Since he was just two years old, Morgan has pursued the drums through a variety of avenues, from session work to various bands. He also won Young Drummer of Year in 2014. Today, Morgan makes it a poin…
Ringo Celebrates Peace and Love at Capitol Records – Photos
Words and Photos by Alex Kluft Starr. Ringo Starr. One of the biggest names in drumming around the world for over five decades. On July 7th, 2019 he celebrated his 79th birthday outside Capitol Recor…
Mike Healy of Papadosio
For the past 12 or so years, Mike Healy has provided a solid back beat and groove for Papadosio, the jam/funk band from Asheville, NC with a serious following. The group has risen to a significant sta…
Jon Hyde – Hyde and Seek
By Scott Sobol Talk to any rock musician whose been around a while and you’ll find there are certain benchmark albums that the general public might not know of or remember well, but serious rock music…
Gon Bops Introduces The Bucket Shekere
Based on the Xequebalde, a Brazilian folk instrument, the new Gon Bops Bucket Shekere (PSHEKBK) is the first of its kind to be manufactured outside of Brazil. Quite literally a hybrid of a metal bucke…
Nate Morton is a Fraudprophet
Nate Morton is one of the most highly visible yet covert drummers via his gig on NBC’s The Voice. He’s captured a host of fans due to his deep pocket and exciting visual style. Those of us who know hi…
Glen Sobel Switches To Vater Drumsticks
Glen is busy touring with both Alice Cooper and The Hollywood Vampires. Glen is using Vater Xtreme Design 5A with Red Grip Tape, Drink and Stick Holders and Stick Bag . Glen Sobel has played in a vari…
From Brazil, with Rock: Ivan Copelli
By Kelly King I’ve interviewed so many famous drummers. From Mike Mangini to Ronnie Vannucci, Thomas Lang to Jason Sutter, Dave Elitch and so many others; they all comment about the struggle of purs…
Jazz Fest Recap
475,000 Fans Celebrate Jazz Fest’s 50th Anniversary 51st Annual Festival Set for April 23 through May 3, 2020 New Orleans, LA (May 9, 2019)—The recently completed 50th New Orleans Jazz & Her…
Abe Rounds – Doing the Rounds
Abe Rounds has been busier than ever playing with music with the likes of Andrew Bird, Meshell Ndegeocello and Madison Cunningham. He’s in and out of the studio, traveling around the world, and …
Fausto Cuevas and Stephen Perkins on Central/South American Road Trip Tour 2019
(16th July, 2019 – Oxnard, CA) Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) and Latin Percussion (LP) are delighted to announce the “DW & LP Road Trip Tour” across Central and South America this summer. The shows will…
Jon Saldanha – It’s About Awareness
Canadian Jon Saldanha doesn’t limit himself to being a force ONLY behind the drums. He has played with Grammy Award Winning artists like Ben Fielding and Henry Seeley, is a part of successful Canadian…
Sabian Education Network Hosts First Live Event in the UK
On September 21 and 22, 2019 the SABIAN Education Network returned to the UK Drum Show in Manchester, England, holding two separate educational discussion sessions for drum teachers, including appeara…
Gary Husband’s Drum Tuition Videocast Series
Internationally acclaimed British drummer Gary Husband wants to motivate you to realize your own potential, and to become inspired by your individuality. He has been hard at work creating his Drum Tui…
Yamaha Drums Innovation Tour to Share Drum-Building Philosophy, Offer Hands-On Demos with Top Artists
BUENA PARK, Calif. (July 17, 2019) – Yamaha Drums will be hitting the road on the company’s Innovation Tour, visiting three prominent drum dealers, to share the philosophy on how Yamaha has consistent…
Mitch Mitchell, A Man So Experienced
When we hear the name Jimi Hendrix, our thoughts are inundated with a range of images and connotations. We’re tempted to imagine a fuzzy-haired silhouette tinted blue and purple, and associate it with…
Tony Brock – Isn’t It Time
The second wave of great British drummers that followed the ‘60’s legends to The States included such great names as Ian Paice, Roger Taylor, Simon Kirke, Jerry Shirley, Bev Bevan, Topper Headon, and …
An Educational Animated Series for Young Drummers
Jimmy Pemberton is a Boston-based artist who’s made his living playing the drums as well as teaching them. He’s already made his mark within the music community, but his newest venture has him working…
A Conversation with Jordan Rose
