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oli Rubow(DE Phazz), gErMaNy

In June 2010 a top-notch lIne up of InternatIonal MeInl artIsts and an estIMated 1200 druM enthusIasts

froM all over the world gathered together at the coMpany’s headquarters In gutenstetten, gerMany

for the 2010 MeInl druM festIval. sInce Its InceptIon In 2005, the MeInl druM festIval has fIrMly

establIshed a reputatIon for Itself as one of the world’s leadIng druM events.

One of the world´s leading drum events

thoMAs lAng:

The 2010 MEINL Drumfest was once again an incredible expe-rience. I was able to make new friends and check out some in-credible performances and it was yet again a weekend filled with great fun, great food and fantastic drumming. There is nothing like it in the world and it‘s great to see that the audi-ence keeps coming back in thousands to enjoy the mas-terclasses, the factory tours, the great atmosphere and the amazing performances.

DAve MAckintosh:

Top drummers, top clinicians, best cymbal company, biggest crowd, most inspiring sounds, I'm honoured to say I played the MEINL Drum Festival 2010. I belong to the MEINL Family!

DAMien schMitt:

The MEINL Drum Festival 2010... a nice, fun, and chill weekend of music with my cymbal family.

oli Rubow:

A big bow and a loud and funky applause to the orga-nizers, the audience and the other performers! What an intense drummer‘s day, from spectacular performances, to inspiring masterclasses and fi-nally a family-like midnight jam with all artists and some MEINL staff! It was overwhelming!

“there Is nothIng l Ike It In the world”

thomas lang about the meinl drum festival

thoMAs lAng(stOrk), austrIa

DAve MAckintosh(DragONfOrcE), ENgLaND

DAMien schMitt(jEaN Luc PONty), fraNcE

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chRis coleMAn:

AMAZING is all I have to say!! Those 3 days were life changing. I‘ve never met more passionate people about

what they do & believe in. I‘m a firm believer that ‘Vision & Victory flows from Heart to Head to Hands‘ meaning:

for Mr. Meinl himself to personally speak positively into & about my life, says a lot about who he is. Which is

then translated through the ENTIRE MEINL family. That is rare & AMAZING. BIG thanks to my bros

whom I shared the stage with & also to my 2 partners in crime lol, Chris Brewer & Norbert Saemann.

Priceless! Only 100 drummers were allowed into this exclu-sive bass & groove workshop hosted by Benny Greb and bassist Frank Itt. More than three hours of hands-on mate-rial taught by these two greats. Definitely one of the highlights of the festival.

benny gReb:

The MEINL Drum Festival is really a special event and I al-ways mark the date far in ad-vance in my calendar even if, on that particular year, I don’t have the honor of being se-lected to perform. Along with it being one of the best drum festivals on the planet with a relaxed vibe and killer players, organized by the people I love, MEINL opens their doors and lets everyone see how its cym-bals are made.

with benny gReb

geRgo boRlAi:

When the right peo-ple are at the right place at the right time sharing the same passion and the same love for music, it’s the best team in the world.

chRis coleMAn (PrINcE, N.k.O.t.b., chaka khaN), usa

beRtil MARk(gENtLEMaN), gErMaNy

geRgo boRlAi(k.L.b. trIO), huNgary

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The cathedral of Mexico City.

After the huge success of our first international MEINL Drum Festival in 2009 in Moscow, we have decided to host an international event every other year. The choice has been made and the metrop-olis known as Mexico City will see the next inter-national MEINL Drum Festival on July 13, 2011.

tising concepts, and other lo-gistical issues regarding the festival.

Last but not least, I even found time to visit a museum in downtown Mexico City about Mexico’s Aztec history before heading to the airport to catch my flight back to Germany. It’s amazing how many activities you can squeeze into just 48 hours.

I got a great vibe from Mexico City and I am confident that our second international MEINL Drum Festival will be an unfor-gettable experience for me, the artists, and for all the drum-mers in Mexico who will at-tend. Sure, it’s the world’s largest city and the traffic was worse than I’ve ever experi-enced anywhere else before. But all of that just adds to the thrill of anticipation of the whole experience. I love it.

The stage at the Teatro Metropolitan.

It’s an amazing venue.

next stop Mexico city

Meeting at Gonher’s office: Fernando Roch, Jorge Gonzales, Victor Herrera, Norbert Saemann, Juan Luis Gonzales (f.l.t.r.).

Main entrance to the Teatro Metropoli-tan where the second international MEINL Drum Festival will be held.

Archaeological Excavation of ancient Aztec pyramids.

View over Mexico City from my hotel room.

Heading downtown.

Festival organizer, MEINL’s Norbert Saemann in Mexico City.

Flight LH498 from Frankfurt with nonstop service to Mexico City.

All I’ve heard about Mexico City is that it’s a huge city with non-stop crazy traffic. On Sep-tember 20, 2010 I was about to find out if that was indeed the case when I took an 11 ½ hour nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Mexico City. Time is al-ways crucial when I organize our drum festival. So I thought it’s best to be safe rather than sorry and start getting things on the right track almost a year in advance. After arriving I met my host for the next two days; Juan-Luis Gonzales who works for our Mexican dis-tributor Gonher distribuidora. Together we will organize this groundbreaking event.

In only two days we managed to check out three possible venues in three different parts of this gigantic city. We also had a very intensive meeting at Gonher’s office where we brainstormed about line-up ideas, promotion and adver-

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Beginning in 2001, every Thursday evening at the Musikmesse in Frank-

furt Germany is reserved for a special industry event: The Musikmesse International Press Award (m.i.p.a.) cer-emony – and that’s not just because of the free food and drinks! It’s actually one of the most significant events of our industry. This award is con-sidered to be the Grammy of the Musical Instrument/Pro Audio industry.

More than 100 specialized mu-sic magazines from all over the world vote for what they con-sider to be the best of recently released instruments. It’s an industry spanning award for more than 40 different instru-ment and audio categories. One of the categories the jury votes for is “best cymbals.”

The m.i.p.a. award is the Grammy of the Musical Instrument industry.

Needless to say, all product managers, engineers, inventors, publicists, and other company representatives eagerly antici-pate the list of nominees. The winner is then announced at the aforementioned ceremony and presented with the m.i.p.a. award. As far as my calendar is concerned, Thursday evening at Musikmesse is a set ap-pointment year after year.

“We have earned the most m.i.p.a. awards of all brands.”

Since the first ceremony in 2001, ten mi.p.a. awards have been presented. I am proud to say that our cymbals have won the award four times, and have been runner-up another four times.

That makes MEINL cymbals the most successful m.i.p.a nominee of all cymbal brands ever to have been nominated.

I can wholeheartedly say that we are truly honored by this significant recognition. The

m.i.p.a award means a lot to us and encourages us to keep following our path. It’s a won-derful acknowledgement when independent specialized jour-nalists from all over the world mutually state that MEINL cymbals are the best.

P astA wards

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m.i.p.a. award ceremony in Frankfurt, germany

m.i.p.a. winners, nominees, and guests

Meinl‘s norbert saemann

accepting the m.i.p.a. award

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THE Mb20 22" HEAVY bELL RIDE THE ULTIMATE ROCK RIDE

Commonly known as some of the best cymbals for heavy hitters, MEINL’s Mb20 Series has an international follow-ing of die-hard fans who love them for their aggressive yet musical sound.

Some of the world’s leading heavy metal and hard rock drummers like Shinedown’s Barry Kerch, In Flames’ Daniel Svensson, Soilwork’s Dirk Ver beuren, and Dragonforce’s Dave Mackintosh won’t go on stage without their set of Mb20’s. Currently on tour with the living legend Ozzy Osbourne drummer and MEINL Artist Tommy Clufetos elaborates: “I play all Mb20’s hand hammered cymbals be-cause I love how they sound first and foremost. They sound how I want myself to sound”.

“Mb20’s sOUnD HOw I wAnT MYsELf TO sOUnD.”

One Mb20 cymbal in particular has proven itself to be the ulti-

mate choice for many rock drummers; the 22"

Heavy Bell Ride. It has made its way into countless cym-bal set ups and can be heard on a ton of recent CD releases of some of world’s

biggest bands. Having played an

Mb20 Series 22" Heavy Bell Ride myself at a gig I

subbed for recently (Top-40 Rock Covers), I got to appreci-ate its qualities very much, es-pecially during heavier and louder playing situations.

“THE bELL Is jUsT sO KILLER. IT CUTs REALLY AwEsOME.”

It cuts through with a nice ping but doesn’t build up too much. What I enjoyed the most though was its warm and dark sound. It was very musical on

one side, but also extremely aggressive and powerful on the other. It’s not surprising that it has become what it is: The Ultimate Rock Ride.

Tommy ClufeTos (Ozzy OsbOurne), usA

The MB20 Heavy Bell Ride can do whatever you need it to do while playing hard heavy metal music...with a penetrating bell to cut and a great musical ride sound, it has the best of both worlds for playing in intense, high volume situations.

My cymbal that I love the most from MEINL is my Mb20 22" Heavy Bell Ride. The baddest-ass ride ever in the world. Great cut, great ping. You can wash on it a little bit. The bell is just so killer. It cuts really awesome. I love it.

jeFF FAbb (in this MoMent), usA

It literally cuts through everything, even at faster tempos playing 16th or 32nd notes, the cymbal remains discernible and audible. That’s important. It doesn’t build up and become out of control when you play fast.

yuMA vAn eekelen(pestilence), netheRlAnDs

toMMy cluFetos (ozzy osbouRne), usA

MEINL’s Mb20 cymbals are a combination of superior ma-terials, craftsmanship and strength, resulting in an aggres-sive sound. They are heavy cymbals which have been devel-oped to meet all of the requirements for today’s hard hitting drummers playing loud music.

AggRessive sounD, AggRessive Design

RoCk SPLASHES

10" MB20-10RS-B12" MB20-12RS-B

RIDES

MEDIuM HEAVy20" MB20-20MHR-B

HEAVy20" MB20-20HR-B21" MB20-21HR-B22" MB20-22HR-B

HEAvY BELL RIDES

20" MB20-20HBR-B22" MB20-22HBR-B

PuRE METAL RIDE

24" MB20-24PMR-B

Includes a free 24" Chris Adler Artist Series Cymbal Bag

Chris Adler s signature cymbal

CRASHES

MEDIuM HEAVy16" MB20-16MHC-B18" MB20-18MHC-B20" MB20-20MHC-B HEAVy16" MB20-16HC-B17" MB20-17HC-B18" MB20-18HC-B19" MB20-19HC-B20" MB20-20HC-B

HIHATS

HEAVy SouNDWAVE14" MB20-14HSW-B 15" MB20-15HSW-B

RoCk CHINAS

18" MB20-18RCH-B 20" MB20-20RCH-B

FActs RecoMMenDeD styles

• B20 bronze alloy • Hand hammered into shape • Musicality and maximum projection

Alternative | Extreme MetalHard Rock | Heavy MetalPunk | Rock

by Norbert saemann

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byzaNcE traDItIONaL byzaNcE brILLIaNt byzaNcE Dark byzaNcE Extra Dry byzaNcE jazz byzaNcE vINtagE

The MEINL Byzance series are all cast cymbals and are entirely hand hammered

in the company's own Turkish cymbal smithy. It consists of six unique sub-categories; each of which has its own

sound character. Byzance series cymbals form a complete sound spectrum and can be used for all styles ranging from

Heavy Metal, Punk, Alternative, Rock, Pop, R&B, and all the way to Jazz and World Music.

Tr A dITIonA LLY h A ndCr A FTed In TUrK eY

In our own Turkish cymbal smithy, every cymbal is made by hand from start to finish. Unique pieces of art are created using ancient craftsmen skills passed on through generations.

hIGh TeCh FInIshInG In GerM A nY

All Byzance cymbals are quality controlled and finished in our German cymbal manufactory utilizing the most advanced production technology available. Combining this modern technology with the cymbals' traditional Turkish beginnings is the foundation of the Byzance series.

18 19the world of byzancethe world of byzance

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nAte young(aNbErLIN), usa

Alex lopez

(suIcIDE sILENcE), usa

The TrAdITIonAL serIesTHESE CyMBALS HAVE A COMPLETELy LATHED SURFACE AND A WARM, SMOOTH AND RICH SOUND.

THE HARMONIC SPECTRUM HAS SLIGHTLy DOMINANT MIDS.

