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Bennie Rodgers II with Doja Cat “The Scarlet Tour”

Tama Star Bubinga in Piano Black: 6.5 x 14 Star Bubinga Snare, 5.5 x 14 Star Classic Walnut/Birch snare, 5.5 x 10 Star Classic Walnut / Birch snare. Toms, (all Star Bubinga) 6 x 8, 7 x 10, 8 x…

Jason Mehler
Dec 31, 2023

INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

Zildjian’s 400th Year Anniversary Celebration As part of Zildjian’s 400th year anniversary celebration, the company has commissioned a special T-shirt honoring one of its legendary artists, Art Blakey. All profits from the new T-shirt will go to the NAACP Legal…

Modern Drummer
Feb 28, 2023

Zildjian Reflexx Pad

Since its initial release, the Reflexx practice pad has made waves in the drumming community. It is helping more drummers integrate conditioning into daily practice than ever before. With such high demand, a relationship with Zildjian seems like a natural…

By Nic Kubes
May 31, 2022

Zildjian FX Raw Crashes

Being the most undefinable cymbals Zildjian has ever produced, the new FX Raw Crashes certainly stand out. Even compared to the many effect cymbals Zildjian has in their product roster, these offer a unique voice that inspired me to play…

By Nic Kubes
Apr 30, 2022

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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7 Cymbals for Ringing In the Sounds of the Summer

Many years ago, the jazz-guitar teacher who had the misfortune of trying to teach me there was more to the art of guitar than Marc Bolan and Mick Ronson dragged me to a local drum shop to hear his drummer…

By Michael Molenda
Jul 20, 2021

Zildjian - Aaron Spears and Kaz Rodriguez Artist Series Drumsticks

Extra-long but perfectly balanced models for two of the most versatile drummers around. With such a deep history in cymbal making that dates back hundreds of years, Zildjian still seems like a relative newcomer as a drumstick manufacturer. Yet the…

Modern Drummer
Jan 1, 2021

Zildjian, Atlantic Technology, LP, Vidami, Tama and more

Zildjian Planet Z Cymbals Crafted from brass, Planet Z cymbals are said to be bright and cutting, with a more controlled and focused sound. They are available in a 10″ splash, a 16″ crash, an 18″ crash ride, a 20″…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2020

Zildjian FX Stacks

Compact, specially crafted pairings for bright and cutting textures. Many modern drummers still favor trashy-sounding cymbals and stacks in their setups. Zildjian initially fulfilled that need a few years ago by revamping and reintroducing its legendary K Special Dry series.…

by Michael Dawson
Nov 25, 2019

Walk the Moon’s Sean Waugaman

Sean Waugaman says that after playing acrylic drums for years, he was ready to switch to wood when his band, Walk the Moon, joined Muse for its latest tour.

Interview by Brandy Laurel McKenzie | Photos by Anna Lee
Jun 28, 2019

The Unconventional Hybrid

“I love playing both acoustic and electronic drums,” says Vince McGee when asked about the choices he made when designing this month’s unique setup.

Modern Drummer
Jun 28, 2019

New Gear from Tama, Zildjian, Roland, Sabian and more!

Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Exotix Tigerwood Kit and  S.L.P. Big Black Steel Snare Tama’s Starclassic Performer BB kit is now available in Gloss Natural Tigerwood and Midnight Blue Tigerwood finishes with Brushed Black Nickel hardware. Features include die-cast hoops and Star-Cast mounting…

Modern Drummer
Dec 27, 2018
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New gear from TAMA, Zildjian, and Vic Firth!

New gear from TAMA, Zildjian, and Vic Firth! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Oct 30, 2018

New Drum Gear from Roland, Promark, Matoon Drums, Pearl, Zildjian, Melodics, and Gretsch!

New Drum Gear from Roland, Promark, Matoon Drums, Pearl, Zildjian, Melodics, and Gretsch! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Aug 29, 2018
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