Jordan Rose knows how to lay it down. His super heavy and flavorful style of drumming has complimented the music of Cory Wong, Theo Katzman, Caleb Hawley, Joe Louis Walker and many more.…
Evans Drumheads Launches UV2 Drumheads with a Brand New Look
FARMINGDALE, New York – Evans Drumheads is thrilled to introduce UV2 drumheads, an expansion of the UV-cured coating technology now in a two-ply format and available November 1. UV2 is the first produ…
18 Over the Bar Exercises (From Issue 75)
Please enjoy this video playlist demonstrating the eight exercises featured in our latest issue. Thank you to our friend in the UK, James Sharp, for putting this together.…
Spend Half a Day with Music Legends, John Good & Russ Kunkel in CA
Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience with DW Drums Senior Vice President John Good aka the “Wood Whisperer” and legendary touring drummer Russ Kunkel in California! To give and for more details, clic…
Jason McGerr – Knowing What It Takes
It’s certainly a rare thing, to see a band continue to grow their career after 20 something years of going through the motions. Death Cab For Cutie is a prime example, having maintained three of the f…
Lang Zhao on the Chinese Interpretation of Gospel Drumming
This drumming phenome from China might not be the most obvious musician to take Gospel Drumming to its next iteration and yet, his book An Analytical Approach to Linear Application-Integrating Gospel …
Dave Elitch – An Educated Opinion
Dave Elitch is unhappy with the way drum education has been conducted; maybe not all drum education, but nearly all of it. That statement might be automatically dismissed coming from anyone else, but …
Nate Lotz – One Pass
Nate Lotz knows who he is and is just as aware of who he is not. This statement permeates his personal and professional life and is a result of considerable investigation on his part. While most music…
Terri Lyne Carrington, on Legends Vol. 3
PAPA JO JONES I first met Papa Jo when I was 10 or 11. My dad used to take me to a club called Sandy’s [Melody Lounge, and later, Jazz Revival] in Beverly, Massachusetts; Papa Jo would play there some…
John Blease – Firmly Planted
Interview by Mover Deciding early on that his best options for a long and rewarding career in the music business were to listen and learn many styles of music, as well as rhythms and all things percus…
Perrin Moss of Hiatus Kaiyote
The laggy beat maker and percussion enthusiast talks about his sound and his process in making music with the sensational band from Down Under.…
Papa Jo Jones: High Praise
Jonathan David Samuel Jones was born on October 7, 1911, in Chicago, Illinois. The man known to so many as “Papa Jo” spent 74 years on this earth until he passed away after a valiant battle with cance…
Paiste’s New Masters Models
Paiste announces the launch of the new Masters models Extra Thin & Dark Splash, plus the Dark Crash Ride in the new 22” size. Physically and acoustically, the 18”, 19” and 20” Extra Thins are char…
Black Swamp Percussion: Podcast: Josh Jones
Josh Jones is a dynamic young musician, principal percussionist with the Calgary Philharmonic, and a social media ninja.…
Aaron Steele on working with Hayley Williams, Jose James, Recording at Home and Shedding the Ego
By Charlie Weinmann Photos by Terence F. Clark Aaron Steele is a session drummer, solo artist and producer who lives and works in Nashville, TN. He’s toured and written music with artists such a…
Paiste Announces PSTX Models
Paiste announces the launch of the PSTX models 10”/8” and 12”/10” Splash Stacks as well as the 20” Swiss Medium Crash. Small, sharp and nasty: the 10”/8” and 12”/10” Splash Stacks enrich the sound ars…
Paiste’s New Dry and Extra Dry Masters Models
Paiste announces the launch of the Masters models Dry Ride & Extra Dry Ride. The new models fulfill the desire of many drummers for ride cymbals with absolute control that preserve full musical so…
Caught in the Act: Drummers of Jazz Fest ’19
Photos by: Alex Kluft…
Sabian Introduces the Max Protect
The Max Protect, a tour-grade ABS plastic case that takes cymbals from gig to gig quickly, easily, and safely. From the smallest splash up to a 22” ride, nearly any cymbal fits safely inside the Max P…
Mike Calabrese of Lake Street Dive
Mike wants to start a cover band that only performs songs sung by drummers. But he’s happy with his gig for now.…