SPLASHES

6" B6S 8" B8S10" B10S12" B12S

CHINAS

14" B14CH16" B16CH18" B18CH20" B20CH22" B22CH

MINI HATS

10" B10MH 12" B12MH

FLAT CHINAS

16" B16FCH 18" B18FCH

HIHATS

THIN14" B14TH

MEDIuM13" B13MH 14" B14MH15" B15MH16" B16MH

HEAVy14" B14HH

RIDES

MEDIuM20" B20MR 21" B21MR22" B22MR23" B23MR24" B24MR

HEAVy20" B20HR21" B21HR22" B22HR23" B23HR

ExTRA THIN HAMMERED CRASH

20" B20ETHCMEDIuM16" B16MC18" B18MC20" B20MC21" B21MC22" B22MC

HEAVy16" B16HC 18" B18HC

PING RIDES 20" B20PR 22" B22PR

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THIN14" B14TC15" B15TC16" B16TC17" B17TC18" B18TC

MEDIuM THIN16" B16MTC 17" B17MTC18" B18MTC19" B19MTC

FActs• B20 bronze alloy• Hand hammered for an unique sound• Tradition and individuality

RecoMMenDeD stylesAlternative | Country Hard Rock | Heavy Metal | PopPunk | RnB | Rock | Studio

SIzzLE RIDES

MEDIuM20" B20MR-S 22" B22MR-S

B igger is better as the saying goes. That de- pends on the subject

matter at hand of course. However in the way of cymbal sizes, it’s definitely become the case for many drummers worldwide. A bigger cymbal doesn’t just indicate an in-crease in volume though. It can also provide increased sustain, a shimmering wash that underscores a fat two/four, or simply a strong accent that runs deep.

In the past few years, I’ve real-ly seen an increase in the size of crashes that MEINL Cymbal artists have been playing. It began with our artists getting into rides with large diameters in order to achieve a washing/crashing effect. However the sustain that comes with ride cymbals being used as crashes was too much for some of our artists. So we answered their needs with larger crash cym-bals, plain and simple.

“THEY’VE CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR ME.”

It usually begins with a 19" crash and goes up to 22" in terms of what our artists want to use to express themselves with. Af-ter speaking with some of our artists, I’ve heard some practi-cal and even esoteric ideas on what they try to achieve with these behemoth crashes.

BIG CRASH CYMBALSby chris brewer

Nate young, of post-modern rockers Anberlin had this to say: “I used to play almost all rides exclusively, in terms of cymbals to crash and wash on. Since MEINL’s larger crash sizes came along, it’s been insane, they’ve changed ev-erything for me. I can hear ev-erything better and it’s not just some wall of noise. For me, it’s about having a more melodic sound that’s quieter than the rides. To me they sound beau-tiful.” It seems to be an oddity for some people to consider, but the fact is that larger crash cymbals are infinitely more durable than their ride coun-terparts, as far as using them for crashes go. “Are they more durable?” asks Nate. “Abso-lutely! They’re moving more, giving more. They’ve lasted way longer than the rides I was using to crash on. Throughout the last tour, which was a long one, I didn’t break a single crash.”

“I BELIEVE INSTRU-MENTS ARE TOOLS TO CHANNEL A CONNEC-TION BETWEEN ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER.”

Of course volume is also a main factor for some artists as well. Projection and clarity are key when manning the drums behind a wall of heavy down tuned guitars. When asked about big crash cymbals, Alex

Lopez of extreme metal up-starts Suicide Silence, had a lively and thoughtful response. “I usually try to live life to its fullest, as a musician and a hu-man being. Playing drums and performing live is a huge part of my life. I’m an aggressive, rhythmic, and enthusiastic player. I pretty much hit the drums like it’s going to be the last time I’ll ever play. I believe instruments are tools to channel a connec-tion between one person to another. That’s why I love large loud cymbals. The larger crashes in the MEINL Byzance series are exactly the kinds of tools I need to project my playing and reach out and steal the souls of people.” Well said!DAniel williAMs

(thE DEvIL wEars PraDa), usa

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A couple of years ago, MEINL Cymbal artist Derek Roddy came to us with an idea for a ride that would prove to be as adaptable to any and all situations as

Derek himself is. Given that Derek breeds snakes, he wanted a ride that had properties that related to the way he views these creatures that have adapted and stood the test of time.

MEINL and Derek came up with what came to be known as the Serpents Ride. As part of the Byzance Brilliant series line of cymbals, a series that combines age old Turkish hand-hammered cymbal craftsmanship and modern German engineering, it was easy for the Serpents Ride to hit upon all of the ser-pentine elements that Derek wanted to see embodied in a ride cymbal: “Swift, delicate, accurate, powerful, mys-tical, intense, scary.”

With two years since the ride’s inception, Derek has had time to get to know this cymbal intimately. Upon reflec-tion, Derek states, “I knew it was going to be versatile, but I literally can record anything with this cymbal and it does what I want it to do. I love that.”

Although Derek is known as the figure-head of Extreme

Metal drumming, and an edu-cational leader in the field, par-ticularly on the subject of Blast Beats, the music Derek writes and records has many facets to it; subtle nuances that draw from different genres and a wide dynamic spectrum being among those facets. This fact requires that Derek’s cymbals speak the way he wants them to. The Serpents Ride performs

flawlessly in this sense. “you can play it really quiet

and it has the same fundamental prop-erties as if you were to play it loud,” says Der-ek. “It speaks so well.”

So now a couple of years after its intro-

duction, the Serpents Ride has more than lived up to the expectations of its co-de-signers. Its ability to adapt and perform has endured. “There’s not any situation that you can put this ride in that would sur-prise me,” says Derek. True musicality. A hallmark of Derek Roddy and MEINL Cymbals.

SPLASHES

6" B6S-B 8" B8S-B 10" B10S-B 12" B12S-B

CHINAS

14" B14CH-B16" B16CH-B18" B18CH-B20" B20CH-B

HIHATS

MEDIuM13" B13MH-B 14" B14MH-B

HEAVy14" B14HH-B

FAST HIHATS

13" B13FH 14" B14FH

Thomas Lang s signature cymbals

CRASHES

THIN14" B14TC-B 15" B15TC-B16" B16TC-B 17" B17TC-B18" B18TC-B MEDIuM THIN16" B16MTC-B 17" B17MTC-B18" B18MTC-B 19" B19MTC-B

MEDIuM16" B16MC-B 18" B18MC-B20" B20MC-B

RIDES

MEDIuM20" B20MR-B21" B21MR-B22" B22MR-B24" B24MR-B

HEAVy20" B20HR-B22" B22HR-B

SERPENTS RIDE

21" B21SR-B

Derek Roddy s signature cymbal

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going to be veRsAtile.”

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Brilliant cymbals are polished up to six times to a high gloss finish. Only in this manner can the unique appearance of MEINL’s brilliant cymbals be guaranteed. These cymbals captivate with their reflective surfaces and bright, rich sound.

FActs

• B20 bronze alloy • Hand hammered for an unique sound • Bright rich sounds

DeRek RoDDy (sErPENts rIsE), usa

by chris brewer

Brilliant Serieswith a warm and rich sound

bRilliAnt

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Byzance Dark Series 13“ Hihat;one of MEINL‘s most popular hihat models.

tRevoR lAwRence jR. (Dr. DrE, hErbIE haNcOck), usa

Dark cymbals are not lathed and have their original appearance and sound char-acteristic. They are distinguished by an earthy sound with a fairly short sustain.

Facts:• B20 bronze alloy• Hand hammered for an unique sound• Unlathed surface and dark sounds

“The hihat shapes a groove,” says MEINL Cymbal artist Felix Lehrmann. “It shapes the character of a groove and therefore the character of every song.”

Of course, the snare drum is widely understood as the heartbeat of the drumset, but for the groove the hihat is the most important instrument. Imagine you are riding along on the hihat, digging in and bearing down. you’re playing an eight note groove and all of a sudden you switch over to sixteenth note pulse. The entire feel and character of the whole song would change instantly. This is because the anchor, to which everything else in the kit is tied into, the hihat, has changed.

“The hihat is the number one instrument in the drum set.”

Felix Lehrmann: If you ask me, you can make a much stronger musical statement

known within his native Germany for his unique and tasteful hihat playing, Felix Lehrmann is an in-demand live and session drummer. In addition to his work with his own band Rivo Drei, his credits include artists such as Sarah Connor, Dendemann, Culcha Candela, Yvonne Catterfeld, and many more. Felix has been a MEINL artist since 2005.

with the hihat than with any other instrument on the drum-set. It simply is style-defining for every song. If the hihat was missing, it wouldn’t necessar-ily be noticeable to the listener. However, everyone subcon-sciously would feel that there is something essential miss-ing. The hihat is the number one instrument in the drum set. It is what passes on the essence of every song.

“When I play the 13" Dark Hihat I feel like I’m coming home.”

Just like many other drummers in MEINL’s artist roster, Felix chose the Byzance 13" Dark Hihat as his favourite.

Felix Lehrmann: MEINL’s as-sortment of great hihats is huge. you can choose from 8" all the way up to 16" in all kinds of finishes and differ-ent weights. But somehow I always come back to the 13" Byzance Dark Hihat. It is the

it’s All in the hihAt…

reCoMMended sTYLes Country | Funk | Fusion | Jazz | Latin | Pop | rnB | rock | studio

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8" B8DAS 10" B10DAS

CHINA

18" B18DACH

CRASHES

16" B16DAC 17" B17DAC 18" B18DAC

RIDES

20" B20DAR 21" B21DAR22" B22DAR

RAw BELL RIDE

20" B20RBR

HIHATS

13" B13DAH 14" B14DAH15" B15DAH

SPECTRuM HIHATS

13" B13SH14" B14SH

Rodney Holmes s signature cymbals

SPECTRuM RIDE

22" B22SR

Rodney Holmes s signature cymbal

STADIuM RIDE

22" B22STR

Trevor Lawrence Jr. s signature cymbal

SkY RIDE

19" B19SKR

Noriaki Kumagai s signature cymbal

Felix lehRMAnn gErMaNy

by Norbert saemann

Series

most versatile yet constant voice for me. In every situation live or in the studio it has never let me down. When I play this hihat I feel like I’m coming home.

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chRis coleMAn (PrINcE, N.k.O.t.b., chaka khaN), usa

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10" B10EDS

CHINAS

18" B18EDCH20" B20EDCH

CRASHES

THIN16" B16EDTC 18" B18EDTC 20" B20EDTC

RIDES

MEDIuM20" B20EDMR 22" B22EDMR

HIHATS

MEDIuM13" B13EDMH 14" B14EDMH

www.meinlcymbals.com/byzance

the seRiesExtra Dry cymbals have big hammer marks which in combination with the untreated, natural finish enable an extremely dark sound with a short sustain. Dominant lows with an esoteric character.

FActs• B20 bronze alloy• Hand hammered for an unique sound• Natural appearance and extra dry sounds

RecoMMenDeD stylesAmbient | Drum’n Bass | Experimental | Funk | Jazz Latin | RnB | Pop | Studio

for more info, scan this MEINL Qr code with your smartphone.

Chris Coleman

“I'm grateful to cover lots of different music, from Pop to New Orleans...you name it! So it's amaz-ing that the Byzance Extra Dry series blends so well with most of these styles. One of my fav series.”

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SeriesJazzThe award winning Byzance Jazz cymbals have a regular finish and contain outstanding sound qualities. They were developed for the natural vintage sound that traditional Jazz

requires. With a complex blend of sounds, an overall darkness and a nice spread, these factors come together to form a warm, musical mix.

FActs• B20 bronze alloy • Hand hammered for an unique sound • Complex blend of sounds

RecoMMenDeD styles Ambient | Funk | Jazz | Latin | RnB | Studio | World

SPLASH

10" B10JS

HIHATS

THIN13" B13JTH 14" B14JTH

CRASHES

ExTRA THIN16" B16JETC17" B17JETC18" B18JETC

THIN16" B16JTC17" B17JTC18" B18JTC

MEDIuM THIN16" B16JMTC17" B17JMTC18" B18JMTC

CHINA RIDE

22" B22JCHR

SwEET RIDES

20" B20JSLR SWEET LIGHT RIDE20" B20JSR SWEET RIDE

RIDES

ExTRA THIN20" B20JETR 22" B22JETR

THIN20" B20JTR 22" B22JTR

MEDIuM THIN20" B20JMTR 22" B22JMTR

FLAT RIDE

20" B20JFR

CLuB RIDES

20" B20JCR 22" B22JCR

Wolfgang Haffner s signature cymbals

wolFgAng hAFFneR gErMaNy

Usually thought of as simply a Jazz cymbal, the Flat Ride is certainly more than that. Given the fact that a Flat Ride has no bell, most of the typical fre-quencies usually found in ride cymbals are not present. This causes a unique timbre that is unlike any other cymbal. At the same time, a defined stick sound is created that is warm and pleasant. Used in a Funk or Pop band, the sound of a Flat Ride will offer an often overlooked alternative to the standard ride cymbal.

