Rush unveils unseen footage of Neil Peart’s last recorded drum solo
The clip has been released to promote screenings of Cinema Strangiato - the Director's Cut
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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
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
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