Roland Announces the TR-8S Rhythm Performer
An innovative new instrument that fuses Roland’s renowned rhythm machine legacy with modern sound design features tuned for live performance. The TR-8S is filled with the most iconic TR drum sounds of…
Kyle Crane on Pedaling His Original Music, Playing with His Heroes, and Making a Living as a Drummer
Interview and above photo by Charlie Weinmann Kyle Crane has been spending more of his time seated on his bicycle saddle rather than behind a drum kit. With social distancing orders strictly enforced …
Nick Mason – Saucerful of Secrets Tour
With nearly 25 years off the road, it feels like Mason never stopped as his drum skills haven’t changed a bit…In 2019 Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets came to North America kicking off the tour…
L.A. Artist Matt Mayhall Talks New Jazz Album and Life as a Working Drummer
Interview by Charlie Weinmann Photographs by Eron Rauch Listen to Matt’s new album, Fanatics here! How long have you been working in Los Angeles now, and remind me where you moved here f…
Tyler Zarzeka – Home on the Road
Life on the road isn’t for everyone, but Tyler has made it his home, and way of life.…
Gretsch Official Supplier Of Drums For Summerfest 2019
With A Lineup That Includes Billie Eilish, Catfish & The Bottlemen And More…
Gregory Clifford – White Denim’s New Beat Guy
White Denim’s newest drummer talks about how he got the gig and what it took to get up to speed.…
Six Days at Ronnie Scott’s, Six Decades of Music
Surprisingly, “Six Days At Ronnie Scott’s: Billy Cobham On Jazz Fusion and The Act Of Creation” is the first book written about Bill Cobham. The 191-page book is a fascinating insight into the life an…
Jeremy Stacey – Third Of A Perfect Pair
Born in Bournemouth, on England’s south coast, Jeremy Stacey is the most recent addition to King Crimson, joining fellow drummers Gavin Harrison and Pat Mastelotto, but playing an equal split of drums…
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest – A Preview, and a Look Back
The 50th anniversary of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is scheduled for April 25-28 and May 2-5, 2019. Featuring many historic artists who’ve helped shape the musical landscape of …
François Comtois of Young the Giant
Comtois takes a look back at his career thus far with the successful indie rock group from SoCal…
Ronald Bruner Jr. Featured on Jammcard’s Debut Full-Length Album
Jammcard announced this week that they have started their own record label, Jammcard Music: “We are happy to announce our debut full length album, Terrace Martin’s Gray Area – Live a…
UK Artist Chris Brice Hones his Drumming Vernacular
By Kelly King Drumming was prescribed by a doctor for UK drummer Chris Brice, literally. When his mother was concerned about the abnormally high energy levels of her four-year-old son, she took Chris …
Pearl New Masters Maple/Gum Series Drums
Introduced in 2017, Pearl’s Sonic Select Shell Recipes gave a performance-formula focus to the boutique-level Masterworks series. Though each sonically-tested option represents the very best in form a…
Pearl Introduces New Primero Guiro Cowbell
Pearl’s new 8” Guiro Cowbell features sturdy steel construct designed to take a beating. When played as a cowbell, the ribbed side products a dryer tone and the opposite side produces a traditional op…
Seven Year Itch–Fabrizio Moretti of The Strokes on Their Latest Album in Seven Years
Interview by Charlie Weinmann Photos by Jason McDonald It’s been seven years since The Strokes released their record, Comedown Machine. A lot can change in seven years, and for a band to come together…
Scott Travis – Delivering The Goods
Throughout Judas Priest’s first decade, the drummer position was always the hot seat. They had had six men behind the kit by the time Dave Holland took over for his ten-year tenure starting in 1980, b…
Doc Sweeney Birdseye Maple Kit – Review
Doc Sweeney Drums is a custom drum company whose bread and butter centers around building steambent and stave drums. Their website states that they: “Specialize in building high-quality instruments us…
Rammstein Drummer Christoph Schneider Uses DW Jazz Series On Tour
(24th July, 2019 – Oxnard, CA) Christoph Schneider’s DW Jazz Series kit is the centre piece of Rammstein’s towering, multi-level, industrial stage for their sold out 2019 European stadium tour. He her…
