Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

Sonor Kompressor Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review looking at a selection of Sonor Kompressor Series snare drums, featuring… Eight snares in the full range… 13″ x 7″ Brass, 14″ x 5.75″ Steel, 14″ x 5.75″ Brass, 14″ x 5.75″ Aluminium, 14″ x 6.5″ Steel, 14″ x 6.5″ Brass, 14″ x 6.5″ Aluminium, 14″ x 8″ Aluminium. … Continue reading Sonor Kompressor Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

Bell’s Back – Interview with Milene Letertre Bell Music Ltd

Drummer’s Review No-one would argue that the Covid Pandemic has been more damaging to the music industry than most. Hundreds of thousands of musicians, and their attendant support services, were prevented from working, and the results for many companies have been catastrophic. One such casualty was Bell Music Limited, one of the largest and most … Continue reading Bell’s Back – Interview with Milene Letertre Bell Music Ltd

Jojo Mayer headlines the Royal College of Music Festival of Percussion 2023

Drummer’s Review The Royal College of Music (RCM) Festival of Percussion 2023 is back with a bang on Sunday 7 May. Internationally renowned virtuoso drummer Jojo Mayer, described in Modern Drummer Magazine as ‘destined for “Drum God” status!’, headlines a full day of performances, talks and workshops for audiences of all ages. Alongside Ronnie Scott’s … Continue reading Jojo Mayer headlines the Royal College of Music Festival of Percussion 2023

Bell Music returns and heads to The UK Drum Show

Drummer’s Review Organisers of The UK Drum Show are pleased to announce Bell Music will join a plethora of exhibitors this September at the ACC Liverpool, with their return to business in June 2022. Bell Music formerly known as Bell Percussion was founded in 1989 as a London based percussion hire company. Over the past two … Continue reading Bell Music returns and heads to The UK Drum Show

Ludwig Launches Neusonic & Vistalite

Drummer’s Review Designed for the high-velocity working drummer, Neusonic offers unrivaled tone, upgraded premium drum finishes, and lightweight portability. The only drum set redefining USA made affordability – Authentic Ludwig quality and professional capabilities trusted for over a century. Construction & Sizes This new era focuses on an updated shell construction, new Rapid Tom sizes, … Continue reading Ludwig Launches Neusonic & Vistalite

John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room – Remembering Pete Zeldman

Modern Drummer Magazine John is joined by a distinguished panel of legendary and highly respected drummers to remember their friend and world renowned drummer and educator, Pete Zeldman. Pete was a longtime faculty member of the renown Drummers Collective in New York. Jeff “Tain” Watts, Kenwood Dennard, Rob Wallis, Jason Gianni, Tobias Ralph, Andy Sanesi … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room – Remembering Pete Zeldman

Toca Turns Thirty With New Releases

Drummer’s Review Toca Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Limited Edition Congas, Bongos and Cowbells… Toca Percussion, one of the world’s top hand percussion companies, is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary with the introduction of the Limited Edition Margarita Congas, Bongos and Cowbells. These instruments feature luminescent shells that are richly adorned with one-of-a-kind anodized hardware, … Continue reading Toca Turns Thirty With New Releases

Grover Pro Percussion Launch Raft Of New Products

Drummer’s Review Grover Pro Percussion is proud to introduce its latest innovations for 2023, kicking off with the Grover Pro Dual Action Castanet Machine. This new product is the only castanet machine in the market that offers two settings to optimize dynamic range response. When properly adjusted, the Grover Pro Dual Action Castanet Machine enables … Continue reading Grover Pro Percussion Launch Raft Of New Products

SONOR Launches the All New Kompressor Series Snare Drums

Drummer’s Review Breathtaking power describes the all-new Sonor Kompressor series snare drums. Featuring the legendary Sonor Optimum Shell Measurement construction, eight models in three shell types present sounds designed to transform air into pure sonic energy. Polished Aluminum, Chrome Over Steel, and Black Nickel-Plated Brass featured in standard sizes 14” x 5.75” and 14” x 6.5” … Continue reading SONOR Launches the All New Kompressor Series Snare Drums