“Flat Rides are multifaceted and kind of exotic sounding,” explains Wolfgang Haffner. “They are subtle sounding, very soft. Their fine overtones make them cut through and are easily audible. Depending

on the musical requirement, I use my Flat Ride as the Main Ride for timekeeping. I like the incomparable timbre and stick response.”

I USE MY FLAT RIDE AS THE MAIN RIDE FOR TIMEKEEPING.

Along with timekeeping, the Flat Ride can also be used for accents, especially when it is equipped with rivets. Wolfgang continues: “Sometimes I ac-cent the one on the Flat Ride. Since the cymbal itself has a very short sustain, the sizzle of the rivets remains audible for two or more bars. Plus as I ex-plained earlier it has a unique basic timbre which gives it an unmistakable sound within my set up.”

Making the case for the Flat Ride

One of the most underrated cymbals in today’s drumming world is the Flat Ride. Most drummers are unaware of the beauty that this cymbal has to offer. MEINL and award winning Jazz drummer Wolfgang Haffner help make the case for this amazing cymbal.

by Norbert saemann

winner of the m.i.p.a.Musikmesse International

Press Award

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www.meinlcymbals.com/byzancefor more info, scan this MEINL Qr code with your smartphone.

Benny GreBGermany

T o date, the Byzance Vin- tage Series 20" Sand Ride

has been the most challenging cymbal for MEINL to develop. All of MEINL’s knowledge and experience in the art of cym-bal making was required to achieve the sound Benny Greb envisioned for his signature ride cymbal. Since its release

in the summer of 2009, it has become the most successful ride cymbal for MEINL. Maga-zines as well as drum websites from all over the world raved about it in their reviews, which ultimately resulted in the Sand Ride winning the prestigious m.i.p.a. award in 2010. The positive feedback from drum-mers around the globe is con-firmation that MEINL created a legendary cymbal which will be loved by drummers for many generations to come.

“MeInl has created a legend - ary cyMbal whIch wIll be loved by druMMers for Many generatIons to coMe.”

After playing his signature Byzance Vintage Sand Ride for almost two years, MEINL follows up with Benny Greb about his experiences:

How do you feel about the challenging development process of your Sand Ride?Benny Greb: Having the op-portunity to create a signature instrument is a great privilege because you can learn so much and have the chance to discover the sound you

Sand Ride was transferred to the 22" version, but without losing the typical qualities of a 22". I think some drummers who are fans of what 22" cym-bals have to offer are going to love this new one.

“I wIll be swItchIng back and forth between the 20" and 22" sand rIde versIons.”

Do you prefer the 20" or the 22" Sand Ride?Benny Greb: I will be switch-ing back and forth between the 20" and 22" Sand Ride ver-sions. Choice sometimes can be paralyzing, but in this case it’s just beautiful for me to have another sound option avail-able, but of the same family. I have to thank the MEINL Team again for this, but I also have to thank the MEINL fans. The 22" Sand Ride was an idea from the people on the internet. So I really have to thank them. It was a great idea. I just hope they aren’t going to ask for a 32" Sand Ride now (laughs)!

really want. MEINL has so much knowledge and options to help you find your own sound. It was almost overwhelming at times. The Sand Ride has the lon-gest manufacturing process compared to all other MEINL Cymbals. Many visits to the MEINL factory and several prototypes resulted in the 20" Sand Ride. We really cre-ated something special. I have found my perfect ride and I am very proud of it.

what makes it perfect for you?Benny Greb: What matters is I know that every time I take this cymbal out of the bag and play it live or in the studio, it just inspires me with its wonderful versatility as far as its sound is concerned. I think it is just great when other people who play the Sand Ride can have the same experience.

“I have found My perfect rIde and I aM very proud of It.”

what was the reason for de-veloping a 22" version of the Sand Ride?Benny Greb: After the 20" Sand Ride was released, MEINL kept getting emails and twitter messages asking for it. one day I got a big box with 22" Sand Ride prototypes. This was exciting for me because the sound character of the 20"

Ramon Sampson (2009 GC Drum-off winner, kwEST) loves the Byzance vintage Sand Ride.

The laser engraved artwork on the Sand Ride and the Sand Hat were designed by Benny Greb.

the seRies

Byzance Vintage Series cymbals are traditionally made from B20 bronze al-loy and feature innovative designs with unconven-tional yet unique sounds. Made for drummers who are looking for a truly in-dividual sound in order to express musicality to its fullest. Distinct pieces of art with stunning sound characteristics.

FActs

• B20 bronze alloy• Hand hammered for

an unique sound• Sandblasted surface

with a vintage sound, look, and feel

RecoMMenDeD styles

Funk | Fusion | Jazz Latin | Pop | RnB | Studio

winner of the m.i.p.a. Musikmesse International Press Award.

The Byzance vintage Sand Ride was a hit with everyone; Benny Greb and MEINL’s Norbert Saemann accepting the 2010 m.i.p.a. award for the Sand Ride in the “Best Cymbal” category.

by Norbert saemann

Benny Greb digging into his Sand Ride at a clinic in Nashville, TN.

Cutting-edge cymbal line with a vintage sound, look, and feel. A limited number of models, but an overwhelming

success nonetheless.

TRASH CRASHES

16" B16TRC 18" B18TRC

SAND RIDES

20" B20SAR22" B22SAR

Benny Greb s signature cymbals

SAND HAT

14" B14SAH

Benny Greb s signature cymbal

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FActs

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RyAn yeRDon(PuDDLE Of MuDD), usa

RoDney holMes (jIM wEIDEr baND, LIthIuM trEE), usa

ben sesAR(braD PaIsLEy), usa

BELL

8 1/2" MS85B

HIHATS

MEDIuM13" MS13MH14" MS14MH HEAVy14" MS14HH

SPLASH

10" MS10S

CRASHES

MEDIuM 16" MS16MC18" MS18MC

HEAVy16" MS16HC18" MS18HC

RIDES

MEDIuM20" MS20MR 22" MS22MR

HEAVy20" MS20HR

• B20 bronze alloy• High-tech computerized manufacturing• Rich sounds and utmost in musicality

Alternative | Funk | Fusion | Heavy MetalMainstream | Pop | Rock | Studio

RecoMMenDeD styles

MEINL Cymbal artist Ralf Gustke (xavier Naidoo, Soehne Mann heims, Schiller) recorded our on-line videos for the M-Series cymbals in April 2010.

“MEINL’s M-Series is a very musical bunch, with lots of warmth and a decent amount of power.”Modern Drummer Magazine, uSA

(June 2010)

“With their M-Series MEINL seems to have made a line which is aimed towards players of all styles who look for a traditional sound with a modern direction in terms of projection.”Drums & Percussion Magazine,

Germany (3/2010)

“With their new M-Series MEINL pays tribute to the classic B20 sounds from the 60ies and 70ies in respect to their subtle and warm tones and at the same time managed to breathe an individual note into these instruments.”Sticks Magazine, Germany (10/2010)

MEINL’s revolutionary M-Series was introduced in early 2010. The response from both drum-mers and music journalists alike regarding M-Series’ sound and the story behind the technology involved in the manufacturing process of these cymbals has been overwhelming.

M-Series cymbals are made in Germany from B20 bronze alloy featuring high-tech com-puterized manufacturing stan-dards. These cymbals have

a traditional look and feel, but with a modern sound and dis-tinct clarity. They have been developed for the needs of literally all styles of music and are therefore the perfect all around professional cymbal series.

For 2011, MEINL has expanded M-Series to include seven new models. This will offer drum-mers the possibility to further expand their M-Series arsenal of sounds.

MoDeRn concept, tRADitionAl sounDby Norbert saemann

inteRnAtionAl AcclAiM

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www.meinlcymbals.com/m-seriesfor more info, scan this MEINL Qr code with your smartphone.

barry kerch(shinedown), usa

The Soundcaster Fusion cym-bals combine two different fin-ishes in one cymbal. Unlathed, brilliant finish and closed lath-ing finish for a washy sound with short sustain. This out-standing finish and the laser-engraved logos results in a stunning and distinctive look.

What do MEINL Cymbal art-ists such as Ladell Abrams, KJ Sawka, Bram Raeymaekers, and many others have in com-mon? They all play the Sound-caster Fusion Trash Crashes. This unique cymbal features eight holes around the cym-bal’s edge, which gives it its extremely trashy sound. The eight holes and the laser en-graved flame design give the cymbal its stunning look. This is one of MEINL’s most popu-lar effect cymbals.

FActs

• B12 bronze alloy• High-tech computerized hammering• Two finishes in one cymbal

RecoMMenDeD styles

Country | Hard Rock | Heavy Metal Pop | Rock | Studio

SPLASHES

8" SF8S 10" SF10S

CHINAS

16" SF16CH 18" SF18CH20" SF20CH

HIHATS

MEDIuM 13" SF13MH 14" SF14MH

TRASH CRASHES

16" SF16TRC 18" SF18TRC

RIDES

THIN20" SF20TR

MEDIuM20" SF20MR PoWERFuL20" SF20PR22" SF22PR

CRASHES

THIN16" SF16TC 18" SF18TC

MEDIuM14" SF14MC 16" SF16MC17" SF17MC 18" SF18MC PoWERFuL16" SF16PC 18" SF18PC19" SF19PC 20" SF20PC

MATCHED CYMBAL SET SF-141620M

14" MEDIUM HIHAT16" MEDIUM CRASH20" MEDIUM RIDE

Includes a free 22" Professional Cymbal Case

winner of the m.i.p.a.Musikmesse International

Press Award

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THE SOUNDCASTER FUSION SERIES

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for more info, scan this MEINL Qr code with your smartphone. www.meinlcymbals.com/soundcaster_fusion

SOUNDCASTER CUSTOM DISTORTION SPLASH

matt halpern (periphery), usa

One of progressive metals's most promising new drummers to watch out for.

CRASHES

THIN16" SC16TC-B 18" SC18TC-B

MEDIuM14" SC14MC-B 15" SC15MC-B 16" SC16MC-B17" SC17MC-B18" SC18MC-B

PoWERFuL16" SC16PC-B 17" SC17PC-B 18" SC18PC-B 19" SC19PC-B20" SC20PC-B

RIDES

MEDIuM20“ SC20MR-B

PoWERFuL20" SC20PR-B 21" SC21PR-B22" SC22PR-B

MEGA BELL RIDE

22" SC22MBR-B

SouNDwAvE HIHATS

MEDIuM SouNDWAVE 14" SC14MSW-B

PoWERFuL SouNDWAVE14" SC14PSW-B

CHINAS

16" SC16CH-B 18" SC18CH-B 20" SC20CH-B

HIHATS

MEDIuM13" SC13MH-B 14" SC14MH-B

PoWERFuL14" SC14PH-B

SPLASHES

6" SC6S-B 8" SC8S-B 10" SC10S-B 12" SC12S-B

DISToRTIoN SPLASH

12" SC12DS-B

MATCHED CYMBAL SET SC-141620M


the seRiesThe range of Soundcaster Custom cymbals is the result of extensive R&D efforts in finding new exciting sounds. The B12 bronze alloy combined with the brilliant finish results in a mirror-like surface for a brighter, richer, and more brilliant sound, yet with a controlled amount of high frequencies.

MEINL’s 12" Soundcaster Custom Distortion Splash was developed in cooperation with MEINL Cymbal artist Chris Adler of Lamb of God. He wanted the most devastating and piercing effect sound ever heard within a cymbal set up. That’s exactly what the Distortion Splash sounds like. It’s an effect cymbal that’s certain to get the listener’s attention. other drummers who use it include Italy’s Massimiliano Baldaccini and Brazil’s Helmut Quacken.

