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INTRODUCING A NEW ANGLE ON 21ST CENTURY DRUMMING

AXIS A21 LASER

The most immediate, direct response.
21 degree power forward beater angle accelerates the beater into the bass drum with greater force and velocity.

A21 Laser Pedal


What is the A21?

Derek Roddy explains technical features of the A21 Derek Roddy Signature Edition and takes you on a virtual tour of the Axis factory. View video.

INTRODUCING The Derek Roddy Signature Edition A21 Double Pedal with Electronic Kits and Deep Rockers

Derek Roddy Signature Edition Pedals
Derek Roddy Signature Edition A21


AXIS PERCUSSION takes great pride in specializing in precision foot pedals and drum hardware. Our products are fabricated from aircraft grade aluminum and steel, each part being machined in our factory in Carson, California, U.S.A. Axis gear is truly handmade in the U.S.A. We are dedicated to the highest level of quality and craftsmanship, and with the Axis patented design features, Axis gear remains unique and state of the art.

ARCHIVED ARTICLES

Reviews of Axis Pedals:
Axis A Longboards...... Axis Me Again
By Chap Ostrander, Modern Drummer Magazine

Crash Test #3, Axis Longboard Pedals
By Liam Mulhollan, Drum! Magazine

A Look At Engineered Percussion
By Rick Van Horn, Modern Drummer Magazine


ARTISTS

Shannon Lucas on the cover of Sick Drummer Magazine Issue 20! Check out his 20 page feature that includes a video tour of his kit and some HD Exclusive Footage from the Summer Slaughter Tour 2011! Link: www.sickdrummermagazine.com

HiraxHIRAXX - Broken Neck Official Viral Video 2011. (Halloween: Video Release Date: October 31st. 2011). Jorge Iacobellis of Hirax on tour in Argentina. View more.

Jorge Iacobellis
















Kris Gustofson joins the Axis Artist's Roster. View videos and read more about Kris on our Artist Page. [more]

Axis welcomes new premier artists, Mike Mironov, Russia’s first heavy metal drummer to tour Europe. View him on YouTube. And from China, He Yan, China’s new generation of rock music drummers. [more]

Chris Moore is the drummer for Dilana (Rockstar Supernova), Cry Wolf, and Fast Otto...more.
View Cry Wolf on YouTube - Live at The Brixton in Redondo Beach, CA. and at “Arena” in Simi Valley, CA.

Junior Vargas performed on the Jô Soares Show with Izzy Gordon, a top female singer in Brazil. View photos. Also watch a YouTube video performance of Jr. Vargas with Izzy Gordon. Also view photos at the Votorantim inner city workshop and more on our ARTISTS page.

Richard Christy of Charred Walls of the Damned talks and demonstrates gear including the new A21 Double Pedals for CWOTD’s July 2010 Tour. View on YouTube

Axis Percussion congratulates Alan White on receiving the Cape Breton International Drum Festival Legends Award. Read more...and view Alan on our ARTISTS page.

Danny Molina is featured in an ad for Axis in a Metal Magazine from Ecuador. View. See more ads on our Artist Ads page.

Axis adds extreme metal drummer Davide Billa to our artist roster, and Jovan Dawkins, talented Hollywood session drummer. View on our ARTISTS page.

DVD by Derek Roddy -
Blast Beats Evolved

Derek Roddy DVDProduced and directed by legendary metal drummer Derek Roddy, Blast Beats Evolved explores the development and mechanics of modern extreme drumming. The DVD features examples and exercises for Blast Beats, Skank Beats, Bomb Blasts, Hammer Blasts and Freehand Blasts, plus a comprehensive conditioning program for hands and feet, balance and endurance, and also includes five solo jams and performances of seven Serpents Rise songs–complete with minus-drums play–along tracks.....more

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ARTIST ENDORSEMENT ADS
Selected ads featuring Axis Artists.
View... ARTIST ADS


NEWS & EVENTS

SICK DRUMMER CAMP 2011 SWEEPSTAKES!

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AXIS PERCUSSION wants to give you a
FREE ROOM at Sick Drummer Camp!

