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 ...

Think of it as NAMM for Deutschland.  Musikmesse runs from today to April 9 in Frankfurt, Germany and features exhibits from music manufacturers from around the world!  Want to keep up on all things Musikmesse?  Follow them on twitter!

We're back from Spring break with a new show on the top 20 monster drum solos caught on film from top 20 monster drummers!  We also discuss the brand spankin' new drummertalk.org where you can now create a profile!  Show notes are after the break! NEWS RIP Joe Morello, here is a transcription of his Take Five solo.  Here is Take Five on iTunes Drum Channel offer 1.99 monthly charge - but online rentals are not included Phil ...

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 ...

Yes, you read that headline right. Alesis has released an amp specifically designed for drummers with electronic kits. Supposedly you plug your electronic kit into the amp to hear yourself. The hook is that this amp apparently has an iPod dock built in to the frame. Another one of the alleged draws is that this will apparently afford the drummer less cables to use when playing to tracks... somehow. This just seems impractical to me. ...

Sadly, the good people at TRAPS Magazine have decided to cease production of the magazine. The parent publication, DRUM!, will continue, but it looks like the TRAPS experiment can't weather a tough economy. This is a shame. TRAPS was a fine publication that really set the bar for in-depth drumming/music journalism. We've given TRAPS the love on the show before and we will miss them. Source: Drummercafe.com TRAPS Magazine Suspends Publication And Will Merge Subscribers With DRUM! Enter Music ...

Found this in this morning's USA Today. Apparently we might all be born with music engrained in us. Thought this was too interesting not to share with everyone. Enjoy! Read more

Interesting story from the good folks at Sabian Cymbals. I've always heard of guys burying ride cymbals for six months in their backyards for the purposes of drying them out. My first teacher did it. His Zildjian K Custom Medium Ride is a dry as they come. Sounds great! Looks like Sabian is trying their hand at it with their "One of 100" project. Feels a touch gimmicky to me, but I'd be interested in ...

Drum! Digital has posted the free, digital version of its May 2008 issue.  This issue features R.E.M. drummer, Bill Rieflin, as well as a drum teachers roundtable.  Good stuff .. and it's FREE!

Source: Sabian.com It's been a busy few months for endorsements as John Blackwell and Chris Layton moved to Zildjian. It looks like Sabian has just secured drumming prodigy, Tony Royster, Jr. "HHX cymbals are my sound," commented Royster. "I love the smooth responses of the Evolutions, the hot tone of the Xtreme and Legacy crashes, and the multi-hole design and wicked sound of the O-Zone, which is the real kicker! With SABIAN I've found a great ...