Pierre van der Linden, the drummer in legendary Dutch band Focus, has released his first solo album entitled Drum Poetry for fans and students of his varied drumming styles and techniques. Pierre’s drumming can be heard in numerous rock, jazz and improvisational bands, but this is the first time it can be heard and studied in isolation, or accompanied by other unexpected instruments also played by Pierre. Says Pierre, “Drum Poetry was originally made just for myself. It was just a kind of experience to find out my limits in this atmosphere. The original CD was just made for friends and this ..read more

Revolution Drum Products has recently introduced two new products to revolutionize the drum and percussion industry. The ProTech Drum Key was designed with working drummers and drum techs in mind. It's patent pending design features a red ergonomic rubber handle for maximum torque and comfort, a removable drum key drill bit held in place magnetically, and super heavy duty construction for long life and durability. The ProTech Drum Key is sure to be your drum key of choice when changing heads and tuning your drums. TruTones are produced with a proprietary material to drastically reduce unwante ..read more

Brian Spaun, President and CEO of Spaun Drums and Scymtek Cymbals has introduced their new 20th Anniversary 100% African Mahogany drum kits. The drum kit features a beautiful exotic face veneer of Ebony Ivory. Shell sizes are 8x10, 9x12, 14x14, 14x16 and 18x22 with an optional 7x14 or 7x13 snare drum. The toms and snare drums are 6ply 5.4mm and the bass drum is 8ply 7.2mm. Other features include Spaun’s proprietary SBR Solid Brass Resonator Lugs and 20 th Anniversary Wood Badges. This is a Limited Edition from Spaun and only 20 drum kits are available worldwide. According ..read more

On the heels of a massive successful North American tour, legendary & award winning melodic drummer Terry Bozzio is releasing rare and unreleased music digitally via his official website! Terry has worked with Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Korn, UK, Missing Persons, Mick Jagger, Robbie Robertson, Allan Holdsworth, Tony Levin, Steve Vai, Quincy Jones, Ken Scott, Metropole Orkest, SMAP, Loudness' Munetaka Higuchi & “X” Japan's Hide - as well as Film score composers Basil Poledouris, Mark Isham & Patrick O'Hearn - see more at www.terrybozzio.com - Grammy winner, RockWalk Honoree, Modern Dr ..read more

Limited Edition Hybrid SACD Includes a BONUS pair of 3-D Glasses! Marshall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity will be releasing Grand Funk's widely popular classic rock album Shinin' On on limited edition hybrid SACD. Riding high off the success of their 1973 We're An American Band hit album and tour Grand Funk retained the extraordinary Todd Rundgren to produce Shinin' On, the band's eighth album. Don Brewer, Mark Farner, Mel Schacher and Craig Frost took the band to another level. The songs are tight, the vocals are excellent and the group is in top form. Shinin' On is pure Grand Funk and considere ..read more

Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, the Rhythm! Discovery Center, a creative vision of the Percussive Arts Society, is a museum unlike any other museum in the world. That’s because the Rhythm! Discovery Center is the world’s foremost drum and percussion museum— filled with unique, interactive exhibits highlighting a rich collection of historic artifacts and hands-on percussion instruments. Drawing upon cultures from around the world, Rhythm! offers an incomparable experience in exploring the universality of rhythm and percussion, and its role in shaping communication, musi ..read more

Yamaha presented the company's Legacy in Education Awards to Steve Houghton and Bret Kuhn during this year's annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC16) held in Indianapolis, IN. The annual award recognizes distinguished Yamaha Artists and music educators for their extraordinary service to and impact on the field of music education. "Steve Houghton and Bret Kuhn have each contributed immeasurably to the field of percussion as music educators and clinicians, and have influenced the careers of thousands of aspiring percussionists," said John Wittmann, director, Artist Rela ..read more

Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral division, unveils the 8300R Series Professional Hammered Copper Timpani. Offering exceptional Yamaha quality and construction, this top-of-the-line timpani series features cambered hammered copper bowls, the exclusive Yamaha Pedal Adjustment Clutch (PAC) system, and 24-inch and 27-inch models for expanded musical potential. Perfect for colleges, schools of music, music conservatories and symphonies, the 8300R Series Timpani offer a host of unique upgrades that result in a rich, deep tone, as well as superior playability. The timpani provide ..read more

Adding the most requested features from their community of users and new preset samples and kits Sunhouse recently released its first major software update, version 1.1.0, to Sensory Percussion, a technology that uses specialized sensors to translate acoustic drumming to the world of electronic music production. The enhancements in version 1.1.0 came directly from feedback by Sensory Percussion’s users and include Velocity I/O, MIDI-IN control, an updated threshold panel, and improved cross talk cancellation. The full list of updates include: Velocity I/O: Sample play at the same volume no m ..read more

The new album release from Virgil Donati, The Dawn of Time, places the drums at the center of a vast, contemporary orchestral production. A combination of amazing musicians and orchestral virtual instruments bring to life this massive musical undertaking. The orchestral instrumentation, textures, timbres, create a soundscape that beautifully enhances the rhythmic explorations of the drums. The bass and drums are the driving force behind this music, with the orchestra arousing emotions, taking the listener on a transcendent journey. The album also features Virgil playing piano on all tracks, i ..read more