January 2013 Issue Of DRUM! Magazine

FEATURES

30 Disciples Of Bonzo

More than a dozen top drummers pick their favorite Led Zeppelin track (including transcription) and explain why John Bonham still rules.
By Dave Constantin

48 Jason Bittner

The Shadows Fall drummer comes to Anthrax’s rescue, but he’s got far bigger challenges than the occasional sub gig.
By Andrew Lentz

61 Alex Van Halen Hotlicks

Notation and analysis for nine of Van Halen’s biggest hits. We want some too.
By Brad Schlueter

HAND DRUM!

69 Ustad Lal Singh Bhatti

With his transcendent voice, an embrace of DJ culture, and a dhol, the Punjabi percussionist has everything he needs to achieve nirvana.
By j. poet

74 Product Test

The Dube. An approach to the cajon from every side.
By Gregg Juke

76 Lessons

Taku Hirano shows how to out-machine the machines. Comping is easy with songo patterns, says Richie Gajate-Garcia.

PLUGGED IN

79 Monitor Level Calibration

The Secret Of Pro Mix Engineers
By Garrett Haines

83 Dialed In

New E-Gear From Simmons, Roland, and Drumdrops.

SOUND LAB

84 Ddrum Paladin Drum Set

By Brad Schlueter

86 Bosphorus Samba Series Cymbals

By David E. Libman

PRACTICE PAD

92 Drum Parts: Chris Prescott

Decoding the pulse on “Proceed To Memory” from Pinback’s new album.
By David Weiss

99 Lessons

Danny Gottlieb on reading jazz figures. Rich Redmond’s tips for double bass power fills.

VIBE

27 Martin “Marthus” Škaroupka

The Cradle Of Filth drummer scares us — but in the best possible way.
By Andrew Lentz

EVERYTHING ELSE

8

Perspective

12

Feedback

14

Notation Guide

16

Single Strokes

23

Showcase

101

Picks

106

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