Eric Leiderman – Show Time
Two dreams are better than one, especially when both turn into reality and even better when both coincide. Such is the case for Late Night Television Producer and drummer Eric Leiderman. Bitten by the…
Provenance 1944 Rolls Royce Merlin XX V12 Snare – Review
Recently I was enjoying a night out with friends and I ordered a specialty cocktail made with a liquor ingredient which I never had before. Yes, this is a product review for a snare drum and I promise…
MUSEWAVES launches HEXADRUM, an innovative percussion set
MuseWaves, the technology start-up of high-end musical instruments, has set out to revolutionize the manufacturing and selling of instruments. Applying space technology and composite materials in the …
PROMARK DRUMSTICKS LAUNCHES NEW SIGNATURE MARCHING SNARE STICKS – AVAILABLE NOW
FARMINGDALE, New York – Promark Drumsticks is thrilled to announce two new signature marching snare sticks to the product family this July, including the new BYOS (Bring Your Own Style) FireGrain Marc…
Ted Poor – When the Music is Calling…
Ted Poor has become skilled in balancing the many spinning plates of which call for his unique blend of musical seasoning. Along with touring and recording with artists like Chris Thile and Andrew Bir…
Kyle Hughes – Star Quality
Seventy miles south of the Scottish border in northeast England sits Newcastle Upon Tyne. While only roughly a quarter million people inhabit it, it’s still the largest city in the North East of Engla…
IK Multimedia’s MODO DRUM – the breakthrough physical modeling drum virtual instrument – is now available
Modal synthesis acoustic drums instrument offers unprecedented customization and levels of detail IK Multimedia announces that MODO DRUM, its first physical modeling drum virtual instrument, is now av…
The Drummers of Dwight Yoakam’s LSD Tour
Above: Mitch Marine (Dwight), Brad Pemberton (Steve), Kelly King (King Leg), Butch Norton (Lucinda) The summer of 2018 saw one of the most unique and satisfying summer tours in recent musical history…
Pearl’s ICON Support System Expands to Celebrate 35 Years of the Drum Rack
Developed in 1983 with legendary Toto drummer Jeff Porcaro, Pearl’s original DR-1 Drum Rack was the first free-standing, frame-based drum support system available. Today, in celebration of 35 years of…
LP Offers More Tambourine Choices Than Ever
Latin Percussion is delighted to announce the extension of its world class range of tambourines with the launch of fifteen new LP Pro 10” Tambourines and a 10” “Worship” Tambourine. All-new LP Pro 10”…
Santana’s Legendary Percussionist Grows Signature Latin Line
Latin Percussion has announced the introduction of new Karl Perazzo Signature Congas and matching Bongos featuring Dia de los Muertos skull artwork designed by Perazzo to match his most recent live se…
Gavin Harrison: Great Drummer, Bad Actor
Gavin Harrison should need little introduction here, having previously graced the cover as one of the trio of King Crimson drummers in 2016. But that’s just one of his many achievements. Born near Lon…
Pearl Introduces New Finishes for Bobby Allende and Richie Flores Signature Models
Pearl Corporation announces new finishes for the Bobby Allende and Richie Flores signature series of congas and bongos. “Bobby and Richie are two of the corner stones of the Pearl Percussion artist ro…
A Conversation with Matt Kelly of The Dropkick Murphys
Hidden away in South Boston lies an unassuming building in the back of a plain-looking parking lot. Across the street is a small convenience store, as well as a number of office buildings with people…
Doc Sweeney Stave Drums Series
WOOD SPECIES Tiger Maple – Domestic species offering a slightly warmer tone than Hard Maple. Produces full low- and mid-range tone with good attack. Hardness (Janka Hardness Rating Scale 0 – 400…
Yamaha Crosstown Hardware Pack – Review
Only twice in my years with Drumhead Magazine have I asked to review a product. I’m lucky in the fact that my relationship with the mag allows me the familiarity to approach them in this manner. I’m n…
Pearl Announces 3 New Elite Series Conga and Bongo Finish
Pearl’s Elite Series of congas and bongos offers the highest quality heads with polished Contour Crown rims and a choice of shell materials that include 100% Thai Oak, seamless Fiberglass or a blend o…
WristGrips No Pain, All Gain!
