Interviews

Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 1: Adrian Young
Adrian Young talks No Doubt’s climb, Tragic Kingdom sessions, and his obsessive quest for drum sound.

Ludwig Unveils Guitar Center Exclusive Heritage Cherry Drums
Ludwig has been partnering with Guitar Center on groove-tastic products since founder Wayne Mitchell opened our first store in Hollywood in 1959. Meet the newest addition, the Guitar Center exclusive Heritage Cherry Drums.

Zildjian Unveils ALCHEM-E E-Kits
Zildjian—the 400-year-old cymbal maker—has debuted three electronic drum kits, the ALCHEM-E Bronze Ex, Gold and flagship Gold EX.

Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals | Made for Metal
The new Zildjian Z Custom line offers hi-hat, ride, crash and China cymbals—all forged for power, projection, cut-through-the-mix brightness and superhero-like indestructibility, and embellished with stunning hammered star icons.

Ask a Drummer | The Pocket Queen
Taylor Gordon, AKA The Pocket Queen, shares her advice for other drummers, talks about how to stay in the groove and digs into her new signature Vater sticks.

Superior Sonics | Simmons Titan 50 and Titan 20 Introduced
Simmons product manager Jeff Laity takes us through the ground-up redesign, development and sampling sessions behind the new Titan 50.

Alex González | A Signature Drum Sound & Legendary Live Shows
Maná Mania: Drummer Alex González on driving the most successful Latin-American rock band of all time.

Fifty Years of Hits | DW Drums Co-Founders Don Lombardi & John Good
Get to know Don Lombardi and John Good, co-founders of DW Drums.

Nandi Bushell | Make Music
10-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell is well on her way to becoming a superstar for a new generation of rockers. We talked with the multi-instrumentalist about how she’s grown as a young artist, what it was like to collaborate with some of her idols and the power of music to connect us.

Blaque Dynamite | Make Music
Jazz prodigy Blaque Dynamite, also known as Mike Mitchell, spoke with us about his DW Kit, his work with Stanley Clarke, and what music means to him.

Camellia Akhamie Kies | Make Music
Camellia Akhamie Kies takes us on a tour of her gear, shows us how necessity can lead to creative breakthroughs and shares how her passion for music has fueled her mission to spread love and joy in the world.

Destin Johnson | Make Music
We caught up with Destin Johnson about his hybrid drumming style, unlikely influences and reasons for making music.

Learning to Play Drums | Guitar Center Lessons Instructor Jazz Kelley
Ever since she picked up her first pair of drum sticks as a young child, Jazz Kelley has been on a mission. Looking back, Jazz remembers the exact moment she knew she wanted to be a drummer. "I remember watching my cousin play [at choir rehearsal] & immediately thinking, 'I can do that.' That’s really how the journey started."

The Sound of Madame Gandhi | Creating Your Own Space
Learn how Madame Gandhi stays inspired and equipped for making music at home.

The Revolution Drummer Bobby Z. on his Storied Career with Prince
If there’s one drummer who you could say had the best job in the business, it would be Bobby Z. of Prince’s band, The Revolution. As Prince’s drummer from the very first concerts in 1979 until 1986, Bobby Z. sat on the throne of The Revolution from the beginning, when Prince rescued him from, as he recalls it, “a normal life to be with him on his trip to the outer regions of the solar system.”

Preservation Hall: Protect. Preserve. Perpetuate.
We sit down with Preservation Hall Artistic Director Ron Rona and former doorman Bradley Williams to discuss the storied history of New Orleans' most iconic venue, including its local and global impact on the jazz community.

Alex Gonzalez | Long Distance Drummer
Maná drummer Alex Gonzalez reflects on his career, playing marathon sets and pushing the limits of creativity.

Brandon Pertzborn | Push, Stretch and Blend
We got the chance to catch up with 24-year-old Marilyn Manson and Black Flag drummer Brandon Pertzborn about his touring set-up, his dynamic career, and his thoughts on the future of music.

CANCAMUSA’S BUENA ONDA | Using Rhythm to Combine Worlds
Chilean-born drummer and singer Cancamusa has blossomed thanks to her budding solo career as an electronic music artist, as well as drumming for fellow Chilean-born artist Mon Laferte. We caught up with her about her music career, as well as a detailed run-through of her drum kit.

Jimmy Chamberlin | The Sound Of Smashing Pumpkins
We caught up with The Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin at their 'Shiny & Oh So Bright Tour' rehearsal to chat about how his kit and style have changed (and remained the same) throughout the years.
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