Sick Drummer Magazine

2012 NAMM Show - Sabian Live - Virgil Donati with Allan Holdsworth

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 14:39

It was a highlight of the NAMM show this year getting to attend, and film, the Sabian Live Event at the Sheraton Park Hotel. The evening started out with Virgil Donati performing with Allan Holdsworth, Dennis Hamm and Jimmy Haslip. Watching Virgil play is an utter pleasure and we were very happy to have been invited to film this unique event. Watching these guys play off one another was not only a highlight of the NAMM Show, but a highlight of our experience at any musical event, NAMM or otherwise.

Sabian always put on an amazing, and free show, and this year was no exception. It's one of the coolest events at the NAMM Show, it's always free and jam-packed with talent. Thanks again Sabian!

Sick Drummer Magazine Presents: Ulcerate - First North American Tour Dates!

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 14:10

Ulcerate formed in 2000 and has previously released three full-length albums. The band's latest album, The Destroyers of All, was released early 2011 and received international critical acclaim for its blend of ambitious songwriting and unorthodox extremity. The drumming of Jamie Saint Merat is on another level all together, so if you have not heard this band, go now and remedy that! Ulcerate will enter the studio next fall to begin recording their Relapse debut.

Here is what Jamie used to track the album:

"PDP LXE shells - Maple with Kurillian Birch finish. 10", 12", 14", 16" rack toms, 2 x 22" Kicks and 14" snare. Shallow depth on the toms, which is great. Cymbals - Sabian 12" HH hats, Sabian 13" HHX Groove hats, Sabian 20" HH Duo ride, Sabian 16" HH Thin Crash, Sabian 18" HH Dark Crash, Sabian 18" HH China, Sabian 10" HH Duo Splash, Sabian 10" HH China Kang, Zildjian 6" & 9.5" Zil-bels and an Istanbul Alchemy 21" Raw Ride. I also use the standard Axis AL-2 pedals, Axis E-kits and Alesis-DM5 module".

The album was recorded during July-September 2010 at MCA Studios, Auckland, New Zealand. It was engineered by Jamie Saint Merat & Michael Hoggard, then mixed/mastered by Jamie. The music was written by Jamie Saint Merat & Michael Hoggard, Lyrics by Paul Kelland.

Check out the video montage of drumming excerpts from the album tracking below:

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2012 NAMM Show - Sabian Live - Tony Royster Jr.

Monday, 30 January 2012 12:13

After that massive display of talent, the stage was graced by Tony Royster Jr. and friends. This was our first time seeing Tony play live, and it was nothing short of stellar. His ease of motion, creativity and just the way he hit the drums was very impressive. Far too much groove for one human, but we're not complaining.

Last but not least was Mike Portnoy, Tony MacAlpine, Billy Sheehan and Derek Sherinian as the headlining act.

Sabian always put on an amazing, and free show, and this year was no exception. It's one of the coolest events at the NAMM Show, it's always free and jam-packed with talent. Thanks again Sabian!