NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS

Primus announce open call for new drummer

Primus announce open call for new drummer

We have already informed that Tim "Herb" Alexander has left Primus. A few days later, the drummer published an official statement explaining the reasons for his decision. Now, bassist/singer Les Claypool and guitarist Larry LaLonde have taken to the band's social...

DW Soundworks Trevor Lawrence Jr. Expansion Pack

DW Soundworks Trevor Lawrence Jr. Expansion Pack

Drum Workshop (DW) introduces the new Trevor Lawrence Jr. Artist Expansion Pack for DW Soundworks™. It offers a collection of sounds to suit Hip-Hop, Trap or Dub musicians and producers. Trevor Lawrence Jr. is a multi-Grammy winning drummer and producer. He has worked...

Alex Van Halen Signature Cowbell from Latin Percussion

Alex Van Halen Signature Cowbell from Latin Percussion

Latin Percussion (LP) is introducing the new Alex Van Halen Signature 8” Cowbell. Alex Van Halen, drummer and co-founder of the influential rock band Van Halen, has a unique playing style and exceptional timing. His new memoir, Brothers, tells the story of one of...

TESTS AND REVIEWS

BeatIt test: Gewa G3 electronic drum kit

BeatIt test: Gewa G3 electronic drum kit

In the drumming community, the name GEWA is associated primarily with the leading European distributor of such manufacturers as: DW Drums, Gretsch, Paiste, Gibraltar, Latin Percussion or Remo. Many of us also associate it with high-quality drum bags manufactured under...

BeatIt test: Gewa G5 electronic drum kit

BeatIt test: Gewa G5 electronic drum kit

We have already had the opportunity to thoroughly test a Gewa G3 electronic drum kit (see HERE). This instrument received the highest marks from our editorial team and we were very curious whether the other models of this German manufacturer would be up to standard....

BeatIt test: Tama Speed Cobra 310 Limited Edition

BeatIt test: Tama Speed Cobra 310 Limited Edition

We have recently put the Tama Speed Cobra 310 Limited Edition double pedal under the Beatit microscope. If you're interested to know how it differs from the standard Speed Cobra mechanism, read the article below. 1. Test The Tama Speed Cobra 310 Limited Edition double...

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