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NEW! Now adjust spring tension topside with the new MicroTune Spring Tensioner
MicroTune Spring Tensioner

Adjusting spring tension just got easier. Axis MicroTune Spring Tensioner


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

Derek Roddy
Check out Derek Roddy's new band:
view video

Cristobal Orozco
Watch virtuoso Chilean Drummer Cristobal Orozco playing a track from his Prog-Metal band Octopus lastest album that was just released (Jan 2013) view

Derek Roddy and Hudson Music team up again; announcing the release of Playing With Your Drums, a new DVD for drummers of all styles and levels, on Hudson Limited label. Read more...

Derek Roddy DVD

View teaser on You Tube.

Axis Artist, Anthony King’s new DVD

Watch it now on YouTube

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
















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

View all AXIS ARTISTS

ARTIST ENDORSEMENT ADS
Selected ads featuring Axis Artists.
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NEWS & EVENTS

George Kollias Drum Show 2013

George Kollias – LOUD & FAST 2

Upcoming clinic tour in Germany for Modern Music School
12.5 Modern Music School – Idar-Oberstein (Professional Program)
13.5 Modern Music School – Trier
14.5 Modern Music School – Merzig
15.5 Modern Music School – Homburg / Saar
16.5 Modern Music School – Speyer
17.5 Modern Music School – Bruchsal
18.5 Modern Music School – Wuppertal
19.5 Modern Music School – Bochum
20.5 Modern Music School – Brühl
21.5 Modern Music School – Bad Homburg
22.5 Modern Music School – Dresden
23.5 Modern Music School – Fürstenfeldbruck/Dachau

NAMM logo
APPEARING AT THE
AXIS BOOTH:

NAMM 2013 Appearing at the Axis Booth
NAMM 2013 Friends at the Axis Booth

Alex Bent
Graham Hawthorne
Jorge Iacobellis
George Kollias
Joey Oscar
Derek Roddy
Steve Stephens
Tim Waterson
Tim Yeung

NEW DVD from GEORGE KOLLIAS

Intense Metal Drumming II
available now!

George Kollias DVD 2012

Get the new DVD from GEORGE KOLLIAS
Intense Metal Drumming II, out now from Hudson Music and Amazon.

More info about George at:
www.georgekollias.com
www.georgekollias.com/forum
www.facebook.com/georgekolliasofficial
Axis Artist page: Artist Page

Axis artist Rodrigo Rios debuts
at #11 on Billboard Hot Singles

Axis Artist Rodrigo Rios is working with a producer who won two Latin American Grammies earlier this month in Las Vegas.

His recent project with Grammy Award winning vocalist Patti Austin has reached #11 on Billboard Charts.

The single – Life’s Joy and Celebration (feat. Patti Austin) - Jamie & The Dream Trackers available on iTunes now.

Rodrigo Rios

Laguna Drumfest 2012 a great success!

Axis Artist, Anthony King appeared at the Laguna Drumfest 2012 in Mexico, October 15 & 16. Octavio Castro wins an Axis X Single Longboard pedal. Anthony shares photos and stories. Read more.

www.lagunadrumfest.com

Worlds Fastest Drummer 2012 at Summer NAMM Show

WFD‘s World Fastest Drummer 2012 Contest Final results are in! The Battle of the Feet winner is ‘Vital Remains’ drummer Jack Blackburn of Houston, TX with a score of 870 Singles. Congratulations!! Jack has won an Axis Double Pedal. Read more...

Jack Blackburn


Rodrigo Rios and Big Band Brazil Upcomming concert celebrating 100 years.

rodrigo rios

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.

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 Drum Clinics in 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.

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

NAMM 2011 Show

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

NAMM 2011 Axis Booth 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 2011 Axis Booth Appearances
NAMM 2011 Friends and special guests
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