Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Announces The First EVER Women Only Camp

Modern Drummer Magazine Female Drummers wanted! Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp unveils its first ever WOMEN ONLY Rock Camp! This ground-breaking camp will take place in Los Angeles, CA over the Grammy® weekend, January 27-30, 2022 with special headlining mentors including Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson, Kathy Valentine, Orianthi and even more to be announced in the coming weeks. In addition … Continue reading Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Announces The First EVER Women Only Camp

SHEILA E. IS CROWNED FIRST FEMALE WINNER OF THE MODERN DRUMMER READERS POLL HALL OF FAME

Modern Drummer Magazine The Queen of Percussion, Sheila E., is having a great summer. Besides being back to touring, it was announced in June, that the Latin Recording Academy will honor Sheila E. and her father Pete Escovedo with a Lifetime Achievement Award on November 17th in Las Vegas. On July 20th, Modern Drummer, the worldwide leading drum publication … Continue reading SHEILA E. IS CROWNED FIRST FEMALE WINNER OF THE MODERN DRUMMER READERS POLL HALL OF FAME

Episode 43: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Sheila E.

Modern Drummer Magazine This week’s Modern Drummer Podcast features the newest member of the MD Hall of Fame, The Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. Join Billy Amendola and David Frangioni as they announce the award to Sheila and congratulate her as the first woman ever to be inducted in the magazine’s 45 year history of … Continue reading Episode 43: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Sheila E.

Roland Introduces Four Affordable V-Drums Kits

Drummer’s Review Roland has introduced four new compact V-Drums kits based around the TD-07 sound module. The TD-07KV kit has been a top seller since its introduction in October 2020, offering famous V-Drums sound and playability at an affordable price. The new TD-07DMK, TD-07KX, and TD-07KVX kits expand the lineup to give developing electronic drummers … Continue reading Roland Introduces Four Affordable V-Drums Kits

Kat Percussion Introduce Two New e-Kits

Drummer’s Review Continuing the revamp of its legacy electronic drum line, KAT Percussion has introduced two new models: a new entry level model, the KT-100 and a much-anticipated follow up to its KT-200 electronic drum kit, the new KT-300. KT-100 Kat Percussion says: While sporting a highly competitive price at $329.99, the KT-100 doesn’t sacrifice … Continue reading Kat Percussion Introduce Two New e-Kits

Gretsch Drums Introduces The Gergo Borlai Signature Snare Drum

Drummer’s Review Drum phenom Gergo Borlai and Gretsch Drums have teamed up to develop a very unique addition to the USA metal snare drum range. Together, they created what he describes as a “sensitive, multifunctional, loud and limitless” snare drum – the Gergo Borlai Signature Snare (GAS42514-GB). This instrument, one of the more distinctive in … Continue reading Gretsch Drums Introduces The Gergo Borlai Signature Snare Drum

The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 42: Narada Michael Walden & Dennis Chambers

Modern Drummer Magazine In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews Dennis Chambers. Chambers has recorded and performed with John Scofield, George Duke, Brecker Brothers, Santana, Mike Stern, CAB, Greg Howe, and many others. In this part 1 of the interview, Dennis Chambers takes us through his childhood, family, his influences in drumming, and much more. … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 42: Narada Michael Walden & Dennis Chambers

VOX Telstar 2020 – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a set of a VOX Telstar 2020 kit, featuring… 18″+ 12″ x 13″ bass drum, 14″ x 5.5″ snare drum, 13″ x 7.5″ rack tom, 16″ x 15.5″ floor tom, Silver ‘Crocodile Skin’-like wrap finish, Alderwood shells (snare & toms), Russian birch (bass drum), 6-ply, 7mm thick shells all around, … Continue reading VOX Telstar 2020 – Drummer’s Review

Latin Percussion Launches Grammy Winner Tony Succar Signature Timbales

Drummer’s Review Latin Percussion (LP) is proud to announce the release of two-time Latin Grammy Award winner, Tony Succar’s, Signature Timbales. The eye-catching LP drums are based on the ever-popular Tito Puente model, and feature a stunning combination of Rainbow Chrome over brass shells complemented with Black Nickel hardware and stealthy Black LP drum heads.  … Continue reading Latin Percussion Launches Grammy Winner Tony Succar Signature Timbales