Category Archives: Drums and Percussion

Latin Percussion Launches 60th Anniversary Cabasa and Vibra-Slap III

Drummer’s Review To commemorate sixty amazing years Latin Percussion (LP) expands its much-loved percussion range with the addition of the 60th Anniversary Afuche / Cabasa and newly updated Vibra-Slap III. The LP Vibra-Slap was the first patent granted to the company some sixty years ago and the sharp rattling sound it produces has appeared in … Continue reading Latin Percussion Launches 60th Anniversary Cabasa and Vibra-Slap III

Drum Talk TV Speaks with Blackwell Snare Drum Creator Rene Barthen

Drummer’s Review Rene Barthen joins Dan Shinder on Drum Talk TV for an interview about The Blackwell, a snare drum he designed and made in honor of the memory of John Blackwell Jr. It is being auctioned off, and the auction proceeds will go to the Tampa General Hospital, where John was being treated. The … Continue reading Drum Talk TV Speaks with Blackwell Snare Drum Creator Rene Barthen

Keith Carlock Main Stage at The UK Drum Show 2024

Drummer’s Review Keith Carlock will be appearing on the Main Stage at The UK Drum Show, in association with Gretsch Drums, Zildjian Company & Vic Firth sticks on Saturday 28th September at the ACC Liverpool. Keith Carlock has been the drummer with iconic jazz-rock band Steely Dan for over 20 years. He has performed on … Continue reading Keith Carlock Main Stage at The UK Drum Show 2024

Anika Nilles & Santino Scavelli – Main Stage UK Drum Show 2024

Drummer’s Review The UK Drum Show is thrilled to announce that Anika Nilles and Santino Scavelli will be performing on the main stage on Saturday the 28th of September at 15:45PM! Anika built up a name for herself as a Youtube sensation, boasting almost 20 million views on her drum videos featuring original compositions, as … Continue reading Anika Nilles & Santino Scavelli – Main Stage UK Drum Show 2024

PDP Launches 25th Anniversary Clear Acrylic Kit and Snare

Drummer’s Review Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) celebrates its 25th Anniversary with the launch of the limited edition Clear Acrylic Kit and Snare Drum. To mark this occasion, PDP is delighted to introduce the limited edition 4-piece 25th Anniversary Clear Acrylic Kitconsisting of a 16 x 22” kick, 16 x 16” floor tom with 7 … Continue reading PDP Launches 25th Anniversary Clear Acrylic Kit and Snare

Michael Schack to appear in Digital Drummer E-Lab at UK Drum Show

Drummer’s Review Leading electronic drummer, energetic solo performer and clinician Michael Schack returns to the UK Drum Show with his blend of drumming prowess, programming genius and hi-octane performance skills. A three-times winner of digitalDrummer’s E-drummer of the Year accolade and Hall of Fame inductee, Schack always takes electronic music to a new level, pushing … Continue reading Michael Schack to appear in Digital Drummer E-Lab at UK Drum Show

Latin Percussion Launches 60th Anniversary Cowbell and Jam Block

Drummer’s Review Continuing the company’s Diamond Anniversary celebrations, Latin Percussion (LP) is delighted to launch the 60th Anniversary Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell and Jam Block. When LP introduced the Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell in the early 1990s, it became one of the most popular cowbells ever created and changed the drumming world forever. The 60th … Continue reading Latin Percussion Launches 60th Anniversary Cowbell and Jam Block

Sabian Stratus Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review featuring the whole new range of Stratus Series Cymbals from Sabian, featuring… 14″ & 15″ Hi-Hats, 20″ & 22″ Rides, 16″, 18″ & 20″ Crashes, 18″ China, 18″ Zero Effects cymbals, B20 Bronze Alloy Construction, UK RRP’s: 14″ Hats: £419.00 15″ Hats: £473.99 20″ Ride: £364.99 22″ Ride: £432.99 16″ … Continue reading Sabian Stratus Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

Sonor Protean Gavin Harrison Signature Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review featuring a Sonor Protean Gavin Harrison Signature Snare Drum. Filmed April 2024 (scroll down for recording & equipment details). Featuring… 14 x 5.25”, 6-ply, 6mm Birch Shell, Silky Black finish with white underlays, Classic rounded bearing edge (top), 45˚ bearing edge (bottom), S-Hoop (batter), Cutaway Triple Flanged Hoop (resonant), Sonor … Continue reading Sonor Protean Gavin Harrison Signature Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review