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Showroom: Istanbul Mehmet Company Announces New Tony Williams Tribute Cymbals
Left to right: Colin Schofield (project consultant), Colleen Williams (Tony Williams’ widow), Mehmet Tamdeger (president of Istanbul Mehmet), Bulent Akbay (product manager for Istanbul Mehmet) Istanbul Mehmet has announced the introduction of a much-anticipated set of cymbals created in…
LESSON! Rock & Jazz Clinic: Odd Groupings Over Samba (From the Feb. 2015 Issue)
The following excerpt is taken from the February 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Rock & Jazz Clinic Odd Groupings Over Samba by Mike Johnston What do you do when you have two things in the refrigerator or pantry that taste…
Showroom: Tama Releases Limited Metalworks Steel Snare
Tama’s new 6.5x14 LE Metalworks steel snare was built for maximum versatility and projection, cutting clarity, and crisp articulation. The 1.2mm shell and die-cast hoops are said to offer extreme sensitivity without sacrificing power. Features include a copper lacquer finish,…
Listen to the Drumming on Spotify: Great Tracks From MD's February 2015 Issue
King Crimson hasn't worked a deal with Spotify, so we took a different approach this month to sharing music by our cover stars. Check out tracks featuring mighty Crim drummers Pat Mastelotto with Steven Wilson, Gavin Harrison with Iggy Pop,…
Showroom: New Graphics and Colors Offered in LP’s Collect-A-Bell Series
LP introduces seven new designs for the Black Beauty cowbell. The intense, eye-catching graphics include attention-grabbing colors from Zombie Green to Zebra Purple and several shades in between. Victor Filonovich, LP’s Director of Product Development, said, “There is something fun…
Drummer Blog: Cognition’s Evan Michael on his Passion for High-Intensity Drumming
Hey there, ladies and gentlemen. This is Evan Michael, drummer for the metal band Cognition, here to bring you some details of my history with drums and music and also to share some insight into how I came to be…
Showroom: Weighted KickPro Bass Drum Pillow Now Available
The KickPro Bass Drum Pillow (patent pending) offers a new, advanced approach to bass drum muffling and sound enhancement. The KickPro combines a weighted core with a non-skid, rubberized bottom and fleece cover. This unique design allows the Pillow to…
Drummer Blog: Tera Melos’ John Clardy on Touring Drummer Tips, Part 2
Hello again, fellow MD fans! In my last entry to this page, I wrote about some of the less obvious things I’ve found to be useful (and easy to carry) on the road. I got a good response about the…
News: KHS America Announces Acquisition of Hohner Inc. USA
KHS America, Inc. has announced plans to acquire Hohner Inc. from Matth. Hohner GmbH in Trossingen, Germany. Hohner, Inc. is the exclusive North American provider of Sonor drums. Transfer of ownership will take place on January 12, 2015. For over…
News: Enter Evans’ Heavyweight Tournament Now!
Evans is seeking the heaviest hitters for its Heavyweight Tournament. Drummers are called to compete, for four rounds, in a single-elimination battle to determine the “Undisputed Heavyweight Champion.” Winners are determined by votes every week, with each competition’s top voter…
Showroom: Sound Percussion Labs Introduces Kicker Pro and Lil’ Kicker Drumkits
Sound Percussion Lab’s new Kicker Pro is a 5-piece, student-size drumkit that combines sleek, modern design, rugged construction, and professional features including tunable drumheads, a full-size chain drive bass drum pedal, and multi-ply, real poplar wood shells. With an 18x14…
VIDEO! The Lindy Beat: The Grooviest of Early Rock Grooves (From the February 2015 Issue)
The following excerpt is taken from the February 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Basics The Lindy Beat The Grooviest of Early Rock ’n’ Roll Grooves by Rich Redmond The classic rhythm we’re exploring this month has weathered the test of time…
Showroom: LP Groups Three Popular Products in a Cajon Accessory Pack
LP has taken its three most popular cajon accessories, the cajon throne, foot tambourine, and small cajon castanet, and packaged them as one grab-and-go item, the LP Cajon Accessory Pack. Victor Filonovich, LP’s Director of Product Development, said, “Among our…
Drum Workshop Purchases Latin Percussion, Toca Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Gibraltar Hardware, and KAT Percussion from Fender’s KMC Subsidiary
Drum Workshop, Inc. and Fender Musical Instruments have finalized an asset sale agreement to purchase owned and licensed percussion brands from Fender’s KMC subsidiary, including Latin Percussion, Toca Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Gibraltar Hardware, and KAT Percussion. Ovation Guitars and exclusive…
