Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

Latin Percussion Launches New Kalimbas Expanding Its Ethnic Percussion Range

Drummer’s Review Latin Percussion (LP) is adding to its growing range of ethnic percussion instruments with Kalimbas in two sizes. LP already offers a range of African inspired percussion instruments such as Djembes, Bata, Shekere, and new Kalimbas extend the choice further. LP Kalimbas are based on the Mbira, an instrument played in Africa for … Continue reading Latin Percussion Launches New Kalimbas Expanding Its Ethnic Percussion Range

Post-Punk Drummers Lol Tolhurst and Budgie Announce New Album with Jacknife Lee, Share “Los Angeles”

Modern Drummer Magazine By Jeff Ryan About a year and a half ago, Modern Drummer mentioned that these two percussive post-punk pioneers, drummers Lol Tolhurst from The Cure and Budgie from Siouxsie and the Banshees, had teamed up together to create their now extremely popular podcast “Curious Creatures”. The podcast focuses on post-punk-themed kinsfolk from that … Continue reading Post-Punk Drummers Lol Tolhurst and Budgie Announce New Album with Jacknife Lee, Share “Los Angeles”

Episode 132: David Frangioni With Lamb of God’s Art Cruz & Josh Wilbur!

Modern Drummer Magazine From the archives, Metal Mania Featuring Josh Wilbur (Producer) and Art Cruz (Drummer) hosted by David Frangioni (Modern Drummer Publisher & CEO) Audio The post Episode 132: David Frangioni With Lamb of God’s Art Cruz & Josh Wilbur! appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine. Read More This article is from an external … Continue reading Episode 132: David Frangioni With Lamb of God’s Art Cruz & Josh Wilbur!

Latin Percussion Launches Seven New Cajons & Deluxe Cajon Cushion

Drummer’s Review Latin Percussion (LP) grows its expanding range of cajons with seven new options: The LP® Roundback Sub-Bass Cajon with a Birch or Mahogany Soundboard, the LP® Woodshop Cajon with a Black Stripe, Red Blur or Rare Ebony Artply Soundboards and two new LP® City Cajons with options of a 2-Voice Oak or Walnut … Continue reading Latin Percussion Launches Seven New Cajons & Deluxe Cajon Cushion

Episode 131: David Frangioni With Eric Singer

Modern Drummer Magazine From the archives, Kiss drummer Eric Singer and Modern Drummer Publisher & CEO David Frangioni discuss Eric’s most influential record albums. Audio The post Episode 131: David Frangioni With Eric Singer appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine. Read More This article is from an external source and may contain external links not … Continue reading Episode 131: David Frangioni With Eric Singer

Win a Meet & Greet With Pat Steward, Drummer For Bryan Adams

Modern Drummer Magazine Ready to get the rock star treatment for a day? Here’s your chance to hang out with Pat Steward at sound-check for Bryan Adams before they play their show. The winner will receive 2 tickets for the July 29th concert at the KIA Forum in Inglewood, California. See Bryan Adams in concert, … Continue reading Win a Meet & Greet With Pat Steward, Drummer For Bryan Adams

Introducing Nicko McBrain’s The Future Past Tour Kit

Drummer’s Review British Drum Co. announce the launch of Nicko McBrain’s Future Past drum set as Iron Maiden venture on their latest world tour. Carefully designed and manufactured by the British Drum Co team and based on Nicko’s signature ICARUS Series drums, the Future Past drum kit is testament to the dedication and skill of … Continue reading Introducing Nicko McBrain’s The Future Past Tour Kit

Evans Introduce Hybrid Sensory Percussion Sound System

Drummer’s Review EVANS Drumheads is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Sunhouse Technologies Inc. Building upon Sunhouse’s foundational Sensory Percussion technology, the joint venture features completely redesigned versions of both the hardware and software, giving drummers even more power, control, and expressive possibility than ever before. Originally introduced by Sunhouse in 2015, this patented technology … Continue reading Evans Introduce Hybrid Sensory Percussion Sound System

Ringo Starr’s 83rd Birthday Celebration: Photos + Recap

Modern Drummer Magazine Ringo Starr celebrated his 83rd birthday at his Peace & Love Statue in Beverly Hills, California on Friday, July 7th. This marks the third year the celebration has taken place there — prior to 2020, a public celebration took place annually at Capitol Records in Hollywood, where The Beatles each have their … Continue reading Ringo Starr’s 83rd Birthday Celebration: Photos + Recap

Mapex Mars Series – Birch vs. Maple – Drummer’s Review Special

Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest SPECIAL video where we compare two identical Mapex Mars Series shell packs – one Birch, the other Maple – to discover the differences and similarities between the two. Both kits feature… 22″ x 18″ Bass Drum, 10″ x 7″ & 12″ x 8″ Rack Toms, 16″ x 14″ Floor Toms, … Continue reading Mapex Mars Series – Birch vs. Maple – Drummer’s Review Special