Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

Gretsch Ash Soan Signature Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a 12″ x 7″ Gretsch Ash Soan Signature snare drum, featuring… 5.7mm, 9-ply Purpleheart shell with clear gloss lacquer finish, 8 x beaver tail lugs, 4mm die-cast hoops, Gretsch Lightening throw-off, 20-strand snare wires, 45-degree bearing edges top and bottom. Gretsch says…“Ash Soan is one of today’s most in-demand drummers, … Continue reading Gretsch Ash Soan Signature Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Gretsch Drums Introduces The Ash Soan Signature Snare Drum

Drummer’s Review Gretsch Drums is proud to introduce the Ash Soan Signature Snare drum. The U.K. based session ace has been putting the prototype through its paces for some time using it as his go-to snare on a host of recordings and Instagram videos. Gretsch is truly delighted to unveil this unique collaboration to drummers … Continue reading Gretsch Drums Introduces The Ash Soan Signature Snare Drum

Pearl Matt Halpern Signature Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a 14″ x 6″ Pearl Matt Halpern Signature snare drum, featuring… 1.5mm Brass shell with black powder coated finish, 3 x die cast air vents strategically placed around the shell, powder-coated gloss black Pearl Mastercast hoops, Evans Heavyweight Dry batter head coupled with Hazy 300 snare-side head, 10 x swivel … Continue reading Pearl Matt Halpern Signature Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Tamburo Drums host UK Showcase Day

Drummer’s Review Back in November 2021, the Drummer’s Review team had the privilege of being invited to Soho, London, to join Tamburo Drums as they showcased their range of instruments at their inaugural exclusive dealer and artist event.  Tamburo Drums was the brain-child of Italian Drumming innovator Tullio Granatello who, back in 1981, began his … Continue reading Tamburo Drums host UK Showcase Day

Episode 60: Modern Drummer Festival 2021

Modern Drummer Magazine Welcome to this week’s Modern Drummer Podcast. Celebrate the holiday week with a Throwback Thursday show (with new material) about the 2021 Modern Drummer Festival. (Where to get tickets, when it’s debut streaming – it begins at 12:01 am on December 25th.)  As a bonus, we end this podcast/year with a little … Continue reading Episode 60: Modern Drummer Festival 2021

#ThrowbackThursday David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Gerry Brown

Modern Drummer Magazine Welcome to MD’s #ThrowbackThursday Podcast with Gerry Brown! Join David Frangioni and Billy Amendola for this week’s MD video/audio Podcast as they speak with legendary pocket-drummer Gerry Brown about his tours with Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, George Benson, Lionel Ritchie, and more. For drum tech tips, one of the best in the business, … Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Gerry Brown

Josh Mckenzie “MckNasty” joins line-up in Mike Dolbear Room at The UK Drum Show 2022

Drummer’s Review Josh McKenzie aka MckNasty is a name well recognised among his peers. He is renowned for being a Musical Director & Drummer for some of the biggest names in the industry. Josh has managed to build up an impressive CV with his energetic but versatile ability allowing him to span many genres including: Pop, Rock, … Continue reading Josh Mckenzie “MckNasty” joins line-up in Mike Dolbear Room at The UK Drum Show 2022

Natal DNA Stealth Kit – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a Natal DNA Stealth Kit, featuring… 18″ x 16″ bass drum, 10″ x 7″ rack tom, 14″ x 12″ floor tom, 13″ x 5.5″ sure drum, Single ply mesh heads fitted throughout*, 6-ply Basswood shells, 14″ low volume hi-hats, 16″ low volume crash/ride, full compliment of hardware (including sticks, kick … Continue reading Natal DNA Stealth Kit – Drummer’s Review