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Acoustic vs electronic drum kits: which is better for beginner drummers?
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
Watch Mike Portnoy learn to play Tool Pnuema before challenging Danny Carey to play Dream Theater's The Dance of Eternity
Two prog-metal titans collide as Portnoy attempts the 12-minute epic from 2019's Fear Inoculum in one of Drumeo's most difficult challenges to date
“I continue to miss Taylor, as does the band, his family, friends and the rest of the world.” Josh Freese pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins while marking one year as the Foo Fighters’ drummer
It's been 12 months since Freese was selected for one of the biggest gigs in rock
Former Staind and Soil drummer Jon Wysocki has died, aged 53
Wysocki was a founding member of the Massachusetts post-grunge/nu-metal band
“In this case, we’re looking at a bonafide game-changer”: Alesis Strata Prime review
With its BFD sound library, a 10.1” touchscreen and mesh heads throughout, Alesis’ new flagship electronic drum set looks like it’s intent on changing the game
Zildjian announces Alchem-E Gold-EX, Gold and Bronze electronic drum sets in three different configurations, “We set out to create the most realistic, authentic playing experience across the entire kit and are confident that drummers will agree.”
Metal cymbals, acoustic shells, and input from the son of Roland's founder…
Kenny Aronoff recalls his terrifying Jack and Diane fill experience
How extreme stress birthed the iconic heart of John 'Cougar' Mellencamp's smash hit
"The aluminium model is, frankly, a stone-cold bargain": DrumCraft Vanguard snare drums review
Not yet ratedThe revived drum brand is turning its attention to the most important drum in your setup, and you can snare yourself a bargain
YouTuber recreates Paramore’s iconic Misery Business snare drum sound from scratch without using samples, "Drum production was not the same post-Misery Business"
Eli Green shows how to get one of rock's best-loved snare drum sounds using a Pearl Vinnie Paul snare, some affordable microphones and a whole lotta compression
