Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

Vic Firth Launches The Nate Smith Signature Series Stick

Drummer’s Review The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the release of the new Nate Smith Signature Series sticks. For nearly two decades, Nate Smith has been impacting the music scene with his visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming. From jazz to fusion, R&B to hip-hop, from pop to … Continue reading Vic Firth Launches The Nate Smith Signature Series Stick

100 Drummers “Drum Together” for WhyHunger Campaign

Modern Drummer Magazine The mission is simple, but critical: One Beat. One Mission. End Hunger. WhyHunger—a non-profit founded in 1975 by the late Harry Chapin and radio deejay Bill Ayres to “change systems, policies, and institutions that perpetuate hunger and poverty in our world”—enlisted more than 100 drummers and percussionists to perform a new version … Continue reading 100 Drummers “Drum Together” for WhyHunger Campaign

Vic Firth Introduces Mike Johnston Custom Collaboration American Classic NE-1

Drummer’s Review The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the release of the Mike Johnston Custom Collaboration American Classic NE-1 sticks. Mike Johnston has shared his musical mind as a world-renowned online educator since 2014. In tune with the constant journey of the student drummer, Mike knew he needed to … Continue reading Vic Firth Introduces Mike Johnston Custom Collaboration American Classic NE-1

Punk Pioneers Launch Podcast

Modern Drummer Magazine By Jeff Ryan It has been some time since we’ve heard from these two post-punk pioneers, but the news just came in that Double Elvis Productions will launch a new Audio Series Curious Creatures. Curious Creatures is a brand-new podcast where hosts Lol Tolhurst (co-founder of The Cure) and Budgie (Siouxsie and the Banshees) will explore … Continue reading Punk Pioneers Launch Podcast

Episode 52: Billy Amendola with Mike Sleath.

Modern Drummer Magazine Welcome to this week’s Modern Drummer podcast with Billy Amendola, featuring one of Canada’s most in-demand drummers Mike Sleath. Mike’s main gig has been touring with pop-superstar Shawn Mendes for over five years on sold-out worldwide tours. Sleath fills us in on his acoustic DW setup, playing a high-profile gig with Roland … Continue reading Episode 52: Billy Amendola with Mike Sleath.

New Practice Kit from Natal Drums Delivers Real Drums Without The Decibels

Drummer’s Review British drum brand Natal has released a new, low volume, practice kit; DNA Stealth. The brand is recognised by professional drummers and percussionists for delivering high quality equipment suitable for any style of music and this kit is no exception. Brandishing mesh heads and a smaller footprint, the kit is perfectly suited to … Continue reading New Practice Kit from Natal Drums Delivers Real Drums Without The Decibels

Drum N Base Vegan Cow Rugs Now Available

Drummer’s Review DRUMnBASE introduces new unique rug designs suitable for all musicians! Combining proven functionality with one of a kind looks. Don’t let them fool you, these Cow rugs are vegan and come with a FLEXGRIP anti-slip backing. The new FLEXGRIP 1.5mm rubber backing gives an outstanding blend of grip, durability, easy travelling, going flat and … Continue reading Drum N Base Vegan Cow Rugs Now Available

Husht LTV Quiet Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a set of Husht LTV Quiet Cymbals, featuring… 20″ Ride, 14″ Hi-Hats, 16″ Crash, Copper, Zinc & Aluminium alloy construction, Brushed Titanium finish. Husht says…“Husht is a new brand of low-volume cymbals designed by drummers for drummers! The durable range of cymbals have the same feel and response as … Continue reading Husht LTV Quiet Cymbals – Drummer’s Review