Many years ago, back in 1989, to be exact, I found myself with a last-minute call to go out with Alice Cooper for the Trash world tour. At one point, early on, it was the middle of winter and we were …
David Garibaldi – Fifty Years of Funk
It was some time in 1972, either a birthday or Christmas, as I sat on my bedroom floor excitedly stripping the plastic wrap off a three-album set I’d gotten as a present. It was called, Fillmore: The …
RADIUS PASSIVE CYMBALS Reduced Volume Without Reduced Performance
Muzzio Drums releases Radius Passive series metal cymbals for low-volume playing situations. These cymbals allow drummers and percussionist to remain expressive while performing at low volume gigs, at…
GrooveTech Drum Multi-Tool
MSRP: $18.95 Drums take a beating. Literally. Such abuse means ongoing adjustment and repair – even during a performance, so we updated our already formidable GrooveTech Drum Multi-Tool for 2019…
Steve Ferrone Receives UK Homecoming
(5th Septmember, 2019 – Ridgeland, South Carolina) Gretsch Drums endorsee, Steve Ferrone, was inducted into the Brighton Music Walk of Fame in his hometown of Brighton, England on 10th July 2019. He j…
John Bonham Signature Drumsticks Re-issued for 2020
British percussion brand, Promuco were delighted to exhibit the re-issued John Bonham Signature Drumstick at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, California. These premium Hickory sticks are made to the same specifi…
DW Crafts First-Ever Pure Almond™ Drumsets
Drum Workshop Inc. recently announced the introduction of a new wood choice to their award-winning Collector’s Series® line. Pure Almond™ is the hardest wood currently offered in the California Custom…
Pearl and COOP3RDRUMM3R present The Igniter Snare Drum
Truly a drummer for a new generation, Casey Cooper’s energetic YouTube performance videos have become an online favorite for over 1.5 Million avid subscribers. In celebration of his dynamic playing, P…
DW Pays Tribute To Its Original 5000 Pedal
Drum Workshop Inc. is pleased to add a Single Chain Pedal (AH4) to their classic 5000 Series hardware line. This new addition to the 5000 series gives drummers more choice than ever before and is avai…
D’ADDARIO PERCUSSION ENDORSED GROUPS TAKE TOP TWO SPOTS AT THE 2019 DCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FARMINGDALE, NY (August 13, 2019) D’Addario Percussion endorsed groups took home the gold and silver medals at the 2019 Drum Corps International World Championships last week. World Class Medals The B…
Jon Biggs – Smokin’ In The House
So effortless is his technique, Jon is one of those drummers who’s sticks never seem to actually make contact with the drumheads (think Keith Carlock playing ’50’s shuffles). Doing D.J. Fo…
Bobby Rock — Don’t Judge The Book…Buy It
By Scott Sobol You could be forgiven for not taking Bobby Rock seriously based on his image, but especially if your first exposure to him is the cover of his new book, “The Boy Is Gonna Rock.…
John “The Baron” Von Ohlen: May 31, 1941 – October 3, 2018
There’s no question–the legacy John Von Ohlen leaves behind has inspired countless musicians and will continue to encourage growth and exploration for all who come across his name. On October 3, we lo…
Pearl Introduces Aluminum Symphonic Series Snare Drums
For the first time ever, Pearl announces the release of the New Aluminum Shell Symphonic Series snare drums. The Symphonic Series Ply-Maple SYP model concert drums have been some of the most requested…
Gretsch Debuts USA Custom Limited Edition Exotic
For over 6 decades, USA Custom has defined “That Great Gretsch Sound” and is considered to be one of the most recorded brands in music history. The highly acclaimed shell which combines a hybrid formu…
DW Honors Drumming Icon Jim Keltner
(13th August, 2019 – Oxnard, CA) Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) has announced the release of a Jim Keltner Collector’s Series® ICON snare drum honoring the legendary drummer’s contribution to the music world…
Pearl Introduces Steel Concert Series Snare Drums
Pearl announces the latest addition to the value packed Concert Series of instruments with the release of the NEW Steel Shell CRS Concert snare drums. Since 2003, the CRP Concert Series Ply-Maple drum…
Reissued Santa Monica Shells Celebrate DW Drum Making History
(26th September, 2019 – Oxnard, CA) Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) has announced the reissue of the original Collector’s Series all-maple shell configuration. Named after the famed California beach town whe…
Pearl Introduces New Hybrid Elite Series Congas & Bongos
Since the inception of Pearl Percussion’s Elite Series of Congas and Bongos, the drums have been offered with 100% aged Thai Oak or Fiberglass shells. Now the Elite Series offers a combination of the …
ZILDJIAN EXTENDS K FAMILY CYMBALS WITH NEW SIZES AND TONAL COLORS
The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to announce the extension of the iconic K family of cymbals, with the introduction of the new K Cluster Crashes and the addition of the new 14” K Sweet Hi Hats, …
A Drummer’s Dream – The JammJam featuring Kaz Rodriguez, Aaron Spears, Luke Holland, Matt Garstka, Rico Nichols, Devon Taylor, Thaddeus Dixon and more.
