Drums
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11 great movies, documentaries and shows that drummers should check out
By Stuart Williams Published
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10 tips to help drummers to develop better timing
By Stuart Williams Published
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When British rock drumming ruled the world
By Geoff Nicholls Published
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How the rules of drum recording were shaped over decades of trial and error
By Jon Musgrave Published
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10 common electronic drum set issues and how to troubleshoot them
By Stuart Williams Published
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The 10 people drummers will inevitably encounter when playing a gig
By Stuart Williams Published
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Slipknot’s Eloy Casagrande reveals the secret lessons he gave his Sepultura replacement
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Cymbals
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“A versatile set with dry and dark tonal qualities”: Zultan 25 Series Cymbals review
By Tom Bradley Published
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“A versatile set but these cymbals excel in a rock and metal context”: Zultan Z Series review
By Tom Bradley Published
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"I love them, they just sing, they’re absolutely gorgeous:" Mike Portnoy just crashed Sabian’s party
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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"These are the antithesis of common-or-garden cymbals, but they deliver exactly what you’d hope, at a very affordable price point": Zultan Dune series cymbals review
By Stuart Williams Published
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"The full-size 20” cymbal actually flexes and shimmers when struck, which feels fantastic under-stick": EFnote Pro review
By Tom Bradley Published
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Is Zildjian about to reissue its Z Series? This not-so-covert teaser video certainly suggests so
By Stuart Williams Published
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NAMM 2024: "Imagine a hi-hat stand that not only meets your professional needs and expectations, but also provides you with a richer and crisper sound…" Yamaha unveils its flagship HHS9D Hi-hat stand
By Stuart Williams Published
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Zultan launches Heritage Flat Ride cymbals in two sizes
By Stuart Williams Published
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Zultan Cymbals sets its sights on metal with its “loud, aggressive and biting” F5 18” Mega Bell Ride
By Stuart Williams Published
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Drum Gear
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“A versatile set with dry and dark tonal qualities”: Zultan 25 Series Cymbals review
By Tom Bradley Published
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Best drum thrones 2025: my pick of budget-spanning stools for comfort behind the kit
By Stuart Williams Last updated
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“An extremely well-thought-out and all-encompassing piece of drum education”: Millenium Drums Legendary Drumbook review
By Tom Bradley Published
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These huge drum deals at Sweetwater are about to disappear – here’s your last chance to bag up to 60% off electronic drums, cymbals, sticks and more
By Chris Barnes Published
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“I’ve taken inspiration from the UK dance music scene": Mixwave put Sleep Token’s drummer in a plugin
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Neil Peart called him 'the Wood Whisperer' and now he's blended metal and timber in DW's new SonicPly shells
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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"Crafted from Heritage. Tuned for Tomorrow": Zultan Cymbals celebrate their 25th birthday with a new high-end 25 series
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Roland's V-Drums go wireless for new simple and seamless WT-10 sensor and DH-10 hub DrumLink system
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Millenium launches new book for drummers of all ages and abilities
By Will Simpson Published
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Drum Kits
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Where to start with a drum kit
By The MusicRadar Team Published
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Is an acoustic or an electronic drum kit better for beginners?
By Ronan Macdonald Published
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Best drum sets 2025: Top drum kits for beginner to pro drummers
By James Farmer Last updated
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“A good-looking kit which won’t break the bank”: DrumCraft Urban Beats review
By Tom Bradley Published
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Alesis’ popular Crimson e-kit just got an upgrade with version III sporting new heads and a new BFD-powered drum brain
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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“Boasts an array of features above its relatively low price”: Millenium MPS-850 E-Drum set review
By Tom Bradley Published
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DrumCraft’s Urban Beats delivers pro-quality looks and sound for the compact stage and budget
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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DrumCraft’s new Series 3 Junior packs a punch for new players
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Best electronic drum set for kids 2025: child-friendly electronic drum kits
By Chris Barnes Last updated
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Drum Pedals
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Best bass drum pedals 2025: single and double bass pedals for every budget
By Stuart Williams Last updated
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DrumCraft’s new Nighthawk double pedals deliver 3 ways to hit twice as fast
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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NAMM 2024: Trivium’s Alex Bent announces signature Axis bass drum pedal, “I’m super-stoked to have my own pedal with Axis. I’ve got custom artwork on these from Half Sumo Collective… I hope you guys dig them as much as I do.”
