Dream Cymbals extends Bliss line-up
With the success of its Bliss Paper Thin Crash models in sizes 20” and 22”, Dream Cymbals has now extended the range to include all sizes from 14” to 20”, plus…
Touring drummers back BC2 range
Porter & Davies silent tactile monitors are on tour globally with a big number of artists this summer. Bob Hall with British rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen are on tour…
Manuel Rodriguez re-issues handmade range
With manufacturing now fully up and running at its Toledo HQ, Manuel Rodriguez has re-issued its handmade in Spain range of guitars. The revamped models come direct from its newly…
Hal Leonard Launches backwing Project
Hal Leonard's Performing Arts division has launched a new digital community called Backwing, aimed at music and performing arts communities and including a direct sales site. Backwing will provide visitors with information…
Radial launches Direct-Drive box
Radial Engineering has just shipped the JDX Direct-Drive. The JDX Direct-Drive simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier while doubling up as a direct to PA box. In other words,…
DW confirms Fleetwood Rumours snare
The latest Drum Workshop Collector’s Series Icon Snare is a tribute to Fleetwood Mac drummer, Mick Fleetwood and his namesake band’s 1977 smash release, Rumours. Paying homage to the album’s…
Universal and Zildjian resolve dispute
Universal Percussion, distributor of Wuhan cymbals, has voluntarily dismissed the trademark infringement action it filed against Avedis Zildjian last month relating to Avedis Zildjian's allegedly unauthorised use of Universal Percussion's…
Future closing Drummer mag
Future Publishing is closing its recently-acquired Drummer magazine, purchased as part of the Blaze Publishing acquisition, with the August issue set to be the final edition. Last month, Future bought…
Curbishley, CEO of PRG Music Group, Announces Resignation
CEO of the PRG Music Group, Mickey Curbishley has announced that he will be leaving Production Resource Group as of June 30, 2016. As CEO of PRG’s Music Group, Curbishley…
Universal Percussion Dismisses Suit Against Zildjian
Universal Percussion, distributor of Wuhan cymbals,has voluntarily dismissed the trademark infringement action it filed against Avedis Zildjian last month relating to Avedis Zildjian's allegedly unauthorized use of Universal Percussion's S…
Holy Grail show confirms line-up
The exhibitor list for the 2016 Holy Grail Guitar Show has been confirmed, with 135 different luthiers showcased at the Berlin event. Now in its third year, the invitation-only show…
New Thomas Blug pedals from Xvive
The range of compact effects pedals from Xvive continues to grow with two new signature pedals from German guitar virtuoso Thomas Blug. The Sweet Leo (X02 £59.99) allows you to…