“This might be one of the biggest drum events of the year.” – Luke Holland Situated between Sunset and Hollywood Blvd., among bizarre Hollywood attractions and famous landmarks, is a newly minted perf…
ZILDJIAN LAUNCHES FIRST METALLIC PAINTED DRUMSTICKS
The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to introduce the first-ever, metallic painted drumsticks in the market, the Zildjian Chroma Series drumsticks. This new series builds on the success of Zildjian’…
ZILDJIAN LAUNCHES NEW PROFESSIONAL IN-EAR MONITORS
The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to introduce the Zildjian professional in-ear monitor. The monitors are designed to deliver high quality sound for musicians on stage, in the studio, or practic…
Amhed Mitchel: An Open Mind Guided by Cuban Tradition
Grace. Complexity. Nuance. Amhed Mitchel is a drummer’s drummer. He’s inside baseball. He’s a special talent that’s beginning to bubble to the surface.…
Jam With Sheila E. And Win Prizes From DC and LP.
Enter Sheila E.’s #NoLineDrumLine contest. Watch the Promo Video Starring Sheila E. Submit your performance video Sheila E., the Queen of Percussion, is back with her new single “No Line&…
Jamey Haddad – A Life In Rhythm and Harmony
PHOTOS: JEFF FORMAN Jamey Haddad is one of those names that maybe you’ve heard of, or maybe not. His name doesn’t ring out like a Vinnie or a Ringo or a Buddy, but Jamey Haddad has “been there and don…
PROMARK Drumsticks Launches SPYR Mallet Line – Available Now
FARMINGDALE, New York – Promark Drumsticks is thrilled to announce the launch of SPYR, a new mallet line, available now. Designed in collaboration with world-renowned percussionists, designers, and ed…
An analytical approach to mind-body connection and creative phrasing
Story by Kelly King Photos by Ekaterina Gorbacheva In rejection of the naysayers who talk about musicians of the past (all respect to previous generations), we are increasingly witnessing drummers who…
Tamir Barzilay – Originality at Play
For musicians, there is no direct path to success, and sometimes success is just what you make of it. Tamir Barzilay, 37, didn’t choose to become a musician to be a rock star. For him, success is bein…
Pearl expands Decade Maple drums with new Faded Glory Lacquer Finish
A stunning value for the emerging power drummer or gigging player, Pearl’s Decade Maple Series finish options are being expanded to include new Faded Glory lacquer (#221) for 2018. The color inspirati…
Craig Blundell: Forever Progressing
In the middle of rural Italy, in the little town I call home, there’s a small bar run by my friend Tony. I basically grew up in that bar because we were both fanatics about music and equally ann…
Donn Carr: February 15, 1944 – October 17, 2018
There are those in our lives that not only influence and help guide us, but also leave a lasting impression and impact, and in my case, this case, an everlasting impression and life-long impact. I mus…
BAE/UK Sound FET Compressors, 1073 Preamps and Equalizers
UK Sound, a manufacturer of high-quality vintage-inspired hardware, announced the debut of the 176 and 276 FET compressors, and a new line of four products based on the industry-defining 1073 preamp a…
Jay Bellerose – Dancing Days
Jay is a tricky one to pin-down; he’s not online, no social media and he rarely gives interviews. But his privacy allows him to focus on the task at hand, which for Jay, is creating honest and beautif…
Mapex Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Mt. Juliet, TN – August 1 2019– MAPEX, one of the leading drum brands in the world and well renowned for its innovation and artistic craftsmanship, is celebrating 30 years of bucking trends and shakin…
VIC FIRTH LAUNCHES NEW, VERSATILE, FREESTYLE SERIES DRUMSTICKS
The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to introduce the new Vic Firth Freestyle series of drumsticks in 2019. The Freestyle series offers an enhanced experience for drumm…
Spaun Announces Designer Series
Brian Spaun, President and CEO of Spaun Drums and Scymtek Cymbals has introduced their new Designer Series drum kits and snare drums. Key features of the new series allows the customer to choose from …
IK Multimedia unveils UNO Drum analog/PCM drum machine
Ultra-portable, easily programmable drum machine expands the UNO line…
Back to Basics – Easy, at home routines to keep you in ship shape
We drummers often practice diligently for days and weeks just so the few hours we are onstage for each performance go as well as possible. We work on timing, technique, rhythms, stickings, independent…
ZILDJIAN RELAUNCHES FX LINE WITHTHE UNVEILING OF FX STACKS AND A NEW 22” CRASH OF DOOM
The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Zildjian fx line with the unveiling of fx Stacks and the 22” fx Oriental Crash of Doom. The new fx cymbals have been crafted to …
Mark Kelso – How Does It Feel?
