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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

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Video Demo! Sabian - HH Vanguard Series Cymbals

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Sabian HH Vanguard Series Cymbals A more expressive expansion pack for the original hand-hammered line. Canadian cymbal maker Sabian…

Modern Drummer
Jun 30, 2016

Showroom: Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Dual Cymbals

The new Byzance Extra Dry Dual cymbals feature a contrast between Extra Dry and Brilliant finishes combined with a unique mix of hammering and lathing. The dual playing zones offer a thick center for riding and a thinner edge for…

Modern Drummer
Mar 22, 2015

Showroom: Trexist Cymbals USA

Trexist Cymbals USA opened its doors on April 1, 2014 and provides several cymbal lines, including the G-Series, which features a big cross in the middle of the cymbal, as well as the Aurum, Evo, Soulmate, Astoria, and Hybrid series.…

Modern Drummer
Mar 10, 2015

Zildjian at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, Paul Francis, head of research and development for Avedis Zildjian cymbals, and Gen 16 product manager Mike Sutton take us through the new products available from Zildjian this year. For acoustic cymbals, there are…

Modern Drummer
Feb 20, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Feb 12, 2015
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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…

Modern Drummer
Feb 10, 2015

New Cymbals From Dream

Dream is now offering 8" splashes in the warm Bliss series, the brighter Contact, and the powerful Energy. These small cymbals feature tapered lathing with thin edges for a fast attack and quick decay. List price is $50. Also new…

Modern Drummer
Aug 4, 2014

Meinl Introduces Classics Custom Dark Hi-Hats and Dark Crashes!

Following the release of the Classics Custom Dark ride, Meinl cymbals introduces the Classics Custom Dark hi-hat and Dark crashes. The 14" Dark hi-hat has a bright and warm stick response combined with a tight and pronounced chick sound. The…

Modern Drummer
Jul 7, 2014

Have you checked out Paiste’s new Master Dark, Rude, and Signature Precision Heavy Cymbals?

Paiste’s Master Dark crash and Dark hi-hat models were designed in collaboration with notable jazz drummers Gregory Hutchinson and André Ceccarelli and reflect their concept of traditional sound with modern quality. The 16", 18", and 20" Dark crashes are said…

Modern Drummer
Jul 3, 2014

VIDEO - Paiste Cymbals NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage

  In this video Paiste's Andrew Shreve gives a tour of the Paiste booth at The NAMM Show 2014. The NAMM Show is the world's largest trade-only event for the music products industry. It is one of the two largest…

Modern Drummer
Jan 26, 2014
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