Sonor Signature, HLD 590, Jet Set, Phonic – terms that make the heart of every Sonor aficionado beat faster. Horst Link, the man behind those legendary instruments would have celebrated his 100th birthday on January 5th. Born as the son of the manufacturer Counsel Otto Link, owner of a musical instrument factory founded in 1875
Mapex Drums are pleased to announce two new additions to their UK Artist Roster, Adam Breeze and Jack Wrench. Adam Breeze Adam joined UK Rock Band, Raveneye, in 2016 and quickly went on to support the likes of KISS, Aerosmith and The Darkness. The band has just finished recording their second full length album at Monnow
Vater is excited to welcome world-class musician Taku Hirano to the Vater Family of Artists. Taku is currently on tour playing percussion on Fleetwood Mac's world tour. Vater will be releasing Taku Hirano's unique signature multi-purpose stick design, "Katana", at NAMM 2019. "I'm so excited to now be a part of Vater's family of
VIC FIRTH LAUNCHES NEW, VERSATILE, FREESTYLE SERIES DRUMSTICKS NORWELL, MA, January 2, 2019– 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 drummers, allowing them to move up and down the stick, adjusting
Zildjian Relaunches Fx Line With The Unveiling Of Fx Stacks And A New 22” Crash Of Doom NORWELL, MA, January 2, 2019– 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
Master drummer Benny Greb has been at it again. Not content with his initial 14” Sand Hats, his taste has now extended to creating a 16” version as well. The cymbals are made from B20 alloy. They have narrow lathing on all but the playing side of the top cymbal - which is unlathed -
In association with Sonor drums, Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads, DW hardware and Vic Firth drum sticks, Steve will be doing five clinic dates and two masterclass dates (for BIMM students only). Mike said “We have been planning this for over two years but Steve has had a extra busy touring schedule since he has been touring with Journey. But finally
SlapKlatz are pleased to announce the addition of Tony Roster Jnr to its list of endorsees. Tony is now part of the endorsee family which includes the likes of Benny Greb, Anika Nilles, Craig Blundell and John ‘JR’ Robinson. Tony’s musical CV reads of a who’s who in the music industry having toured with
Congratulations to everyone who entered the 2019 Young Drummer of the Year final! Again, the standard was through the roof - well done - it's so nice to see how many great young drummers we have coming through. Seven independent judges have worked there way through the final 40 to come up with the 2019 final
Pocket Pad Code Drumheads have added The Pocket Pad and Halo Tone Adapter to their range of products, and are also adding more sizes of their popular bass drum Port Holes. The Code Pocket Pad is made wholly in the UK by master craftsmen. An ideal size to carry in your stick bag,
