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by Dave Kropf
March 31, 2008 in Randomness, Videos by Dave Kropf
To complete the trifecta of robotic percussion, here’s a video of an extremely creepy MIDI controlled robot drummer. After seeing this, I now have no fear of loosing my job to one of these machines.
[youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=UH9AhHDbe9g]
by Dave Kropf
March 30, 2008 in Randomness, Videos by Dave Kropf
A few days ago, we reported about some tech-geeks who created a sampling robot drummer. Well, now here’s a LEGO robot drummer!
[youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=88L57bPvPbk]
by Dave Kropf
March 29, 2008 in Artists, Gear, News by Dave Kropf
I’m not sure how this shook down, but according to Zildjian.com, both John Blackwell and Chris Layton have left Sabian and are now endorsing Zildjian cymbals.
Commented Chris Layton: “I’m very excited to be playing Zildjian Cymbals. After trying some of the Armand Series cymbals Mitch Mitchell was using last year on the Experience Hendrix Tour, I found myself searching for the sound I started out with, which led me to Zildjian.”
John Blackwell commented, “I’ve always loved Zildjians – my dad always played A Zildjians, so I grew up playing them. After hearing the crispness of the Hybrids and other lines like K Constantinople and the Armand Series, I was hooked. And the people at Zildjian are like family.”
I’d guess the Sabian folks are none too happy, and I wonder if they have to give all those Sabian cymbals back?
by Dave Kropf
March 29, 2008 in Events, News by Dave Kropf
Source: Modern Drummer
SABIAN, Ltd. announced recently the return of the SABIAN Dream Spot competition. The second annual promotional contest will give one lucky undiscovered band the chance to play 10 dates on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour. The winning band will earn the opportunity to play the “Kevin Says” stage, the launching pad for many SABIAN bands including “My Chemical Romance,” “Fall Out Boy,” and “Avenged Sevenfold.”
by Dave Kropf
March 28, 2008 in Artists, News by Dave Kropf
Source: Blabbermouth.net
In a recent interview with Finnish magazine, Soundi, Tomas indicates he will miss some of Meshuggah’s Tour.
We are going to make this public with an official statement soon, so I guess I can talk about it here. I have shoulder impingement in my right shoulder and will have to undergo surgery. It’s quite a usual ailment with men of my age and the surgery is a totally routine operation. But the recovery period will make me have to forget about playing the drums for a couple of months. In fact, I shouldn’t even go on the MINISTRY tour as my doctor would prefer to operate right now.”
by Dave Kropf
March 28, 2008 in Artists, News by Dave Kropf
Source: BirminghamMail.net
PINK Floyd’s Brum-born drummer Nick Mason has refused to rule out a full reunion of the band, insisting the team were just waiting for the right cause. … Mason said that relations between the other members of the band – Richard Wright, Roger Waters and Dave Gilmour – were good at the moment.
by Dave Kropf
March 27, 2008 in Artists, News, Videos by Dave Kropf
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson show up during a Foo Fighters show in Toronto and jam to YYZ with Taylor Hawkins.
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Ramu397UQ]
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