SABIAN LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE CUSTOM SHOP SABIAN has just launched a brand new online Custom Shop to help drummers all over the word build the cymbal of their dreams. With the power to select from over 29 million custom cymbal configurations at their fingertips, drummers can design their dream cymbal Continue Reading…>>>>>
XAVI REIJA
extraordinaire Catalan drummer’s
“The Sound Of The Earth”
by MoonJune
XAVI REIJA drums
TONY LEVIN bass guitar, upright bas, stick
DUSAN JEVTOVIC guitar
MARKUS REUTER touch guitar
“The Sound of the Earth I” brings to mind David Sylvian’s post-Japan near ambient instrumental excursions where space and pause became as integral to the “composition as place” as his trusty Prophet 5. Once this world is created, and with a decidedly Beckian vibe (Jeff, that is), Dusan wrings from the neck of his guitar, some of the most emotive broken phrases and edited soulful voicings.
Mike Portnoy Discusses Drumming On
“Volume II – Power Drunk Majesty”
METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community‘s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself. Their upcoming, sophomore album, »Volume II – Power Drunk Majesty«, will be released via Nuclear Blast Entertainment on September 7th, 2018.
Aldo Mazza Italian clinic tour 2018
Aldo Mazza non ha bisogno di presentazioni e la sua tecnica percussiva ha fatto il giro del mondo grazie al suo costante impegno verso la didattica. L’artista italo-canadese ci ha fornito le prime date confermate (rimanete connessi per aggiornamenti delle ultime ore) che lo vedrà impegnato nei seguenti giorni:
Time & Fundional Coordination
Maurizio Dei Lazzaretti
Time & Functional Coordination, l’ennesimo libro carico di passione del batterista salentino noto per le sue esibizioni con l’orchestra del Festival di Sanremo dal 2001, collaboratore dei più importanti artisti italiani, ma altrettanto passionario nelle lezioni private nel suo studio.
Sabian Quiet Tone Practice cymbals
Dalla superficie forata e dal feel, risposta e definizione della campana tipica dei piatti tradizionali, i piatti della casa canadese sono stati pensati per le session che necessitano di volumi bassi. Look “tradizionale” sia nella forma, nelle dimensioni e nel colore, la presenza stessa di una campana dalle dimensioni reali offre un feel davvero tipico, familiare oserei dire, dei piatti classici.
Porter & Davies Launch BC-X
Their Ultimate Stripped Down Tactile Monitor
Porter & Davies, world renowned for their tactile monitoring systems are delighted to announce the launch of the new BC-X, a super-mini version of their highly sought after BC2 and BC Gigster. This new, pint-sized version comes with simplified professional standard features and a price as streamlined as its size.
Toca Bass Reflex Cajons
Broadening dynamic range using proven speaker/cabinet technology
Building on their current success with traditional instruments, the Toca design team has taken the next leap in cajon innovation: the Toca Bass Reflex Cajons
All-New Gretsch Drum Finishes For 2018
Currently celebrating its 135th Anniversary, Gretsch Drums has announced the addition of several durable Nitron laminates to its line of popular-priced drumset series including Catalina Club, Renown and Gretsch Energy. The Gretsch Catalina Club 4-piece Jazz configuration is now available in Blue Satin Flame, Renown Series drumsets are now available in “big flake” Turquoise Sparkle and Copper Sparkle finishes, and the “ready to play” Gretsch Energy series sets now include a Ruby Sparkle finish option.
Arrival
by Joe Bergamini
Ten exciting, pro-sounding original tracks, accompanied by note-for-note transcriptions of the main grooves and fills. This book is designed to teach the user about many aspects of contemporary playing, and the songs are in different styles leaning towards rock and funk, including heavy rock, funk, rock ballad, pop, and prog rock.