5 reasons Joey Jordison was one of the most influential metal drummers of all time
We take a look at the Slipknot founder's drumming and musical legacy
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Best beginner electronic drum sets 2021: 9 affordable kit to help you start your drumming journey
Just starting out? These are the best beginner electronic drum kits for future drumming stars
Joey Jordison: his last drum interview - “I honestly would not change a f***ing thing. I’m happy where I’m at”
From the archive: we caught up with Joey on his return to action in 2018, in what was to be his final drum interview
Joey Jordison RIP: Stars pay tribute - "better upside down than any other metal drummer sitting normally"
Classic Interview: Steve Albini – "A lot of people in my position are opposed to the home-recording of music. They feel like it cheapens what happens in the studio, but I disagree"
As Albini turns 60, we revisit our 2013 interview where he offers valuable advice and insight into audio engineering
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament talks No Code album: "I don't know if we made any money on that record"
He also talks the band's touring plans in light of Covid
Roland unveils three affordable TD-07 series electronic drum sets
Each of the all-mesh kits are based around the TD-07 module
Classic interview: Stewart Copeland on his Police career, "We fought like cat and dog over the f**king hi-hat"
The Police legend looks back on every album
Take a look at John Bonham’s first Paiste artist contract
The cymbal brand marks 50 years since Bonham became an official endorsee
Latest drums Tuition
10 ways to make the most of your band rehearsals
Back To Live: Use your practice time together better with these easy and effective tips
How to get your tunes released: the secrets of music distribution
Get your music out into the world successfully
The easy guide to recording drums: kit tips, mic placement and setting up your DAW
Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please) playing actual drums!
How to create the perfect snare drum
Let's take a closer look at the kick drum’s constant companion, the snare
A beginner's guide to the drum kit
Before you start your digital drumming journey, let’s take a tour of the instrument it’s all about…
How to program a Funky Drummer-style MIDI break in your DAW
Get on the good foot with this most seminal of grooves
How to use an electronic drum set with Logic Pro X
How to get the correct MIDI mapping for your kit
How to create brand new beats by layering drum samples
Create huge-sounding drums with your own creative stamp, layer, EQ, and repeat
Latest drums Reviews
Dunlop CBJ95 Cry Baby Junior and DVP5 Volume (X) 8 review
- £119
- €139
- $129
Scaled down wah and volume/expression pedals that won't hog space on your pedalboard
Alesis Turbo Mesh review
- £219
- €266
- $299
Alesis brings all-mesh to the masses with this cracking beginner e-kit
Universal Audio UAFX Golden Reverberator, Starlight Echo Station and Astra Modulation Machine review
- £355
- €399
- $399
Universal Audio enters the high stakes effects pedal market
EBS Stanley Clarke Acoustic Preamp review
- £299
- €398
- $499
An upright bass preamp with the seal of approval from the great Stanley Clarke
Vox Valvenergy pedals review
- £169
- €189
- $179
NuTube-equipped and packing some genuine valve warmth, how does this trio of drive pedals stack up for today's player?
Eventide MicroPitch Delay review
- £279
- €279
An iconic studio effect goes compact with versatility intact
Keeley Hydra Stereo Reverb & Tremolo review
- £249
- €295
- $249
Free up some pedalboard real estate with a very clever presentation of a classic effect combo
Yamaha DTX6K3-X review
- £1,799
- €2,050
- $1,799
Yamaha makes a solid return to the electronic drum kit market
Victory V4 The Copper preamp pedal review
- £369
- €449
- $519
The name says copper but this high-end unit evokes a golden age of British guitar amplification