While I was getting ready for this interview with Canadian drummer Mark Kelso, I listened quite extensively to his latest record Elementals with his own band The Jazz Exiles. One thing that struck me …
Export Lacquer drums get a classic finish treatment with new Transparent Satin Brown
Still the best-selling drum set of all time, Export Lacquer is crafted to give the adancing student an exceptional set-up at an unbeatable price. New for 2019, Transparent Satin Brown (#220) finish is…
Louie Bellson: A Life of Persistence, Patience and Modesty
When we think of the great drummers that have walked this planet, several factors come into play when defining how greatness relates to that person. Of course, every drummer who can be referred to as …
Shane Gaalaas – The A’s, B’z & C’s of Rock
Shane Gaalaas and I met for the first time on the beach at West 5th Street in Oxnard, California. A mutual friend and avid surfer introduced us in the ocean rather than a rehearsal studio. It was the …
Eric Kretz: Carrying the Torch
Some drumming is super brainy. Other drumming sounds like it comes from the center of a guy’s chest. Like many drummers, I appreciate mind-boggling drumming even though I often mutter, “Huh?!” to myse…
Pearl Introduces Varsity Black-To-Color Sparkle Finishes
Pearl is proud to introduce new Black-To-Color wrap finishes with the Varsity Finish program for Championship Marching Series products. As an expansion of Pearl’s popular Varsity Series finishes, ens…
Catching Up with Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon
Photos: Alex Kluft One of rock music’s most beloved groups performs tomorrow night at Kaaboo Music Festival in San Diego. Drumhead’s resident photographer, Alex Kluft, caught up with drumm…
Gretsch Drum Introduces the USA-made Brooklyn Micro Kit
“That Great Gretsch Sound” Delivered in a Portable Package…
Connection Is Key: Tying Vintage Design with Modern Performance
Sometimes when you’re searching for the right tool for the job, the solution can be found by looking into the past. As far as modern drumsticks go today, there are hundreds of great options that satis…
LP Celebrates 55th Anniversary with Limited Edition Instruments
Latin Percussion commemorates more than half a century as the largest hand percussion brand in the world with the release of Limited Edition 55th Anniversary Quinto, Conga and Tumba set with matching …
Joe X. Dube – Shooting for the Starz and Beyond
If you were lucky enough to be around and going to concerts in the ’70s, you got to see some legendary hard rock bands that had varying degrees of commercial success, from one-hit-wonders to ban…
Joe McMurray – On the road with Mac Demarco
Joe reflects on his career thus far, passion projects and playing in the nude.…
Designing Your Dreams: Dream Cymbals is Pushing the Envelope of Modern Cymbal Making
In an industry that’s over 400 years old, it’s hard to imagine how anyone could come along and change the game, but in 2006 Andy Morris was dreaming up ways to do just that. His desire to contribute s…
Billy Drummond – The Jazz Connection
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Roland Announces TAIKO-1, a Portable Electronic Version of the Traditional Japanese Taiko Drum
Los Angeles, CA, February 6, 2020 — Roland announces TAIKO-1 Electronic Taiko Percussion, a portable electronic taiko drum with a versatile range of Japanese percussion sounds. As a Japanese company, …
Spotlight: Josh Miller of Emmure and Spite
Submitted and written by Mike Miller Josh Miller, aka, “Baby J” is no rookie behind the kit, even at the ripe age of 23. This south paw was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. and his unique sty…
Passport to an Endless Summer—Life Through the Lens of Henry Diltz
By Charlie Weinmann It’s summer, 1969, and John Sebastian is high on acid. He’s just arrived at Woodstock and is standing side-stage, mingling with his friends who are performing that day. Sebastian i…
Yamaha announces the free V2 firmware for the EAD10 electronic acoustic drum module
Yamaha today announced the free V2 firmware for the EAD10 electronic acoustic drum module, adding new creative functionality and customizable settings for drum recording, rehearsal and teaching applic…
Philadelphia-based Sam Becht of Remo Drive Eats Bananas
