NEWS
Meinl Percussion have recently presented an array of new products for the year 2021. Among them are new Cajons, Djembes, Doumbeks, Congas and Bongos but also surprising new hybrid instruments that combine electronics with traditional percussion....
BeatIt recommends: The Spirit of Neil Peart
On January 7, which was the first anniversary of Neil Peart’s passing, the Rolling Stone magazine published an article by Brian Hiatt entitled “The Spirit of Neil Peart”. As you can easily guess, it is entirely devoted to one of...
Gretsch Limited Edition Classic Renown 57 Drum Kit
Gretsch Drums introduce the Renown 57 Silver Oyster Pearl drum kit. However, it will be a limited edition available for one year only. In January, 2011, Gretsch Drums went against the grain and conventional design introducing the special edition...
Mike Portnoy talks about his influences
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
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
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,...

