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“I got to get a surgery”: Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan speaks about how he sometimes feels like he’s “dying”
By Beth Simpson published
Percussionist turned down the idea of having a pacemaker

Mapex targets comfort and speed with the Design Lab Swift belt-drive bass drum pedal
By Stuart Williams published
The belt-driven pedal features a host of features aimed at usability, performance and fast response

DW expands DWe line-up with Roland module and cymbal-equipped bundles
By Stuart Williams published
Premium DW shells paired with Roland's next-generation V71 and V51 modules and a choice of DW or Roland cymbals

"From professionals to advanced amateurs, EAD50 empowers every drummer to achieve their ideal sound": Yamaha confirms the EAD50, and it looks set to be your one-stop hybrid drum module
By Stuart Williams published
NAMM 2026: After a couple of weeks of teasers, Yamaha has finally lifted the lid on its next-level EAD product

"Cutting rimshots and controlled overtones": PDP brings a "world-first" to the acrylic drum market with its latest Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare
By Stuart Williams published
NAMM 2026: The all-acrylic design extends to the hoops for what could be some of the most focused acrylic sounds yet

DW’s Limited Edition MFG True-Cast 14x4” snare brings a piccolo to its sand-cast, machined bell bronze range, but if you want one you’re going to need to be quick
By Stuart Williams published
NAMM 2026: Designed in collaboration with Dave Elitch, the shallowest-ever True-Cast snare is limited to only 100 pieces

"Music has the power to connect hearts": Japan and South Korean leaders cap diplomatic summit with a drum duet
By Will Simpson published
President Lee and PM Takaichi bash out some K Pop anthems

Missed out on Thomann's Roland TD313 Cyber Week deal? Here's how you can still get one of the newest electronic drum sets on the market at a bargain price before Black Friday becomes Cyber Monday!
By Stuart Williams last updated
Snag Roland's next-gen, mid-price V-Drums set for less, complete with the same sound engine as the mega-expensive V71 module

Roland's TD716 electronic drum set is designed to be a VST killer. Now it's had a massive $1,800 wiped off the price at Sweetwater for Cyber Weekend – you’ll get a drum rug and throne worth nearly $500 for free, too!
By Stuart Williams last updated
As Black Friday weekend turns into Cyber Monday, now’s the time to pounce on this 'if money was no object' V-Drums set from Roland

I've waited for Toontrack's Hitmaker SDX Expansion to be discounted ever since it was released. Now it's nearly half-price for Black Friday and I'm about to ruin Christmas by spending way too much on Superior Drummer samples in Thomann's Cyber Week Sale
By Stuart Williams published
With up to 73% off Toontrack SDX Expansion packs - including one inspired by Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland and Vinnie Colaiuta - is the doghouse really such a bad place to be?
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