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“A versatile set with dry and dark tonal qualities”: Zultan 25 Series Cymbals review
By Tom Bradley published
Zultan delivers another extremely versatile cymbal range for a wallet-friendly price

“We tried it as a laugh and now it’s our standard setup”: The secret sauce behind Sleep Token’s live drum sound
By Daniel Griffiths published
Because delivering drums for one of rock’s hottest acts requires the breaking of more than a few rules

Where to start with a drum kit
By The MusicRadar Team published
Before you start your drumming journey, let’s take a tour of the instrument it’s all about…

Is an acoustic or an electronic drum kit better for beginners?
By Ronan Macdonald published
Is it better to learn on acoustic or electronic drums? We tackle the topics of noise, space, cost, playability and more to help you decide

TAMA STAR at Drums Week 2025: Unmatched craftsmanship, iconic sound — the strongest name in drums just got even stronger
By Advertorial published
Sponsor Content Created With TAMA
Meet the crown jewel of TAMA’s drum range

TAMA Kick Pedals at Drums Week 2025: Precision, Power, Performance — engineered for drummers who demand the fastest, smoothest response
By Advertorial published
Sponsor Content Created With TAMA
From the practice room to the biggest stages, TAMA kick pedals are designed to stay with you every step of the way

Zildjian Alchem-e Kits at Drums Week 2025: The feel of real drums meets limitless electronic expression – redefine your sound
By Advertorial published
Sponsor Content Created With Zildjian
A creative workstation for composing, experimenting, and pushing the boundaries of your drumming

Vic Firth Terra Drumsticks at Drums Week 2025: Natural feel, unrivalled balance
By Advertorial published
Sponsor Content Created With Vic Firth
Great sound and sustainability can coexist

"Classic and timeless": Slingerland Drums are back, and Bruno Mars' drummer and JR Robinson are on board
By Will Groves published
Brand trusted by Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and Neil Peart relaunches two classic kit ranges

Best drum thrones 2025: my pick of budget-spanning stools for comfort behind the kit
By Stuart Williams last updated
DW, Roc-N-Soc and Gibraltar are among the brands vying to be crowned king of the drum thrones – but which one is right for you in terms of build, comfort and budget? Here’s my recommendations
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