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ConsequenceScenesDrummer Deen Castronovo Steps Away from Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo is stepping away from Journey in the middle of their tour to focus on his personal health.
Rolling Stone MusicScenesJourney Go Their Separate Ways With Longtime Drummer Deen Castronovo has left Journey's stage mid-show at two recent stops due to a medical issue, and now is handing off his drum sticks to veteran musician Steve…
Drummer's ReviewDrumsRT Custom Drums: Looks To Kill. Sound To Match? It’s safe to say that there’s no shortage of snare drums competing for attention, but RT Custom Drums has taken a rather different approach.
Beatit.tvDrumsRoger Taylor leaves Duran Duran Duran Duran announced today that drummer Roger Taylor is leaving the band and retiring from playing the drums altogether, following a worsening of his recently diagnosed tinnitus.
Mixing LessonsGearProgramming Drums That Don’t Sound Fake In home studios, we often want a great drum sound, but don’t always have the space or the gear to achieve it. That’s when many people turn to programmed drums.
Ultimate GuitarGuitarsIron Maiden's Nicko Mcbrain Dismissed Double Bass Drums As 'Un-Drummer-Ish.' Drummers Like Slipknot's Joey Jordison Changed His Mind [News] Music News : "I was just trying to make the point that I thought that… a drum set should only have one bass drum."
JazzTimesScenesThe Funky Drummer’s Revenge: Two New Books on Clyde Stubblefield and the Ghost Notes Within “U nschooled, but intuitive.” That’s what drummer Clyde Stubblefield told me was the key to his success as the most famous timekeeper in music history, …
CDM — Create Digital MusicGearAbleton Live 13 hands-on: ARA 2, Drum Synth, new effects, more Ableton Live 13 is now in limited public beta. That includes a lot of what you've asked for, like multi-band Racks, overhauled preset navigation, and ARA 2 support for tools like Melodyne.
Attack MagazineGearLive 13 Introduces Step Sequencer, Drum Synth, ARA 2 & New Racks Ableton has announced Live 13, with a Step Sequencer, Drum Synth, Multiband Racks and ARA 2 support. A public beta is available now. Ableton has unveiled Live 13.
Digital DrummerDrumsToontrack adds Metal Machine 2 EZX Toontrack has expanded its massive sound library with the release of the Metal Machine 2 EZX, a brand-new drum expansion for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 crafted by legendary metal producer…
Not So Modern DrummerDrumsFor Sale - Inventory liquidation of George' Drum Shop and DrumSellers stock Mighty Mite drum lugs and rubber feet for stands. These are probably the lowest price lugs you can buy
Digital DrummerDrumsMoog launches two amps suitable for e-drums Electronic drummers have two new amplification options with the launch of Moog Music’s Model 112 and Model 210, a pair of full-range, flat-response (FRFR) amplifiers designed for electronic…
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Gear4music BlogGearThe Ultimate Guide to the Drums Used in Hip-Hop In this guide, we'll explore the drums used in hip-hop, the classic sounds that shaped the genre, and the equipment and techniques behind today's distinctive beats.
Drummer's ReviewDrumsGretsch Drums Launches E-Drum Series Catalina EVO For drummers who want the look and feel of a real drum kit with the flexibility of electronic drumming, the new Gretsch Catalina EVO brings the best of both worlds together.
Not So Modern DrummerDrumsSelling Tommy Aldridge's Sonor Set used on Ozzy's Diary of a Madman Tour Late in Spring 2026 I received an email from Rob Crowlyn asking me to sell this drum set for him.
Beatit.tvDrumsMeinl HCS Dark Cymbals It is probably safe to say that dark, dry-sounding cymbals are the next across-the-board trend in the industry after holey cymbals.
SabianDrumsNew from SABIAN: The 21″ AA MantaRAY – Ray Luzier’s Signature Chinese Cymbal The all-new SABIAN 21" AA MantaRAY is Ray Luzier’s signature Chinese cymbal, designed to deliver the explosive attack and trashy character of a traditional China with a lower pitch and exceptionally…
SabianDrumsSABIAN Metal Month: Four New Cymbals Built to Get Loud Metal Month was all about the heavier side of drumming, but heavy doesn’t mean every cymbal needs to do the same thing. Sometimes you need a ride that stays present when the guitars get loud.
SabianDrumsThe STRATUS Dry Collection SABIAN introduces the STRATUS Dry Collection, a complete lineup of dry cymbals crafted for drummers who demand controlled sustain, and precise articulation.
Audio Engineering SocietyStudios & prosInternationally recognized drummer and recording artist Nir Z New York, NY, October 23, 2026 — How do you help an artist explore new sounds while preserving everything that makes her instantly recognizable?
Beatit.tvDrumsRoland Updates the Popular TD-07 Series V-Drums Lineup Roland announces a refresh to its best-selling TD-07 V-Drums lineup of entry-level electronic drums. Offering a great balance of playability and value, the TD-07DMK2 and TD-07KV2 kits deliver an…
Yamaha Music NewsMakersYamaha EAD50 Electronic Acoustic Drum Module Wins the GRAND AWARD at GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2026 Trova™ Casual Wind Instrument Wins Gold Award; Six Yamaha Products and Product Series Receive Awards Trova™ Casual Wind Instrument Wins Gold Award; Six Yamaha Products and Product Series Receive Awards - News Releases - Yamaha Corporation
Drum HelperDrumsGear4music TouchBeat Plus Electronic Drum Kit Review I tested the Gear4music TouchBeat Plus electronic drum kit to see how its sounds, touchscreen module, build quality and features perform.
Modern DrummerDrumsModern Drummer Announces Celeste Fox as the 2026 Winner of the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Modern Drummer magazine, alongside Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), Carrie Peart (Trustee of The Estate of Neil Peart), and Olivia Peart, is proud to announce Celeste Fox as the recipient of the…
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