Mapex News

The Mapex Drum Company teamed up with three of their legendary artists to create new  Black Panther snare drums that reflect each artists unique personality and signature sound. 

The Warbird this is a 12” x 5 1/2” 6 Ply Maple / Walnut Shell with Black Plated hardware, custom engraved and has a MSRP of 649.00. The Wraith is a 14” x 6” 1.2mm Brass Shell, Chrome hardware, satin black finish and has an MSRP of 789.00. The Versatus is a 14” x 4 5/8” hybrid Mahogany / Maple Shell with Black Plated hardware and a Transparent Cherry over figured maple wood. All three drums come with a personally signed Artist picture booklet.

The Mapex Drum Company has taken the next step in the evolution of professional drum sets, Saturn V. The award winning SONIClear™ bearing edge and the new SONIClear™ tom holder are standard features on every Saturn V set.   
 
Mapex introduced the SONIClear™ bearing edge last year on their highly acclaimed Armory and Mars kits.  The positive response to the bearing edge was overwhelming and prompted countless questions from Mapex fans of: “When will Saturn be available with SONIClear™ bearing edges?” The wait is over.  

Mapex and Drumline 2: A New Beat Premiers on VH-1 Monday Night October, 27th 9/8C

KHS-America, and specifically Mapex Marching Drums and Jupiter Brass instruments, were a key partner in the production of the new movie, providing a full complement of marching drums and brass instruments to outfit the fictional Atlanta A&T and their rival university band.

Mapex has you covered with their current Saturn IV FREE* Bags Promotion.   From October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 when you purchase a Mapex 4-piece or 5-piece Saturn IV set you will receive a FREE a set of Mapex premium padded bags

Mapex is adding more excitement to the new Mars Series by offering a free matching 8” or 10” tom pack to all purchases of any new Mars Shell Pack between October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.

MAPEX Drums will be featured in the highly anticipated film starring pop rock band Anthem Lights’ front man Alan Powell, Ali Faulkner (TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN) and Caitlin Nicol-Thomas (“Nashville”). Presented by Samuel Goldwyn Films and City on a Hill Studio, THE SONG shines a spotlight on American Roots music by featuring 11 original songs.  Already garnering attention from fans and critics alike, the music-driven drama THE SONG is partnering with MAPEX Drums in preparation for the film’s theatrical wide-release on September 26.

Mapex Artists and staff members will be hitting the road stopping in 15 cities across the USA for the Mapex SONIClear™ “Over the Edge Tour”.  The tour is the perfect opportunity for players to experience first-hand the award winning SONIClear™ bearing edge and the sound of Armory and Mars sets and Armory snare drums. Russ Miller (L.A. session artist) will be the host in 7 of the events while Rashid Williams (John Legend) will be hosting the tour in 8 of the locations.  In addition, a Mapex Armory Tomahawk snare drum will be given away to a lucky winner at each stop of the tour.

Starting on July 1^st, 2014, MyDentity Custom drums will be available with the award-winning SONIClear™ bearing edge, designed to help drummers tune less and play more.  To kick off this exciting design change, Mapex will run a MyDentity promotion from July 1^st through August 31^st during which time Mapex will be upgrading the heads to Remo USA-made drumheads.

Mapex has teamed up with BANDHAPPY for the 2014 Vans Warped Tour. Mapex Armory Drums and Falcon hardware will be the drum and hardware of choice for all BANDHAPPY lessons for the 43 city tour.

Mapex Drum Artist Darrell Robinson is touring with Grammy Award winner: Pharrell Williams. “For this huge tour Pharrell wanted something crazy so I knew my boys at Mapex could put it together”, says Darrell Robinson. " I am playing a Saturn kit now, but Mapex is making me a custom Mydentity kit with the new SONIClear bearing edges and Mapex hardware. When you see it you'll be Pink with envy!"

During the Winter NAMM show in January, representatives from the Music and Sound Retailer magazine presented the Mapex team with 2 of their coveted awards. Music retailers voted in a nation-wide poll and Mapex came out on top for Best Drum Set of 2013 (Saturn IV Series) and Best Percussion Accessory Of 2013 (Falcon Hardware Series). 

