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150 Years of SONOR Drums: A Conversation with Jeff Mulvihill

In 1875 the then 28-year-old journeyman Johannes Link founded the first drum factory in Weissenfels, Germany with the aim to produce drum skins and basic marching drums. Over the following 32 years, this endeavor would expand and grow with son…

By Mark Griffith
May 1, 2025

2024 Chicago Drum Show

The Chicago Drum Show, one of the largest and longest continuous running events of its kind, just completed its 34th year thanks to the tireless efforts of Rob Cook and his crew. Over 1400 attendees from around the world flocked…

Story and photos by Bob Campbell
Aug 1, 2024

New And Notable February 2024

DW Launches New Expansion Pack for DW Soundworks™ Drum Workshop launches new expansion pack for its premium virtual studio instrument (VST) and drum sample library, DW Soundworks™: True-Cast™ Expansion Pack, featuring the limited edition DW MFG True-Cast 5 x14” Snare…

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2024

Tommy Aldridge’s 1977 Sonor Phonic, Pat Travers Band Drum Set

It’s no wonder that Tommy Aldridge is a rock drumming legend. As early as 1972 he set a new standard for hard rock drumming. His pioneering double bass drumming, plus his unique combination of power, precision, energy, and visual excitement,…

By Donn Bennett
Mar 31, 2023

Ready for Our Close-Up!

Kits & Cymbals on Camera at the MD Festival So many amazing drummers contributed to our 21st Modern Drummer Festival. But they were not alone. The co-stars of the big show were the kits and cymbals used by the performers…

Modern Drummer
Feb 1, 2022
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Perfect Balance Jojo Mayer Signature and Standard Pedals When the futurist, educator, and genre-bending drummer Jojo Mayer turned his agile brain to designing a kick pedal, he distilled his concept into a single sentence: “The Perfect Balance pedal was designed…

By Jon Christ
Dec 17, 2021

Hardware & Accessories

If percussion gear were rated like cinema fare, drum kits, snares, and cymbals would be the thrill-a-minute, skyscrapers exploding, monsters devouring Manhattan action flicks. Hardware? Probably more like a grainy, black-and-white French film from the ‘60s, where two people sit…

By Michael Molenda
Oct 29, 2021

The Modern Drummer Product Guide

11 Snare Drums You Must Try There are drummers who remain loyal to one brand or configuration of snare drum throughout their careers. But there are also players such as Todd Sucherman, who has walls of shelving packed ever-so-neatly with…

By Michael Molenda
Jun 18, 2021

Sonor - Benny Greb Signature Snares

Ten years ago, Sonor introduced the original 5.75x13 signature beech snare for top endorsing artist Benny Greb. Greb and Sonor recently revisited that incredibly popular model to make a few tweaks. The result is not one but two upgraded versions…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2020

New Gear from Sonor, Vater, Paiste, Trakke, Yamaha, Roland, Gon Bops and Mapex!

Check out the latest offerings from Sonor, Vater, Paiste, Trakke, Yamaha, Roland, Gon Bops and Mapex! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2018

KHS L.A. Drum Day

KHS America, the parent company and distributor of Sonor drums, Mapex drums, and NFUZD electronics, hosted L.A. Drum Day this past April at Swing House Studios. The event was packed with clinics, performances, gear demos, giveaways, and one-day-only special deals.…

Text by John Martinez | Photos by Alex Solca
Jul 26, 2017

New Gear from Zildjian, Auralex, RBH Drums, Agazarian, Sonor, Aquarian, and Vic Firth!

Check out the latest gear from Zildjian, Auralex, RBH Drums, Agazarian, Sonor, Aquarian, and Vic Firth. Includes low volume add-ons, acoustic panels, anniversary snares and more! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Jun 28, 2017
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