FActs• B12 bronze alloy• High-tech computerized hammering• Rich, warm, glassy tones

SouNDCASTER CuSToM DISToRTIoN SPLASH


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www.meinlcymbals.com/soundcaster_custom

Alex shelnutt(a Day tO rEMEMbEr), usa

“i've hAD A gReAt expeRience with the Mb10

cyMbAls, especiAlly on the RoAD. they'Re ReAlly

DuRAble AnD ouR sounD DuDe loves theM.”

CHINAS

17" MB10-17CH-B 19" MB10-19CH-B

HIHATS

MEDIuM SouNDWAVE14" MB10-14MSW-B15" MB10-15MSW-B

HEAVy SouNDWAVE14" MB10-14HSW-B

CRASHES

THIN16" MB10-16TC-B 18" MB10-18TC-B

MEDIuM14" MB10-14MC-B15" MB10-15MC-B16" MB10-16MC-B17" MB10-17MC-B18" MB10-18MC-B19" MB10-19MC-B20" MB10-20MC-B

HEAVy16" MB10-16HC-B18" MB10-18HC-B20" MB10-20HC-B21" MB10-21HC-B

FAT HAT

16" MB10-16FH-B

Flo Dauner s signature cymbal

BELL BLAST RIDE

20" MB10-20BBR-B

Jason Bittner s signature cymbal

RIDES

MEDIuM20" MB10-20MR-B21" MB10-21MR-B

HEAVy22" MB10-22HR-B

MATCHED CYMBAL SET MB10-141620M

14" MEDIUM SOUNDWAVE HIHAT16" MEDIUM CRASH20" MEDIUM RIDE


iNNovative SouNd, iNNovative deSigNMb10 series cymbals are made out of B10 bronze alloy. The fundamental sonic character-istic of this alloy is responsible for an extremely modern and sophisticated sound. An ex-tensively lathed and highly pol-ished cymbal surface results in a modern look and plenty of attitude.

FActs

RecoMMenDeD styles

• B10 bronze alloy• High-tech computerized

hammering• Cutting yet warm sounds

Alternative | CountryHard Rock | Heavy Metal Punk | Rock | Pop | Studio

plays drums for the Ocala, Florida USA pop/punk/metalcore band A Day To Remember.

Alex shelnutt

SPLASHES

8" MB10-8S-B10" MB10-10S-B12" MB10-12S-B

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Mb10 sErIEs cyMbaLs

the coMplete cyMbAlM einl’s Mb10 series cymbals are quickly becoming a

“go-to” cymbal for many artists on the MEINL roster. If they’re looking for a specific sound and are unsure

of which cymbal will provide what they’re hearing in their head, increasingly Mb10 cymbals are filling their needs. Made from a B10 alloy, Mb10 provides a unique sound and feel that gives drummers something that they’ve never heard or played before.

I recently sat down with legendary drummer and MEINL Cymbal artist Bill Stevenson to discuss what has quickly become one of his favorite cymbals of all time, the MEINL Mb10 Series, and just why that is. To be sure that you’re aware of Bill’s credentials in speaking on matters such as cymbals, here’s a bit of background on him.

Bill rose to fame as the drummer for the Southern California punk rock legends Black Flag. Through legendary albums, Bill helped Black Flag cross into a realm of musicality that was completely their own. No one could sound like them. There’s a reason that

drummers such as Dave Grohl have the Black Flag “bars” as a tattoo. While in Black Flag, Bill helped form and lead another Southern California musical icon, The Descendents. They wrote album after album of songs that had blazing, smart, surf-music inspired „punk“ rock that spoke to the humor and heartbreak of every adolescent out there. Without The Descendents, bands like Blink 182 might never have existed.

Bill and the rest of The Descendents picked up a new vocalist and carried on as ALL. Another decade of strong releases fol-lowed in the tradition of The Descendents, but with the musi-cians honing and refining their craft into a razor tight unit. From there, Bill made his way into the world of producing. Bill and ALL built The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado, where to this day Bill produces records that have gone gold in sales. It‘s widely known to punk rock bands that getting to record at The Blasting Room and with the man behind it, Bill, is akin to a trip to Mecca. All of this must be said to show the monumental impact that Bill has had on so many drummers out there.

bill stevenson(the descendents), UsA

Q: Bill, you‘ve played all of the major cymbal brands out there. Whether on tour or re-cording your own drum tracks, or recording other’s drum tracks while in the role of pro-ducer, you’ve seen and heard them all. Recently you‘ve told me how well the Mb10 series cymbals have done for you at The Blasting Room. It‘s a broad question, but can you tell me, through your years of experience, what the Mb10 series has that none of the other cymbals have? What sets it apart and makes it unique?

Stevenson: The most accurate way to put it is that they have a perfect balance of qualities. They have enough quickness and revsponsiveness to yield appropriate in-telligibility during quick phrases in which I

often play many cymbal ac-cents in rapid succession. But at the same time, the Mb10’s provide a very full and com-plete tone. It seems with most of the cymbals out there you choose between responsive-ness and tone. But the Mb10’s seem to have both bases equally covered.

Q: When you‘re getting sounds and listening to a drum set under the mics, what are you

looking for in a cymbal sound? In what ways do the Mb10‘s help you achieve that cymbal sound?

Stevenson: The same crite-ria seem to apply whether it‘s me playing live, or me sitting in front of a recording con-sole. So, it refers back to the qualities mentioned in the first question.

Q: When you‘re playing the Mb10‘s, how do they feel and sound to you as a player?

Stevenson: I spent many years playing other cymbal brands, and it seemed to always be a battle between tone and responsiveness. So to me the Mb10’s sound

like some of those other cymbals I used to

play had sex and made a

perfect baby. Also, I like the lenght of the decay the Mb10’s have. Sometimes crashes that have enough response for me at quick tempos also happen to have too short of a decay time, making them sound kind of fake, like drum machine cymbals.

Q: Are the Mb10‘s lasting a bit longer for you? Do you find that they have a certain level of durability that others are lacking?

Stevenson: over the years I have developed reasonable technique with the crashes, but I do remember shredding through other companies’ crashes on tour. These Mb10’s are holding up real well. I think we’ve only broken one crash in the two and a half years or so that we have been using them in the studio.

bill stevenson

by chris brewer

Inked...Bill Stevenson smusical legacy leaves its ma

rk.

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bRAnn DAiloR(MastODON), usa

striking brilliant finish with high performance sound

The Mb8 cymbals prove MEINL’s long-time know-how and competence in manufacturing cymbals out of B8 bronze alloy. They offer the best possible sound of a B8 bronze in combination with an outstanding look and performance. Mb8 cymbals have crystal clear, cutting and explosive sounds.

BRANN DAILOR ABOUT HIS Mb8 SERIES 22" MEDIUM RIDE

RIDES

MEDIuM20" MB8-20MR-B 22" MB8-22MR-B

HEAVy20" MB8-20HR-B22" MB8-22HR-B

CRASHES

MEDIuM14" MB8-14MC-B 16" MB8-16MC-B17" MB8-17MC-B18" MB8-18MC-B19" MB8-19MC-B 20" MB8-20MC-B

HEAVy16" MB8-16HC-B18" MB8-18HC-B20" MB8-20HC-B

CHINAS

16" MB8-16CH-B18" MB8-18CH-B20" MB8-20CH-B

HIHATS

MEDIuM13" MB8-13MH-B14" MB8-14MH-B

HEAVy14" MB8-14HH-B

SPLASHES

8" MB8-8S-B 10" MB8-10S-B12" MB8-12S-B

MINI HAT

10" MB8-10MH-B

MATCHED CYMBAL SET MB8-141620M



EFFECT CYMBAL SET MB8-10/18

10" SPLASH18" CHINA

I love my Mb8 22" Medium Ride. With its incred-ible sustain and brilliant tone, it helps me to ride through any musical situation. you'll feel like a regular Quasimodo when you smack that bell, and you won’t want to come down off the riser. So hop into an Mb8 ride cymbal and don't worry about a seat-belt, you wont need one!

Includes a free cymbal attachment

RecoMMenDeD styles Alternative | Extreme Metal | Hard Rock Heavy Metal | Punk | Rock | Studio

FActs • B8 bronze alloy • High-tech computerized hammering • Precise with energy levels

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www.meinlcymbals.com/mb8for more info, scan this MEINL Qr code with your smartphone.

the seRies

By using a B10 bronze alloy that has a higher content of tin than the standard Classics Series cymbals, high-tech computerized manufacturing, and a brilliant finish the new MEINL Classics Custom cymbals deliver outstanding sound qualities with a stunning, modern look. They deliver rich, musical sounds for ambitious rock and heavy drummers.

FActs

• B10 bronze alloy• High-tech computerized manufacturing• Outstanding sound qualities and brilliant look

RecoMMenDeD styles

Alternative | Pop | Rock | Hard Rock | Heavy Metal Extreme Metal | Punk

RIDES

MEDIuM20" CC20MR-B

PoWERFuL20" CC20PR-B 22" CC22PR-B

CHINAS

16" CC16CH-B18" CC18CH-B

HIHATS

MEDIuM14" CC14MH-B15" CC15MH-B

PoWERFuL14" CC14PH-B

SPLASHES

8" CC8S-B10" CC10S-B12" CC12S-B

CRASHES

MEDIuM14" CC14MC-B16" CC16MC-B17" CC17MC-B18" CC18MC-B

PoWERFuL16" CC16PC-B 18" CC18PC-B20" CC20PC-B

MATCHED CYMBAL SET CC-141620M


Explore professional range cymbals by getting started with the classics custom series. Professional sounds offered at a moderate price make it easy to find your own creative musical voice. the use of high-tech computerized manufacturing methods ensures a consistent quality from cymbal to cymbal.

Alex lopez(suIcIDE sILENcE), usa


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art cruz (winds of plague), usa

BELLS

8" C8BL LOW 8" C8BM MEDIUM 8" C8BH HIGH

CRASHES

THIN16" C16TC18" C18TC

MEDIuM14" C14MC15" C15MC16" C16MC 17" C17MC18" C18MC20" C20MC

PoWERFuL16" C16PC17" C17PC18" C18PC

HIHATS

MEDIuM13" C13MH14" C14MH PoWERFuL14" C14PH

SouNDwAvE HIHATS

MEDIuM SouNDWAVE13" C13MSW14" C14MSW PoWERFuL SouNDWAVE14" C14PSW

RIDES

MEDIuM20" C20MR21" C21MR22" C22MR PoWERFuL20" C20PR

MINI HAT

10" C10MH

SPLASHES

8" C8S 10" C10S12" C12S

CHINA SPLASHES

8" C8CS 10" C10CS

CHINAS

12" C12CH 14" C14CH16" C16CH18" C18CH

oF MoDelsA wiDe selection

high quAlity AnD

the seRiesMEINL Classics series cymbals prove their worth with matched sounds and outstanding quality. But moreover, Classics cymbals are unparalleled in the semi-professional range with regard to their extensive selection of different models.

FActs• B8 bronze alloy • Excellent craftsmanship • Outstanding sound characteristics

RecoMMenDeD stylesAlternative | Pop | Rock

by Norbert saemann

kj sAwkA (PENDuLuM), ENgLaND

FRAnky costAnzA(DagOba), fraNcE

FeuDoR lokshin(stIgMata), russIa

RAphAel sAini(chaOswavE), ItaLy

In my current set-up I‘m using Classics 8" low and medium bells. I use these for the in between parts of songs and breakdowns. They add atmosphere and a wave of vibes from eerie and glitchy to harmonious. Also, they are amazing for slicing up drum loops in the studio.

Even though the bell is tiny, it really cuts through no matter what size venue I play. Some-times I use it as a hihat bot-tom with a Byzance splash on top.

These bells provide strong accents and cut through everything. They’re so small and can be placed almost everywhere on the kit. Very comfortable!

the bell tollS for whom

My 8" Classics High Bell is the secret weapon in my cymbal set-up. I mostly use it on top of my ride cymbal on the same stand (which is very handy). It’s perfect for short and explosive accents especially when I play blast beats.

Our Classics Series Bells have become immensely popular among drummers of all styles. The various ways in which MEINL Cymbal art-ists are musically express-ing themselves through these bells is inspiring. Here are just a few examples of how they’re utilizing these within their set-ups.

RoMAin goulon(NEcrOPhagIst), fraNcE

Sometimes I need to use my left hand on the ride bell, but there is no space to set up an extra 20" ride on my left side. I found the perfect so-lution to be the 8" Classics Bell as a left ride bell option.

It became my ride bell‘s best friend!

