SONOR Expands All New Kompressor Series Snare Drum Series Mt Juliet, TN, September 21, 2023…Following the successful launch of the Kompressor Snare Drum Series metal shell snare drums earlier this year, SONOR is wasting no time in adding two new wood snare drums to the lineup. These German Beech shells are equally powerful, responsive, and
The important dates for the 2024 competition have been announced! 15th October 2023 – Entries open 15th November 2023 (23.59) – Entries close 1st December 2023 – Top 40 announced 10th December 2023 – The 10 finalists announced Sunday 11th February 2024 – The 2024 live final at the Lighthouse Theatre, Poole. Tickets go on
INTRODUCING THE VIC FIRTH TERRA™ SERIES Vic Firth's new series of drumsticks celebrates the natural beauty our earth gifts us in each drumstick we make. Using a proprietary staining process, the unique and beautiful grains are exposed so that no two pairs are alike. Crafted from premium USA Hickory, Vic Firth Terra™ Series pays homage
Bobby Graham His was the drumbeat behind two of the most famous rock riffs of all time. Bobby Graham was there at the dawn of Britpop, playing drums on The Kinks'' breakthrough singles, ‘You Really Got Me’ and ‘All Day And All Of The Night’. And it speaks volumes that Ray Davies, lyrical and
This is the second episode of the new ‘Backstage with…’ series where we get to see behind the scenes with some really top flight drummers, and venture into areas that the public just never, ever see. In this episode, Mike travels to Southampton to catch up with Karl Brazil with Robbie Williams on the third date
Where do you start with Brian Bennett, a drummer of distinction whose like we’ll probably never see again? He occupies a place in British music history similar to the regard Buddy Rich is held in America – he was an innovator who led the line for others to follow. Bennett the benchmark. And witness his effortless
If you want proof that musical guardian angels exist, then look no further than Gilson Lavis. It's not his fear that he's living on borrowed time and any day could get a tap on the shoulder and replaced by a 'real' drummer. Far from it, his skill and ability behind the kit never in doubt
Ian Paice Ian Paice needs no introduction. He is the powerhouse that has for 40 years propelled Deep Purple with a deep sense of groove, power, swing and swagger. He remains the only man to have played in all the line ups since the bands inception. He spawned a whole generation of rock
Geoff Dugmore - Photo Dave Hughes Geoff Dugmore is the most amiable drummer I know, but through no fault of his own, he’s not easy to tie down. The problem is he’s always working with the likes of Robbie Williams, Mark King, Killing Joke, Gabrielle, David Knopfler, Jimmy Nail, Debbie Harry, Brian May,
Classic, dapper Ginger Baker Ginger Baker was recently honoured with the ‘Zildjian Drummers Achievement Award’ at a special gig at Shepherds Bush Empire on December the 7th 2008 and I went along to talk to him at a press launch a few weeks before the event. I figured all the other magazines would
