HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS
The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, has annouced the launch of an exciting new video content series titled “Vic Firth: Stories Behind the Sleeves”. This six-part series of virtual masterclass experiences aims to give drummers...
New Meinl Cymbals endorsers!
Meinl Cymbals don’t slow down and welcomes two new endorsers to its wide family of artists! The first, recently announced Meinl Cymbals artist is Jessica Ode. Jessica is a drummer, drum teacher, composer, and multi-intrumentalist located in...
“School of Rock” drummer dies after being hit by a car
Actor and musician Kevin Clark, who played drummer Freddy Jones in the 2004 Jack Black movie School Of Rock, died after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Chicago last Wednesday. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner office,...
Ben Sharp endorses Meinl Cymbals
Meinl Cymbals have announced the addition of Ben Sharp to its broad family of artists. Ben is known for his collaboration with the promising young artist YUNGBLUD, whose album recently peaked on the UK Albums Chart and reached no. 75 on the...
Google’s TensorFlow prosthesis allows amputee drummer to play again
When drummer Jason Barnes had the lower part of his right arm amputated following an accident at work in 2012, he was certain that it would put an end to him being able to play the drums. But now, Google has released a video (below) demonstrating...
New HingeStix drumstick models!
The HingeStix company has introduced new models of sticks to the market, including a new, improved size 5A and a completely new variant – Thumbs Up (French Grip), which, as the name suggests, is ideal for drummers who prefer the so-called....