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for more info, scan this MEINL Qr code with your smartphone. www.meinlcymbals.com/classics

winner of the m.i.p.a. Musikmesse International Press award

the line tensionELECTRo STACkS

8"/10" Gx-8/10ES 10"/12" Gx-10/12ES

Johnny Rabb s signature cymbals

ATTACk STACkS

6"/8" Gx-6/8AS-B6"/10" Gx-6/10AS-B

Mike Terrana s signature cymbals

TRASH HAT

12"/14" Gx-12/14TH

Benny Greb s signature cymbal

x-TREME STACk

12"/14" Gx-12/14xTS

Fx HATS

8" Gx-8FxH10" Gx-10FxH

CHINA CRASHES

15" Gx-15CHC-B17" Gx-17CHC-B19" Gx-19CHC-B

kj sAwkA (PENDuLuM), usa

the seRies Total Innovation and Character. MEINL’s award-winning Generation x cymbals pave the way to a completely new world of revolutionary cymbals. These cymbals have sounds which are consciously different and aimed towards advanced, experimental and unconventional drummers who are moti-vated to explore new sound territories. MEINL’s Generation x cymbals offer contemporary and modern sounds which were designed in cooperation with some of today’s most remark-able drummers.

FActs• Different sounds • Innovative concepts • High-tech computerized manufacturing

RecoMMenDeD stylesAmbient I Experimental | Drum 'n'Bass Fusion | Jazz | Pop I Rock I Studio

I orchestrate Panzerballett’s music, with all of our polyrhythmic layers, using various Generation x series effect cymbals. I really love playing them.

sebAstiAn lAnseR (PaNzErbaLLEt), austrIa

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www.meinlcymbals.com/generation_xfor more info, scan this MEINL Qr code with your smartphone.

by Norbert saemann

In 1998 I met with MEINL Cymbal artist Johnny Rabb in Nashville, Tennessee where he showed me some prototypes of a few effect cymbals that he made by himself. I saw these cymbals and thought “what the h$#@ are these?” Those were cymbals and sounds which I had never seen nor heard before. On one side I was fascinated with Johnny’s ideas. I knew right away that it would take some guts for us to come out with cymbals as unconventional as those. That meeting in Nashville was the birth of what is now our extremely popular Generation x Series, which was intro-duced in 2001.

Fast forward 10 years: The line has grown from an initial selection of Johnny Rabb’s Safari Cymbals and Drumbals to Thomas Lang’s signature crashes and Filter Chinas, x-treme and Electro Stacks, China Crashes, Benny Greb’s Trash Hats, and most recent-ly, Mike Terrana’s signature Attack Stacks. In 2003 MEINL won the prestigious m.i.p.a. award for the Generation x Series and produced an inter-national Generation x Work- shop Tour. Almost every MEINL Cymbal artist world-wide has included at least one Generation x effect Cymbal into his or her set-up as these cymbals add a new color to their playing, sparking new levels of inspiration and cre-ativity. Let it also be an inspi-ration for your own creative expression.

using the wing nut of the cymbal stand or the hihat clutch, you can tune the Safari Ride, Crash, and Hihat to sound anywhere from trashy to virtually no decay.

johnny RAbb (bIODIEsEL), usa

SAFARI RIDE

18" Gx-18SR

SAFARI HIHAT

12" Gx-12SH

SAFARI CRASH

16" Gx-16SC

DRuMBALS

8" Gx-8DB10" Gx-10DB

THE RABB PACk CYMBAL SETGx-12/16/18

12" SAFARI HIHAT16" SAFARI CRASH18" SAFARI RIDE

FILTER CHINAS

8" Gx-8FCH10" Gx-10FCH12" Gx-12FCH14" Gx-14FCH16" Gx-16FCH

JINGLE FILTER CHINAS

10" Gx-10FCH-J12" Gx-12FCH-J14" Gx-14FCH-J

CRASHES

16" Gx-16SyC SyNTHETIC17" Gx-17KC KOMPRESSOR 18" Gx-18KC KINETIK

SIGNAL CRASH/kLuB RIDE

18" Gx-18SC

ToM´S BECkEN SETS

Gx-TB14/16/1816" SyNTHETIK CRASH18" SIGNAL CRASH/KLUB RIDE

Gx-TB14/17/1817" KOMPRESSOR CRASH18" KINETIK CRASH

Tom´s Becken are a pitch-matched range of contemporary crash cymbals that provide acoustic and electronic drummers with modern sounds that resemble artificially engineered cymbal samples.

thoMAs lAng (stOrk), austrIa

Thomas Lang s signature cymbals: Johnny Rabb s signature cymbals:

Includes a free 8" Drumbal

Both sets include a free 14" Filter China

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COMPLETE CyMBAL SET-UPBASIC CyMBAL SETS

FActs

• B8 bronze alloy• Harmonically matched• Unbeatable value

the seRies

The MEINL MCS cymbal set-ups and individual cymbals are the standard for today’s ambitious drummer. These harmonically matched cymbals provide the best sound at an unbeatable price. Ready to rock right out of the box.

CHINA

18" MCS18CH

SPLASH

10" MCS10S

BASIC CYMBAL SETMCS1418

14" MEDIUM HIHAT18" CRASH-RIDE

CoMPLETE CYMBAL SET-uPMCS


CRASH-RIDE

18" MCS18CR

RIDE

MEDIuM20" MCS20MR

HIHAT

MEDIuM14" MCS14MH

CRASHES

MEDIuM16" MCS16MC18" MCS18MC

BASIC CYMBAL SETMCS1416

14" MEDIUM HIHAT16" MEDIUM CRASH

chRis ADleR(LaMb Of gOD), usa

Alex lopez(suIcIDE sILENcE), usa

DAniel williAMs(thE DEvIL wEars PraDa), usa

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RIDE

20" HCS20R

CRASH-RIDE

18" HCS18CR

CRASHES

14" HCS14C 16" HCS16C18" HCS18C

CHINAS

12" HCS12CH14" HCS14CH16" HCS16CH18" HCS18CH

HIHATS

13" HCS13H14" HCS14H

SPLASHES

8" HCS8S 10" HCS10S12" HCS12S

FActs

• MS63 alloy• Specially matched• Unbeatable value

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The MEINL HCS cymbal set-ups and individual cymbals are an entry level cymbal line that combines quality and value. They are made from MS63 alloy for a warm, har-monic and balanced sound. They offer the best possible sounds at an affordable price.

COMPLETE CyMBAL SET-UP

BASIC CYMBAL SETHCS1418

14" HIHAT18" CRASH-RIDE

BASIC CYMBAL SETHCS1416

14" HIHAT16" CRASH

CoMPLETE CYMBAL SET-uPHCS141620

14" HIHAT16" CRASH20" RIDE

toMMy cluFetos(Ozzy OsbOurNE), usa

DeRek RoDDy(sErPENts rIsE), usa

jon Rice(jOb fOr a cOwbOy), usa

BASIC CyMBAL SETS

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A percussion set-up is usually a huge collection of different sounds which the percussionist uses to tastefully fill the spaces in the music. Besides congas,

bongos, timbales, and hand percussion, cymbals are another powerful and colorful way of designing soundscapes within a musical context. MEINL’s Candela Series cymbals offer an array of creative and exotic sounds specifically made to meet all of the requirements for today’s modern percussionists. A true master in the global percussion scene is MEINL art-ist Bertil Mark. We got together with him and discussed the relevance of cymbals for a percussionist within the music.

CREATIVE AND EXOTIC SOUNDS

beRtil MARk (PErcussIONIst Of gENtLEMaN), gErMaNy

Why CymbAlS ARE CRUCIAl fOR pERCUSSIONISTS AND ThE mUSIC

ThEy plAy

www.meinlcymbals.com/candela

Experimental | Jazz | Latin | Pop | Studio | World

• B20 bronze alloy • Hand hammered for an unique sound • Extra thin cymbals for percussionists

MEINL Candela cymbals have been specially developed to meet all of the requirements for today’s modern percussionists. The Candela series features light, extra thin cymbals, which reveal their full sound potential when played by hand.

JINGLE BELL

14" CA14PJB

TIMBALES CRASH-RIDE

18" CA18CR

PERCuSSIoN CRASHES

14" CA14C16" CA16C

PERCuSSIoN HIHAT

10" CA10PH

Recommended for use with the MEINL Low Hat (page 74)

PERCuSSIoN SPLASH

10" CA10S

what are the criteria for how you choose your cymbals?Bertil Mark: As a percus-sionist I try to use cymbals which the drummer I play with doesn’t have in his set-up. In my case that means cymbals such as all of the MEINL Bells, which have high tones with a lot of sustain. I try to play them in a way that supports what he’s doing rhythmically.

Can you give us an example how you try to support what the drummer is playing?Bertil Mark: Given the fact that I am a drummer myself, I sometimes have the same rhythmicalsentiment as the drummer. I tend to enhance the same ac-cents as a drummer and for that reason I chose a cym-bal set up that also includes big sized cymbals. If you play an accent in unison with the drummer you can create a huge energy.

A lot of artists use one or more cymbals and stack them to achieve wacky sounds. Do you do that too?Bertil Mark: yes, and that’s what I like especially about MEINL cymbals. They can be combined with each other to achieve all kinds of wicked

sounds, which comply with my ideas of an organic-electronic sound approach. For example I imitate a natural sound by combining a very thin and soft cymbal with a china. As a result you get natural sounds which are unique and have an elec-tronic aesthetic. I use these sounds then for example to overdub a snare. It adds a new character that has an elec-tronic touch which I like a lot; like a drum machine that has a handclap/snare sound com-bination. That works perfectly

with all MEINL cymbals. Start experimenting!

That is my approach as a percussionist. I try to create

sounds which the drummer does

not have.

why is it important to have sounds the drummer does not have?Bertil Mark: Percussionists always fill the space in between and around the backbeat. Bass and snare drum have a totally different frequency spectrum than cymbals. We hold it all to-gether. That’s why it is impor-tant to have all these cymbal sounds on top, high and spar-kling, to complement those frequencies. That is essential. Those sounds bring the music to life.

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facts

recommended styles

by Norbert saemann

l TRy TO CREATE SOUNDS WhICh ThE

DRUmmER DOES NOT hAVE.

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ByzANCE BRILLIANT SERIES SERPENTS RIDE

21" B21SR-B

Swift, delicate, accurate, powerful, mystical, intense, scary. These terms describe the adaptations of my Serpents Ride in its world: Music.

MB20 SERIES PuRE METAL RIDE

24" MB20-24PMR-B Includes a free 24" Chris Adler

Artist Series Cymbal Bag

If you’ve never questioned your ride sound before, try the Pure Metal Ride and you will not only understand why you should have, you never will again.

ByzANCE BRILLIANT SERIES FAST HIHATS

13" B13FH 14" B14FH

It barks when I whack it with my stick. It screams when I ride it half open, and it snaps at me when I slam my boot down.

GENERATION x SERIES ToM´S BECkEN

A db compressed, pitch-matched range of contemporary cymbals that provide drummers with modern sounds that resemble artificially engineered cymbal samples.

ByzANCE DARK SERIES SPECTRuM RIDE

22" B22SR

This cymbal transcends genres. A classic elegant sound combined with an aggressive clear projection.

ByzANCE DARK SERIES SPECTRuM HIHATS

13" B13SH14" B14SH

Crisp, but full. Clean, yet earthy. Cutting, while being warm at the same time. Some call it a contradiction. But I call it completeness.

chRis ADleR (LaMb Of gOD), usa

DeRek RoDDy (sErPENts rIsE), usa

thoMAs lAng (stOrk), austrIa

RoDney holMes (jIM wEIDEr baND, LIthIuM trEE), usa

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GENERATION x SERIESTRASH HAT

12"/14" Gx-12/14TH

Tadaaaah! My Trash Hat that I mostly use as an x-hat on my right, but can also be used on a regular hihat stand to create totally new sounds. Stay creative!

ByzANCE VINTAGE SERIESSAND HAT

14" B14SAH

Full of nuances and presence. From a silent whispering sound to a full sonic statement, the Sand Hat does the job perfectly. It’s the most musical hihat I have ever heard.

ByzANCE VINTAGE SERIESSAND RIDES

20" B20SAR22" B22SAR

Superhuman, modern abilities with that great vintage sound...unreal!

Benny GreB Germany

ByzANCE JAzz SERIESCLuB RIDES

20" B20JCR 22" B22JCR

My Club Rides sound perfect both live and in the studio. They have a cool touch and look absolutely stunning.

