DRUM! Magazine – Meinl Pure Alloy Cymbals

Earlier this year, I got a chance to write about Meinl’s new Pure Alloy cymbals for DRUM! Magazine. Read the full article on DRUM!’s site and see the video below.

Meinl Byzance Ride Roundup in DRUM! Magazine

I wrote about some fascinating rides from Meinl last year. Everybody loves this company and it’s easy to see why. Lots of super interesting designs here. Meinl Ride Roundup

Meinl Byzance Vintage Benny Greb 22″ Sand Crash/Ride

We’ve got a special guest contributor! Big thanks to Kevin S. for submitting this outstanding review. (Editor’s Note: Kevin submitted two drafts of this review back in September of last year, and I’m just now getting around to posting it because I’m a subhuman monster. Sorry Kevin). Sometimes we lose sight of the forest by […]

Zildjian Kerope Cymbal Review at DRUM! Magazine

Last year, I was lucky enough to spend a few weeks with Zildjian’s new Kerope cymbal line. I put together a full review for DRUM! Magazine which you can read here: Zildjian Kerope Cymbals. And check out the video: Subscribe to DRUM!

Gifts Under $200: Dream 14″ Libor Hadrava Signature Stack

We’re back! We’ll be sharing a load of new reviews in the coming weeks, and we’re focusing primarily on gear that retails for under $200 to best benefit your gift giving (and receiving, duh) needs. Stay tuned. Today, I’m (finally) finishing up our look at Libor Hadrava’s Signature Stacks from Dream Cymbals. We test drove […]

Dream Cymbals 10″ Stack Review and Giveaway!

First things first: click an ad! These great companies are keeping this site afloat. Help them out, get to know their products, and click! Alright. Great news! I’m finally running another giveaway! I don’t get to offer up great gear to you guys super often, so I’d like to extend a very special thank you […]

Silken Cymbals Sebring Sampler

And we’re back! Today we’re checking out a great selection of bronze from Chinese-based Silken Cymbals (distributed in the U.S. by Eastwest Cymbals). Let’s get to it. Silken Sebring Cymbals Prices 8” Splash – $33.00 17” Crash – $89.25 20” Custom Ride – $204.00 A Little History Boutique cymbals are most often associated with Turkish […]

Sabian XS20 dB Control Crashes

Hello! Before we dive into today’s review, I wanted to remind everyone that there’s still time to enter our Booty Shakers giveaway. Read the review, watch the video and enter before 11:59 PM EST on September 9, 2013. Let’s get to it. Sabian XS20 dB Control 16” and 18” Brilliant Finish Crashes Features Brilliant finish; […]

Big Giveaway Part 4 of 4: Diril Cymbals Special 10” Splash

Alright, our excellent giveaway sponsored by Diril Cymbals and Arsenal Musical is sadly coming to a close. I wish I could give you guys free gear every single week, but for now, we’ve got to take a little break. Thankfully though, we’ll finish up with one more opportunity to snag one of these beautiful, hand-crafted […]

Big Giveaway Part 3 of 4: Diril Cymbals Shiny 10″ Splash

I’m drowning under work right now, and just haven’t had time to get this review together, but I wanted to at least open the door for the contest. So, if you’d like to be entered to win this beautiful Shiny series splash from Diril and Arsenal Musical, email me at dgrblog@gmail.com with the subject line “Diril […]