The Wait is over! Sign in at www.sickdrummer.com and check it out Issue 6! This issue is loaded with the following content: Gene Hoglan (Strapping Young Lad, Dethklok, Death, Dark Angel) - COVER STORY Interviews, Lessons, Columns from: Jason Bittner (Burning Human, Shadows Fall), Danny Herrera (Napalm Death), Dave Witte (Burnt By The Sun, Municipal Waste), Duane Timlin (ex Dying Fetus, Divine Empire), Duris Maxwell (Devin Townsend Project), Em... read more...

David Garibaldi: Breaking the Code DVD! Now Avalable for Pre Order! The comfortable sound and feel of the funk style have become the rhythmic foundation of modern rock, pop, R&B and hip-hop music, and in Breaking The Code Garibaldi offers an overview of the general concepts and techniques used to create funk drumming’s characteristic sounds and infectious grooves while showcasing his own contributions to the style. Expanding on the information in his award-winning Code Of... read more...

NEW ARTISAN TRADITIONAL SYMPHONIC CYMBALS FROM SABIAN Latest Addition to Vault Collection is Premium Choice for Leading Orchestras MEDUCTIC, Canada – The first orchestral cymbals from SABIAN to be included in its premium Vault Collection of cymbals and sounds see the innovative company flex its traditional craftsmanship roots and innovative design capability with the Artisan Traditional Symphonic pairing. Created in response to calls from top percussionists for cymbals that wo... read more...

"Searching for America's Drummer" On June 18, 2009 we will be conducting a Drum Contest entitled: "Searching for America's Drummer". There will be: "1 Big Band, MANY DRUMMERS but  ONLY 1 WINNER". The winner will get a BRAND NEW SINGLE PEARL DEMON DRIVE BASS DRUM PEDAL Prove to the world that you are the BEST. For more information about the Drum Contest just send us an e-mail to: joserosa@clmeducators.com  Auditions will be held on June... read more...

  The Black Page is the most cutting-edge online drum magazine today, containing insightful articles, exercises, feature interviews and tips from the pros themselves. Need another reason to subscribe? The Black Page is FREE! Always has been, always will be. The Black Page is distributed via your email address. We send you the link, you download the latest issue-it's that easy. No paper, no ink, no waste.       This month Sean Mitch... read more...

     Toontrack music on Wednesday released a new expansion pack for its flagship product, Superior Drummer 2.0. New York Studios Volume 2 is a collection of drum kits recorded at two famous studios in New York, Hit Factory and Allaire Studios. Toontrack assembled some of the best talent in the industry to record the drum samples, including engineer and producer Pat Thrall (Glenn Hughes, Black Crowes, Beyoncé etc), producer Neil Dorfsman (Kiss, Bruce Springs... read more...

For centuries Taiko drums have been used for social gatherings, leading troops on the battlefield, an entertaining Japanese royalty. Now a Philadelphia based taiko group is offering residents a chance to learn this ancient art by taking weekly classes with the members of Kyo Daiko. Kyo Daiko was founded in 2004 and is a community- based group, which is the result of a collaboration between Settlement Music School and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Led by instructor Kristopher Rudzinski, c... read more...

    Jimmy Chamberlin, now the former drummer of the hit group Smashing Pumpkins has released a blog stating why he has decided to depart from the band. The decision comes after the conclusion of their most recent tour which left some fans amazed, while others walked away from their concert experience feeling offended and unfulfilled by Corgan's obnoxious outbursts. Corgan is now the only remaining member of the original band, kinda making it a "one man ban... read more...

Thursday, 19 March 2009       Check out our latest Podcast - featuring Derek Roddy!       Taken from the Modern Drummer Festival 2008 DVDs, this mashup features performance and interview footage with one of today's hottest drummer! ... read more...

  Metal Goddess and DC member Lux was recently featured in an interview on MiApogeo.com. Lux has been staying active as she prepares for another busy year with her music career. Still the driving force behind Sacred Storm, Lux as also become the newest member of the psycobilly band Nekromantix which is planning several tours within the U.S. - in addition to several recording projects with each band. Make sure to visit Lux's profile here on the site and check out h... read more...