ByzANCE DARK SERIES STADIuM RIDE

22" B22STR

This ride is the king of rides!

wolFgAng hAFFneR gErMaNy

ByzANCE DARK SERIES SkY RIDE

19" B19SkR

Please enjoy this deep and vast sound!

tRevoR lAwRence jR. (hErbIE haNcOck, Dr. DrE), usa

noRiAki kuMAgAi(trIx), jaPaN

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MB10 SERIES FAT HAT

16" MB10-16FH-B

I wanted a different and louder hihat sound than the average 14”. I am really happy and proud to have been able to design my own 16” Fat Hat. I love it.

GENERATION x SERIESATTACk STACkS

6"/8" Gx-6/8AS-B6"/10" Gx-6/10AS-B

That Attack Stack is an interesting trademark sound that you can hear on many of the CD’s I have recorded in the past 12 years.

MB10 SERIESBELL BLAST RIDE

20" MB10-20BBR-B

Speaking of the bell, it is simply INTENSE! It does exactly what it’s supposed to do – gets your attention!

GENERATION x SERIESRABB PACk

GENERATION x SERIESELEkTRo STACk

8"/10" Gx-8/10ES 10"/12" Gx-10/12ES

These cymbals sound anywhere from trashy to virtually no decay. They are perfect for adding white noise for simulating loops or effects.

Flo DAuneR (DIE faNtastIschEN vIEr, PauL vaN Dyk), gErMaNy

johnny RAbb(bIODIEsEL), usa

jAson bittneR (shaDOws faLL), usa



D R u M g e A R

M e i n l c y M b A l s h A s A l A Rg e A s s o R t M e n t o F b A g s ,

c A s e s , t R o l l e y s , pA D s , R u g s , c y M b A l c l e A n e R s ,

c o w b e l l s , tA M b o u R i n e s , t i M b A l e s A n D o t h e R u s e -

F u l D R u M A c c e s s o R i e s . i t ‘ s A l l M A D e A c c o R D i n g

t o t h e n e e D s o F D R u M M e R s .

D e s i g n e R c y M b A l b A g

MCB22-JB

MCB24/MSB-AG

AARon gillespie ARtist seRies 24" coMbo bAg

The MEINL Aaron Gillespie Combo Bag has been designed in cooperation with former Underoath drummer/current The Almost band leader Aaron Gillespie. It comes in a 24" diameter with a 15" outside compartment. A separate stick bag is zippered onto the backside for easy removal. Cymbal dividers and a shoulder strap are included. Special materials, special print techniques, and a professional style come together to make an exceptional, high-quality combo bag.

MCB24-CA

DesigneR jAwbReAkeR 22" cyMbAl bAg

The MEINL 22" Jawbreaker Cymbal Bag featuring the new popular Jawbreaker design. It comes in a 22" diameter and has an external compartment designed to hold cymbals up to 15" in diameter. Cymbal dividers and a shoulder strap are included. Special materials, special print techniques, patches and a profes-sional style come together to make an exceptional, high-quality cymbal bag.

chRis ADleR ARtist seRies 24" cyMbAl bAg

The MEINL Chris Adler Cymbal Bag has been designed by Chris Adler and Lamb of God merchandise/album artist Ken Adams. The result is a stunning cymbal bag which closely follows the raw style of the current Lamb of God look and vibe. The bag comes in a 24" diameter with an outside compartment de-signed to hold cymbals up to 15" in diameter. Cymbal dividers and a shoulder strap are included. Special materials, special print techniques, and a profes-sional style come together to make an exceptional, high-quality cymbal bag.

A R t i s t s e R i e s c y M b A l b A g s

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Set of 3 Cymbags in 14“, 16“ and 20“

in diameter

retractablehandle

Backsides

Backside

MCB22/MSB-C1 Original Camouflage

MCB22/MSB Black

M-CYMBAG-6M-CYMBAG-8M-CYMBAG-10M-CYMBAG-12M-CYMBAG-13M-CYMBAG-14M-CYMBAG-15M-CYMBAG-16M-CYMBAG-17M-CYMBAG-18M-CYMBAG-19

M-CYMBAG-20M-CYMBAG-21M-CYMBAG-22M-CYMBAG-23M-CYMBAG-24

M-CYMB-141620

pRoFessionAl cyMbAl bAgs

The MEINL Cymbal Bags are available in two sizes: 22" and 24" diameters. They have an external hihat /splash compartment de-signed to hold cymbals up to 15" in diameter.

• Padded dividers• Padded shoulder strap

pRoFessionAl cyMbAl bAckpAck

The 22" Cymbal Bag has two backpack straps on the backside for easy transportation. External hihat/ splash compartment which holds cymbals up to 15" in diam-eter, includes a glow-in-the-dark MEINL logo for spotting your bag in darkly lit venues.

MCB22-BP

pRoFessionAl cyMbAl bAg tRolley

The MEINL Cymbal Bag Trolley holds cymbals up to 22" in diameter and has an external compartment for cymbals up to 16" in diameter. The entire bag is mounted on stable wheels and has a retractable handle. An extendable leg ensures 100% stability when not in transit.

MCB22-TR2

pRoFessionAl cyMbAl cAse tRolley

Based on the standard MEINL Cymbal Case with stable wheels and a retractable handle for com-fortable transportation.

MCC22-TR

DesigneR cyMbAl bAg

The MEINL 22" Designer Cymbal Bag has two external compart-ments for cymbals up to 15" in di-ameter and allow storage of sticks and other drum accessories.

MCB22-C1Original Camouflage

coMbo bAgs

An exceptional combination of a MEINL 22" Cymbal Bag and a MEINL Stick Bag. They come together from a zipper on the backside. Cymbals and sticks are always ready at hand.

pRoFessionAl cyMbAl cAse

Sturdy, extra-duty construction for carrying a maximum of 9 cymbals up to 22" in diameter. The center bolt goes through the lid for added durability and is covered with a plastic sleeve to protect the cym-bals. Includes eight foam dividers.

MCC22

cyMbAl DiviDeRs

The MEINL Cymbal Dividers are made for drummers who have additional cymbals needing protec-tion and separation within a cymbal bag or cymbal case. They are available in 14" and 22" in diameter with a middle-hole for use in a cymbal case.

• Set of 2 dividers• Stops cymbal on cymbal contact

inside case or bag.

MCD-14MCD-22

MCB24up to 24" MCB22

up to 22"

Meinl cyMbAgstM

The MEINL Cymbag is an individual bag that protects the cymbal when not in use and during set-up/tear down. It has a simple slit open-ing that allows you to handle the cymbal without using gloves and still keeps the cymbal free of finger prints and dust.

• Available from 6" to 24"• For all cymbal types

Open case / trolley

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Deluxe stick bAg

The MEINL Deluxe Stick Bag offers some special features. Spacious sections for drumsticks featured with zippered clear window pockets and two external pockets for extra gear.

pRoFessionAl stick bAg

The MEINL Stick Bag offers four spacious sections for drumsticks and a separate compartment for drum keys, small tools and other valuables.

DesigneR stick bAgs

The MEINL Designer Stick Bags have four spacious sections for drumsticks and a separate compartment for drum keys or small tools. The tearproof belt and a professional style come together to make an exceptional, high-quality stick bag.

DRuM stick holDeRs

The MEINL Drumstick Holders attaches to any common stand and stores a number of drumsticks, mal-lets, brushes and other accessories.

DRuMMeR gloves

MEINL Drummer Gloves protect your hands from blisters and prevent the sticks from slipping, yet provide a natural feel. Padded areas provide more durability.

MSB-1-JBJawbreaker

MSB-1-C1Original Camouflage

newMC-DSH-JBJawbreaker

MC-DSH

• Padded nylon material• External pocket• Shoulder strap• Extension straps

MSB-1

MDG Gloves Sizes: M, L, xL

MDGFL Finger-less GlovesSizes: M, L, xL

• Padded synthetic leather • External pockets • Shoulder straps • Elastic cord attachments

MDLxSB

FReDeRik ehMke

(bLIND guarDIaN), gErMAny

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MPP-6

MPP-6-JB new

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pRActice pADs

The MEINL Practice Pads are available in 6" and 12" in diameter. The 6" pad is perfect for drummers on the go, due to the small pocket size. The 12" pad is made for quiet practicing on a snare drum and it can even mount in a standard snare stand.

M e i n l p R A c t i c e pA D s

FReDeRik AnDeRsson oF AMon AMARth keeps his chops up DuRing A bReAk in A RecoRDing session

MPP-12-JB


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DRuM Rugs

The specially designed MEINL drum rugs in four different unique finishes make for an absolutely special look. The entire bottom side is covered with rubber to avoid sliding and it comes with a bag for comfortable transportation.

Size 160 cm (5.25 ft) x 200 cm (6.5 ft)

quick-set MARkeRs

The MEINL QUICK-SET MARKERS allow you to get your drums set up fast and in the perfect position every time. There are 60 hook & loop stripes for marking the hardware and 10 circles for marking the drums on your drum rug.

• Ultra fast set-up time• Consistent gear locations

MQSM

• Holds strong• 60 strips for hardware• 10 circles for drums

MDR-JB

MDR-Bk

MDR-C1

MDR-zB

D R u M R u g s

A n e s s e n t i A l A c c e s s o R y F o R

e v e R y D R u M M e R .



Minimum height is 27” (69 cm)

ToMMY CLuFETo’S TECH

PANDA AT woRk uSING THE

MEINL CYMBAL PoLISH

Special padding eliminates unwanted

movement

Make it fit. Cowbell, Tambourine,

you name it...

MEINL percussion tables – a multitool for

all drummers

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MC-CYSø 6 mm thread

MC-CYS8ø 8 mm thread

MC-CYS8-Sø 8 mm thread

MC-PT (18" x 12")

MC-PTS(12" x 12")

MC-BD Chrome plated steel

MC-STBD Black powder coated steel

cyMbAl AttAchMent

The MEINL Cymbal Attachment consists of the MEINL multi-clamp and a MEINL cymbal boom arm. It works perfectly for adding cymbals and accessories to any stands.

MCA

cyMbAl stAckeRs

The MEINL Cymbal Stackers en-able a space saving set-up of vari-ous cymbals on top of each other.

cyMbAl cleAneR

The MEINL Cymbal Cleaner is a premium concentrated liquid cleaner. It is designed for regular and brilliant finish cymbals. Sim-ply spray on the surface and then wipe it off, to restore the cymbals’ original shine.

MCCL

cyMbAl holDeR

This MEINL holder comfortably places any cymbal within a drum or percussion set up.

Features • Knurled surface • Felt washers

MC-CY

Multi clAMp, one Mount

The MEINL Multi Clamp easily attaches to any common stand. Its unique feature is the length adjustability to fit any given space situation. It holds one rod.

Includes Straight rod

MC-1

cowbell bAss DRuM holDeRs

The MEINL Cowbell Holder attach-es firmly to the bass drum hoop. Rubber pads prevent scratches on the hoop.

Features • Fully adjustable • Rubber pads against

scratchingIncludes L-shaped rod

chiMes stAnD

Our Chimes Stand is a fully-adjust-able, double braced tripod stand, specially designed for mounting bar chimes just the way you want them to be held! Made from sturdy chrome-plated steel for depend-ability. Special padding eliminates unwanted movement, and rubber feet prevent slipping.

Material Chrome plated steelFeatures • Full angle and

height adjustability • Secure angle clamps • Telescoping stem

TMCH

peRcussion tAbles

These Percussion Tables are made from durable fiberglass and offer enough room for all common hand percussion instruments. It can be attached to all common stands. Through its innovative design the angle of the table can be adjusted.

Material Premium fiberglassFeatures • Fabric anti-slip

surface • Adjustable angle • Strong mounting

clamp

cyMbAl polish

The MEINL Cymbal Polish is designed exclusively for cleaning and restoring the high-polished surface of a brilliant finish cymbal. It’s a combination of two models of MEINL cymbal cleaner; the MEINL concentrated liquid Cymbal Cleaner and the original MEINL polishing emulsion.

MCP

peDAl Mount

The MEINL Pedal Mount fits on all common bass drum pedals and firmly holds cowbells, blocks, or tambourines. It is height adjustable and contains metal spikes attached to the bottom of the legs, holding the entire unit in place without movement.

Material Black powder coated steelFeatures • Height adjustable legs • Metal spikes attached

to the bottomIncludes 2 differently sized

L-rods

PM-1

Length adjustable

low hAt

The MEINL Low Hat has been de-signed with a special low height, made just for cajon players.

