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Drum Expert Joins Scan Pro Audio & Heads To The UK Drum Show
Drummer’s Review With over 25 years’ experience in the drum industry under his belt, Mel Stewart has seen it all – lengthy studio sessions recording albums, extensive time on the road touring the world, managing a retail drum store, working within drum manufacturing for a global brand as part of the sales and artist relations … Continue reading Drum Expert Joins Scan Pro Audio & Heads To The UK Drum Show
Latest News Items
Millenium Announce MPS-1000 New Finishes
Drummer’s Review Millenium drums standard configuration in Grey Line Finish is now extended with two new finishes. Plain White and Natural. The two new finishes also come in all-new configurations consisting of a 20″ bass drum, 10″ rack tom, and 14″ and 16″ floor toms. Two crash cymbals, a ride cymbal, a hi-hat, and stands … Continue reading Millenium Announce MPS-1000 New Finishes
John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Omar Hakim
Modern Drummer Magazine John’s guest is legendary drummer, singer, composer and producer, Omar Hakim! John and Omar talk about Omar’s long and prolific career, including becoming a professional touring drummer at 15 and how that prepared him for joining “Weather Report” in 1982 at 23 years old. His long history with legendary artist and producer, … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Omar Hakim
Steve Smith and Vital Information Announce New Double Album, 40th Anniversary Tour Dates
Modern Drummer Magazine Steve Smith and his jazz group Vital Information have announced a new album, Time Flies, and mapped out a US tour in celebration of the trio’s 40th anniversary. Releasing on May 5th, 2023, Time Flies is set to be Steve Smith and Vital Information’s seventeenth album, and the group’s first since 2017’s Heart of the … Continue reading Steve Smith and Vital Information Announce New Double Album, 40th Anniversary Tour Dates
GEWA music releases GEWA G3 Club 5 SE Shell Kit
Drummer’s Review After the successful market launch of the GEWA G3 Studio, GEWA now introduces the G3 Club, the first G3 shell configuration in Black Sparkle! Natural playing feel In terms of trigger technology, the GEWA G3 benefits from its big brothers, the G5 and G9. All GEWA modules use the exact same trigger engine … Continue reading GEWA music releases GEWA G3 Club 5 SE Shell Kit
John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Matt Chamberlain
Modern Drummer Magazine John’s guest is legendary session drummer, Matt Chamberlain! Matt’s recording credits reads like a ‘who’s who’ of recording artists. He was voted #1 Studio Drummer in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll in 2016, 2019, and 2021. John and Matt do a deep dive into Matt’s long and stellar career, going back to … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Matt Chamberlain
DW Launch the Alex Gonzalez DW ICON™ Snare
Drummer’s Review Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) is proud to present the Alex Gonzalez DW ICON Snare; a tribute to the legendary drummer of Latin pop icons Maná. Alex Gonzalez and his band, Maná, are one of the biggest pop/rock bands in the world. They have sold more than 40 million records winning four Grammys and … Continue reading DW Launch the Alex Gonzalez DW ICON™ Snare
Dexter Hercules to Appear at The UK Drum Show 2023
Drummer’s Review Organisers of The UK Drum Show are pleased to welcome Dexter Hercules for 2023. Dexter will be appearing in the Mike Dolbear Room in association with Pearl, Zildjian, Evans Heads and Vic Firth Sticks. Dexter Hercules is a South London-based professional drummer and has been playing the drums from the age of 3 … Continue reading Dexter Hercules to Appear at The UK Drum Show 2023
The Royal Northern College of Music Heads To The UK Drum Show 2023
Drummer’s Review The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is one of the world’s most forward-thinking conservatoires and The UK Drum Show are thrilled to welcome them for 2023. Located in the heart of Manchester, UK, the RNCM are dedicated to providing an outstanding education that propels our students into careers as inspiring and versatile … Continue reading The Royal Northern College of Music Heads To The UK Drum Show 2023
Mojave Audio MA-201fet: FOH Mixers’ New ‘Secret Weapon’ For Drum Miking
