Drummer’s Review Gretsch Drums is delighted to introduce three new finishes for its flagship USA Custom and Broadkaster kits made in the South Carolina factory: Rosewood Twilight Gloss Lacquer, Classic Sunburst, and Purple Marine Pearl, made famous by Nic Collins. *Nic Collins will be appearing at The UK Drum Show 2024.* Rosewood Twilight Gloss The … Continue reading Gretsch Introduces New Colours For 2024
Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review featuring a Masters Maple Pure (MMX) shell pack from Pearl Drums. Filmed October 2023 (scroll down for recording & equipment details). The kit features… Three-Piece Shell Pack: 22″ x 14″ Bass Drum, 12″ x 8″ Rack Tom, 16″ x 16″ Floor Tom, Add-ons: 14″ x 14″ Floor Tom, 14″ x … Continue reading Pearl Masters Maple Pure (MMX) Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review
Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review featuring a Sonor SQ2 Snare Drum. Filmed October 2023 (scroll down for recording & equipment details). Featuring… 14″ x 6.5″ Thin Scandinavian Birch Shell, High Gloss Birch Veneer & Semi Gloss Protective Lacquer Interior, Sonor Dual Glide Snare Strainer, Chrome Fittings Throughout, Sonor Power Hoops, 18-Strand Snare Wire, Sonor … Continue reading Sonor SQ2 Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review
Drummer’s Review Porter & Davies, renowned for their world class silent tactile monitoring systems, are proud to announce new drummers using their range of products. These now include: Max Weinberg, the longtime drummer of the legendary Bruce Springsteen’s E Street band. He has been using his BC2rm since the summer and will be using it when the … Continue reading Porter & Davies Now Used By Drummers With Bruce Springsteen, Greta Van Fleet, Jessie J, Hans Zimmer & More
Modern Drummer Magazine The first ever Darker Waves festival unfolded on the shores of Huntington Beach on November 18th. Presented by C3 Presents, the same organization behind events like Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, When We Were Young, and Sick New World, the festival featured three stages (Darker, Waves, and Tiki) showcasing over 30 bands throughout … Continue reading Darker Waves Festival Debut: A Melodic Odyssey featuring Legendary Acts Tears for Fears, The B-52’s, New Order, and More
Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review featuring a new-for-2023 Dennis Chambers Signature Snare Drum from Pearl Drums. Filmed October 2023 (scroll down for recording & equipment details). Featuring… 14″ x 6.5″ 4-ply Maple w/4-ply Re-Ring shell, Pearl STL Swivel Lugs (10 Top, 8 Bottom), Pearl SR-300 Philharmonic Snare Strainer, 3 x 6 Strand Snare Wires, … Continue reading Pearl Dennis Chambers Signature Snare Drum (2023 Model) – Drummer’s Review
Modern Drummer Magazine Devo, one of the most iconic bands to emerge during the 70s, played at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA, as a stop on their 50 Years of De-evolution tour. The group was formed in 1973 in Akron, OH, with two sets of brothers: Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, and Jerry and Bob … Continue reading Devo’s Electrifying 50 Years of De-evolution Tour: A Night of Music, Outfits, and Iconic Moments at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle
Drummer’s Review The Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) Design Series® range has been expanded with the addition of two Aluminum snare drums. The new thin, beaded, matte aluminum snares are superbly versatile with a distinctive sound for classic onstage vibes. The Design Series® snare has a 1mm rolled Aluminum shell and features high-end DW hardware including: The DW MAG throw-off which … Continue reading DW Design Series Snares: Now In Aluminum
Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review featuring a trio of Seamless Metal Shell snare drums from DS Drums. Filmed October 2023 (scroll down for recording & equipment details). The snares featured are… 14″ x 6″ Aluminium Shell: Seamless 2.2mm Aluminium Shell, 2.3mm Inward Hoop, 10 x DS High Tension Double Ended Lugs, 45˚ Bearing Edges, … Continue reading DS Drums Seamless Metal Shell Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review
Drummer’s Review In the ever-evolving world of live drumming, the landscape has witnessed a transformative shift, with drummers embracing technology to enhance their performance. One groundbreaking advancement leading this charge is the widespread adoption of In-Ear Monitor (IEM). In 2023, more drummers than ever are making the switch, revolutionising the way they experience and deliver … Continue reading Drumming in High Fidelity: Will Taylor’s Transition to using ACS Custom In Ear Monitors