MLH

Recommended for use with the MEINL Candela 10" Percussion Hihat (page 57)

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Hand brushed steel finish

Muffled sound

Cutting and sharp sound

High polished chrome finish

chiMes, 27 bARs

The 27 bar chimes produce a full sound with a wide tonal spectrum.

Size 27 bars, single rowMaterial Gold anodized

aluminum alloy

CH27

chRoMe & steel Finish cowbells

Appropriate for any style, from rock to Latin, these are some of the most popular models of the entire MEINL drum set cowbell assort-ment. Great sounding instruments for any musical setting.

Material Special steel alloyFeatures Appropriate for all

stylesFinishes • High polished

chrome • Hand brushed steelSize 8"

hAMMeReD cowbells

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Q: you‘ve been on an Ozzfest before, correct? Obviously this Ozzfest was much shorter than previous Ozzfests, only a handful of dates compared to the couple of months in length of previ-ous years. What was the vibe like with such a quick run of dates? What did you enjoy about this year‘s Ozzfest?

Clufetos: yes, I played the ozzfest one time before in 2005… the vibe is ALWAyS great on ozzfest. It‘s guaran-teed to be the best metal show with the best acts every year if it comes to your town. Playing in ozzy‘s band every night on ozzfest was the best seat anybody could ask for!

Q: By the time Ozzfest hit, Ozzy‘s new lineup (you and Gus G. as the new guys) had made its debut. Were you still finding yourself as a band on the Ozzfest dates, or do you feel that you had a high level of com-fort with one another by the time the tour began?

Clufetos: It felt comfort-able from the first time we all jammed together! That being said, we gel more and more with each gig. It‘s a pleasure to play with such great musicians who play so well together. ozzy, Gus G, Blasko, and Adam Wakeman are the greatest rockers I’ve played with!

Q: Being Ozzy‘s new drummer, you cer-tainly enjoyed a high level of visibility among all of the drummers on the tour. Did you get a chance to mingle with the

“PlayIng In Ozzy’s Band every nIghT On OzzfesT was The BesT seaT anyBOdy cOuld ask fOr!”Tommy Clufetos

As if having drummed for rock and roll legends Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, and Rob zombie wasn‘t enough, MEINL cymbal artist Tommy Clufetos landed one of the prize drum chairs in hard rock and heavy metal drumming: ozzy osbourne. with a new album entitled Scream in stores and online as of mid-2010, ozzy and his re-vamped band set out to prove to the live masses once again just why rock‘s reigning madman is the true Prince of Darkness. In recent years, ozzy‘s industry-standard live event ozzfest was curtailed, making room for other festivals to come along and steal some of the legendary festival‘s thunder. So when ozzy hit the road in the summer of 2010 in support of his new album, it only made sense that he brings ozzfest back. For the most recent edition of the metal juggernaut tour, Tommy Clufetos had the best seat in the house.

toMMy cluFetos (Ozzy OsbOurNE), usa

by chris brewer

ozz-fest 2010

(skELEtONwItch), usaDeRRick nAu

(DEvIL DrIvEr), usajohn boecklin

(savIOurs), usascott bAtiste

(katakLysM), usaMAx DuhAMel

other drummers and talk shop and if so, did you have any feedback from other drummers about your cymbals, etc.?

Clufetos: Everywhere I go people rave about my cymbals.....the dynamics, tone and personality they have are unprecedented. I’m working on some things with MEINL right now and I can‘t wait for people to hear the finished product!

Q: This was the first time you took your MEINL cymbal setup to an outdoor amphitheater set-

ting. How did they do in that atmosphere? Is it the same as any other since you‘re operating on in-ear monitors? Did you discover anything new that you liked about your cymbals while on this run?

Clufetos: The thing I LoVE about these cymbals is that they have the penetrating cut I need for

loud volumes without los-ing the sound I’m looking for. They’re very musical

cymbals…musical instru-ments....NoT just „thick

metal plates,“ like a lot of other companies’

rock models!

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chRis ADleR (LaMb Of gOD), usa

Summer 2010 found MEINL Cymbal artist Chris Adler and metal legends Lamb of God nearing the end of a two year world tour in support of the band‘s ultra-successful release wrath. During those two years, Chris and the band played familiar territories and conquered new ones. Countries such as Israel, India, and China were able to experience Lamb of God‘s strain of Pure American Metal for the first time in an up close and personal setting. Following all of this, the guys headed back to the uS for the 2010 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival tour, as one of the main stage bands. As veterans of many uS summer festival tours, the band didn‘t want to be a part of just any tour. Turns out that the Mayhem Festival was a positive experience for Chris and Lamb of God.

Q: you‘re a seasoned veteran regarding summer package tours, and it‘s well known that Lamb of God makes careful, calculated choices regarding the tours that it takes. What was appealing about the 2010 Mayhem Festival tour and how did it compare/contrast for Lamb of God and for you?

Adler: We almost didn’t do it. We didn’t think our fans would want to sit through some of the other acts on the bill and we weren’t sure how we would go over on a primarily “rock radio” main stage. In the end we decided to do it for 2 good reasons. 1. Tickets were cheap, in some places $25, and you got to see 12+ bands. 2. We knew that we would have the opportunity to be the heavy hitter on the main stage and to possibly steal the rock radio crowd away to the dark side. In the end, it’s always good to get in front of new audiences and we definitely left our mark.

Q: As a drummer, do you find inspiration from other drummers and/or bands on the tours, and if so who and what were you dig-ging on this particular run?

Adler: Constantly. I spent time with Matt Byrne from Hatebreed, Art Cruz from Winds of Plague and Ray Luzier from Korn. These guys all have different styles and are all great players.

Q: The industry has changed immensely in the past 10 years. It used to be that a tour supported album sales. Now the case is that an album is made to support tours. What did the 2010 Mayhem Festival tour do for LOG in particular? What positives came from it, looking back?

Adler: We are at the end of a 2 year world tour cycle and this tour allowed us to hit the major markets of the uS in a big way before “going away” to write another album. It allowed us another high profile slot on a major summer festival proving we’ve held our own and continued to grow during those 2 years. In the end, I think we did end up making a lot of new fans that might not have been familiar with our particular brand of heavy metal.

Q: When you speak to your fans, particularly drummers who are fans of yours, what are they asking you about your cymbals? What sorts of conversations do you have about this particular subject?

Adler: I get a lot of questions about the different series, since I happen to use quite a few. It’s interesting how many people seem to lock into a particular series and use only that in differ-ent sizes. I’ve always liked the different sounds that each series has to offer, not concerned with things being too different. I’m pretty particular about my sound, more than most, and my setup is by no means haphazard. Drummers are always curious as to how I came up with the combination that seems to work so well together. I tell them to listen with their ears, not their eyes. That sounds ridiculously simple, but it’s worked well for me.

”…We kneW that We Would have the opportunity to be the heavy hitter on the main stage…“CHRIS ADLER

Interview by chris brewer

ROCKSTAR ENERGy DRINK

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lyle coopeR(thE facELEss), usa

keRiM lechneR(DEcaPItatED), austrIa

Mike justiAn(thE rED chOrD), usa

john MeRRyMAn(cEPhaLIc carNagE), usa

sAM ApplebAuM(vEIL Of Maya), usa

nAvene kopeRweis(aNIMaLs as LEaDErs), usa

MEINL Cymbal artist Mike Justian is a man of few words. The

guy simply prefers silence. However when you engage Mike in a meaningful con-versation, he can really get to talking…and it’s always interesting, with fruitful in-sights and strong opinions interspersed. So I was hap-py to hit up Mike and ask him a few questions about his experience on the 2010 Summer Slaughter Tour with The Red Chord.

Q: Describe the Summer Slaughter Tour in a general sense and your ex-perience on it. What are its pros and what are its cons?

Justian: Well, Sum-mer Slaughter defi-nitely slaughtered my summer, haha.

The tour was routed for buses, despite the fact that most of the bands were not or should not have been in buses, so almost every night was an overnight drive. It is also fair to say that it was the hottest tour I‘ve ever done. So between that and the long drives I was in a perpetual state of fatigue AND my left hand was either fractured or sprained. Like any tour, I did have a lot of fun, but there was certainly its fair share of hassles too. Some of the pros were the shows themselves. The turnouts were pretty strong everywhere and the crowds were great. I got paid decently and none of the bands were flat out terrible, even if most of the bands were not my kettle of fish. Some of

the cons, the drives, the heat, 8 drum sets, 2 buses and 6 vans at venues designed to facilitate 4 band bills.

Q: Despite your young age, you and the rest of the guys in The Red Chord could (and I hope you don‘t mind me saying this), on the Summer Slaughter Tour, have been viewed as „elder statesmen“ of sorts. Did you find any sort of affinity with any

of the bands on the bill, any sort of affinity with any of the drummers on the bill? What common ground brought you and the young „whipper-snap-pers“ closer together?

Justian: We are definitely not the young turks that we once were, but that‘s just the natu-ral cycle of the music scene and life in general. It‘s easy to be a young hot band, but in a year or two they will likely cool off and be in a similar position as The Red Chord. It‘s at this moment that one really starts to make realistic assessments of themselves, their band,

and their future in music. Be-ing 30 years of age is not going to stop me from pursu-ing music. It‘s just afforded me a more realistic perspec-tive of it, which is something you don‘t get when you‘re in a young hot band; you tend to believe that it‘s going to last forever because that‘s what everyone wants you to believe. As far as the tour goes, socially I don‘t really speak unless spo-

ken to, so I didn‘t really con-nect with any of the younger bands too much, just the oc-casional small talk. I‘m not here to „school“ anyone and most young people these days get their fill of social commentary from the computer. A bunch of us did go on a hike on a day off in Montana and that was really cool, but that would be cool with or without anyone else there. Musically, I remember in Edmonton I overheard one of the young guys saying that he doesn‘t like blues because it‘s „boring and it all sounds the same“ and I wanted to stran-gle him, haha. I did however

talk quite a bit with John from Cephalic and Kerim from Decapitated. Kerim reminded me a lot of myself when I was younger, except that he is a much better drummer than me. John has been an old friend for a long time. If anyone has a similar understanding of how things really work, it‘s John and the Cephalic guys.

Q: How do you think The Red Chord fits into the „extreme metal“ cache that the Summer Slaughter Tour touts? What‘s extreme about The Red Chord in comparison to the other bands?

Justian: ummm, The Red Chord has their place in extreme music by not taking them-

selves too seri-ously. It‘s some-one else‘s job to be a metal cliche, whereas we go on stage to act silly and make fun of people. I don‘t use

triggers and we generally keep things kind of loose and or-ganic, which is a very different approach than most of the other extreme bands. Also, we‘re just really not that inter-ested in where the bar is, who set it, and how to raise it. I personally don‘t care about playing at 260 bpm or tuning to drop A flat or being some sort of an extreme metal phe-nom anymore. We‘ve graduat-ed to that place where we just want to do qualitatively good music that appeals to us and the live show is just an excuse for getting paid to look stupid, haha.

I PERSoNAlly DoN‘T CARE ABouT PlAyINg AT 260 BPM

Mike justiAn(thE rED chOrD), usa

keRiM lechneR (DEcaPItatED), austrIa

by chris brewer

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(suIcIDE sILENcE), usaAlex lopez

(vErsa EMErgE), usachRis pollock

(thE casuaLtIEs), usaMARc eggeRs

(attack attack!), usaAnDRew wetzel

drummers as well. We are a great breed of musicians who don‘t hoard secrets and licks from each other and always seem to be hungry for new challenges, and if you network right you are in the middle of roughly 100 different drum-mers of styles you may have never picked up otherwise. I spent a lot of the tour shop talking and trading licks with a lot of awesome drummers. The only drawbacks of Warped Tour are the hangovers and the sun taking its toll on all your gear.

all musicality behind me and just let loose and enjoy the ride. I know what I‘m capable of doing in my basement and don‘t feel the need to impress anyone with chops and things like that. I think a lot of play-ers these days either spend too much time on a practice pad and forget to enjoy them-selves and entertain people, or do the complete opposite and spend more time on their image and stage presence than their drumming ability. I try and find the perfect bal-ance between.

anything. Heavy hitters tend to lean towards heavier and brighter cymbals with aggres-sive bells and all that and the fact that we are pulling a lot of these songs off with traditional style cymbals is amazing…that they are taking a beating every night, yet still cutting through and blending well with this style of music rather than over-powering it for the sake of that metal „edge“ most guys are going for.

