SABIAN Big & Ugly Cymbals
SABIAN introduces crash-friendly and hi-hat sizes to the Big & Ugly line. The Big & Ugly line now includes 18” AA Sick Hats, designed to be thin, dry, and controllable.…
D'Addario adds Calftone to drum head line-up
D'Addario’s Evans Drumheads has struck a blow for vegan drummers everywhere, with the launch of a new type of synthetic drumhead called Calftone, designed to mimic the sound, look, and feel of…
Yamaha unveils major competition for UK drummers
Yamaha has launched a major new nationwide competition for young drummers through its network of UK drum dealers. #FUTUREBEAT is open to drummers aged 18 years and under, offering a Yamaha Live Custom…
Evans Drumheads Announces Exclusive OEM Partnership with SJC Custom Drums
D’Addario announced that SJC Custom Drums will now exclusively use Evans Drumheads on all their custom-made drum kits shipping from their factory. SJC Custom Drums was established in 2000. With…
Zildjian New Gen16 Access Tool
The Avedis Zildjian Company released a new and improved Access Tool for the Zildjian Gen16 Acoustic Electric Cymbal System. The new Gen16 Access Tool improves the user experience by using…
Roland sues InMusic over drum technology
Roland is suing InMusic and its Alesis electronic drum brand for alleged copyright infringement. The legal action, filed on 19th August, relates to eight US patents for electronic drums and cymbals.…
Roland Electronic Percussion Patents Allegedly Infringed by Alesis
Roland Corporation Japan has alleged patent infringement by inMusic Brands, Inc. (d.b.a. Alesis) of eight U.S. patents relating to its electronic musical instruments. As a result, Roland has brought suit…
Zildjian Appoints Filonovich Cymbals Category Manager
The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that Victor Filonovich has been appointed category manager, Cymbals, effective immediately. Filonovich joins Zildjian from Latin Percussion and brings over 25 years of experience…
Zildjian New Gen16 Access Tool
The Avedis Zildjian Company released a new and improved Access Tool for the Zildjian Gen16 Acoustic Electric Cymbal System. The new Gen16 Access Tool improves the user experience by using…
Drum mag sold to Stringletter
Long established US drumming mag Drum, will be sold to Stringletter in November. Drum was launched in 1991 by drummer Andy Doerschuk and guitarist Phil Hood, who met as staff…
Légère is Giving Five Schools 20 Limited Edition Mouthpiece Kits
At Légère we believe great education builds great musicians and for students to reach their full their full potential, they need the right equipment. To show our support for students, Légère is…
Play the Drums A New Beginning Drum Set Approach
Alfred Music announces the release of Play the Drums by London-based educator and performer Felipe Drago. Play the Drums presents a new approach to learning the drum set for beginners,…