By Stuart Williams Published
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Pearl Eliminator Redline Bass Pedal
By Tom Bradley Last updated
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Tama Iron Cobra Bass Pedal
By Tom Bradley Last updated
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Classic review: DW 9000 series bass pedals
By Jordan McLachlan Last updated
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Mapex Falcon Pedals
By Adam Jones Last updated
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NAMM 2019: DW’s classic 5000 pedal gets single chain drive option
By Chris Barnes Published
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Dixon Precision Coil Pedals
By Adam Jones Published
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Electronic Drums
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10 common electronic drum set issues and how to troubleshoot them
By Stuart Williams Published
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How the drum machine grew into a viable alternative to real drummers
By Roland Schmidt Published
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“Many of the Pro’s advantages are less towards sound, and more on the side of enhanced playability”: Alesis Nitro Pro review
By Stuart Williams Published
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Best beginner electronic drum sets 2025: top-rated entry-level e-drums, reviewed by experts
By Chris Barnes Last updated
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Best Alesis electronic drum sets 2025: My pick of Alesis electronic drums for beginners to pros
By James Farmer Last updated
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“There is no question that there’s enough quality audio here to cater for every musical taste and presents a massive amount of editing options”: Alesis Strata Club review
By Tom Bradley Published
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Roland's V-Drums go wireless for new simple and seamless WT-10 sensor and DH-10 hub DrumLink system
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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“At full throttle, this speaker is capable of delivering room-filling volume without strain”: Alesis Strike Amp 12 MK2 review
By Jai Widdowson-Jones Published
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Alesis’ popular Crimson e-kit just got an upgrade with version III sporting new heads and a new BFD-powered drum brain
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Percussion
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Across the Spooniverse: the Spoon Man and Spoon Lady at the forefront of the spoons revival
By Will Simpson Published
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EVANS's Hybrid Sensory Percussion System will take hybrid drums to a whole new level
By MusicRadar Published
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Yamaha DTX-Multi 12 electronic percussion pad
By Jordan McLachlan Last updated
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Carlsbro announces Okto A percussion pad
By Stuart Williams Published
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Roland SPD::ONE Percussion Pads
By Stuart Williams Last updated
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Keo Percussion Nicko McBrain Boomer Practice Pad
By Tom Bradley Last updated
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NAMM 2019: Has Meinl made the ultimate busking tools for drummers and percussionists?
By Chris Barnes Published
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Rhythm Tech Cajon
By Tom Bradley Published
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Shaw Percussion M-Class Hardware
By Adam Jones Published
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Snare Drums
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“An excellent entry point into the world of cast-shell drums”: DrumCraft Bell Brass Snare review
By Stuart Williams Published
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DrumCraft reintroduces its Bell Brass snare drum, offering you the snare sound of Metallica, Nirvana, RATM and more for under £800!
By Stuart Williams Published
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"The aluminium model is, frankly, a stone-cold bargain": DrumCraft Vanguard snare drums review
By Stuart Williams Published
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YouTuber recreates Paramore’s iconic Misery Business snare drum sound from scratch without using samples, "Drum production was not the same post-Misery Business"
By Stuart Williams Published
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DrumCraft launches seven-strong Vanguard Snare Series, “Developed for drummers who work both live and in the studio.”
By Stuart Williams Published
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NAMM 2024: Tama’s 50th anniversary releases include an acrylic Starclassic Mirage, marble-finished Iron Cobras and Mastercraft snares
By Stuart Williams Published
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NAMM 2024: “The purest snare sound ever achieved…” Tama’s 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass puts the snare drum behind Metallica, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine and more back on the market
By Stuart Williams Published
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DW unveils limited edition 14”x5” DW MFG True-Cast Snare
By Stuart Williams Published
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Neil Peart’s DW piccolo snare drum is up for sale, with an asking price of just under £73,500
By Stuart Williams Published
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More about Drums
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Slipknot’s Eloy Casagrande reveals the secret lessons he gave his Sepultura replacement
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Exploring the genius of Jeff Porcaro's Rosanna Shuffle
By Roland Schmidt Published
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The easy guide to recording drums: kit tips, mic placement and setting up your DAW
By The MusicRadar Team Published
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