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Drum news roundup: Sabian, Josh Freese and more
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Here's a whistle-stop of the latest goings on in the drum world for you, featuring new gear from Sabain and Regal Tip and the latest projects from Josh Freese and Jason Bowld.

Los Cabos introduces The Spider
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
New machine makes life easier for Canadian drum stick firm

Brian May's Guyton Double-Neck
By Simon Bradley last updated
Suffolk luthier Andrew Guyton adds a neck to Brian May's Red Special, one of the rock world's most iconic guitars

Mike Portnoy Career in Kits
By Rhythm last updated
Mike Portnoy is back with two kickass new bands and a huge Rhythm cover feature! To celebrate we've taken a glance back at some of the mind-blowing kits the drum icon has sat behind down the years.

Musikmesse 2012: Drums, drums and more drums
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
We've spent the last few days covering the miles at Frankfurt's Musikmesse show. Head inside to take a look at what we saw.

Musikmesse 2012: In Pictures: Premier Nicko McBrain kits
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
It was all go over on Premier's stand at Musikmesse. Between booth-packing visits from Nicko McBrain (where you couldn't move for love nor money) we took a look at their latest gear.

Musikmesse 2012: In Pictures: Sonor Jojo Mayer bass pedal
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Drum ace gets his own pedal

Musikmesse 2012: In Pictures: Natal UK Custom Shop
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Natal set tongues wagging at this year's Musikmesse show with an undeniably eye-catching kit. Head inside to see it for yourself.
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