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Queen hated the drum sound on their debut so much that they “augmented” every beat for its reissue
By Jonathan Horsley published
Their eponymous debut is a stone-cold rock classic but Queen have never been happy with its sound, especially Taylor’s drums. For its “rebuilt” and renamed reissue, they forensically applied digital tech to transform the sound of each individual drum hit

Best Christmas gifts for drummers 2025: 47 hand-picked ideas to treat the drummer in your life this festive season
By Chris Barnes last updated
Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with our pick of the coolest drum accessories, gadgets, handmade gifts, last-minute ideas and more, regardless of your budget

“What we get here is the essence of Alesis’ flagship electronic drum set, with all the great features, minus the stuff that is likely to be ‘nice-to-have’ rather than essential”: Alesis Strata Core review
By Stuart Williams published
Alesis is back with a cut-down addition to the Strata line-up, but with BFD multi-sampled sounds, a touchscreen and a saving of around $/£1,000, I’m looking for the catch

“Punches above its weight”: Alesis unveils Strata Core, a cut-down version of its flagship Strata Prime e-kit
By Will Groves published
BFD and all-mesh feature on more-affordable but still 'pro-level' kit

See Tool and BEAT drummer Danny Carey warming up behind his enormous kit
By Will Simpson published
Tool drummer Danny Carey has his own interesting Youtube channel

“A lot of time, one mic, and a kick and a snare is the best sound”: Producer Jeff Bhasker on capturing ‘retro’ drum sounds
By Will Simpson published
Jeff Bhasker on how he's captured retro drum sounds

Roland just unveiled its V-Drums Quiet Design VQD106 kits, delivering “the lowest playing-noise in the history of electronic drum kits”
By Stuart Williams published
The electronic drums giant claims the VQD106 is 75% quieter than a regular electronic kit

“Sounds aren’t just ‘good for a module’, they’re genuinely useable, realistic and ultimately very enjoyable to play": Roland TD716 review
By Stuart Williams published
Roland is back with a flagship replacement for the TD-50X. There’s a new module and new pads, but does it have the same old problem?
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