Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

Pearl Turns Up The Volume For The Touring Drummer With Masters Maple Series

Drummer’s Review Since 1993, Pearl’s Masters Series has set a standard for the very best in performance-centered instruments for the pro drummer. In celebration of three decades of Masters quality and excellence, Pearl reimagines the original history-making 7.5mm Masters Maple shell with a host of massive upgrades. Blending six layers of hand-curated North American Maple … Continue reading Pearl Turns Up The Volume For The Touring Drummer With Masters Maple Series

Interview with Josh Eppard from Coheed and Cambria

Drummer’s Review Prog rock titans Coheed and Cambria round off their hugely successful round of tour dates in the UK with a much-anticipated appearance at this year’s legendary Download Festival. Drummers Review’s Andy Hughes sat down with drummer Josh Eppard, to discuss complexity, being let loose on the new album, and that all-important pocket. How … Continue reading Interview with Josh Eppard from Coheed and Cambria

Pearl takes Hybrid Drum Concept to new heights with Reference One

Drummer’s Review By leveraging specific woods, shell thicknesses, and bearing edges exactly where they are most sonically beneficial within a drum set, Pearl originated the modern hybrid drum concept in 2005 with the introduction of Reference Series (Reference Pure, a thinner-shelled sibling, was introduced in 2011.) Building upon this legacy and adding revolutionary mounting and … Continue reading Pearl takes Hybrid Drum Concept to new heights with Reference One

Gretsch Drums Premiere ‘The Round Badge Stories’ an All-New Documentary

Drummer’s Review Gretsch Drums are proud to premiere ‘The Round Badge Stories’, a new documentary exploring the heritage, uniqueness and mystique of ‘That Great Gretsch Sound.’ Watch the video at gretschdrums.com/the-round-badge-stories. Produced as part of the 140th anniversary celebrations of Gretsch drums, this new investigative documentary features original and exclusive new footage from around the … Continue reading Gretsch Drums Premiere ‘The Round Badge Stories’ an All-New Documentary

Gretsch’s 140th Anniversary Concert in NYC: Photo Gallery

Modern Drummer Magazine On May 23rd, 2023, Gretsch drums returned to New York City for a remarkable 140th anniversary celebration. The South Carolina-based drum company organized a special one-night-only concert at The Cutting Room in New York City to honor the rich history of Gretsch drums. Gretsch Night NYC brought together a lineup of esteemed … Continue reading Gretsch’s 140th Anniversary Concert in NYC: Photo Gallery

John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Cady Zildjian

Modern Drummer Magazine John’s guest is Cady Zildjian. Cady is the Vice Chair Board of Directors for the Zildjian Company. She is the eldest of the 15th generation of the Zildjian Family and the daughter of Debbie Zildjian, granddaughter of Armand Zildjian and great granddaughter of Avedis Zildjian, who founded Zildjian’s US operation in 1929. … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Cady Zildjian

Latin Percussion Launches New Range of Rhythm Rods

Drummer’s Review Latin Percussion (LP) is proud to launch its new range of synthetic and natural Rhythm Rods. The new rods, hybrids of regular sticks and brushes, offer drummers and percussionists greater versatility and a wider sonic range when playing. The new synthetic rods are made by binding many thin, high-grade polymer shafts together. All … Continue reading Latin Percussion Launches New Range of Rhythm Rods

WTS Epiphany Series 3-Shell Pack

Drummer’s Review Built for the working drummer, claims WTS, this series sets a new standard for innovation and quality in affordable professional drums. “Find inspiration at every turn with our WTS single‐point tuning system, performance‐inspired design, and quality shells and hardware”. WTS. Musical Freedom with Award‐Winning Tuning Technology Free yourself from the limitations of tension rods … Continue reading WTS Epiphany Series 3-Shell Pack

Ludwig Universal Series Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review looking at a trio of Ludwig Universal Snare Drums… 14″ x 6.5″ Mahogany Shell 14″ x 6.5″ Cherry Shell 14″ x 6.5″ Birch Shell all featuring… 6-ply, 7.5mm shells, 10 x Ludwig Classic double ended tube lugs, 2.3mm triple flanged hoops, Ludwig P88i snare throw off & P35 butt … Continue reading Ludwig Universal Series Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review