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Mike Portnoy talks about his influences

Jan 8, 2021 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, INTERVIEWS WITH DRUMMERS, NEWS

In the premiere episode of the Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music podcast hosted by Twisted Sister’s Jay Jay French, Mike Portnoy discussed some of his most important musical influences, amongst other things. Here is what he said:...

New Tama Starclassic Performer Maple/Birch kit

Jan 7, 2021 | DRUM GEAR, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Tama are introducing a number of brand new products for 2021 including a new variation of the popular Starclassic Performer series. Tama Starclassic Performer drums have been in production since 1994 and the shell design has included various types...

Dust Palace Boutique Drum Sample Library Launched

Jan 4, 2021 | DRUM SOFTWARE, DRUMMERS, GET INSPIRED, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Dust Palace launches its first, full, boutique drum sample library, Spring, Echo, Distort (DP001). Created by drummer and musical director, Joe Clegg, the professional collection of sounds has been designed with live performance in mind. Clegg,...

Neil Peart’s 1974 – 1977 Rush drum kit sold for $500,000

Dec 22, 2020 | DRUM GEAR, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Neil Peart’s chrome Slingerland drum kit with Zildjian cymbals played by Rush drummer between 1974-1977 has been sold at an auction for over $500,000 (£379,000). The iconic set, which Peart used both in studio and live, went under the hammer as...

New: Roland TD-07KV drum kit

Dec 11, 2020 | DRUM GEAR, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

For over 20 years, Roland V-Drums have enjoyed a well-earned rep of the leader in electronic drums and sound modules. The latest model, which Roland are introducing just now, is the TD-07KV. Placed in the price range between the TD-1DMK and...

How does Lars Ulrich react to negative comments?

Dec 4, 2020 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, INTERVIEWS WITH DRUMMERS, NEWS

Most famous people are forced to deal with negative comments on the Internet. Rock stars are no exception and Lars Ulrich has certainly been taking a lot of heat in the last 10 years or so. During a conversation with Metallica’s home fan club...

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Mike Portnoy talks about his influences

New Tama Starclassic Performer Maple/Birch kit

Dust Palace Boutique Drum Sample Library Launched

Neil Peart’s 1974 – 1977 Rush drum kit sold for $500,000

New: Roland TD-07KV drum kit

How does Lars Ulrich react to negative comments?

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