Adam Jones

The Kicker is the brainchild of Manuel Markovic, drummer, sound engineer and owner of Sonitus Acoustics

Birch shells, innovative finishes and colour coded hardware at budget level - Mapex's Mars series means business

Compared to the recently reviewed AKG D12 VR - a mic as at home in the studio as the live arena - the diminutive D40 is a bulletproof workhorse built primarily for stage use

The D12 VR from Austrian mic-maker AKG is a reference quality bass drum mic suitable for both recording and live work

This cutting edge MDD (Machined Direct Drive) pedal is the first product from DW's new MFG range

Yamaha first introduced its Stage Custom series in 1995 and in the near two decades since it has made the company's design, build and sound qualities accessible to those on a budget

DW's Frequent Flyer kit was launched at NAMM 2014, joining the company's Taiwanese- manufactured Design Series

Incredible value quality cymbal set from Chinese/Canadian brand

The drum firm kicks back and gets compact with the Cocktail

ACS's PRO range of earplugs brings a new level of affordability to hearing protection

The G-Class pedal is a striking piece of design that spent two years in development. Gibraltar consulted not just its roster of endorsees but also regular drummers

The latest Black Panther kit is available in any colour you like - as long as it's black

Vintage, modern and raw designs from Meinl

Yamaha's next generation of oak-shelled drums have been designed to meet the demands of performing live

DW's leave-no-stone-unturned approach to drum building uncovers yet another shell option

Innovative head design that looks set to redefine triggering possibilities for acoustic drums

Meinl's Sand cymbals mix classic style with a contemporary twist

Chinese-Canadian cymbal brand Dream reveals a darker side

Despite the premium price tag, Jojo Mayer can't put a foot wrong...

Remo's most durable single-ply head makes light work of the heaviest of demands

Natal's award-winning range of kits is now joined by a tasty, walnut-shelled model

Pearl's Masters Premium Legend kits could well live up to the name

Three is the magic number when it comes to recording drums

Sabian's aspirational B8 range is given a revamp

Remo offers a new take on pre-dampened bass drum heads