Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

DS Drums To Display Full Range of Italian Drums at The UK Drum Show 2023

Drummer’s Review DS Drums return to The UK Drum Show 2023 with UK distributor Active Music Distribution. This year DS will be using the show to showcase their full range of Italian made DS Drum products and introduce their brand new SEAMLESS metal snare drums in Aluminium, Brass and Copper. “A drummer’s choice of using … Continue reading DS Drums To Display Full Range of Italian Drums at The UK Drum Show 2023

Latin Percussion Introduces Single Bass Timbales

Drummer’s Review Latin Percussion (LP) has introduced single Brass Timbales, extending the range of percussion instruments drummers can use to ‘LP Your Kit’. Watch the launch video on the 13” timbale here and the 14” timbale here. The inspiring ‘LP Your Kit’ array of drum set friendly percussion instruments offers drummers and percussionists the ability … Continue reading Latin Percussion Introduces Single Bass Timbales

Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp Announces July Edition in NYC

Modern Drummer Magazine If you’ve ever wanted to live out your rockstar dreams, Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp is here to make that possible. Taking place in New York City, Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp will go down from July 13th-16th, 2023. You’ll have an opportunity to jam with some of the biggest names in rock, including The Beatles’ … Continue reading Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp Announces July Edition in NYC

Pearl Reimagines A Premium Maple Favorite With Masters Maple Pure

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 5mm MMX shell with Masters Maple Pure. Blending four layers of hand-curated North American Maple with 4-ply Reinforcement-Rings from … Continue reading Pearl Reimagines A Premium Maple Favorite With Masters Maple Pure

John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Vinnie Colaiuta

Modern Drummer Magazine From the archives, this episode of Live From My Drum Room With Vinnie Colaiuta! originally aired on January 29, 2022.  John’s guest is legendary drummer, Vinnie Colaiuta! John and Vinnie discuss Vinnie’s years at Berklee College of Music and living in Boston, before moving to Los Angeles where he turned the drumming world … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Vinnie Colaiuta

Terri Lynn Carrington’s Debut TLC & Friends To Receive First-Ever Wide Release

Modern Drummer Magazine   Accomplished drummer and Modern Drummer‘s April 2023 cover star Terri Lynn Carrington will be giving her 1981 debut, TLC & Friends, a wide release for the first time. The album will hit streaming services on June 16th via Candid Records. Carrington has also shared “What Is This Thing Called Love,” a bustling … Continue reading Terri Lynn Carrington’s Debut TLC & Friends To Receive First-Ever Wide Release

Double Trouble – Jon Cross Custom Drum Kit Revealed for UK Drum Show 2023

Drummer’s Review Jon Cross Custom Drums have revealed their first double bass drum kit that will be appearing on their booth at The UK Drum Show 2023. Dates 30th September and 1st October at the ACC Liverpool. Along with having this kit on his booth, Jon has informed us that he will have a selection … Continue reading Double Trouble – Jon Cross Custom Drum Kit Revealed for UK Drum Show 2023

Josh Freese is Foo Fighters’ New Live Drummer

Modern Drummer Magazine Josh Freese has been revealed as Foo Fighters’ new live drummer. Foo Fighters confirmed Freese’s involvement on Sunday during a pre-tour livestream called “Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts.” Freese steps into the role previously held by the beloved Taylor Hawkins, who tragically passed away in March 2022 at the age of … Continue reading Josh Freese is Foo Fighters’ New Live Drummer

John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Cindy Blackman Santana

Modern Drummer Magazine John’s guest is the incomparable Cindy Blackman Santana! Cindy talks about her formative years as a drummer and hearing Max Roach for the first time, and shortly after, the great Tony Williams and the influence Tony has on her playing. Attending Berklee College of Music and later studying with the legendary Alan … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Cindy Blackman Santana