Rhythm X Joins the Promark Drumsticks Artist Roster
D’Addario & Co. has announced the addition of WGI Ensemble Rhythm X to the Promark Drumsticks family, in addition to their Evans Drumheads and D’Addario Accessories endorsement. Rhythm X will…
DW Adds new Hardware to 5000 Series
Drum Workshop has added a Single Chain Pedal (AH4) to its classic 5000 Series hardware line. The original DW 5000 Pedal changed drumming forever when it was introduced nearly four decades ago, rapidly becoming an industry standard…
2019 All Percussion Industry & PMC Membership Meeting during the NAMM Convention
Everyone interested in growing the market for all percussion instruments and accessories is invited to attend PMC's Mebership Meeting on January 24th at the Hilton Anaheim (Catalina Room # 7). This…
Cady Zildjian MacPherson to Join Zildjan Board of Directors
The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to announce the key addition of Cady Zildjian MacPherson to the Avedis Zildjian Company Board of Directors. Cady’s addition continues the tradition of Zildjian-family…
Zildjian Names Stephens CEO
On behalf of the Zildjian family, Craigie Zildjian is pleased to announce the appointment of John Stephans to Chief Executive Officer of the Avedis Zildjian Company effective January 2, 2019.…
Wuhan Cymbals & Gongs Now Under new Ownership
[caption id="attachment_64448" align="alignleft" width="460"] Mark Tirabassi, Robbie McFarland, and Jim Bickley[/caption] The recently established wholesaler/distributor, Cardinal Percussion, has acquired the Wuhan Cymbals and Gongs brand. Wuhan is known for their…
Stagg 52 Series Pro Drum Hardware
Stagg 52 Series Pro Drum Hardware is comprised of both single and double pedals, Hi-Hat, Snare, Cymbal (Straight & Boom) and a throne. The 52 series is laden with features…
Black Panther Design Lab Series Drums from Mapex
Showcasing the highest level of MAPEX design and manufacturing capabilities, the Black Panther Design Lab series leverages 30 years of drum making experience and extensive knowledge of the science of…
Staccato Outburst: Snare Drum Sales, Trends, and Best Practices in 2018
It’s the 2 and 4 that provides the “snap” for the backbeat in popular music, the defining sound of the classic military marching beat, and an integral catalyst behind any…
Massachusetts’ Drumming Punk Pioneers: From a Basement to Backing Rock’s Modern Drumming Icons, SJC Drums Keeps it Close to Home
When Mike Ciprari was 15 years old in 2000, he was a par for the course punk, dreaming of meeting Green Day’s Tré Cool. Now Tré Cool plays drums made…
Cardinal Percussion Acquires Attack
[caption id="attachment_63698" align="alignleft" width="460"] Mark Tirabassi, Jim Bickley, Robbie McFarland[/caption] Attack Drumheads is now under new ownership. A team of industry veterans led by Jim Bickley, former vice president of…
Los Angeles Musician’s Union Honors DW Founder
The American Federation of Musicians, Local 47, opened its new headquarters in May 2018, and recently honored DW founder Don Lombardi by dedicating rehearsal room #3 to his legacy. This unique acknowledgement of his contribution…