Naked Drummer Rainn
June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Another clip of Rainn Wilson drumming in the upcoming movie The Rocker. And this time he’s naked. Which we all know improves stick control immensely.
[via DrumOrbit]
Drumming Around the Web: June 26, 2008
June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
- Jamiroquai Band Funk/Soul Masterclass. Pick the funky brain of Jami drummer Derek McKenzie at this clinic on August 17. It’s across the pond, so you’ll have to book a plane ticket as well as one for the actual show. If anyone makes it there, send us some vids, yo.
Bunches of DrummerLive Videos
June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
This is what always happens when we’re deleterious in our drum-forum-surfing duties: we miss an assload of awesome vids.
Check out this YouTube channel from Drummerworld admin Nutha Jason. You’ll find week-old clips of Jason Bonham, Gavin Harrison, Trevor Lawrence Jr., and sundry others tearing it up at DrummerLive, which took place earlier this month in London. And if those doesn’t satisfy your drumming fetish enough, Jason has also posted some pics and commentary from the event in this thread. Happy ogling.
Our fav vids (so far):
Rikki Rockett Is Throwing Himself an Exoneration Party…
June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
And the dude totally deserves it, what with all the false rape charges, attempted blackmailings, and media fuckups he’s had to endure lately.
The fete will take place this Saturday (June 28, 2008) from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Valencia, California. It’s free to anyone who wants to show up, but you can make an $11 donation (which in turn will be donated to charity) that will get you BBQ and a raffle ticket for “some awesome prizes.” Naturally, there will be music aplenty, and for any of you still rockin’ Peter Fonda sideburns, there will also be an organized ride that starts at 10:15 a.m.
[via, of course, TMZ]
Drumming Around the Web: June 25, 2008
June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
- Warbringer Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement. Why are we even surprised: another thrash drumming gig is available. Check out the band’s MySpace page for details.
Pearl Unveils MCX Shell Packs
June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Ah, don’t you just love the idea of a shell pack? No hardware, no snare, but no big price tag, eh? Well, not quite. The reason manufacturers sell high-end shells without all the shiny stands is precisely because the sticker shock is already, umm, shocking. For example, Pearl’s 4-piece MCX shell packs retail for $2,499 each, which means you can probably grab one for around $1,500 at your local drumming supercenter….but that’s still four digits for only four drums. Looks like we’re just going to have to make do with our beat-to-hell Slingys for a while longer. But for all you large-livin’ Cheddy Johnstons out there, here’s the MCX breakdown:
- 6-ply maple shells
- Masters bridge lugs
- MasterCast die-cast hoops on toms
- Maple bass drum hoops
- OptiMount tom holders
- Molded rubber gaskets
- A choice of six finishes
Drumming Around the Web: June 24, 2008
June 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
- Canton Drummer Looks to Break World Record. This guy is totally our neighbors’ worst nightmare. The alliteratively named Link Logen is planning to play a 85.5-hour drum solo for the world record.
Gretsch eBooks
June 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Hmmm. In an effort to step into the year 2004, drum companies seem to be embracing the shit out of Flash-based e-readers. Check out Gretsch’s latest efforts: a 2008 catalog and a June news update. The latter includes a Q&A with Rob Bourdon that will kill 5 or so minutes of your life.
Josh Freese on Pitchfork.TV
June 24, 2008 | 1 Comment
Pitchfork.TV is still in beta, yet it’s already giving us drum boners about 22 hours a day. The latest bout of speedo stretching is courtesy of two NIN rehearsal vids (with a third to come) that feature Josh Freese laying it down hard and slick. We’ve embedded the low-bandwith versions below. Make sure you’re wearing loose drawers before you get to clicking.
[via DrumTom]
Drumming Around the Web: June 23, 2008
June 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
- Beat the Fat With Drums Alive. Got some extra tonnage around the waist? Apparently you can lose it with this new drumming-exercise craze. Can’t wait for the infomercial on this one.
