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Latest drums News
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A tragic but redemptive year for rock drumming
Mick Fleetwood’s wooden balls go under the hammer and raise $128,000
Bass guitars and keyboards owned by John McVie and Christine MvVie were also sold
Charlie Benante on debut Pantera reunion show: “If I say I wasn’t nervous I’d be lying”
The Anthrax drummer also reveals he had a pair of Vinnie Paul's drumming gloves with him on stage
Alesis owner inMusic ordered to pay Roland $4.6m for infringing electronic drum kit patents
Roland says that it “will continue to vigorously enforce its intellectual property rights”
See Martin Miller and his session band cover Metallica, RHCP, Bryan Adams, Alice Chains, Radiohead and Lenny Kravitz in a '90s medley
The band put their own spin on the classics
Band-Maid's new video for their instrumental track From Now On brings their sublime musicianship to the fore
It's taken from this year's Unleash mini album
Metallica release new song Lux Æterna, confirm album 72 Seasons and tour
A three-and-a-half minute NWOBHM-flavoured cracker
Latest drums Tuition
10 things you need to know before you record your band
10 essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
Take in the trash: check out some leading cymbal stacks, plus how to make your own
Stacks aren't just for Marshalls
Adding percussion colour to your drum kit - a practical guide
What are your options, beyond the basics?
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
13 ways to mic up a drum kit for pro recordings
A practical step-by-step guide to microphone positioning
13 ways to make your electronic drum set sound better
Here's how to enhance your e-kit’s sound using the features within your module, exploring VST instruments and with some basic hardware upgrades
How to clean your electronic drum set
Step-by-step guidance, tips and recommended tools for making your e-drums as good as new
Latest drums Reviews
J Rockett Audio Designs Uni-Verb review
- £465
- €522
- $449
Odd couple or inspired pairing? Here, optical Uni-Vibe modulation and spring reverb share space in one deluxe effect, and a retro tone adventure begins...
Zultan AEON series cymbals review
- £87
B25 bronze meets dual-finishing for a blend of traditional and modern cymbal sounds
Becos CompIQ STELLA Pro Compressor review
- £360
- $319
For those who take their dynamics seriously, this fully featured stompbox offers a studio-grade VCA compressor that you can mount on your pedalboard
Harley Benton Evil Twin overdrive pedal review
- £69
- €79
- $77
Does the influence of two iconic overdrives make for a value-packed pedal? Yes!
Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker review
- £79
- €108
- $110
Along comes a fuzz that aims to put that ruined speaker dirt sound of the rock 'n' roll pioneers into a pedal format, and does all that and more
Millenium NonaPad review
- £199
- €222
- $214
Looking for a percussion pad with sample import capabilities on a budget? This familiar face has you covered.
Harley Benton Sugar & Spice reverb and echo / chorus pedal review
- £83
- €98
- $101
A dual pedal designed for electro acoustic guitarists, but worthy of wider appeal
SoundLad Liverpool Hungry Beaver Voltage Starved Power Fuzz / Boost pedal review
- £99
A ferocious fuzz with seriously versatile teeth
Roland TD-27KV review
- £2,499
- €2,998
- $2,999
With improved pad designs and a wealth of flexibility, Roland's latest electronic drum set is a big hitter
