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Jack Irons Live Performance Video for the Track “Doubloons???
We present a third live performance video from Jack Irons, for the track “Doubloons.” “Doubloons” Click here to see the first video in this series, "Outer Space Dreams." Click here to see the second video in the series, "Sonic…
Alesis DM6 Session Kit
The ultra-compact and affordable five-piece DM6 session kit includes the DM6 drum module, a new ProRack II drum rack, five drum pads, three cymbal pads, hi-hat and bass drum pedals, drumsticks, and a drum key. List price: $599. alesis.com/dm6sessionkit
MapleWorks Drumset
The review of the MapleWorks drumset is in the February 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Click below to listen.
TRX ICON Series Cymbals
Read the complete review in the February 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Click below to listen. 9" Splash 14" Hi-Hats 16" Thin Crash 17" Thin Crash 18" Medium Crash 18" Stacker 19" China…
Bosphorus Hammer Series Cymbals
The review of the new Hammer Series 19", 21", 24" crash-rides and 20" China from Bosphorus is in the February 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Click below to listen.
Rock & Jazz Clinic: Brush Workshop, Part 3 (VIDEO)
February 2012 Rock & Jazz Clinic Brush Workshop Part 3: Linear Motion by Florian Alexandru-Zorn Many drummers think that brushes can only be used in jazz, but if you’ve been following this series, and practicing the various patterns in each…
Paul Wertico’s Radio Show Now Streaming
Paul Wertico’s radio show, Wild World of Jazz, is now available via stream, between 9 and 11 p.m. on Sunday nights, Central Standard Time. The multiple Grammy winner and 2011 Modern Drummer Pro Panelist plays an eclectic mix of standards,…
Paul Bostaph Leaves Testament, Band Currently Searching for Replacement
Veteran metal drummer Paul Bostaph has left Bay Area thrash band Testament to concentrate on his new band, BlackGates, which also features former Anthrax singer Dan Nelson, guitarist Jeremy Epp (the Venting Machine), and bassist Uriah Duffy (Whitesnake). In a…
Roger Taylor “Extravagantly??? Presents the Music of Queen
If anyone deserves to rest on his laurels, it’s Roger Taylor. The superlative drummer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist is one of the prime reasons that Queen are as relevant today as they were in 1973, when he and bandmates Brian May…
Bud Gaugh to Sit Out of the Next Sublime with Rome Tour
Sublime with Rome have announced that longtime drummer Bud Gaugh will not be on the band’s next tour, opting to stay home due to the impending birth of a child. Though rumors have spread that Josh Freese will be filling…
Queen Extravaganza Winner Tyler Warren
It’s more than a thrill to be announced as the drummer for Queen Extravaganza! Roger Taylor, one of my favorite and most inspirational musicians, picked me as their new drummer! It’s insane. And I found out while I was on a…
Jules Radino of Blue Oyster Cult
Hello, fellow drummers! With the fall classic as my backdrop, I wanted to share a piece of advice a great drummer once told me. He said, “You have to know when it’s October.” So right he is. For those who…
Drum Aerobicsby Andy Ziker
BOOK/CD LEVEL: ALL $19.99 With Drum Aerobics, author Andy Ziker looks at drumming from a physical perspective—a concept that all heavy players can understand and benefit from. The package doesn’t focus on metal, thrash, and punk at the exclusion of…
National Music Workshop's 2012 Pat Metheny Summer Music Workshop
For intermediate and advanced jazz musicians, all instruments (limited enrollment) -- Event to be held August 20-24, 2012, The Spa at Norwich Inn, Norwich, CT-- The National Music Workshop is proud to announce the 2012 Pat Metheny Summer Music Workshop.…
