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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
Modern Drummer Magazine The Foo Fighters played their hometown of Los Angeles, CA for two nights at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Alex G kicked off the show, followed by a set from the Pretenders. The Pretenders performed an hour long led by founder, and one of the most iconic women in Rock, … Continue reading Foo Fighters Rock Los Angeles: Two-Night Stand at BMO Stadium
Modern Drummer Magazine One of the most recorded R&B drummers of all time makes his own record James Gadson’s grooves have likely enhanced the soundtrack of your life—whether you know it or not. The legendary drummer, singer, songwriter, and producer owns such an enormous collection of session credits that it’s near impossible to condense the … Continue reading R&B Legend James Gadson Releases Dance On Through
Drummer’s Review Avedis Zildjian Co. (Zildjian) has unveiled plans to expand the U.K. Young Drummer of the Year contest – the U.K.’s original and largest young drummer competition – into the Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year Competition. Partnering with Young Drummer of the Year founder, Mike Dolbear, Zildjian will continue to hold the competition … Continue reading Zildjian and Young Drummer of The Year Announce Strategic Partnership
