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Read our classic interview with Wrecking Crew legend Hal Blaine
By MusicRadar published
"We got the job done, and we made a hell of a lot of money doing it"

The genius behind John Bonham’s towering When The Levee Breaks drum sound
By Andy Price published
It’s one of the best drum recordings in history, but the resulting sound was just as much a feat of engineering as it way playing

Clem Burke's 10 essential drum albums
By Joe Bosso, Will Groves published
"You've got to listen to what the greats have done," the Blondie 'heartbeat', who passed away this year told us

“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
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