Stuart Williams
I'm a freelance member of the MusicRadar team, specialising in drum news, interviews and reviews. I formerly edited Rhythm and Total Guitar here in the UK and have been playing drums for more than 25 years (my arms are very tired). When I'm not working on the site, I can be found on my electronic kit at home, or gigging and depping in function bands and the odd original project.
Latest articles by Stuart Williams
The hottest new drum gear for 2023
By Stuart Williams published
GEAR EXPO 2023: From vintage-inspired acoustic kits to cutting-edge electronics, here's 2023's big hitters
Who will be the new Foo Fighters drummer in the post-Taylor Hawkins line-up?
By Stuart Williams last updated
As Foo Fighters prepare for a new album and their live return we explore some of the front-runners to fill the drum stool
Best bass drum pedals 2024: single and double bass pedals for every budget
By Stuart Williams last updated
Put your best foot forward with our guide to choosing the best bass drum pedal for you, with expert picks from DW, Pearl, Tama and others
Millenium expands Still Cymbals low-volume cymbal line-up with two new colours
By Stuart Williams published
Silver and gold getting old? Brighten up your practice time with new finish options
Travis Barker launches signature Liquid Death enema kit: “How have I had such a successful career in music? I use Liquid Death Mountain Water…in my a**hole”
By Stuart Williams published
The, er…tongue-in-cheek product is intended as an art collectable
Queen’s Roger Taylor: “I can’t take Taylor Hawkins out of my phone”
By Stuart Williams published
Roger also addressed rumours that his son, Rufus Taylor will be the new drummer in Foo Fighters
Session drummer Jim Keltner recalls John Lennon and George Harrison telling him not to bad-mouth Paul McCartney
By Stuart Williams published
Best of 2023: “We can say that but you shouldn’t”, the drummer was told by the former Beatles
Session drummer Jim Keltner recalls John Lennon and George Harrison telling him not to bad-mouth Paul McCartney
By Stuart Williams published
“We can say that but you shouldn’t”, the drummer was told by the former Beatles
Watch Chad Smith break down Red Hot Chili Peppers drum beats and fills in a virtual masterclass with Drumeo
By Stuart Williams published
Chad took a trip to Drumeo HQ to talk through some of the band's biggest songs
Ludwig announces Continental and Continental Club intermediate drum kits
By Stuart Williams published
The two new ranges come in some classic Ludwig finishes
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich silences the haters with impromptu double kick breakdown during Howard Stern interview
By Stuart Williams published
The Great Dane proves he’s still got it, and also names some of the Metallica songs he finds most difficult
NAMM 2023: Yamaha wants you to ditch the cables with its YH-WL500 wireless headphones for musicians
By Stuart Williams published
With less than 4ms latency, we think they’re in with a chance
NAMM 2023: Yamaha Stage Custom Birch drums get a triple-facelift with new finish options
By Stuart Williams published
A fade and two solid colours expand the mid-level palette
NAMM 2023: Ludwig updates NeuSonic series with new shell sizes and six new finishes
By Stuart Williams published
New shell designs meet some tasty-looking pearl wraps and satin finishes
NAMM 2023: Tama announces limited edition Lil’ John Roberts Signature Snare Drum
By Stuart Williams published
Complete with a steel shell, custom finish and silicone-loaded bearing edges
NAMM 2023: Sonor launches Kompressor series snare drums
By Stuart Williams published
The range features undersized steel, aluminium and brass shell options, and starts at under £300!
Foo Fighters tease 13-second clip of what appears to be their first new music since Taylor Hawkins’ passing
By Stuart Williams published
The teaser has sent fans into a frenzy trying to work out who the new Foo Fighters drummer might be
NAMM 2023: Evans and Sunhouse team-up for the Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion Sound System
By Stuart Williams published
The sensor technology can transform an acoustic drum into a 10-zone electronic playing surface
Millenium expands its MPS-1000 full-shell electronic drum kit with a new configuration and two new finish options
By Stuart Williams published
The affordable acoustic-style electronic drum set goes one-up/two-down
DW announces Alex Gonzalez ICON snare drum
By Stuart Williams published
A portion of the proceeds from each of the Maná drummer's snare will be donated to charity
Take a deep dive into drum recording at Foo Fighters’ Studio 606 courtesy of Lauten Audio's in-depth video
By Stuart Williams published
The microphone brand enlisted engineer Darrell Thorp and drummer Joey Waronker for a fly-on-the-wall video session
GEWA's new G3 Club 5 SE electronic drum set features five-inch-deep shells, and a Black Sparkle wrap finish
By Stuart Williams published
The European brand adds depth to its entry-level range
Drumeo EarDRUM in-ear monitors review
By Stuart Williams published
In-ears don’t need to be custom-moulded: meet the monitors by drummers, for drummers
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