“The Atomic Clock” is the educational dvd by Gene Hogland, first for him, where this icon metal drummer unveils the secrets of ‘being him’. Check the video below and see if a man with THAT double bass drum tecnique really need a million dollar pedal to play. So stop blaming your pedal and keep practicing
Some word by Gene: “I am real proud of this thing. A whole lotta love and fun went into the making of it, and I’m real stoked to be bringing it to the public. Those …

Fifth Avenged Sevenfod album, first without James ‘the rev’ Sullivan on drums and, also, first with Mike Portnoy has a title: Nightmare, like the first single (you can listen a preview here).
Cd will be on sale this summer

Read and listen: an interview with Stanton Moore by Jarrod Dicker for Thirsty. Something about it’s drummer’s wordl
THIRSTY: What was your strategy behind the recently released solo project Groove Alchemy, which includes an album, a book, and an instructional DVD under the same moniker?
Stanton Moore: What I wanted to do was present an approach to drumming by going through what the masters have already done. I wanted to show how a person can take what [the masters] have done and twist it into their own unique approach; see …

Cindy Blackman’s new solo album – Another Lifetime – is a tribute to Tony Williams.
Tony’s impact was so great on me that I celebrate him every day of my life. Every time I think about music, I celebrate Tony because I celebrate that level of virtuosity. I’m here to let it be known what that man created and how in his drumming he carried the entire history of all the great jazz drummers. He was an incredibly schooled drummer who set up the direction for me. When I first …

The advanced book/DVD package has been created to provide contemporary drummers with a method for studying and developing the technical and musical skills required to perform today’s challenging, progressive drumming styles.
Rhythmic Designs expands on the groundbreaking polyrhythmic, polymetric concepts covered in Harrison’s previously published Rhythmic Illusions, Rhythmic Visions and Rhythmic Horizons books and videos by offering detailed analysis and transcriptions of twenty drum tracks from the recent Gavin Harrison & 05Ric albums “Drop” and “Circles” (featuring guitarist Robert Fripp and keyboardists Dave Stewart and Gary Sanctuary). Along with the …

He ruled Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll 2009 and can play a variety of generes changing from Steely Dan to James Taylor, Sting, Oz Noy, Rudder, Wayne Krantz Trio. He feel good in light pop like in the hardest fusion progressive. Keith Carlock is a rising (rised) star and and Hudson music release his educational DVD
The Big Picture was filmed in front of a live studio/master class audience that elicited insightful, in-depth answers to questions on topics such as hand, foot and finger technique; grooving, fills and soloing; …

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Beyond The Chops: Groove, Musicality & Technique showcases the rising star’s phenomenal drumming that critics, fans and even his peers have described as “beyond category”.
The 2-disc, 3-hour program offers amazing performances, enlightening educational segments and revealing interviews as Spears displays his natural talent, deliciously fat groove and incredibly deep skills in a set of spectacular performances with Gospel, R&B, Motown, rock, shuffle and odd-meter tracks.

Ready to fight with The Master and drum to your limit? Alfred music release a challenging play-along, with Rush song and Neil Peart drumming ready to be studyied. On sale from sept 13
Learn to play your favorite Rush songs with these terrific transcriptions and play-along tracks. The CD contains two version of each song: a complete version for demonstration and a play-along version without drums so you can play with the rhythm tracks. Plus the CD contains embedded software that allows you to slow down, loop and even transpose keys! …

Behind the scenes during the filming of Russ’s DVD, Arrival: Behind the Glass. Also includes a bonus prize code – watch to win!
Download Russ Miller, Rhythmic Conversations (part 1)

Featuring 14 of the funkiest tunes in significant sub-genres like gospel, blues, soul, funk, go-go, new jack swing, and hip-hop, this play-along package chronologically documents the evolution of R&B drumming from the 1950s through the late ’90s. The CD includes original songs by R&B legends such as James Brown, The Meters, Aretha Franklin, and Janet Jackson, and all tracks are recorded by an all-star R&B band featuring Al McKay, the legendary guitarist of Earth, Wind & Fire. The book also features historical insight, tips for approaching the music, groove …

Planning to play new Tre Cool stuff? Alfred Music brings to you a book with official drum transcription of Green Day album

The album-matching Authentic Drumset transcriptions to 21st Century Breakdown, Green Day’s brilliant concept album; possibly the first true punk rock opera. Featuring larger-than-life storytelling, 21st Century Breakdown runs through the narrative of Christian and Gloria, a young couple working through the shattered promises of this century. The 18 compositions included in this album flow effortlessly, ranging from the power punk to sensitive ballads.
Buy: Green Day 21 Century …

“Turn It Up & Lay It Down CDs give drummers of all skill levels top-notch tools for learning how to become well-rounded, successful musicians. Playing along with bass lines and music-minus-drums backing tracks helps them develop the key qualities of working drummers and create their own distinctive style and sound—all while having fun playing.