Drums week 2025
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By Stuart Williams Published
The drum part that introduced Nirvana and a drummer named Dave Grohl to the world was released back in 1991

By Jai Widdowson-Jones Last updated
Our expert picks, tested behind the kit - including recommended in-ear monitors and the best headphones for electronic drums

By Stuart Williams Published
Avoid these common pitfalls and your gigs will go a lot more smoothly

By Chris Burke Published
We round up some of the Purple One's best sticksmen and women

By Roland Schmidt Published
Believe it or not, there was a time when drummers weren't paid properly for their samples, in fact they weren't paid at all!

By Stuart Williams Published
The drummers, past and present, who embraced technology to revolutionize music and the gear we play

By MusicRadar Team Published
You might not be a drummer, but that shouldn't prevent you from programming totally convincing drum tracks that have a live feel

By Stuart Williams Published
Electronic drums have come a long way over the last few decades, but where are they headed in the future? From AI to radical new playing surfaces and authentic cymbals, this is our wishlist

By Daniel Griffiths Published
Phil Collins: Drummer First revealed the secrets of his sound, his career highs and lows, and the story of that drum fill…

By Jon Musgrave Published
Ditch the repetitive loops and unlock more dynamic rhythms

By MusicRadar Team Published
Essential information for anyone who wants to capture a kit

By Stuart Williams Published
From the educational to the inspiring, these dynamic docs are well worth your time

By Stuart Williams Published
Smooth-out your timing and you'll make everything easier. Here are some practical ways to get your inner clock ticking

By Roland Schmidt Published
We explore the theory behind beats, and how we score kicks, snares, hats and percussion

By Geoff Nicholls Published
Half a century ago, a select handful of British drummers became the most talked about and influential players in the world

By Jon Musgrave Published
A history of those who figured out the best ways of capturing a live drum kit in the studio

By Stuart Williams Published
Don’t let annoying gremlins spoil your playing. From no sound to too much noise, most problems can be solved with some simple settings or affordable upgrades - here’s how

By Stuart Williams Published
The allies and nemeses you can expect to see at your live shows
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