Yamaha Drums Adds Chamberlin to Artist Roster
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Jimmy Chamberlin (of alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins) to the roster of Yamaha Artists. Chamberlin is also known for drumming with the alternative…
GluBoost GluDry Pinpoint Extender Kit Add-On Accessory
The GluBoost Pinpoint Extender Kit is an ideal Glu Dry accessory for pinpointing application specificity and accuracy. This special kit is specifically designed for use with GluBoost Glu Dry Accelerator.…
Tenth Anniversary Cymbal from Dream Cymbals
The 10th Anniversary Cymbal from Dream Cymbals is a 24″ Small Bell Flat Ride modified with a special patina finish that a member of the Dream Cymbals Team in Toronto will…
Top-Tier Timekeepers: High-end Drum Kits Sales in 2018
MMR checks in with representatives from five major players in the design and production of high-end drum sets to learn about trends in that market segment, technical innovations, and the…
The Short End of the Stick? In an Increasingly Crowded Field, Artist Signature Series Drumsticks are Less Impactful In Today’s Market for MI Dealers
While some of our MI retailer surveys can provide a somewhat mixed-bag in terms of results, this month’s poll points to a generally clear direction for the Artist Series drumstick…
Limited Edition Snare Celebrates Gretsch Landmark
2018 marks the 135th Anniversary of iconic American drum manufacturer, Gretsch Drums and to mark the occasion, the firm has launched an exclusive, 135th Anniversary snare drum. Each 5″ × 14″ 8-lug solid…
Kitaro Visits Korg USA Booth at NAMM Show
Japanese recording artist Kitaro stopped by the Korg USA booth at the 2018 NAMM show and was greeted by Kato Seiki, president of Korg Inc., and Joe Castronovo, president of…
U.S. Drum Supply Redesigns Website
U.S. Drum Supply has redesigned its website to feature its Fat Wear products and hardware for drums, including its Fat Hoops, the company’s die cast hoops that offer a wood grain…
Trade Regrets: Stan Kitchen
On January 31, we received the following news from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino: It’s with a heavy heart that I report the passing of Stan Kitchen. Stan, along with his dear wife,…
The New Dyna-Sonic Snare Drum from Rogers Drums
The reborn Dyna-Sonic snare drum from Rogers Drums is a ten-lug drum based on the design and styling of the rare, original wood shell snare model. Each drum is constructed…
FireGrain Drumsticks from Promark by D’Addario
Promark by D’Addario has released the new FireGrain line of drumsticks, a series of drumsticks that uses a heat-tempering process that transforms ordinary hickory drumsticks into durable precision tools. These…
New Gear from Zildjian
The new Zildjian K Sweet Collection has been crafted to meet the versatile demands of today’s popular music with a new direction of tonal colors that are dark, sweet and…