Drums, Percussion, Cymbals, & Drummer News
January 18, 2007

Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Music Gear Review (press release), PA - 10 hours ago My name is Yannick and I started playing drums 4 years ago. I play things ranging from Funk to Metal and Drum 'n Bass, but I also like Punk and good old ...

Activision's new Guitar and Drum games CVG Online - 2 hours ago Activision may have let slip two of its upcoming rhythm action games, as trademarks for 'Guitar Villain' along with 'Drum Villain' have cropped up on the US ...

BBC News

Band manager wins damages over drummer's libellous claim ic Wales, UK - 3 hours ago It included a claim from drummer Moose about a lewd act performed by the Bridgend four- piece's tour manager on its German dates in December 2005 - a ... 'Moose' sticks to claim ic Wales Welsh rockers land mag in dock ic Wales Kerrang masturbation jibe is libel - court rules Press Gazette Times Online - BBC News all 16 news articles

ARSIS Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces New Lineup - Jan. 17, 2007 Blabbermouth.net, NY - Jan 17, 2007 West Virginia's ARSIS has parted ways with drummer Mike Van Dyne. "While we never wanted him to go, we wish him the best on all his future endeavours," the ...

Music Gear Review (press release)

Ludwig Announces Glittering New Accents at NAMM Show Music Gear Review (press release), PA - 12 hours ago Planet Z cymbals are also available to US dealers and sold separately. • Power outfits include 22" bass, 12" and 13" mounted toms and 16" floor tom, ...

Veteran wine country musicians bring percussion jazz to Copia Napa Valley Register, CA - 8 hours ago The roots of the group’s original material — actually a percussion-driven sound — mirrors richly layered textures traditionally found in African and Latin ...

Drums & Drummers News
January 17, 2007

Win Awesome Tool Packs Including A Drum Cymbal Signed By Members ... SONY BMG Music Australia, Australia - 9 hours ago Up for grabs is one big first prize that will do the greatest Tool fan proud with a Paiste drum cymbal signed by members of the band, plus limited edition ...

SHADOWS FALL Drummer's First-Ever Drum Book: Cover Posted Online ... Blabbermouth.net, NY - 17 hours ago The cover artwork for SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner's first-ever drum book, "Drumming out of the Shadows - The Music of Jason Bittner and Shadows Fall" ...

ARSIS Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces New Lineup - Jan. 17, 2007 Blabbermouth.net, NY - 36 minutes ago West Virginia's ARSIS has parted ways with drummer Mike Van Dyne. "While we never wanted him to go, we wish him the best on all his future endeavours," the ...

DREAM THEATER Drummer Schedules NAMM 2007 Appearances - Jan. 16, 2007 Blabbermouth.net, NY - 12 hours ago DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will be at the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California on Saturday, January 20. ...

Arch Enemy Guitarist and Drummer Comment on NAMM Metal Underground, MD - 12 hours ago ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott and drummer Daniel Erlandsson will attend the NAMM show, which is scheduled to take place January 18-21 in Anaheim, ...

The Gauntlet

Pantera drummer talks collaboration with Mudvayne members Online Rock Radio, Greece - 19 hours ago Former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul has spoken in the new issue of Revolver magazine about Hellyeah!, the new band he's joined with Mudvayne ... Debut Album From Hellyeah To Be Released, Featuring Vinnie Paul ... KNAC.com VINNIE PAUL: HELLYEAH CD Is Best Record I've Collaborated On Since ... Blabbermouth.net VINNIE PAUL Is Determined Not To Let His Brother DIMEBAG Down ... Blabbermouth.net all 9 news articles

KODO The Drummers of Japan Bring Their Thundering Power to Mesa ... EVLiving - 19 hours ago With a thundering power of 14 Japanese drummers, Kodo takes center stage on February 13 at 8 pm in Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater. ...

Drums & Drummers News
January 16, 2007

Donostia-San Sebastian : Drums by the thousand EiTB, Spain - 23 hours ago They march over all the town quarters, on that day there is anytime a tamborrada beating its drums and barrels somewhere. ...

Pitchforkmedia.com

Cancer Claims Founding Velvet Teen Drummer Pitchforkmedia.com, IL - 9 hours ago We are saddened to report that Logan Whitehurst, former drummer for much-loved California trio the Velvet Teen, passed away yesterday from brain cancer. ...

Drummer dies, inspires band LSU The Reveille, LA - 8 hours ago Tragedy struck a New Orleans favorite when Hot 8 Brass Band snare drummer Dinerral Shavers was murdered in New Orleans Dec. 28. ...

TexasGigs

Jetscreamer need a new drummer, dangit TexasGigs, TX - 17 hours ago According to the band's blog, Jetscreamer's current go-to drummer cannot play all the shows, so they are looking for a fill-in when he's not available. ...

Taiko aerobics is a great all-body, musical workout Arizona Daily Star, AZ - 7 hours ago Sometimes the drum is positioned low to the ground and drummers squat and swing their arms across their body to beat the drum. Other times, the drum is set ...

Ultimate-Guitar.Com

The Offspring Drummer Leaves For Good Ultimate-Guitar.Com - 23 hours ago Punkbands.com reports that Angels And Airwaves bassist Ryan Sinn has confirmed that their drummer Atom Willard is probably no longer in The Offspring, ...

Drums & Drummer News
January 15, 2007

Buddy Rich Drum Company Launches Emediawire (press release), WA - 1 hour ago The drums are of the highest quality and would be the drums that Buddy himself would want to play. We have used his template and standards to create the ...

African drum line brings an exciting beat Pioneer Press, MN - 5 hours ago The Cottage Grove school is one of the few in the metro area that has an African drum line. Now in its fifth year, the program has been so popular that the ...

All About Jazz

A Trio of Piano/Drum Duets All About Jazz, PA - Jan 13, 2007 By Elliott Simon. The image of a ‘cocktail’ pianist with brushes and bass accompaniment defines jazz for many. But what if one element is absent? ...

The Gauntlet

Paria Drummer Quits The Gauntlet, CA - 8 hours ago Drummer Eric Schnee recently quit Omaha, NE metal band Paria to move back to his hometown in New Jersey and reform his old band, The Binding. ...

Jazz drummer Froncek charts `unclaimed territory' with KSO MLive.com, MI - Jan 13, 2007 That's what's up next for jazz drummer Tim Froncek, who will be featured Saturday at Miller Auditorium with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. ...

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer Laying Down Tracks For ABSENTEE Debut ... Blabbermouth.net, NY - 17 hours ago STRAPPING YOUNG LAD/ex-DARK ANGEL/DEATH drummer Gene Hoglan is currently at the Mars Recording compound in Cleveland, Ohio laying down tracks for the ...

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