John “Jabo” Starks dies
John “Jabo” Starks died on Tuesday in Mobile, Alabama. Bone marrow cancer was stated as the cause of death. Starks, along with fellow drummer Clyde Stubblefield, was the backbone of James Brown’s rhythm section in the late...
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Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason forms new super group
Nick Mason, founding member and drummer of Pink Floyd, is preparing something very special for his fans. He has gathered some of the finest musicians to form a super group called Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. They will perform the early...
Vater Extended Play™ Video
Vater Extended Play™ is a technical solution extending the life and durability of a drum stick. It has been achieved by placing a special shield in the rimshot area. The Vater sticks, where this has been implemented include: 5A, 5B, 3A, Power 5A...
Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour) officially a Vater Artist
It’s official! Roy Mayorga is a Vater Drumstick Artist! Many know Roy as the hard hitting, rock solid, energetic guy on the kit for Stone Sour, but he is also a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and engineer. Some of Roy’s...
Mikkey Dee (Scorpions) joined the Yamaha DTX family
Mikkey Dee, one of the most recognizable rock drummers has joined the artist roster of Yamaha DTX electronic drums. You can know his furious rock drumming from the hard’n’heavy legends – Motorhead. After a passing of their...
DW Inc. and Gewa present DWe – brand new electronic drum kit
If you are a fan of great quality drum kits made by DW Inc. you will be very happy right now. This great company has joined forces with Germany-based instrument dealer and producer Gewa. Their work led to the creation of first ever electronic kit...
