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Crescendo DM Music Earplugs
The DM line from Crescendo offers four color-coded models, each with a different level of strength for protecting the ear against damage from high-decibel music. Options include black (25dB), white (20dB), blue (15dB), and green (10dB). The DM plugs incorporate…
Live 1999 King’s X Release Offered to Fans Who Donate to Jerry Gaskill’s Post–Heart Attack Medical Bills
As King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill continues his recovery from a heart attack suffered late last month, King’s X are offering a download of a previously unreleased 1991 concert to fans who donate money to help offset the drummer’s medical…
Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler Announces New Band
Adler, the new band led by former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler and featuring singer Jacob Bunton (Lynam, Mars Electric) and guitarist Lonnie Paul (Adler’s Appetite), is currently in the studio. “I love the music that we’re creating!” states…
Cymbal Doctor Duo and Trio Mini Kits
The Duo cymbal-cleaning kit is made for the drummer who likes to work by hand. It includes the Cymbal Doctor proprietary cleaner and sealer, plus gloves, an applicator pad, and a microfiber towel. List price: $39.95. The Trio is a…
Hole Drummer Patty Schemel the Subject of Rock-Doc Hit So Hard
Hit So Hard: The Life and Near-Death Story of Drummer Patty Schemel follows the rise, fall, and recovery of the drummer for the band Hole. The movie uses filmed video interviews with Schemel, as well as her friends, family, and…
Virgil Donati Live Stream Clinic Event
Long Island Drum Center will be live streaming Virgil Donati's (Alan Holdsworth, Planet X, Steve Vai) sold-out drum clinic on Monday, March 19th. Those interested can visit www.lidrum.com at 7PM EST to tune in to the sold-out event. Cost is $3 to view the…
Meinl Fiberglass Didgeridoos and Thomas Lang Practice Pads
New Meinl fiberglass didgeridoo feature a flared bell for enhanced sound projection. They’re 57" long and come in two different finishes featuring a hand-painted design. Each instrument is tuned to a specific note. The two new Thomas Lang practice pads…
Brian Setzer Seeks Drummer
Brian Setzer has announced via his website and twitter account that he is currently looking for a drummer. For those interested, video submissions can be sent to info@briansetzer.com. U.S. residents only.
Doobie Brothers’ Michael Hossack Passes Away
On Monday, March 12, Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack died at age sixty-five, after a struggle with cancer. Hossack had two stints with the Doobies: In the early ’70s he played on some of the group’s best-known hits, including “China…
Discovered: Ringo Starr's Drum Case Used with the Beatles
Dig announced the discovery of a unique piece of Beatles Memorabilia: the drum case used by Ringo Starr to carry one of his drums on tour with the Beatles. The case is stenciled RINGO STARR, THE BEATLES in two places and has various freight labels…
Drummer of Tomorrow 2012 Global Final
The MAPEX Drum Company will be holding the Drummer of Tomorrow 2012 Global Final at Musikmesse Frankfurt on March 24th. The event is being held in Saal Europa Hall 4.0. Doors will be opened to the public at 1:30pm local…
BerkleeMusic.com Debuts New "Rock History" Course
First of its Kind Online Course from Berklee Launches April 2nd, 2012 From Renowned Author and Journalist Steve Morse Berkleemusic.com , the online school of Boston’s Berklee College of Music, is launching Rock History, an online course that chronicles the…
Provenance Drums Recycled Cast-Aluminum Snares
Provenance Drums is making cast-aluminum snares using recycled high-performance historical artifacts such as the engine of a Jaguar sports car, a WWII Spitfire, or part of a NASA rocket. provenancedrums.com
Precision Drum Company Founder George Folchi Passes
George Folchi Sr., founder of the Precision Drum Company, passed away on March 5 at the age of eighty-five. Folchi started Precision Drum Company in 1961. As a young drummer, Folchi desired to recover his own drums. After some research,…
