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![James Hetfield [left] and Kirk Hammett harmonise solos as they perform live with Metallica in 1988. Hammett plays a Jackson Rhodes, Hetfield has his trusty white Explorer.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mpZgd7e7YSCLwb7LuqPpbi.jpg)
How Metallica wrote the ultimate metal ballad and took thrash into the mainstream with One
By Jonathan Horsley published
The sound of Metallica in full command, One would prove to be the ultimate thrash metal power ballad

Watch Eloy Casagrande batter the hell out of Slipknot’s ‘unplayable live’ Gematria (The Killing Name)
By Daniel Griffiths published
Looks like the ‘new’ Slipknot drummer can’t help showing off just how much he’s loving his day job

“An excellent entry point into the world of cast-shell drums”: DrumCraft Bell Brass Snare review
By Stuart Williams published
As heavy-shell snare drums make a comeback, DrumCraft is letting us in on the action at a snip of the price

“A versatile set but these cymbals excel in a rock and metal context”: Zultan Z Series review
By Tom Bradley published
Budget cymbals without the budget sound

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
FXPansion’s market-leading drum library is onboard

“Boasts an array of features above its relatively low price”: Millenium MPS-850 E-Drum set review
By Tom Bradley published
An affordable e-kit with a few surprising tricks up its sleeve

Best electronic drum sets 2025: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers
By Chris Barnes last updated
Our experts have tested over 80 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - the guide also includes full reviews, buying advice, video and audio demos

How we test electronic drum sets
By Chris Barnes published
Everything you need to know about how the MusicRadar team tests e-kits for our reviews and buyer's guides - full methodology explained
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