Latest articles by Stuart Williams
“I always told myself and others that when it’s time to leave that I would know… My body told me. My body told me and I listened” - Drummer David Garibaldi announces he has left Tower of Power
But, the funk master assures us that while his time with the band has come to an end, the news by no means spells retirement
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan tells Kanye West to “Show some class man” after the rapper posts revealing photos of his wife Bianca Censori to Instagram on her birthday
"Would you show pictures of your wife’s t*ts to your friends? Your parents?", Dolmayan argued with one commenter
NAMM 2024: “The purest snare sound ever achieved…” Tama’s 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass puts the snare drum behind Metallica, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine and more back on the market
Watch Gojira’s Mario Duplantier put the Tama 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass through its paces
Former Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer, James Kottak dies aged 61
The often-outspoken drummer became the first American to join the Schenker brothers’ band
Rage Against The Machine will not be touring or playing live again: “I don’t want to string people or myself along any further” says drummer, Brad Wilk
The announcement comes 16 months after RATM’s last live performance
5 songs featuring Josh Freese on drums (that you might not know were him)
Best of 2023: Tracks from the session drumming ace that might surprise you
Watch: Mike Portnoy breaks down his drum part from Dream Theater’s Pull Me Under, then plays it in full
The prog-igal son returns with a full play-through of one of Dream Theater's best-loved songs
Dave Grohl has sketched instructions for building a beer bong and how to smuggle hash in a cassette tape, and now they’re being auctioned for charity
Grohl's drawings show you how to party like it's 1989
The 2023 Drumeo Awards are now live: here’s how you can cast your vote
Have your say and you'll be in with a chance of winning a Yamaha Tour Custom drum kit
Sleep Token speaks! Drummer ‘II’ gives first ever recorded interview: here’s what we’ve learned
The elusive masked metaller breaks cover for an in-depth Drumeo session
Melodics launches Acoustic Drums program
The popular interactive drum lesson software just went unplugged
Ex-Slipknot drummer, Jay Weinberg makes first live appearance since split, sitting-in with The Bouncing Souls
Watch Weinberg play drums on The Bouncing Souls' True Believers
Sepultura announce split, so does this mean Eloy Casagrande is going to be the new drummer in Slipknot?
The Brazilian metallers are bidding farewell, so we're playing Metal Drummer Chess
Watch Dave Grohl unleash a 36-minute live version of his Play instrumental
The performance was captured as part of Warren Haynes' 20th Annual Christmas Jam in 2018
Gretsch Drums launches new beginner-friendly Renegade Series drum kits
These all-inclusive, affordable Gretsch kits come with everything you need to start playing
DW unveils limited edition 14”x5” DW MFG True-Cast Snare
It’s bell bronze, it’s cast, and it's been co-designed with drummer Dave Elitch. Plus DW has sampled it for its new Soundworks software
How to create drumless jam tracks or isolated drum tracks of your favourite songs for free
Remove instruments for jamming, or listen to your favourite parts in detail…and it doesn't need to cost you a penny
Zultan launches Heritage Flat Ride cymbals in two sizes
Slaved by the bell? These rides promise warm, traditional stick definition
Take a tour of Tool drummer Danny Carey’s Sonor kit
Danny’s drum tech, Joe Slaby, shows us around
Watch legendary funk drummer James Gadson demonstrate some of his most famous grooves using Ludwig Acrolite, Supraphonic and Pearl Jupiter snares
The latest instalment of Lauten Audio’s Snare series focusses on one of the greatest feels of all time
Stewart Copeland names Joey Jordison as one of the best drummers he’s ever seen play live, shares his opinion on Ringo Starr
The Police drummer also chooses his most difficult Police song, offers tuning advice and explains why he plays traditional grip
I review guitars for a living – these are the 7 Harley Benton deals you need to grab in Thomann's massive Cyberweek sale
Step this way for savings of up to 60% on Thomann's formidable budget guitar gear brand
Full metal racket on a budget: DrumCraft launches Series 3 Double Bass drum kit
It's a 7-piece, metal-friendly drum kit including hardware for under £800