The Mapex Drum Company has created a new series of drums and hardware specifically designed for aspiring players ready to replace their beginner kits or for younger players in search of a no-nonsense, mid-priced drum set that is a breeze to tune and maintain.

The Mapex Drum Company set out to solve one of the biggest headaches of being a drummer; the frustrations of tuning your drums. Mapex wants drummers to spend less time tuning and be able to play more. The result of that mission is the latest innovation from Mapex: The SONIClear™ bearing edge.

The Mapex Drum Company continues to move forward with their innovative product designs and creative ways for players to customize their rigs. The new Armory Series has a lot to offer in both categories.

The Mapex Drum Company has introduced "The Armory" series of snare drums. The five specially crafted snare drums include pro-level features, such as 2.3mm Powerhoops, unique tube lugs, piston-action strainers, and Black Panther snare wires with brass end-plates and stainless steel music wire coils. Additionally, the three wood-shell models include Mapex's new SONIClear™ Bearing Edge, enabling easier tuning, a powerful and focused tone, and enhanced shell-vibration.

A panel of MI Retail experts gathered during the "Best in Show" discussion hosted by Music Inc. Magazine during the Summer NAMM show. Mapex was awarded with the "Company to Watch" award for providing trendsetting products and services. "Once again, Mapex is very proud to be the recipient of the NAMM Best in Show - Companies to Watch award." states Mike Robinson.

Fork's Drum Closet & Mapex Drums teamed up to support the Musician's Corner Music Festival in Nashville, Tn. Since 2010 this Festival has created a global music landmark and community gathering space in Centennial Park where musical performers can illustrate the diversity, passion, and fellowship associated with Music City.

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The Mapex Drum Company announced two new additions to their flagship Black Panther series. The Black Panther Nomad Snare, and the Black Panther - Black Widow Kit. Black Panther Nomad Snare Drum: Drummers worldwide know the quality and tone of the Mapex Black Panther series of snare drums and drum kits, and the Nomad is aimed to satisfy the appetite of players and collectors around the globe. The Nomad snare was developed by the Mapex team in conjunction with legendary artist Will Calhoun.

Russ Miller is internationally known as one of the top drummers of today. As a Multi-Platinum recording artist, he has played on multiple Grammy award winning recordings with combined sales of over 26 million copies. His musical versatility has led him to work with an incredible list of over 50 international artists from legends like Ray Charles, The Fifth Dimension, Natalie Cole, Tina Turner & Bobby Caldwell through modern stars, Nelly Furtado, The Psychedelic Furs, Hilary Duff, Steve Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Daniel Bedingfield and Meredith Brooks.

The Mapex Drum Company has announced their updated Falcon series hardware by introducing several new models that are due to land in stores in April of 2013. All Falcon models offer players extreme adjustability, supreme playability and touring level durability that players can depend on night after night.

"The MyDentity program represents the kind of player-focused thinking that will become the signature for the Mapex brand" said Michael Robinson, Director of Marketing for Mapex. "While all drum companies love drums, at Mapex we love drummers and want to give them the type of sound, size, and finish options THEY want, not what we think they should want. The t-shirts are a small token of our appreciation to our earliest adopters. Thanks for sharing in our vision of what Mapex will become."

Purchase a qualifying Mapex drumset from participating retailers between October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 and we will send you a FREE Steel Snare Drum or a Double Bass Drum Pedal - you decide!

With the purchase of any NEW Mapex Horizon Birch drum kit, you'll get a FREE P500TW Double Pedal or a FREE 13"x3.5" Mapex Piccolo Steel Snare Drum.

With the purchase of any NEW Mapex Meridian Maple drum kit, you'll get a FREE P710TW Double Pedal or a FREE 13"x3.5" Mapex Piccolo Steel Snare Drum.

Mapex MyDentity Custom Drums is excited to announce the September 2012 clinic tour with Modern Drummer Readers Poll winner Matt Halpern. Matt will be highlighting his unique playing style, discussing his approach to playing complex rhythms while maintaining a solid groove, the importance of drum instruction, and how to coexist with band-mates on the road.

