2015
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Paiste at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Andrew Shreve, marketing and artist relations manager for Paiste America, takes us through the new cymbals from Paiste for 2015. First up is Dave Lombaro’s Reign Ride, a 22" Rude Power ride based on…
Gretsch at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Gretsch’s Mike Nieland takes us through the new offerings from the company for 2015. First up is the Broadkaster. It features a 3-ply (maple, poplar, maple) shell configuration based on the classic Gretsch design…
Canopus Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Canopus Drums’ Naoya Hasegawa shows us an assortment of kits, snare, and miscellaneous products that the company is offering this year. The first kit is its gray sparkle lacquer Yaiba II Groove kit that…
Dream Cymbals and Gongs at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Dream Cymbals and Gongs president, Andy Morris, takes on a tour of what’s new from the company for this year. Dream is a Canadian company making hand-hammered, cast cymbals in China, and new this…
Natal at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Natal’s Josh Touchton walks us through the company’s new offerings for 2015. Natal has debuted a new mid-level drumkit, called Arcadia. The shells are birch-over-poplar, and two colors are available: transparent cherry red and…
March 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Animals as Leaders’ Matt Garstka
(Available digitally Janury 29, 2015; on newsstands February 3, 2015) On the Cover Animals as Leaders’ Matt Garstka Some would say that even in the most futuristic of musical styles, it still don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got…
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,…
February 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring King Crimson’s Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, and Bill Rieflin
(Available digitally December 30, 2014; on newsstands January 6, 2015) On the Cover King Crimson’s Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, and Bill Rieflin “It’s doing everything that drummers normally do, but in an entirely di fferent way.” So says Bill Rie…
Listen to the Drumming on Spotify: Great Tracks From MD's January 2015 Issue
Our January 2015 Spotify Playlist covers the usual gamut, including important jazz tracks from the '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and today; lots of rock from the classic to the contemporary; and much more. Get it all right here. …
January 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Dave Weckl
(Available digitally November 26, 2014; on newsstands December 2, 2014) On the Cover Dave Weckl On a pair of distinct new projects, the legendary fusion drummer states his ambitions loud and clear. By Ilya Stemkovsky. FEATURING Hitting the Stage Michael…
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