Tom Bradley

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

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Mapex Design Lab Cherry Bomb & Heartbreaker snare drums

By Tom Bradley Published

Mapex adds new ‘ultra-premium’ snares to the Black Panther collection

Snare Drums
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Drum Workshop Collector’s Series Purpleheart kit

By Tom Bradley Published

Not yet rated

Drum Workshop doesn’t miss a beat with its newest Collector’s kit

Drum Kits
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UFIP Effects Cymbals

By Tom Bradley Published

A selection of individual metals from the Italian cymbalsmiths

Cymbals
Best electronic drum set: Alesis Strike Pro
Alesis Strike Pro

By Tom Bradley Published

Alesis continues to pack in the features at a highly competitive price

Electronic Drums
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J. Leiva Sweetspot & Mezquita cajons

By Tom Bradley Published

Some modified cajons from the Spanish percussion builder

Percussion
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ATV aFrame

By Tom Bradley Published

A new concept in cutting-edge instruments

Drums
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Mapex Saturn V Tour Edition

By Tom Bradley Published

Mapex extends its flagship series

Drum Kits
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Yamaha Rydeen Series Kit

By Tom Bradley Published

Yamaha’s newly rejuvenated kit is up there with the best starter rigs

Drum Kits
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Pearl Masters Maple Complete

By Tom Bradley Published

Pearl sticks it to tradition

Drum Kits
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Dream TriHat Cymbals

By Tom Bradley Published

Dream re-packages some old products in a new way

Cymbals
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The Workshop: Setting up drum triggers

By Tom Bradley Published

In five easy steps!

Drum Gear
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The Workshop: how to service drum hardware

By Tom Bradley Published

Keep your infrastructure in tip-top condition

Drum Lessons & Tutorials
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Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Cymbals

By Tom Bradley Published

Zildjian remasters its Special Dry collection for the modern market

Cymbals
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Evans UV1 Coated Heads

By Tom Bradley Published

Another game-changer from Evans?

Drum Gear
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Alesis Crimson Mesh Drum Kit

By Tom Bradley Published

Alesis continues to impress with some top-end features in a well-priced package

Drum Kits
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The Workshop: How to repair a cracked cymbal

By Tom Bradley Published

In 10 easy steps!

Cymbals
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De Gregorio Centaur, Tokayo and Chanela De Luxe Cajons

By Tom Bradley Published

A host of new Spanish cajons

Percussion
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The Workshop: drilling and riveting a cymbal

By Tom Bradley Published

In five easy steps

Cymbals
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Drum Workshop Cajon Pedal

By Tom Bradley Published

DW branches out

Percussion
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The Workshop: Cutting down a hi-hat rod

By Tom Bradley Published

In five easy steps!

Hi-hats
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ATV aD5 E-Kit Module

By Tom Bradley Published

Not-so-new tech wizards deliver a stand-alone e-kit module

Electronic Drums
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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.

Drum Lessons & Tutorials
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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.

Snare Drums
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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.

Drum Lessons & Tutorials
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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.

Drum Gear
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