News Archive


Kiss Lawsuit Filed Without Carr Family Support

Thursday, March 13th, 2014

The lawsuit filed against Kiss in respect of royalties allegedly unpaid to Eric Carr was filed without the support or knowledge of the late drummer’s heirs.

They’ve instructed the lawyer who launched the legal action to cease and desist – and the band’s frontman Paul Stanley has vowed...

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Sabian Stick Flip

Wednesday, March 12th, 2014

It’s a stick bag; It’s a stick holder – No, it’s the SABIAN Stick Flip!

The stick bag that stands! The versatile SABIAN Stick Flip starts out as a drumstick bag, then unzip, flip, and it’s a drumstick holder!

The Stick Flip morphs from drumstick...

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Young Drummer Plays for Five Hours in Birmingham

Wednesday, March 12th, 2014

Teenage drumming sensation Jake Brown warmed up for his band’s debut single – by going solo outside the Bullring shopping centre.

Jake pitched his drums close to the Bull – and had shoppers stampeding for almost five hours.

The Staffordshire star has only been playing for seven...

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Kenny Aronoff Switches To Evans Drumheads

Tuesday, March 11th, 2014

Evans are the Drumheads of Choice for this Coveted Drummer

Evans is excited to sign one of the world’s most influential and in-demand drummers, Kenny Aronoff. Aronoff plays Evans G12 Tom Heads in the studio and G2 Coated Tom Heads live, EQ4 Clear Bass Batter Heads, and the new Evans Heavyweight...

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Vinny Appice Departs Kill Devil Hill Prior To Australian Tour

Tuesday, March 11th, 2014

Legendary rock drummer Vinny Appice has parted ways with his bandmates in Kill Devil Hill.

The former Black Sabbath and Dio star has been replaced with Type O Negative and Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly.

The newcomer says, “I’m really excited about coming on board with Kill...

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Cast of Hit Musical Once Joins Pub Landlord Al Murray at Yamaha Music London to Celebrate 2014 National Learn to Play Day

Monday, March 10th, 2014

Cast of Hit Musical Once Joins Pub Landlord Al Murray at Yamaha Music London to Celebrate 2014 National Learn to Play Day

Cast members from the multi award-winning musical ‘Once’ and comedian Al Murray will be giving free music lessons at Yamaha Music London in Wardour Street on Saturday...

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Poison Drummer Spits Venom Towards Unknown Bandmate

Monday, March 10th, 2014

Right now, many bands are starting to announce their summer touring schedule. One of the regular names absent from the list is Poison, and a recent tweet from drummer Rikki Rockett gives a clue as to why they might not hit the road.

“Doesn’t look good for Poison touring this summer. (Again!),”...

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Great drum app: Sabian drumming app

Friday, March 7th, 2014

Sabian has launched a brand new drumming app designed to both educate and inspire drummers to play.

Featuring exclusive artist content, such as educational segments from Dom Famularo and Todd Sucherman − the app also allows drummers to play loops in six music genres, while swapping between...

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Hellyeah Drummer Vinnie Paul Clarifies Band’s Current Lineup

Friday, March 7th, 2014

Hellyeah definitely shook things up earlier this year when they announced that guitarist Greg Tribbett and bassist Bob “Zilla” Kakaha had exited the group. The announcement came right as the band was announcing that they had completed a new album and were planning to release it. Now, in a new...

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Wembley Drum Centre named Premier flagship retail partner

Thursday, March 6th, 2014

Premier has appointed Wembley Drum Centre as a flagship retail partner.

The Middlesex store, which is located on Wembley’s Metro trading estate, is the addition to the firm’s nationwide dealer network and will provide sales, service and parts for Premier products.

Vikki George, general...

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Robotic Prosthesis Gives Drummers A Third Arm

Thursday, March 6th, 2014

For many drummers, losing part of an arm could represent a career-ending tragedy. Not Jason Barnes, however. Georgia Tech professor Gil Weinberg has built a robotic prosthesis that not only restores much of Jason Barnes’ musical prowess, but effectively gives him a third arm.

The wearable...

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CRAIG BLUNDELL: Don’t forget the basics

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

Drum specialist, Craig Blundell, discusses the importance of rudiments…

I hope you all had a fantastic break and you’re ready to hit 2014 hard and continue to grow in your respective fields.

Where has the past year gone? Its just incredible how time flies. This year I’m going...

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Judge Slates Drummer and Dismisses Charge

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

A Tauranga judge has dismissed a charge against AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd – but not before saying he’d never fly with him.

Phil Rudd, 59, spent Monday in a defended hearing in Tauranga District Court on a Civil Aviation Act charge of failing to disclose his drug use after marking...

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Royal Albert Hall to host largest ever Samba band attempt

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

The Royal Albert Hall is set to host a world record attempt for the largest Samba band in a b id to raise awareness of the plight of street children across the globe.

On March 3rd, over 1,500 children aged 7-16 from 27 London schools will take over the venue to bang the drum for the rights...

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Dave Grohl Shocks Vancouver Drummer

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

Since he first picked up sticks and sat down at a kit, drummer Nick Yacyshyn looked up to Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl as one of his biggest musical idols.

The Vancouver musician found out this week about a new super fan — Grohl. “I got a text from my buddy...

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