
Tom Bradley
Tom is a professional drummer with a long history of performing live anywhere from local venues to 200,000 capacity festivals. Tom is a private drum tutor, in addition to teaching at the BIMM Institute in Birmingham. He is also a regular feature writer and reviewer for MusicRadar, with a particular passion for all things electronic and hybrid drumming.
Latest articles by Tom Bradley

UFIP Effects Cymbals
By Tom Bradley published
A selection of individual metals from the Italian cymbalsmiths

Alesis Strike Pro
By Tom Bradley published
Alesis continues to pack in the features at a highly competitive price

J. Leiva Sweetspot & Mezquita cajons
By Tom Bradley published
Some modified cajons from the Spanish percussion builder

Yamaha Rydeen Series Kit
By Tom Bradley published
Yamaha’s newly rejuvenated kit is up there with the best starter rigs

Dream TriHat Cymbals
By Tom Bradley published
Dream re-packages some old products in a new way

The Workshop: how to service drum hardware
By Tom Bradley published
Keep your infrastructure in tip-top condition

Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Cymbals
By Tom Bradley published
Zildjian remasters its Special Dry collection for the modern market

Alesis Crimson Mesh Drum Kit
By Tom Bradley published
Alesis continues to impress with some top-end features in a well-priced package

De Gregorio Centaur, Tokayo and Chanela De Luxe Cajons
By Tom Bradley published
A host of new Spanish cajons

ATV aD5 E-Kit Module
By Tom Bradley published
Not-so-new tech wizards deliver a stand-alone e-kit module

The Workshop: How to clean your drum shells
By Tom Bradley published
Keeping your gear in tip-top order needn't be difficult, especially when it comes to cleaning drum shells.

The Workshop: How to change your snare wires
By Tom Bradley published
It is easy to take for granted the constant work that our snare wires do in order to create that unique sound at the centre of our kits.

The Workshop: How to clean your drum hardware
By Tom Bradley published
If you're anything like us, you'll like taking apart your bits and pieces of drum gear, either to see what makes it tick or to sort out a squeak or rattle.

The Workshop: How to change your drum head
By Tom Bradley published
In order to bring the best sound out of our drums, it is important not only to keep them in tune, but also replace the heads from time to time.
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