News - Drums - April 2008

Metropolitan Introduces New Satin And Sunburst Finishes On Cocktail Drums
Metropolitan Cocktail Drums are now available in gorgeous satin and sunburst finishes. (2008-04-30)

Hudson Music Expands Master Series With Antonio Sanchez DVD
This three-hour DVD illustrates the technical mastery, advanced musical concepts and musicianship that have made Antonio one of the most in-demand players on the drumming scene. (2008-04-21)

SABIAN Offers 13-inch Vault Fierce Hats
The Fierce Hats feature a raw, unlathed surface and jumbo hammer marks that deliver an aggressive low-end clarity and punchy, semi-dry response. (2008-04-18)

SilverFox Drumsticks Introduces Two New Stick Models
The SilverFox "Boston Basher" was designed for heavey metal drummers, while the "Sweet Pea" for jazz drummers. (2008-04-18)

Synesthesia Releases The Mandala 2.0 High-Def Drum & Synthesizer
One pad can accommodate from one to seven different zones of sound — each of which can be configured as a separate instrument, with an array of specialized settings. (2008-04-14)

Yamaha Drums Announces New Stage Custom Birch Drum Set
Yamaha's first mid-priced Birch kit also comes with all-new, top-quality 700 series hardware. (2008-04-10)

Yamaha Unveils DTXTREME III Standard and DTXTREME III Special Electronic Drum Sets
The new Yamaha DTXTREME III Electonic kits promise to set the standard for sound and function. (2008-04-10)

Alfred Develops Drum Technique With All-New Drummers Guide To Fills
Pete Sweeney's Drummer's Guide to Fills is designed to expand drumming vocabulary by teaching drummers not just how to play fills, but when and where to play them. (2008-04-08)

The Institute Offers £30,000 Of Music Scholarships
Eight fantastic music scholarships up for grabs at the Institute London's Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. (2008-04-08)

Pearl Offers Limited Edition Redline Reference Kits
Pearl's new Redline Reference drumsets are limited edition drumsets that feature Pearl's exclusive Reference shell recipe. (2008-04-03)

Protection Racket Launches Double Pedal Bag
The New Protection Racket double pedal bag has been designed to not just protect valuable pedals but has thought through all the little extra's that makes life on the road as easy as possible. (2008-04-03)