Thrash metal’s fiercest drummer, Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Misfits, Mr. Bungle, Testament, Fantômas — you name it), has taken his legendary double bass energy and poured it straight into a cup of coffee. Enter Double Kick —a bold new espresso roast that comes packaged in a collectible drum tin designed after one of Lombardo’s own kits! Metal!
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Aspiring drummers often face a common dilemma – wanting to learn how to play the drums but being limited by factors like space, noise constraints, or budget. Thankfully, the introduction of electric drum kits has made it possible for beginners to start their musical journey without these limitations.
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If you can make it to the Metropolitan Museum of Art before the October 1st, 2019 closing date of its attendance record-setting exhibit, Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll you will find that it is so much more than just a collection of famous guitars. For me, the Oh, Wow factor is summed up in the true work of art that is Keith Moon’s Pictures of Lily Drumkit circa 1967. Jesus god, look at this beautiful thing. Just look at it. Continue reading Keith Moon’s Pictures of Lily Drumkit
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It’s been nearly ten years since my gig writing for Modern Drummer magazine came to an unceremonious end, but I still get nostalgic when I see a work of art that pays homage to the drums. Check out this crazy kit by Brazilian artist Sergio Romagnolo, which is made from hand-molded, headed plastic. Continue reading Sergio Romagnolo’s Red Plastic Drumkit
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If you’ve already been to the absolutely phenomenal Rolling Stones ‘ career retrospective, Exhibitionism (which, go!), you may recognize this drumkit belonging to drummer Charlie Watts, which is on display in the recording gallery. This 1965, 4-piece Ludwig kit in a Sky Blue Pearl shell finish with a keystone badge (indicating a drum made in the 1960s), was used from 1965 -to mid-1968 by Watts on most of the band’s studio recordings and live performances.