Think you have what it takes to be endorsed by a Major Drum Manufacturer? Based out of Annapolis, Maryland MapleWorks Drums is offering you the chance to make your dreams a reality by entering their Win An Endorsement Deal Contest.       All you have to do is visit WEBSITE upload a video of your best performance. It can be a solo video of yourself or with your band. If playing with a band make sure the came... read more...

Todd Sucherman is certainly no stranger to hard work. He’s been playing professionally since the age of six and for the past twelve years he’s been the solid rhythmic foundation for famed rock band STYX. Now Todd brings the knowledge of thousands of gigs, shows and recording sessions along with over three decades as a professional drummer to this useful and unique DVD package called Methods & Mechanics.       “ These are... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- Hit Like A Girl (hitlikeagirlcontest.com): The Contest For Female Drummers today reported that video entries have been posted by female drummers from more than 30 different countries. The contest is produced by DRUM! Magazine in conjunction with TRX Cymbals and Tom Tom Magazine. Girls and women of all ages are invited to submit videos of their drumming both to win valuable prizes and to support the global development of women drummers. “Some of the most interesting e... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- Hit Like A Girl 2013, the second annual global contest for female drummers, today announced that the official launch for entries will be February 1. The event is produced by DRUM! Magazine in conjunction with TRX Cymbals and Tom Tom: The Magazine for Female Drummers, with the support of major drum equipment companies Drum Workshop, Pacific Drums and Percussion, Yamaha DTX Drums, Evans Drumheads, Vater Drumsticks, SKB bags and cases, Alfred Publishing, and Drumchannel. Dev... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines worldwide, has published a very special Issue of DRUM! to start the year. The January Issue is dedicated to the legacy of John Bonham, and it features 12 diverse drummers, from Mike Portnoy to Jason Bonham, discussing how Bonham influenced their drumming and playing their favorite Bonzo beats during the 2012 Annual Bonzo Tribute Night. The event was held at The House Of Blues in Hollywood. The Bonzo cov... read more...

Los Angeles -- Exodus Cymbals, a true innovator in the art of cymbal making, has added world-class drummer, Dan Caro, to its roster of endorsers. Having Caro as an endorser furthers Exodus’ commitment to building its brand worldwide. The company already has a strong presence in the Latin American and Far East markets. Now, Exodus is committed to gain recognition in the United States/North American cymbal markets. This makes Caro an ideal endorser. Demonstrating diversity over his career, Da... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- As 2012 rolls to an end, Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines, is groovin’ full-speed ahead. So, it’s no surprise that DRUM! Magazine’s December Issue features Matt Cameron, discussing his odd time grooves with the reunited Sound Garden on King Animal. No Stranger To Odd Time From Soundgarden’s hit “Black Hole Sun” to the 15/8 in a section of the new cut, “By Crooked Steps,” Cameron demonstrates musicianship and command... read more...

Big Bear City, Calif., -- Exodus Cymbals is a relatively new cymbal company that has grown quickly, in part to the use of an unusual alloy in its products. This has helped the company gain a foothold in the Latin American market and position itself to sell its diverse line of cymbals in North America. A Unique Approach Cymbals are made of bronze, primarily a mixture of tin and copper. Many cymbals are sold with a letter and number after the product name, such as B8 or B20. This refers to ... read more...

San Jose, Calif. – For a third consecutive year, the editorial staff of Enter Music Publishing, publishers of DRUM! Magazine, has joined a host of high-profile cosponsors to present DRUM! Night!. The biggest drumming event in Northern California, DRUM! Night is a benefit with two goals: raise money for Lincoln High School and to create greater awareness for the cause of music education in schools. DRUM! Night 2012 will transform the San Jose Repertory Theatre into a drummer’s playground o... read more...

San Jose, Calif., -- Mike Portnoy proves for a second-straight year that his prog drumming makes him perhaps the most popular drummer in the world. Portnoy won “Best Drummer and “Best Progressive Drummer with more than 9000 drummers voting in DRUM! Magazine's 17th Annual Reader Poll. The following results highlight key races and significant winners in the 17th Annual Drummies. For a complete listing of all winners in the 40+ categories that comprise the Drummies, visit www.drummagazine/d... read more...