SEE the World Premier of The Element Series Corey Miller Signature Signature Kit on TLC's LA INK, 10/23/08, 10:00 EST

To launch new Element Series drums, Ludwig Drum Co. announces a limited collaboration with World-renowned tattoo artist Corey Miller, and the official premier of the Corey Miller Signature Drum Kit. The cameras of TLC's LA INK just happened to be rolling when Ludwig's Todd Trent revealed the finished product to Corey for the first time, a moment which will air as the show's second season continues October 23 at 10:00 PM EST. "This is a true first for Ludwig, and indeed, the drum industry! Numberous kits with custom graphics have been introduced before, but never in a way that allowed every drummer access to them." states Kevin Packard. "To have Corey's art on a Ludwig kit is something we are really proud of." Corey's flash is set against a background of striking pre-aged White Marine Pearloid wrap, that offers a stunning contrast to the black electroplated hardware. The kit is also the first production kit from Ludwig to feature a 22"x22" bass drum, a true compliment to the kit's 7x14 snare, 8x12 rack tom, and 14x16 floor tom.

Having entered the world of tattooing as a 15-year -old hoodlum punk rock drummer, Corey began his professional tattoo career at age 20 at Fat George's Tattoo Gallery in LaPuente, California. Taking cues from famed artists such as Jack Rudy, Filip Leu and Suzanne Fauser, Corey's stunningly realistic tattoo stylings have taken him all over the world, and made him one of the most sought-after purveyors of ink in modern times. Sole proprieter and owner of Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor in Upland, CA, since opening up on April Fools Day, 1997, it is his use of black-and-grey that put corey on the map. Having inked such icons as James Hetfield and custom motorcycle artist Jesse James, it is his recently televised association with L.A. based celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D that has propelled him into the media spotlight. A long- time Ludwig artist and drummer, the Element Series Corey Miller Signature drum kit was personally designed by Corey using various elements of his classic tattoo flash. This limited collaboration between artist and his instument is only available for a short time, and has a sound as dangerous as its look!