First off, Paiste is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their Signature Bronze. The Signature series created numerous fans amongst drummers of different musical styles thanks to its rich sound.

Heavy artillery for Signature Precision
To kick off the anniversary, the Signature Precision series, released in 2013, will be enhanced by heavy models for rock, hard rock and heavy metal.

The 14" Heavy Hi-Hat offers a rich, sharp sound with very pronounced responsiveness. The powerful open sound is said to pierce even the most massive guitar walls. Equally penetrating is the meaty chick sound.

According to Paiste, the 20" Heavy Ride will stand out due to its glassy clear, strong, yet full ping. The big shaped bell is piercingly loud. This ride stays on top of anything.

Brilliance, projection and precision distinguish the attack of the 16", 18" and 20" Heavy Crashes. At the same time, the Signature Bronze lends these crashes a pleasant, warm character and rich sustain.

Signature Precision cymbals are made by hand in Switzerland using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.

Blast, shred and bash the $#!T out of your Rudes
In 1980 Paiste released RUDE, raw cymbals for the extreme volume required by the punk and heavy metal scene of that time. Since then, the series has gained cult status and remains unique in the cymbal world.

At the 2014 NAMM Show, Paiste will launch the Rude Basher, Shred Bell and Blast China models, in collaboration with Alex Gonzalez. Alex has been drumming with Mexico's most successful rock band Maná since 1987 and is co-founder of new metal project De La Tierra.

Comments Alex on the new additions to Paiste's Rude range:

"The 18 and 20 inch Basher - the name says it all: imagine a 2002 Medium on steroids! Lively, explosive but controlled at the same time! Great to bash out crash/ride patterns and unique crash sounds. The 12 and 14 inch Shred Bell is a unique cymbal - you can 'shred' fast ride patterns on it, and get a controlled, lively, metallic sound or hit it and out comes an awesome, cutting bell sound! The 14 inch Blast China is small but in your face! Explosive, lively, raw, cutting cymbal. Great for blast beat patterns and china hits. Perfect size to set up anywhere around your kit. Three different cymbals, three unique sounds, one choice – my new Rudes."

Rudes are entirely made by hand from the originally used CuSn8 bronze.

Twenty Masters Collection renamed as Masters, expanding the dark side
Paiste will also introduce the Masters Dark Crash and Dark Hi-Hat models.

Masters, originally dubbed the Twenty Masters Collection, are entirely made by hand from CuSn20 bronze. The series started out with twelve rides that are amongst the most exquisite cymbals of the Paiste assortment. Now three crashes and two hats join the series to expand the unique Masters sound atmosphere to additional cymbal types.

The new models were designed in collaboration with notable jazz drummers Gregory Hutchinson and André Ceccarelli, and reflect their concept of traditional sound with modern quality standard.

The 16", 18" and 20" Dark Crash models are based on the critically acclaimed Masters Dark Ride atmosphere that exudes darkness, warmth and a smoky vibe. Tender clarity dwells in these crash cymbals, they exhibit a remarkably buttery, soft feel, enabling the finest dynamic nuances. The 20" crash is also suited for airy, light ride patterns.

The 14" and 15" Dark Hi-Hats are said to radiate a similarly breathy timbre. According to Paiste, they emanate a soft musical closed sound, and open up with a satisfying smoky wash. Yet, the chick sound always stays clear and assertive.

With the introduction of the new models, the series is re-christened simply as Masters. Commenting on the name change, Erik Paiste states:

"Our esteemed artists are using this designation for the cymbals, which was originally dubbed the Twenty Masters Collection. Who are we to argue? So be it."