Drummer’s Review Designed by Technical Grammy Award winner David Royer, the MA-201fet was created as an alternative to more expensive large diaphragm condenser microphones, designed to work across a variety of live sound applications. Since its launch in 2008, an increasing number of FOH mixers have been deploying the Mojave MA-201fet microphones as their ‘go-to’ … Continue reading Mojave Audio MA-201fet: FOH Mixers’ New ‘Secret Weapon’ For Drum Miking
Stephane Misseghers (dEUS) joins high-end newcomer Taran Custom Drums
Drummer’s Review Taran Custom Drums are thrilled to welcome dEUS drummer Stephane Misseghers as an official endorsee. “Once a professional musician is happy with his brand of instruments, it’s often very hard to change their mind to something else. But sometimes, the different pieces of the puzzle fit together so nicely that a change of … Continue reading Stephane Misseghers (dEUS) joins high-end newcomer Taran Custom Drums
John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Paul Sexton
Modern Drummer Magazine John’s guest is Paul Sexton, author of the Charlie Watts biography, “Charlie’s Good Tonight.” Paul discusses his history with Charlie and The Rolling Stones, going back to 1991, how the book came together, including the approval and endorsement from Charlie’s family and the participation of all the members of The Rolling Stones. … Continue reading John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Paul Sexton
Latest News Items:
- Drum Expert Joins Scan Pro Audio & Heads To The UK Drum Show
- Millenium Announce MPS-1000 New Finishes
- John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Omar Hakim
- Steve Smith and Vital Information Announce New Double Album, 40th Anniversary Tour Dates
- GEWA music releases GEWA G3 Club 5 SE Shell Kit
- John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Matt Chamberlain
- DW Launch the Alex Gonzalez DW ICON™ Snare
- Dexter Hercules to Appear at The UK Drum Show 2023
- The Royal Northern College of Music Heads To The UK Drum Show 2023
- Mojave Audio MA-201fet: FOH Mixers’ New ‘Secret Weapon’ For Drum Miking
- Stephane Misseghers (dEUS) joins high-end newcomer Taran Custom Drums
- John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Paul Sexton
- Wiktoria Bialic – The UK Drum Show 2023
- Jim Gordon, Wrecking Crew Drummer, Dead At 77
- PDP Introduces Limited-Edition Mapa Burl Drum Kit & Matching Snare
- Pearl Session Studio Select Shell Pack – Drummer’s Reveiew
- John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Danny Gottlieb
- Slayer and Mr. Bungle’s Dave Lombardo Announces Debut Solo LP Rites of Percussion
- New Cymbal Company Royal Cymbals is Launched in Massachusetts
- PDP Extends its Concept™ Select and Concept™ Series Snare Range
- John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Abe Cunningham
- X-Percussion Offers Drummers Boutique Collabs, Artist Series Designs and Upgraded Finishes for 2023
- Blink 182 Postpones Mexico and Latin America Reunion Shows After Travis Barker’s Injury
- Daru Jones Teases New Solo LP and Gives Advice to Young Drummers
- Rogers On Display for New Generation and Vintage Enthusiast Drummers
- Erica Synths Launches Pērkons Kit Pack 1
- Canadian Made Los Cabos Drumsticks Join UK Drum Show 2023
- New Study Proves Drummers Are Smarter Than the Average Person
- Watch Nandi Bushell Rip Through a Cover of Duke Ellington’s “Caravan”
- Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Cymbals – Coming Soon
- Mapex MPX Snare Drums – Coming Soon
- Hive Custom Snare Drum – Coning Soon
- Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Cymbals – Coming Soon
- Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney Play on The Rolling Stones’ New Album: Report
- John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Myron Grombacher
- Masterwork Custom Series Cymbals – Drummer’s Review
- Tyler Baker Wins Mike Dolbear’s Young Drummer Of The Year 2023
- Christin Neddens Joins Artist Line-Up at The UK Drum Show
- Stagg Sensa EXO Series Cymbals Modern Sensation
- John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With David Fishof
- Roland Introduces VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones
- Adele, Alicia Keys & Declan McKenna Drummers Join Porter & Davies
- U2 to Play Las Vegas Residency Without Larry Mullen Jr.
- John DeChristopher Live From My Drum Room With Sonny Emory
- Travis Barker Dislocates Finger While Rehearsing for Blink-182 Tour
- Gregg Bissonette To Appear At The UK Drum Show 2023
- Sonor Benny Greb Signature Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review
- Drummer’s Review Xtra: Interviewed – David ‘The Cardinal’ Cardona
- Terri Lyne Carrington Wins Best Jazz Instrumental Album
- New Team, New Drums, New Everything!
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