HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS
PDP celebrates its 25th Anniversary with the addition of three new snares to its award-winning Concept Series. New to the series are the Natural Satin Brushed Aluminum, Brass, and Copper snare drums. Each of the new, highly responsive,...
Usher pays tribute to the late Aaron Spears
During last Sunday’s (February 11, 2024) Super Bowl, the Usher paid a touching tribute to one of his longtime band members, who sadly passed away last year. The performance at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, given to the sound of...
AC/DC embark on European tour with new rhythm section
AC/DC are set to tour for the first time in eight years. The hard rockers announced a series of European stadium shows earlier this week, which will start on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany and finish in August 17 in Dublin, Ireland. It’s...
Simon Phillips to attend Tama 50th Anniversary Drum Festival
As we informed in the previous months, TAMA will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. Five decades of “the strongest name in the drums” (to quote their advertising slogan) will be celebrated during the TAMA Drum Festival,...
Yamaha expands Tour Custom range
Yamaha Drums have expanded the Tour Custom model range in 2024. Now, apart from factory-configured kits, it is possible to purchase individual drums. The range includes the following: Rack toms sized from 8” to 13” Floor toms sized 14” and 16” Bass...
Kerry King on Dave Lombardo
In a recent interview for the Rolling Stone magazine, done in connection with the launch of his new band, Kerry King answers a number of questions about the new project, but also regarding his past with Slayer. To put it mildly, he doesn’t...

