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News: World-Renowned Drummers Launch “180 Drums,??? an Online Drum Lesson Experience
A new online drum tutorial website, 180 Drums (www.180drums.com), is connecting aspiring drummers of all skill levels with many top professional drummers in the music industry. With more than 4,500 minutes of video lessons available now, and new instructors arriving…
VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Sabian Big & Ugly Collection
This review originally published in the April 2015 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Order a print copy here or learn more about the issue here. Sabian Big & Ugly Ride Collection Large, raw cymbals designed to deliver a darker and richer old-world-style…
Drummer Blog: Hollis Brown’s Andrew Zehnal Shares his Story and Discusses New Record
Hollis Brown by Becky Yee Hello MD readers! My name is Andrew Zehnal, and I’m the drummer for the NYC band Hollis Brown. I’m super-excited to announce that our new record, 3 Shots, was released on May 5 on Jullian…
Stream Nile Drummer George Kollias’s Debut Solo Album, Invictus
George Kolias By Seth Siro Anton Next Monday, May 18, George Kollias, drummer with the death-metal band Nile and one of the most revered instrumentalists in extreme music, is releasing his debut solo album, Invictus. A week early, however, Kollias,…
Ilan Rubin Performs and Discusses “Smokescreen,??? from the New Regime’s Exhibit B
Nine Inch Nails/Angels and Airwaves drummer Ilan Rubin has been creating music under the New Regime banner for nearly a decade. The multi-instrumentalist recently dropped by the Guitar Center Hollywood Vintage room to play and talk about the musical process…
Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Learning Other Instruments
We asked the members of the Modern Drummer Education Team if they felt that it’s important for drummers to learn to play other instruments (piano, bass, guitar, etc.), or should they focus on honing their craft at the kit exclusively?…
Event: “Drum Recording Ninja Workshop??? Taking Place in Van Nuys, CA, on May 16
The Drum Recording Ninja Workshop is being offered to teach drummers how to create the best drum tones possible and to answer questions about tuning, mic choice, mic placement, compression, EQ, and more. Hosted by drummers/producers Charlie Waymire and Kurt…
Industry News: Joyful Noise Drum Company Appoints Todd Trent Chief Operating Officer
Joyful Noise Drum Company recently announced the appointment of Todd Trent as its Chief Operating Officer. Trent, (pictured right, with Curt Waltrip) is bringing three decades of percussion industry experience to Joyful Noise, having been in music retail, artist relations…
Event: Sweetwater Presents GearFest 2015
Sweetwater, a top online retailer of music instruments and audio equipment in the US, is presenting GearFest 2015 on Friday, June 12, from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, June 13, from 9 am to 5 pm,…
Drummer Blog: August Burns Red’s Matt Greiner Shares Studio Sneak Peak of Upcoming Album, Found in Far Away Places
Hi, MD readers! Matt Greiner here. Take away the challenging aspect of drumming in the studio and much of the thrill of recording would be lost for me. Up until the studio, all the hard work in the creative process…
Showroom: Los Cabos 55AB Hickory Drumstick
Los Cabos has added a new model to its white hickory line of drumsticks. The .587"x16" 55AB hybrid stick is thicker than a 5A but thinner than a 5B. For more information, visit www.loscabosdrumsticks.com.
Gavin Harrison on Cheating the Polygraph
The Porcupine Tree drummer’s brand-new solo album is his personal take on the PT catalog. Here he delves deeper into his creative process. by Ilya Stemkovsky MD: How was the idea generated to arrange these progressive Porcupine Tree…
Showroom: Vater Buzz Kill and Buzz Kill Extra Dry Dampeners
Buzz Kill is a drum and cymbal gel dampening system to control unwanted overtones. If needed, each gel can be cut to achieve the desired amount of dampening, whether used live or in the studio. Buzz Kill is super-tacky and…
Grab Some Greb in the June 2015 Spotify Playlist
Our June 2015 Spotify playlist features ten tunes culled from an exclusive music sidebar found in Benny Greb's cover story. Find out why Greb is one of the most talked-about performing and educational voices on today's drum scene. Also featured…
