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The sturdy rack comes ready-assembled.

Alesis DM7 USB Kit

By Dave Holmes last updated

We flick the sticks over the new DM7 e-kit from Alesis

Electronic Drums
These shiny black 'Hyper' cymbals are derived from Paiste's mid-range to pro-level Alpha series and modelled on the current Slipknot touring set-up

Paiste Black Alpha 'Hyper' Cymbals

By Dave Holmes last updated

Paiste pays tribute to the legendary metal drummer, Joey Jordison, with these special edition Black Alpha 'Hyper' cymbals

Cymbals
It is the shiny top layer which gives the heads their mirror-like chromed finish, reminiscent of a still, dark pool

Evans Black Chrome Drums Heads

By Dave Holmes last updated

A set of good-looking heads designed to heat-up your hitting...

Drums
The Sonix 922 Jazz kit builds on the success of the original entry-level Sonix series

Percussion Plus Sonix 922 Jazz Kit

By Dave Holmes last updated

Percussion Plus introduces a new jazz kit into the 922 series

Drum Kits
This maple/acrylic hybrid is an intriguing drum with several eye-catching, not least the acrylic insert

AD Drums Maple/Acrylic hybrid snare

By Dave Holmes last updated

Fresh from the Malvern Hills comes this interesting hybrid snare from AD Drums

Snare Drums
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Drumcraft Series 8 Metal Snare Drums

By Dave Holmes last updated

Some fine Chinese-made metal snares from newbie brand DrumCraft

Snare Drums
The SLP Classic Maple snare features Tama's triple-flanged 2.3mm steel Sound Arc hoop.

Tama SLP Wooden Snare Drums

By Dave Holmes last updated

The evaluation of Tama's Sound Lab Project drums concludes with some tasty wooden snare

Snare Drums
The mesh-heads of the TD-11KV make a massive difference to the playability and sound options of the kit compared with its more affordable sibling

Roland TD-11KV Kit

By Dave Holmes last updated

Worth the extra dough?

Drum Kits
S-Drive confi guration includes a huge, undrilled 22x20-inch bass drum.

Sonor Essential Force S-Drive Kit

By Dave Holmes last updated

Sonor's Force drum kit series is given an update

Drum Kits
The versatile Retro Fusion is available in either maple or birch construction,

Mapex Meridian Retro Fusion Kit

By Dave Holmes last updated

A new five-piece retro kit from the intermediate Meridian line

Drum Kits
Ultra-thin and very flexible, these can fit where traditional drum mats can't.

Softapads SoftaMats Multi-Instrument Anti-Slip Mats

By Dave Holmes last updated

Check out these multi-instrument anti-creep mats

Drums
Waterproofing is taken care of by an outer layer of 600-denier polyester on the Ahead Armor cases

Ahead Armor soft drum cases

By Dave Holmes last updated

Ahead offers a new level of protection for your drumkit

Snare Drums
Tama's Black Brass SLP snare is one bruiser of a drum.

Tama SLP Metal Snare Drums

By Dave Holmes last updated

Could it be love at first strike with Tama's new Sound Lab Project series of metal snares?

Snare Drums
The Diabolo Rock Kit employs full-sized shells with sapeli wood exterior.

Drum-Tec Diabolo Rock Kit

By Dave Holmes last updated

A low-noise electronic kit with all the looks and feel of an acoustic set-up

Electronic Drums
The Armor cymbal bag can accommodate up to 11 cymbals.

Ahead Armor stick and cymbal bags

By Dave Holmes last updated

Being a softy doesn't necessarily mean you are less protected

Cymbals
The Black Widow's ingenious finish is created by embedding strands of glass fibre in the wrap.

Dixon Black Widow Drums

By Dave Holmes last updated

The latest kit from Dixon is not for arachnophobes…

Drum Kits
Drumport's 20cm circular hole is sited at the centre and aligns with the bass drum beater.

Drumport drum insert

By Dave Holmes last updated

The Drumport fits directly into your bass drum and aims to enhance the drum's low-end performance

Drums
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