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See Tool and BEAT drummer Danny Carey warming up behind his enormous kit
By Will Simpson published
Tool drummer Danny Carey has his own interesting Youtube channel
“A lot of time, one mic, and a kick and a snare is the best sound”: Producer Jeff Bhasker on capturing ‘retro’ drum sounds
By Will Simpson published
Jeff Bhasker on how he's captured retro drum sounds
Roland just unveiled its V-Drums Quiet Design VQD106 kits, delivering “the lowest playing-noise in the history of electronic drum kits”
By Stuart Williams published
The electronic drums giant claims the VQD106 is 75% quieter than a regular electronic kit
“Sounds aren’t just ‘good for a module’, they’re genuinely useable, realistic and ultimately very enjoyable to play": Roland TD716 review
By Stuart Williams published
Roland is back with a flagship replacement for the TD-50X. There’s a new module and new pads, but does it have the same old problem?
Roland overhauls its high-end electronic drum sets with the introduction of the 7 Series V-drums and VAD kits: “a dynamic new chapter in the V-Drums legacy”
By Stuart Williams published
The TD-716, TD-713 and VAD716 are powered by the new V71 module and there’s a lot of new features!
Ringo stuck down by illness and forced to cancel remaining tour dates
By Daniel Griffiths published
The Beatles legend has been advised to step down from his final two gigs and seek rest
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
At 12kg, it might break your back, but it won’t necessarily break the bank
Alesis Nitro Pro expands on the BFD-derived Nitro Max to offer "Unmatched flexibility and features at an accessible price point"
By Stuart Williams published
Bigger pads and more playing zones usher-in the newest Nitro electronic drum set
“We’ve got a new drummer, his name is Dave, he’s the best drummer in the world!”: the story of Dave Grohl's drums on Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
By Stuart Williams published
The drum part that introduced Nirvana and a drummer named Dave Grohl to the world was released on this day in 1991
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