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20 TravisBarkerGive The DrummerSome: Barker discussesjazz, charity, bleedingknuckles and his highlyanticipated solo album

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35 Ralph Salmins& Paul Clarvis

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35 Ralph Salmins& Paul ClarvisIf you’ve heard a song or watcheda lm in the past 25 years, chancesare one of these gents has played on it.What’s their secret?

44 Moose Toning it down? Michael Thomas onhow a little discipline in the studiodoesn’t have to dilute the Bullet ForMy Valentine formula

48 Pete Lockett,Tour Diary21 days of relentless travelling andperforming leaves Pete, well, on topof the world

52 Best of 2010:Gear Round-UpWhat a year it has been: check outDrummer’s summary of product reviewsfrom the past 12 months

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issues and six drum shows it is timefor me to vacate the editor’s chair andhand it over to Jules Tabberer-Stewart.It has been a great trip from start tonish and one that I have enjoyedimmensely, making many new friends,discovering new products, talking withsome of the world’s greatest playersand having many of them come andplay our shows. I never dreamed sevenyears ago that Drummer magazinewould have such a big impact on thedrumming community. There are waytoo many people to thank individually,but to everyone connected (youknow who you are) in no matter whatcapacity, I thank you all for making theride such a truly enjoyable experienceand be assured, I will see you all downthe road.

But, to this issue and I am delightedthat we nally got with Travis Barker.Robyn Flans who wrote the feature,displayed devotion above andbeyond the call, making every effortto get Travis sat down long enoughin one place to listen to his words.

It may have taken Robyn monthsof diligence, but I also have to handcredit to photographer Robert Downswho took the images. Whereas Robyn

had months, Robert was given just15 minutes (or so he told me) and he

did a fabulous job of capturing Travis’personality behind and in front of thekit in such a short space of time. I couldnot think of a better cover feature toclose out my time.

Thanks for reading Drummer , thanksfor coming to our shows and thanksfor being a part of the most excitingcommunity in the world!

Ian

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Reviews60 DW The new Performance Series drums knock our socks o with HVX ply orientation

62 Meinl The super-versatile M-Series cymbals outto impress

64 MapexIncrease your boom with the Mapex bassdrum lifter

66 Latch Lake Top of the pile mic stands to remedy yourdrooping problems

68 DreamA handful of a ordable models from theEnergy and Vintage Bliss cymbal series’

70 DWMedium weight, mid-level, low pricehardware: the DW 3000 Series

72 Natal Three cajons for three gigs; lovely stu

74 Techtonic The very impressive Unplugged beginners’kit; absolute bargain!