Interview by Chloe Rech from Texas Sam Becht, better known by his project name and Instagram handle, @sambekt, knows how to bring life and authenticity to everything he does. His social media follower…
Ty Segall & Charles Moothart Talk Double Drumming
As a drummer himself, Ty has always featured the drums as a main component of what makes his music stand out, but for this album he’s gone one step further, incorporating long-time pal and drumm…
Kozo Suganuma & Satoko Yumoto
Kozo and his daughter Satoko discuss in depth their careers as two of Japan’s most in-demand players…
Ringo Starr’s Peace & Love Statue + New Book “Another Day In The Life”
Words and photos by Alex Kluft “Another Day In The Life” On October 30th, the iconic Ringo Starr, legendary Director David Lynch and world-renowned photographer Henry Diltz came together w…
Nate Wood – fOUR & More
To hear Nate play drums is nothing short of spectacular, and if that’s all there was to it, most would think that was enough. Equally so, if you ever caught him on bass or guitar with a number o…
Merging Perspectives: Pro-drummer-turned-physician assistant hatches ideas to give back
By Charlie Weinmann It’s no secret that for a great deal of professional musicians, healthcare can be a tricky thing to navigate, especially from the road. It can be hard for working musicians to dete…
Elvin Jones: Relax, I Got It
Few drummers have ever reached musical pinnacles and generated as much admiration as Elvin Jones did. He resides in the one-name pantheon of the greats of our instrument along with Gene, Buddy, Max, T…
Chris Heuer: One Man is An Island
A deep delve into man behind the master craftsman Chris Heuer.…
What is Mindset? Mindset is What?
Your mindset is the subconscious filter through which you receive and process all new information. It is the center of your emotional, spiritual and mental universe. All your thoughts, beliefs, decisi…
Vinnie Paul: March 11, 1964 – June 22, 2018
Vinnie Paul, the heavy-hitting drummer for Pantera, one of the more popular heavy metal bands of the 1990s, who witnessed his brother killed onstage by a fan in 2004 during a show they were performing…
The History of Electronic Drums Pt. II
2000’s – New Millennia, PC Based Tools In the post-grunge arena, music shifted as always to include more polished sounds, rock was bands like Creed, Nickelback, Incubus and Foo Fighters. Pop was…
John “Jab’o” Starks: October 26, 1938 – May 1, 2018
John “Jab’o” Starks, the drummer who laid down the rhythmic foundation for some of James Brown’s biggest hits, passed away on May 1, 2018, after battling leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. He was…
Steven Wolf: Getting with the Program
Cover Story: Steven Wolf’s beats–both acoustic and electric, analog and digital–dominate the charts with a wide variety of the world’s top pop artists–Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Miley Cyr…
Track-By-Track: Life Is A Killer by Finally George
Todd Sucherman is your tour guide on this track-by-tracy journey through Finally George’s Life is a Killer.…
Gene Stone: August 19, 1937 – May 19, 2018
Last month we lost a legendary jazz drummer and musician, a “hep cat” named Mr. Gene Stone. He recorded and played with many greats such as The Don Randi Trio, Claire Fischer, Don Ellis and the Prince…
Gregg Potter: Windy City to Hot Seat
A deep delve into man behind the master craftsman Chris Heuer.…
Jon Hiseman: June 21, 1944 – June 12, 2018
At 3.55 a.m. on June 12, British drummer/composer/ bandleader Jon Hiseman passed away as a result of complications following surgery to remove a brain tumor. Born Philip John Albert Hiseman on June 21…
Jeremy Hummel: The Man Behind the Name
Evan Pollack discovers the drive that motivates extraordinary musician Jeremy Hummel toward his calling to teach.…
D.J. Fontana: March 15, 1931 – June 13, 2018
Longtime Elvis Presley drummer D.J. Fontana passed away in Nashville on June 13; he was 87. Born in 1931, Dominic Joseph Fontana began playing drums in the high school marching and by his early 20s, w…
Nick Knox: March 26, 1958 – June 15, 2018
Longtime drummer for the influential punk band the Cramps, Nick “Nicky” Knox passed away on June 15 in Cleveland, Ohio; he was 60. Born Nicholas George Stephanoff, Knox first hit the scene as drummer …