A Baltimore native, Matt started playing the drums at the age of 3. With private lessons, Matt acquired a deep knowledge of drumming and a love for playing all genres of music. At a young age Matt was performing throughout the Northeast weekly.

Purchase a qualifying Mapex drumset from participating retailers between April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012 and we will send you a FREE throne or double bass drum pedal - you decide!

With the purchase of any Mapex Horizon drum kit, you'll get a FREE P500TW Double Pedal or a FREE T755A Drum Throne.

With the purchase of any Mapex Meridian Maple or Meridian Birch drum kit, you'll get a FREE Raptor Double Pedal or a FREE T775 Drum Throne with PMK-M113 Hardware Bag.

Wrap up your new Black Panther of MPX Snare Drum with a FREE* Padded Snare Drum Bag!

Between now and the end of the year, purchase a select Mapex Black Panther or MPX Snare Drum, and we will send you a Black Panther (BP Snares) or Mapex (MPX Snares) branded bag!

This sleek case is durable and protective. An $89 value, absolutely free!

The 2011 Black Panther Velvetone Tour is stopping at a Mapex Elite Drum dealer near you. Featuring Derico Watson, Chris Penne, and Will Calhoun, this tour will personally introduce you to the Black Panther experience described only as "Velvetone".
Check out the dates!

Mapex Drums is pleased to announce the upcoming Chris Adler clinic tour, "A Throne with a View" which will take him through the country this winter, beginning February 28th and ending on March 16th, 2011. Adler appeared at the prestigious Modern Drummer Festival in 2005 and performed a "Battle" clinic tour with his brother Willie Adler across Europe in 2008. "A Throne with a View" will be his first and only U.S. clinic tour in 2011.

When you are ready for the Double-Bass drum kit without the Double-Bass drum price, the Voyager Crystal Sparkle kit is ready for you!

For a limited time, purchase the seven piece Voyager Double-Bass in the Crystal Sparkle wrap finish, and receive a FREE 8" inch tom!

Everything is included to get your band rocking. This drum set is fully loaded with hardware AND cymbals!

Mapex Drums is proud to be the returning sponsor for the 2010 edition of The Big Beat on Sunday, November 7th, 2010. Known as the world?s largest multi-city drum set event, this year?s Big Beat will feature fifteen Five Star Drum Shops participating to raise money for worthwhile causes. The 2009 event brought in over 1200 drummers and 3500 spectators, with the final tally for charity reaching over $62,000.

Mapex is proud to announce the addition of four new outstanding drummers to the Mapex Drums Artist roster. These up-and-comers are burning up the music scene in the Rock, Jazz, R&B and Metal genres.

Without further ado, we introduce to you Matt Halpern, Lee Pearson, Matt Johnson and Damien Schmitt.

Drummer and Mapex artist Tony Pia is now touring with classic rockers The Doobie Brothers for their current U.S. tour running through November. Tony will also be appearing on the band’s upcoming European Tour alongside ZZ Top.

Tony was originally introduced to Mapex drums by friend and fellow Mapex artist Gregg Bissonette, who is currently on the road with Ringo Starr and his All-Star band. Pia uses a Mapex Saturn Series kit along with the Falcon Double Pedal.

We recently caught up with UK drummer and percussionist Terl Bryant who was out in New Mexico recording at Albuquerque’s Studio150. Terl was tracking for producer Ken Riley which included work on a piece with hip hop legends Public Enemy that is short-listed for use in a new Hollywood movie blockbuster. Riley liked the Mapex sound enough to order his own Saturn series kit at Terl’s spec for ongoing use at the studio.

Fresh off a run of 27 sold-out US dates out of 27 tries, New York's indie-prog-metal-storytellers, Coheed and Cambria, announce their newest leg of dates, this time with legendary British prog-rock-masters Porcupine Tree.

The band's drummer, Mapex artist Chris Pennie will be performing on his 6-piece Saturn Series kit. Chris will also be using a Falcon Double Pedal and the all-new Sledgehammer Black Panther snare drum.