced … Continue reading X-Percussion Offers Drummers Boutique Collabs, Artist Series Designs and Upgraded Finishes for 2023

Blink 182 Postpones Mexico and Latin America Reunion Shows After Travis Barker’s Injury

Modern Drummer Magazine Blink-182 fans in Latin America have been hit with another setback after the band announced they will postpone the first leg of their highly anticipated reunion tour. The band was scheduled to perform in several countries in the region, including Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Mexico, to kick off the band’s first … Continue reading Blink 182 Postpones Mexico and Latin America Reunion Shows After Travis Barker’s Injury

Daru Jones Teases New Solo LP and Gives Advice to Young Drummers

Modern Drummer Magazine Daru Jones, Jack White’s distinguished drummer — and the star of our March 2023 Modern Drummer cover — is gearing up to release a new solo album. In a comprehensive interview with Modern Drummer about touring with White, his new “rock-hop spaceship” kit, and channeling the rock energy of “Bonham, Mitch, and so … Continue reading Daru Jones Teases New Solo LP and Gives Advice to Young Drummers

Rogers On Display for New Generation and Vintage Enthusiast Drummers

Drummer’s Review Rogers Drums USA, will be on display at this years UK Drum Show in conjunction with European Distributors Sound-Service Europe. Rogers USA is the vehicle for the rebirth of one of the greatest names in the history of drums. Over several decades Rogers has remained one of the top vintage brands, building a … Continue reading Rogers On Display for New Generation and Vintage Enthusiast Drummers

Erica Synths Launches Pērkons Kit Pack 1

Drummer’s Review Erica Synths announces the launch of Pērkons HD-01 Kit Pack 01, adding even more sonic flexibility and creative possibilities to its highly acclaimed desktop instrument. ​ The new pack, crafted for Pērkons by HTRL, contains 32 new kits structured into four separate groups: DRUM (traditional drum machine sounds), BONK (percussion and synthesizer combos), … Continue reading Erica Synths Launches Pērkons Kit Pack 1