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Best Christmas gifts for drummers 2025: my pick of affordable festive gifts they'll actually use
By Chris Barnes last updated
Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with my pick of 18 useful accessories and gadgets starting from only $8.75

Best electronic drum sets 2025: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos
By Chris Barnes last updated
Our experts have tested over 85 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - the guide also includes full reviews, buying advice and demos

“Deliver a light, open sound with exceptional stick definition and a gentle, airy wash: Zultan unveil new ALARIS cymbal range
By Will Simpson published
There are a 14 of them in all, all handcrafted in Turkey

Roland's big V-Drum 3 and 5 series drop adds 6 kits to its e-drum range, including V71-lite modules and on-trend acoustic-look options
By Will Groves published
Mid- and entry-level options land with all-new modules, DW integration and more

Alesis's new 9-piece Nitro Ultimate electronic drum kit is its new flagship, and the hi-hat is the star
By Will Groves published

The one where Courteney Cox plays Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit on the drums and goes viral
By Will Simpson published
Here she is now, entertaining us

"Remarkably the DTX Pro is capable of layering up to four individual samples - one more than Roland’s flagship V71 module": Yamaha DTX6K5-M review
By Tom Bradley published
The first mesh option for Yamaha’s DTX6 lineup offers larger pads and high quality sounds

“Offers a very useful solution for clap emulation without needing to use electronics”: Zultan Raw SlapClap review
By Stuart Williams published
If you’re happy and you know it, Zultan is offering a cut-price solution to clapping your hands
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