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Zildjian Releases 2 New Entry-Level Cymbal Lines: I Series and Planet Z

Zildjian has released two new entry-level cymbal lines, the I series and the return of Planet Z. The new Zildjian I series will replace the ZBT line, while a re... Read More

J.J. Johnson, Derek Trucks, Tyler Greenwell

How To Choose Gear For A 2-Drummer Band: Tedeschi Trucks Band’s J.J. Johnson and Tyler ‘Falcon’ Greenwell

BY AJ DONAHUE Since 2010, J.J. Johnson and Tyler "Falcon" Greenwell have served as co-anchors of the Tedeschi Trucks Band live and in studio. Carrying a double... Read More

Keeper Of The Cymbal Flame: 9 Questions With Zildjian’s Paul Francis

The rich history of the Zildjian company began in the early 17th century with Avedis Zildjian I, an Armenian alchemist in the city of Constantinople. But the mo... Read More

Thankful For Drums Of Past And Future

When I think of recent weeks here at Behind The Scenes it makes me want to thank the people who just put on the recent mind-blowing PASIC show in Indianapolis... Read More

REVIEW: Zildjian K Sweet Series Cymbals

FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE'S APRIL 2018 ISSUE | BY AJ DONAHUE Zildjian’s series of A Sweet rides hold a special place in many a drummer’s heart. Their balance of clea... Read More

‘Can I Trust You?’ A Reader Remembers His Friendship With John Blackwell

Drummer Derrick McDowell was one of many who responded to my post about a song written in tribute to the late John Blackwell. I was intrigued by his comment and... Read More

Left to right, Craigie Zildjian, Mike Balter and Debbie Zildjian. Photo courtesy Zildjian

Zildjian Buys Mike Balter Mallet Company

Zildjian announced today it is acquiring Mike Balter Mallet Company, the world’s largest percussion mallet manufacturer. This adds to the cymbal maker’s stick r... Read More

The 2017 DRUMMIES! Gear Award Winners

For the past 24 years, readers of Drum magazine have pored over the annual Drummies! ballot to cast votes in the percussion industry’s definitive gear award pol... Read More

Win this TAMA Cocktail-JAM Kit & Zildjian Cymbal Pack!

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Congratulations to the lucky winner Andrea in California! PRIZE TOTAL MSRP VALUE: $1,412 ENTER HERE: ... Read More

‘I’m Not Buying From A Corporate Drum Company’

BY PHIL HOOD “I’m Sure It Will Be Ruined If A Big Corporate Company Buys It” That’s the post I saw last summer when it was rumored that a leading boutique d... Read More