Sick Drummer Camp

Enter to win a FREE ROOM and your food from Axis Percussion at this exclusive 5 day Sick Drummer Camp, with George Kollias, Derek Roddy, and more, now! Enter to win here!
This event takes place 9/30/11 to 10/5/2011 so enter now! Sweepstakes ends Sept. 04, 2011.
Read more at Sick Drummer.com

The Derek Roddy Invasion has officially begun!
Derek Roddy Invasion
This is an extra special tour. Not only will Derek be conducting his traditional clinic in the evenings, he will also be spending 2+ hours on the drum shop floor to be the celebrity salesperson at each store.
The dates of the tour have been posted here: www.dwdrums.com/roddyinvasion/ and here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2011 Chicago Drum Show
Post Show Press Release

The 21st Annual Chicago Drum Show was held May 21 and 22 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St Charles, Illinois. Axis Artists Bryan Hit, and JR Robinson were Sunday’s clinicians...more and read more at Rebeats.com

George Kollias announces upcoming Drum Clinics for 2011 in Australia, UK, Greece, India, Turkey, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden and there are a few coming up soon for Central Europe. More.
Also view George on our Artist page.

Urban Drumming Technques, featuring JLaToiya, former drummer for Musiq Soulchild. Learn licks, tricks, chops, practice routines and a whole bunch of drumming techniques. View on YouTube.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2011 - Upstate, NY:

Sick Drummer Magazine, who brought you the first drum magazine devoted to extreme drumming, the first interactive drum magazine and interactive advertisements within a digital drum magazine, now bring you the first ever digital video magazine. This youtube video of Sick Drummer Magazine Issue #17 holds all the content from the actual issue, exclusive video from Animals As Leaders, Vader, Cradle of Filth and a video lesson from Alex Micklewright on single foot blasting. This issue also contains audio tracks from Animals As Leaders and SEPTICFLESH, as well as introduces a brand new way for us to engage our readers using motion enhancements over static advertisements. Please take some time to read through the issue, watch the exclusive videos and to share this with all your friends! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rMHtjhzrE8

AXIS welcomes Baires Music SRL of Argentina as an International Distributor. View on our International Distrubution page, or their website at www.baires-music.com

The NAMM 2011 Show was a great success!
Three new products were introduced this year...

The Derek Roddy A21 Signature Edition Double Pedal with Electronic Kits view, Deep Rockers, and the Dock-O-Matic (more info to follow soon).

NAMM Show 2011

We would like to thank all the artists who made appearances at our NAMM 2011 Booth this year.

NAMM 2011 Axis Booth Scheduled AppearancesDerek Roddy, Tim Yeung, Jorge Iacobellis, Steve Stephens, and Bobby Rondinelli made appearances and performed at the Axis Booth. And Jota Morelli dropped by for an great impromtu performance.

Drum! Magazine has posted video clips of Derek Roddy at the NAMM 2011 Axis booth. View Derek Roddy Jams At NAMM 2011 along with other artists on this Drum! Magazine link.

More video of Derek Roddy from the NAMM 2009 show can be seen here. View video

Jorge Iacobellis performs at the Axis Booth, captured on YouTube video. Also read more about Jorge on our ARTIST page and his official web site, www.misterpowerdrums.com.

Sick Drummer Magazine taped Steve Stehens demonstrating the Vortex Snare Tripod at the Axis booth. View here.

View AXIS FRIENDS and special guests at the Axis Booth 2011. An Axis photo album.

Axis introduced the new A21 Laser Pedal at the 2010 NAMM Show

The new A21 Laser Pedal and the Derek Roddy A21 Signature Edition Pedals debut at the Axis Booth.
A21 Laser Pedal

Derek Roddy Signature Edition A21 with EKIT

NAMM SHOW ARCHIVE

NAMM 2010 Axis Booth Appearances
NAMM 2010 Friends and special guests
NAMM 2009 Derek Roddy Performance
NAMM 2009 Axis Booth Appearances
NAMM 2008 Axis Booth Appearances
NAMM 2008 Steve Stephens & Friends
NAMM 2007 Axis Booth Appearances
NAMM 2006 Axis Booth Appearances
NAMM 2002 Axis Booth Appearances

WFD — World's Fastest Feet

2008 WFD World Record
2007 NAMM WFD Competition
2007 NAMM Summer WFD Competition
2007 NAMM WINNER WFD Competition
2006 NAMM Summer WFD Competition
2006 NAMM WINNER WFD Competition