HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS
Ronnie Tutt, session drummer, best known as an original member of Elvis Presley’s TCB Band, died on the 16th of October at the age of 83. Elvis Presley Enterprises announced Tutt’s passing on the Graceland website: “All of us with Elvis Presley...
Zildjian and Reflexx launch new parctice pad
The Avedis Zildjian Company is proud to announce a partnership with Reflexx to launch co-branded Zildjian Reflexx Conditioning Pads. Made for low-volume practice, the Zildjian Reflexx pad offers two playing surfaces designed to bring aspects of...
Bill Ward would like to make an album with Black Sabbath
In a recent interview for The Metro, former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward contemplates the idea of making a studio album with his friends and former bandmates. “I’m in contact with the guys. I talked to Ozzy two nights ago. A lot of things have...
New Meinl Byzance Big Apple Dark Rides
Meinl Cymbals have recently enhanced their rich offer with two new cymbals for jazzers: the Byzance Big Apple Dark Tradition Ride and the Byzance Big Apple Dark Tradition Light Ride. According to the producer, the cymbals combine the finish and...
Vic Firth Rute-X Rods
The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, have announced the release of new RUTE-X rods. As the latest press release reads: ‘Vic Firth understands that the familiar feel of drumsticks is missing from traditional rod...
Zildjian FX Raw Crashes: now available globally
The Avedis Zildjian Company have just announced the wider release of their FX Raw crashes, available with large or small bell options. The manufacturer describes Zildjian FX Raw Crashes as ‘the most unrefined and funky cymbals Zildjian has...

