Drum news, reviews and tutorials

Latest news

NAMM 2019: news, rumours and teasers

By MusicRadar

Find out what’s definitely/maybe going to happen at the world’s biggest music gear show

Tech

MusicRadar drum deals of the week

By Advertorial feature, Rhythm magazine

Drum gear bargains from our recommended retailers

Drums

2018 Christmas/holiday gift ideas for drummers

By Stuart Williams

Make sure you score a pa-rup-a-pum-win

Drums

The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2018 musical instrument deals for guitarists, drummers, DJs and producers

By MusicRadar

Guitars, drums and music tech savings at every turn

Tech

Our favourite US Black Friday and Cyber Monday guitar, music tech and drum deals so far

By MusicRadar

The hottest offers and discounts at-a-glance

Tech

Behind the drums - Mark Pusey: "It’s about having more skills than you need for the job"

By Rich Chamberlain

Brit session star gets a light grilling

Drums

The 10 best new snare drums of 2018

By MusicRadar Team

Trust your backbeat to any of these beauties

Drums

The 6 best new cymbals of 2018

By MusicRadar Team

Top metals for every type of drummer

Drums

The 12 best live session drummers in the world right now

By MusicRadar Team

The greatest live drummers in pop

Drums

The 10 best drum albums of 2018

By MusicRadar Team

Go on record with the best drum albums out right now

Drums

View all news

Latest tuition

Improve your drum kit timing and note spacing

By Rhythm

Impeccable timing is at the core of every successful drummer

Drums

Next level grooves part 4: anticipated crashes

By Rhythm magazine

Maintain steady time whilst incorporating different crash options

Drums

How to be more creative behind the drum kit

By Rhythm

Expand your existing drum knowledge

Drums

How to develop drumming limb independence

By Rhythm

Expand your independence behind the kit

Drums

How to build hand speed at the drum kit

By Rhythm

Speed up those rudiments

Drums

Next level grooves part 1: hi-hat variations

By Rhythm magazine

Add colour and bring emphasis to your grooves

Drums

How to strengthen weak limbs

By Rhythm

An essential lesson for consistent drumming

Drums

10 ways to make better drum recordings

By MusicRadar

Vital studio advice for drummers and recording engineers

Drums

How to prep your drum kit for a recording session

By MusicRadar

We offer tips for getting your drum set toned and tuned for the studio

Drums

Guide to big band drumming: drum soloing

By Rhythm

Master the Big Band drumming basics

Drums

View all tuition

Latest reviews

PDP Concept Limited Edition Kit review

By Adam Jones

£890

Striking finish and funky sizes

Drums

Stagg 52 Series Hardware review

By Tom Bradley

£56

An impressive hardware range for the budget-conscious drummer

Drums

Sabian Quiet Tone Cymbals review

By Stuart Williams

£239
€220
$229

Shushhhhhh

Drums

Evetts Snare Drums review

By Geoff Nicholls

£839

Beautifully hand-crafted snares

Drums

Alesis Nitro Mesh E-Kit review

By Tom Bradley

£339
€389
$349

Alesis’ entry-level e-kit gets an upgrade

Drums

2Box Drumit Three Module and Trigit Acoustic Triggers review

By Tom Bradley

£695

2Box makes a return

Drums

Zildjian A Series City Pack review

By Stuart Williams

£499
€541
$1225

If you’re finding your traditional cymbal setup unwieldy, try going to town with these Zildjians

Cymbal Packs

WorldMax Black Dawg black nickel over brass snare drum review

By Adam Jones

£260

A modern update on a classic design hits all the right notes - including price

Drums

Remo ColorTone Drum Heads review

By Geoff Nicholls

£17.50

Remo finally manages to mass produce full-toned and dynamic coloured heads

Drum Accessories

Paiste Masters Extra Thins & Dark splashes review

By Adam Jones

£210

New additions to Paiste’s Masters series explore the gentler - if pricey - side of Swiss bronze

Cymbals

View all reviews

Browse reviews by category

The best of MusicRadar in your inbox