Meet this year’s rock drumming royalty

The best new snares, drum kits, cymbals, electronics and innovations

Which drum company brought something new to the table this year?

The top picks for plugged in percussion

The best metals for your cash

The hottest new drum talent around

The drummers at the top of the prog drumming tree

Which albums feature the top drum performances of the year?

These are the drummers who rock the clinic circuit