On this week's show, we talk about some cool new gear coming from Musikmesse 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany!  In the news, Jason Bitter clinic details, Foo Fighters' new record breaks records, you can go to PASIC for free, and this just in: Chris Coleman clinic at Memphis Drum Shop to be streamed for FREE! Show notes after the break. News: Jason Bitter May Clinic Tour Foo Fighters Record Record Want to go to PASIC for free join the Logistic ...

First things first. This review would not have been possible without the guys at Fork's Drum Closet allowing me to occupy their practice room, tool around with a VERY expensive piece of equipment, and have access their wi-fi so I could do some background research on this pedal. They are supporting drummer-talk and the review monkey by allowing me review their gear so do me a favor and if my review is what convinces you ...

For the upcoming tour with his new supergroup, Chickenfoot, Chad Smith is pulling out all the stops. He's been known to go over the top in kit design before, a couple times. This time around is no exception. Smith's teamed up with Orange County Chopper motorcycle artist Nub. No... that's really his name. The kit looks pretty flippin' sweet. Not a bad design. Check it our here.

In a victory for drumming purists everywhere, Pearl has announced that 311's Chad Sexton has left his former company (Orange County Drums and Percussion) for greener pastures. Having endorsed Pearl's hardware for awhile, he finally saw the light and wisely left ODCP. No brainer to me. Go Chad! Source: Pearldrum.com Pearl Drums is very proud to announce their newest addition to their artist roster, Chad Sexton of 311. As we all know, 311 is one of the ...

The USA, particularly the state of Tennessee, is cleaning up at Musikmesse in Germany this year. Nashville-based Pearl Drums has won the coveted MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Award) in the category of drum hardware. This begs the question: Is there a Nashville-bias in Europe? Source: Harmony-Central.com Pearl received the coveted MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Award) for their new Demon Drive Bass Drum Pedal in the category of Drum Hardware. The awards ceremony was presented to the winners at ...

In keeping with the recent sports trend, Pearl has announced they have reached a deal to be the official supplier of drums and percussion for the Pacific 10 Conference (Pac-10) men's and women's basketball tournaments. Read closely and you'll see that not all of the universities have agreed to use Pearl drum sets, just Pearl marching percussion. It looks like all the California schools (USC, UCLA, UC-Berkeley) might have other contracts they must honor. Interesting. ...

My kit smells of rich mahogany. Anchorman? Anyone? Anyways, Pearl really seems to be stepping up their game this year. Demon Drive, the jingle cajon, and now a stunning mahogany kit. I'm simply loving the look of this thing. Seriously. What else can I say? That's a beautiful kit. Source: Harmony-Central.com Pearl will be releasing a special, limited edition African mahogany 4 piece shell pack in 2009. The drums are 4 ply of African mahogany with maple ...

Our good friends at the Memphis Drum Shop have a great video on their website of Pearl rep Gene Okamato demonstrating the ins and outs of the Pearl's new Demon Drive (reported on Drummertalk recently). I love the demonstration of the bearings. Makes me want to buy one now. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok2vT18AIv4&eurl=http://memphisdrumshop.com/?cat=0&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Source: memphisdrumshop.com Gene Okamoto from Pearl Drums stopped by our shop to showcase the new Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive Pedal. Our staff was totally impressed by this new ...

More from Pearl's showcase at NAMM in Anaheim, CA. They've released a Jingle Cajon as part of their onslaught of gear. Looks pretty interesting to me. I like how this instrument sounds in my head. Looking forward to getting my hands on one. Cool video at Pearl's website. Source: Harmony-Central.net Designed in conjunction with L.A. session percussionist Pete Korpela, Pearl's new Jingle Cajon offers four different sound possibilities in one package. The fiberglass body adds superior strength, ...

The good folks at Pearl have released another innovative piece of gear. I've seen guys use auxiliary percussion in a kit setting before. Former cast member Ian "The Whipping Boy" McClellan used a djembe as a snare with congas as his toms once. But this is taking it to another level. Doesn't look like the popcorn snare comes with it, but if you put all this together, you would definitely have a hip setup. From Harmony-Central.net If ...