The Snare Drum Is Having a Moment (Again)
If the drum kit is a drummer’s vehicle, the snare is the steering wheel. It’s the part they actually drive. And in today’s MI market, the snare drum segment is once…
Alex Gonzalez Uses DWe Kit on Mana Tour
Alex Gonzalez is using his DWe Acoustic-Electronic Wireless kit on the current 29-date Maná Vivir Sin Aire tour. Drum Workshop Inc. confirmed Gonzalez is utilizing the DWe Piano Black Gloss…
Gator Launches New Air Glide and Spindle Locking Saddle-Style Drum Thrones
A premium collection of saddle-style drum thrones and matching backrests marks the latest update to Gator’s Percussion Series, a group of accessories available for both aspiring and professional percussionists. The…
Latin Percussion Honors Karl Perazzo With Lifetime Award
Latin Percussion presents Karl Perazzo with a Lifetime Achievement Award to honor his outstanding contribution to music and percussion at the NAMM Show 2026. The presentation will take place at…
Dw to Honor Josh Freese With Lifetime Achievement Award
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) will honor Josh Freese with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the NAMM Show 2026. The presentation occurs at the DW Roland booth, Room 202 on the…
TAMA Releases New Limited-Edition Mike Portnoy Signature Snare Drum
New for 2026, TAMA has unveiled a brand-new signature snare drum developed in collaboration with long-time signature artist, Mike Portnoy. This snare combines striking aesthetics with a unique set of…
Pearl Drums Announces the Pearl Educational Advisory Board to Further Music Education
Dedicated to shaping the future of music education, the Pearl Educational Advisory Board will guide curriculum development, support programs in need, and offer free tutorials and entertainment content. As a…
Sonique Drums Expands KitFx Product Lineup With The Stage Pro Tension Rods
Sonique Drums, a leading innovator in drum and percussion accessories, is proud to announce Stage Pro tension rods, part of the Sfx™ family of accessories. Once reserved for Sonique's own…
Plugged-In Percussion
Once seen as a compromise for quiet practice or electronic-heavy genres, electronic drums have rapidly evolved into sophisticated, expressive instruments at the forefront of modern music-making. With innovations in mesh…
Roland Announces V-Drums 3 and 5 Series
Roland announces the V-Drums 3 and 5 Series, two all-new electronic drum kit lineups based around the powerful V31and V51 sound modules. These next-generation modules are part of a unified…
Alesis Drums Introduces Nitro Ultimate Kit + Full Drum Ecosystem
Alesis® Drums, a leader in electronic drum kits, has announced the Nitro® Ultimate, a comprehensive nine-piece electronic drum kit engineered for ultimate playability and versatility, alongside the Nitro® Amp Pro,…
Eddie Montalvo Signs with Toca Percussion
Toca Percussion is proud to announce that legendary conguero Eddie Montalvo has joined the Toca artist roster. Widely respected as one of the most influential percussionists in Latin music, Eddie’s…