Drum Expo 2014

Liberty Drums build their own shells from raw timber to hand-crafted variations of well-formed shells using the best traditional and modern techniques to produce outstanding results

In our search for the greatest drum intros, we racked our brains and serched our record collections to come up with this list of 21 prime contenders...

Lightweight, resonant shells make this kit ideal for classic 50s jazz.

Yes he's the hard partying, tattoo covered dude who plays drum solos upside down, but beneath the surface you'll find a musician who's pushed boundaries for more than 30 years.

Dream Cymbals are committed to the idea that your first cymbals should be great cymbals, and to Dream that means cast cymbals for their superior tone and performance.

Sakae Rhythm is a high quality drum manufacturer located in Osaka, Japan, founded in 1925.

Professional, environmentally friendly hand-made cymbals

New and groundbreaking, advanced music and sound technologies that will enhance the creativity of musicians, producers, engineers, educators, students and hobbyists.

Every company has a story: ours starts in 1623.

Each Liberty shell is made in house to a very high standard.

Dream Theater's drumming powerhouse unpicks his unique approach to music

Drum's biggest stars give you tips on everything from playing technique to sound, and from gear to showmanship.

Rhythm is the UK's biggest selling drum magazine, with an increasingly global reach thanks to its website and digital editions.

At one stage or another in their career, every drummer will face a gear or playing conundrum that will require time and research to correct.

Sakae has been building high quality, all Japanese birch kits for many years.

How a young drummer on the verge of giving up music landed a gig that's led to him touring the world and playing to huge crowds.

Dark Matter cymbals are heavy and totally un-lathed. While not at all gongy, they can certainly ring a bit more than a traditional lighter cymbal. Stick response is also fantastic.