Q: you‘ve been on tour with ETID for some time now. How did the 2010 VANS Warped tour fit into the equation for you guys? Was it all part of some master-plan? Was it simply another tour?

leger: I have been in Every time I Die for a little over a year now, but for anyone that has been following the band longer than that, they know that ETID has done the Vans Warped Tour every second year since 2006, it‘s an honor to be asked to come back this many times.

Warped Tour is far from a nor-mal tour, it‘s more of a travel-ling circus than a club tour.

Q: Describe Warped tour. What are its benefits for a band? For a drummer? What are its drawbacks?

leger: Warped Tour is a long, hot, dirty, sticky, and smelly tour that helps expose bands of different genres to each other’s fans who possibly would have never heard of or attempted to see them in any other setting. This goes for

Q: When I came down for the day to the Atlanta tour date, I spoke with other drummers and they all were raving about you. At the risk of ditching hu-mility for a second, what is it about your drumming that you feel that the other drummers connected to so strongly?

leger: It‘s hard to say, I obvi-ously wasn‘t the best drum-mer on that tour but I feel I can hold my own at times as a mu-sician. That being said, when I step on stage with this style of music I usually tend to put

Q: you did a mini video for MEINL giving us a tour around your cymbals and what you thought about each one and about MEINL Cymbals as a whole. What sorts of com-ments did you receive through-out the tour from your peers and from fans about your cymbal setup? Did any of your cymbals stick out, being commented on more than the others?

leger: I think a lot of peo-ple are impressed with the Byzance series more than

the VANS WARPeD tOURtWeNty teN

...and the road goes on forever. For Every Time I Die, the band has made it a point to be a part of the vANS warped Tour every other year since 2006. So Summer 2010 found Every Time I Die and drummer and MEINL cymbal artist Ryan Leger back out on the vANS circuit, throwing down brutal buzz-saw riffs and neck breaking rhythms with wild abandon to audi-ences across the uS and Canada. For a band that defies sub-genre-specific categorization, Ryan and Every Time I Die brought high octane rock and roll to the masses every steaming hot day of the summer. For Ryan, the newest member of Every Time I Die, he wouldn‘t have it any other way.

RyAn legeR(EvEry tIME I DIE), usa

RyAn legeR (EvEry tIME I DIE), usa

by chris brewer

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In 2010, global drumming superstar thomas Lang introduced a revolutionary teaching concept to the drum world with the intent of showing real improvements in the playing of the participant. as stated on the camp’s website, “Thomas lang’s Boot Camp is an ultra-intense drum camp where students will get the drumming workout of their lives! Thomas will personally guide small classes through eight days of serious drumming. The bare-bones Drumming Boot Camp is all about hands-on playing for a minimum of 8 hours per day. This camp is all about REAl RESulTS.” is what you read on the camp’s website. so far seven camps spanning from the usa to Europe have been completed and more are in the works for 2011. this is a drum camp on steroids! check it out for yourself on thomaslangdrumcamp.com and sign up for one near you.

brad Morgan, affectionately known to Drive-by truckers fans and friends alike as “Ezb,” has been going at a non-stop clip with Dbt for all of 2010. the first part of the year saw the band release their tenth album The Big To-Do, to much fanfare and critical accolades on an international scale. Ezb and Dbt did what they always do, and that’s hit the road playing the us many times over and eventually getting back to Europe, where the band has a loyal and growing fan base. Early 2011 will see the band’s eleventh album go go Boots released, where they’ll do it all over again and hit the road non-stop. Despite being avid fans of performing live, Ezb and Dbt have found a way to do it all sanely and make time for their personal lives, as Dbt are a band rooted in old school solid values, thus they make sure to balance their workload with time at home with their families. you couldn’t meet a nicer bunch of folks or see a more down and dirty, timeless, honest to goodness rock and roll band live. check ‘em out!

grant Mcfarland and Lancaster, Pennsylvania band this or the apocalypse have been doing things the old-fashioned way…non-stop touring. Lots of bands do this of course, but these guys are special. this past year grant and tOta released their sophomore album, Haunt What's left on goodfight records, produced by none other than fellow MEINL cymbal artist chris adler of Lamb of god, and ever since its release, it’s been non-stop touring in support of it. regarding grant, adler had this to say. "grant is incredibly multifaceted. Not only does he play an enormous role in writing all the mate-rial, he’s a monster on the drums. He has the ability to marry complex rhythms with the idea of a song that doesn’t confuse and turn off the listener. I’ve not seen many songwriters, especially drummers do it as well as grant. He’s an inspiring player and a genius writer."

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john longstreth (orIgIn ) , usa

thomas lang ( stork) , austrIa

grant mcfarland ( thIs or the apocalypse ) , usa

brad morgan ( drIve-by truckers ) , usa

John longstreth is a workaholic. the guy never quits. John’s brand of extreme Metal drumming has made him an in-demand drummer within his genre of music. his mainstay gig with the kansas city, kansas band origin has taken him all over the world in the last year. along with his live work with origin, John has been recording and playing live with scene stalwarts gorguts. other projects that John has been involved in have been dim Mak, caricature and crator. John recently laid down his drum tracks for the upcoming origin album, which will see a world-wide tour follow in support of it. as extreme metal drummers go, John is one of the single most accomplished out there, with a level of technical skill that is matched only by his ability to give such a precise style of music a deep feel and groove.

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In addition to being the funkiest drummer to ever play with germany’s hip-hop-, reggae, soul, and funk artist jan Delay & Disko No.1, jost Nickel brought the house down during his performance at the 2010 Montreal Drum fest in canada. his beats and grooves are unmistakable and have made thousands of people dance during the summer concert festival season in Europe. jost is certainly a drummer to keep your eyes on.

felix ‘D-kat’ Pollard recently had one of his best years ever. the work just kept coming. Long time employers such as r&b/Pop legend Lionel richie and american Idol superstar clay aiken (with ruben studdard) had felix out on the road for quite awhile. Other artists that felix worked with were rapper/singer/song-writer Everlast, japanese smooth jazz/new age/chill-out music keyboardist and com-poser keiko Matsui, r&b, jazz fusion, worship music singer/songwriter/guitarist jonathan butler, Latin percussion legend sheila E., and the american Idol hollywood week television show. 2011 looks like another busy one for felix, with repeat work already lined up with jonathan butler, keiko Matsui, clay aiken and american Idol hollywood week. More to come!

Dirk verbeuren wasted no time as soon as 2010 started. january 2010 saw the release of part one of Dirk's library of the Extreme, the first ever collection of metal beats for toontrack's Superior Drummer software. Later that month, he entered the studio with his long-time band soilwork for their eighth album The Panic Broadcast. In March, Dirk embarked on a two week long drum clinic tour in Northern Europe, and then recorded with anatomy of I featuring the legendary metal bassist steve Digiorgio. Not too long after that, Dirk found himself tracking drums for Meshuggah guitarist fredrik thordendal's Special Defects 2 album alongside world-renowned drummer Morgan Ågren. the new soilwork album hit the shelves in mid-summer 2010 with world tours throughout the remainder of the year. Dirk also hit the studio with Phaze I, recording part two of the library of the Extreme software. a big highlight for Dirk in 2010 was a trip to vancouver, british columbia, canada to record with one of his musical heroes Devin townsend, for Devin’s upcoming Deconstruction album. Dirk never quits work-ing. chances are good that he’s on something you’re listening to right now!

shaking things up and keeping things fresh – every artist needs to do this from time to time in order to stay on their proverbial musical toes. More than just about any artist out there last year, Nick D’virgilio did this. In january of 2010, Nick moved himself and his entire family to Montreal, Quebec, canada to join cirque du soleil as part of one of its many international touring shows. to say that Nick shook things up is putting it mildly. Nick dove in head first and spent 10 hours a day at least, six days a week learning his parts as house drummer for the show. afterwards, two months of shows ensued. as if all of this wasn’t enough, Nick kept his band spock’s beard going and even released the band’s tenth cD titled X. a European tour followed in late 2010. Nick will stay on with cirque du soleil and will hit the Eu next for many more months of shows to come in 2011.

jason b ittner (shadows fall) , usa

nick d´virgilio ( c Irque du soleIl , spock´s beard) , usa

felix pollard ( l Ionel rIchIe ) , usa

MeInl cymbal artist Jason bittner is arguably one of the hardest working drummers out there. 2010 found Jason and his band shadows fall out on the road in consistent support of their latest studio release Retribution. touring highlights in 2010 were the rockstar energy drink Mayhem festival tour and a triumphant return to the phillipines where the shads filmed a high-energy, big-production live show for the dvd release Madness in Manilla. In addition to his work with shadows fall, Jason spent the last year working with his death metal band burning human, giving clinics at music retailers throughout the us, and giving private lessons when time permits.

dirk verbeuren ( soIlwork ) , belgIuM

jost nickel (Jan del ay & dIsko no.1) , gerMany


jon rice, also known as "charn" to friends and fans alike, and his band of Extreme Metal titans job for a cowboy spent all of 2010 touring in non-stop fashion in support of their billboard top 40 album Ruination. Despite a break-neck pace that would topple most bands, jon and jfac traversed the globe on multiple occasions, bringing their brand of uber-proficient technical extreme metal to the masses. throughout all of this touring, jon even found time to fit his first ever drum clinic in, in front of a packed, standing room only crowd. jon and the attendees enjoyed the clinic so much, that he plans on giving more clinics in the near future. the end of 2010 also saw jon and jfac release Ruination as a limited edition colored vinyl / cD box set, which houses the album as well as both rare and live material. 2011 will see jon and jfac writing the follow up to Ruination, with more road work thrown in for good measure.

after 36 years, Italy’s famous progressive rock band the trip reunited with MEINL cymbal artist furio chricio back on the drums. the band performed at the biggest pro-gressive festival ever to be held in Italy on November 06, 2010. a DvD of this concert will be available followed by a world tour in 2011.

while taking some time off from his gig with Dutch hip hop artist kyteman, MEINL cymbal artist bram hakkens took over the drum chair for singer and Motown artist waylon with whom he has been busy touring ever since. bram is that kind of drummer who knows how to serve the music with his tasteful beats and less-is-more approach to the drum set; an approach that makes everybody start to dance right away. check out his great video on vimeo.com (search for: bram hakkens a beat for Peace).

One of the most significant recent additions to the MEINL cymbals artist roster has been germany’s drumming legend bertram Engel. the contributions he made to the music world playing with legends like udo Lindenberg, Peter Maffay, robert Palmer, bruce springsteen, and many others, are undeniable and have influenced countless drummers of all styles for decades. together with his wife Petra, bertram has founded the rhythm & art academy, a combination of music and fine arts, where guest lectur-ers together with bertram Engel offer private lessons for drummers of all styles and levels. the facility is fully equipped with state of the art drumming and studio equip-ment. It’s a real treat for all music and art lovers. check it out at rhythm-art.de

jon rice (Job for a cowboy ) , usa

bram hakkens ( k y teMan´s hIp hop orkest, waylon ) , netherl ands

bertram engel ( peter Maffay ) , gerMany

hailing from sweden, MEINL cymbal artist john bengtsson and his melodic death metal band sonic syndicate are one of the hottest bands to watch out for in 2011. with their fourth album, “We Rule The Night” released in October 2010, john and sonic syndicate will find themselves on their “We Rule The World Tour” all the way through 2011. with almost ten years of live experience, john’s energetic drumming drives the band and makes for an unforgettable live experience. sonic syndicate is a must-see in 2011.

john bengtsson ( sonIc syndIcate ) , sweden

furio chirico ( the trIp) , Italy

mike terrana ( tarJa) , usa

Mike terrana has spent most of his time in the last year touring with tarja turunen, axel rudi pell, and also giving drum clinics. In addition, Mike has released another solo record called SinFonica. paying tribute to his love of classical music, Mike has recorded popular classical music themes and spiced them up with his powerful, chops driven drum style.

themes from antonin dvorak’s New World Symphony, piotr Iljitsch tschaikowski’s Nutcracker Suite and 1812 overture, and wolfgang amadeus Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik are just a few pieces which Mike has rearranged and set drums to on sinfonica. “I wanted to honor the music of these great composers with my record,” explains Mike. “I hope to get people who normally are not fans of classical music interested in it and open their eyes for what else is out there. This music is timeless.”

the entire album can be downloaded at terrana.com.


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