Latest articles by Tom Bradley
Oriollo Phantom Snare Drums
Led by Serbian metallurgist and drum designer Vukan Karadzic, boutique drum manufacturer Oriollo has been producing seamless metal drum shells for various drum manufacturers since 2003.
Gretsch Bell Brass Snare Drum
Since Tama led the way with the first bell brass snare drum back in the '80s, they have become revered as both live and studio workhorses.
The Workshop: How to clean your drum hardware
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
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.
Symrna Thunder Lord Cymbals
Despite nearly a decade in production for the Istanbul-based company, Symrna Cymbals are still relatively unknown here.
