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“More drummer-friendly than ever”: Drum Workshop launch updated version of their 9000 series of stands and hardware

The 9000X series has been “redesigned and transformed” say Californian company

MusicRadar

Harrowing Investigation Uncovers Catholic ‘Sect’ Where Young Girls Are Forced To Serve Boys

"If they need anything, they’ll ring a bell."

Bored Panda

The Only Design Fairs Worth Traveling for in 2026 — A Culture Editor's Ultimate Guide to Staying Inspired

With so many events to catch across the globe, it's easy to miss out on major cultural moments. Luckily, we've rounded them up for you

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DW expands DWe line-up with Roland module and cymbal-equipped bundles

Premium DW shells paired with Roland's next-generation V71 and V51 modules and a choice of DW or Roland cymbals

MusicRadar

"Cutting rimshots and controlled overtones": PDP brings a "world-first" to the acrylic drum market with its latest Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare

NAMM 2026: The all-acrylic design extends to the hoops for what could be some of the most focused acrylic sounds yet

MusicRadar

DW’s Limited Edition MFG True-Cast 14x4” snare brings a piccolo to its sand-cast, machined bell bronze range, but if you want one you’re going to need to be quick

NAMM 2026: Designed in collaboration with Dave Elitch, the shallowest-ever True-Cast snare is limited to only 100 pieces

MusicRadar

“There’s a truism that ‘a band is only as good as its drummer’. Any band that Josh graced with his presence on the kit was fortunate indeed”: Josh Freese to be given a Lifetime Achievement Award by Drum Workshop

NAMM 2026: Award to be presented at the NAMM show this week

MusicRadar

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US skeleton athlete accuses Canada coach of rigging Olympic qualifying event

Five-time Olympian Katie Uhlaender claimed the Canadian head coach’s decision to withdraw his athletes from a qualifying race sabotaged her chances of making a sixth Games

The Independent UK

Olympic tensions flare as US skeleton star alleges Canadian coach rigged qualifying event

Sporting tensions between the USA and Canada have erupted once again, this time in skeleton as next month’s Winter Olympics approach

The Guardian - US

Russia names German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable organisation'

Deutsche Welle's director general said the move by Moscow was another sign that the Kremlin "wants to quash any freedom of opinion in the country."

Euronews

“Not the most thunderous of kits. Not particularly loud, but sophisticated, rounded and darkly inviting": Slingerland Radio King drum set review

Drum Workshop brings back to life the most historic brand in drum set history with this warmly re-imagined Radio King outfit

MusicRadar

The ‘Birken Indicator’ — 4 Things the Rich Love To Buy That Are No Longer in Their Budget in 2025

The Birkin indicator is a benchmark for the demand and resale value of the Hermès Birkin handbag, a status symbol coveted by the rich and A-listers for its timeless appeal and handmade craftsmanship....

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“Roland has always been extremely good at marrying the playability of its samples with the physical feel of its hardware - this kit is no exception”: Roland VAD316 review

Roland’s new 3 Series offers a staggering level of features previously only available with the flagship 7 Series

MusicRadar

Organiser of 'forbidden' track cycling series insists it 'will be implemented', apologises for launch delays

DerbyWheel president says series has experienced 'significant difficulties'

Cycling Weekly

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Jennifer Garner Showed Off A BTS Elektra Look, And Now It Has Avengers: Doomsday Fans’ Tongues Wagging

One photo has launched a thousand fan theories.

MusicRadar

“AI could prove incredibly useful, from configuring our kits to generating the sounds in our head”: Where might electronic drums go next? Here are 9 of our predictions

Electronic drums have come a long way over the last few decades, but where are they headed in the future? From AI to radical new playing surfaces and authentic cymbals, this is our wishlist

Medical Daily

New Study Links COVID-19 to Accelerated Blood Vessel Aging, Particularly in Women

The latest research showed that coronavirus infection may accelerate the aging of blood vessels, potentially increasing cardiovascular risk by roughly the equivalent of five years

The Guardian - US

Let women be horny – but Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover isn’t helping

The Man’s Best Friend image has reopened a debate: sex-positive feminism or soft porn for the male gaze?

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Neil Peart called him 'the Wood Whisperer' and now he's blended metal and timber in DW's new SonicPly shells

Fusing up to 12 plies of wood with two plies of aluminum they promise presence and power like no other

MusicRadar

DW Soundworks library gets even bigger with the new DW Collector’s Pure Cherry Shell Expansion Pack

Get the famous sound of Drum Workshop’s drums in your DAW via their DW Soundworks plugin

The Independent UK

What does fall of Assad in Syria mean for the Middle East and the West?

How will the fall of the Assad regime reshape geopolitical dynamics worldwide?

International Business Times UK

German Island Cancels Christmas Tradition Of Chasing And Smacking Women's Bottoms After Assault Claims

The Christmas festival on Borkum island, which includes chasing women with cow horns, may be cancelled after a documentary revealed violent beatings.

The Independent UK

‘AI Jesus’ takes confessions at Swiss church

Some churchgoers describe a spiritual experience within the confessional booth, though others labelled it a gimmick

Latin Times

Pizza Parlor Busted After 'Best-Selling Pizza' Turns Out to Be Cocaine

A German pizzeria was shut down after police discovered it was serving cocaine alongside its best-selling pizza.

International Business Times

South Korea Speeds Up EV Battery Certification Program Following Fire In Apartment Building Garage

The Aug. 1 blaze in Incheon started in a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle and injured 23 people, took eight hours to extinguish and damaged or destroyed 140 cars.

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