Drummers Nick Mason, Karl Brazil, Ash Soan and Neal Wilkinson Inspire at Emerging Artists Workshop. Emerging artists enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn from some of the best drummers in the world. Sponsored by Gretsch Drums, the Roundhouse hosted a workshop for aspiring musicians featuring...
They don’t believe it. But I was in a band called METAL SHOP back in the mid-’90s to late ’90s. We had the wigs, playing to twelve people at The Viper Room. I was not into it at the beginning. It was, like, ‘Man, this is stupid. We’ve got wigs on. We’re playing...
Louie Bellson’s career was remarkable for many reasons. In musical terms, few, if any drummers, could match his achievements. He began playing with Ted Fio Rito, and he replaced Gene Krupa in Benny Goodman’s band by the time he was seventeen years old. He performed and recorded with such jazz...
2016 looks to be a busy year for me. I set off on tour with SLF in February, March, and April. The band will tour the UK extensively and then head to Australia. We are still promoting our last album, No Going Back, which received worldwide critical acclaim and went to No. 1 on the UK album chart....
“I’m relatively new to playing the drumkit,” says Savages’ Fay Milton, who came to percussion by way of modern classical music rather than the more common path of playing rock or jazz. “So to keep my own style, I have to balance ignoring too much advice with occasionally and begrudgingly...
To coincide with the remastered release of his Take a Look at Me Now album, Phil Collins has put his name to a limited edition range of Promark drumsticks.The new Phil Collins Remaster commemorative range features the iconic musician’s profile and signature on the stick.
Designed by Collins...
Exclusive: He makes 12-year-old Logan’s dream come true by inviting him to perform Nothin’ To Lose with the band Kiss drummer Eric Singer stepped aside for a younger model when he allowed a 12-year-old to play with the band and. Logan Gladden played and sang Nothin’ To Lose with...
From Britain to Bombay, Pete Lockett is recognized as an international ambassador of world percussion. Lockett’s mastery of North and South Indian styles has earned him accolades and respect from the Indian masters of rhythm, and he’s collaborated with many of the most respected percussionists...
The drum-kit is perhaps the most frustrating and time-consuming instrument in terms of recording. If you manage to get it right, the rewards are significant because everyone knows that the core of a fantastic mix is a great drum sound. We have compiled four important drum recording techniques and...
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For over a decade, Roland’s revolutionary V-Drums have lead the industry in expressive sound quality and incredible playability. With the introduction of the SuperNATURAL-powered TD-30KV V-Pro Series, the electronic drum set reaches a new pinnacle in drumming performance. SuperNATURAL sounds with...
Being a good drummer is more than a hobby. It’s a lifestyle and one that must take lots of diligence and commitment to succeed at. However, the payout is immense. Once you have learned to play drums successfully, it can be one of the fulfilling things that someone could do in their life.
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