Drums

“Deliver a light, open sound with exceptional stick definition and a gentle, airy wash: Zultan unveil new ALARIS cymbal range

Alesis's new 9-piece Nitro Ultimate electronic drum kit is its new flagship, and the hi-hat is the star

“Offers a very useful solution for clap emulation without needing to use electronics”: Zultan Raw SlapClap review

“A versatile tool for sharp, modern accents and cutting effects”: Zultan add to their effects cymbal range

“A versatile set with dry and dark tonal qualities”: Zultan 25 Series Cymbals review

“A versatile set but these cymbals excel in a rock and metal context”: Zultan Z Series review

"I love them, they just sing, they’re absolutely gorgeous:" Mike Portnoy just crashed Sabian’s party

"These are the antithesis of common-or-garden cymbals, but they deliver exactly what you’d hope, at a very affordable price point": Zultan Dune series cymbals review

"The full-size 20” cymbal actually flexes and shimmers when struck, which feels fantastic under-stick": EFnote Pro review

“A versatile set with dry and dark tonal qualities”: Zultan 25 Series Cymbals review

Best drum thrones 2025: my pick of budget-spanning stools for comfort behind the kit

“An extremely well-thought-out and all-encompassing piece of drum education”: Millenium Drums Legendary Drumbook review

These huge drum deals at Sweetwater are about to disappear – here’s your last chance to bag up to 60% off electronic drums, cymbals, sticks and more

“I’ve taken inspiration from the UK dance music scene": Mixwave put Sleep Token’s drummer in a plugin

Neil Peart called him 'the Wood Whisperer' and now he's blended metal and timber in DW's new SonicPly shells

"Crafted from Heritage. Tuned for Tomorrow": Zultan Cymbals celebrate their 25th birthday with a new high-end 25 series

Roland's V-Drums go wireless for new simple and seamless WT-10 sensor and DH-10 hub DrumLink system

Millenium launches new book for drummers of all ages and abilities

“Not the most thunderous of kits. Not particularly loud, but sophisticated, rounded and darkly inviting": Slingerland Radio King drum set review

Best electronic drum set for kids 2025: child-friendly electronic drum kits

Where to start with a drum kit

Is an acoustic or an electronic drum kit better for beginners?

Best drum sets: Top drum kits for beginner to pro drummers

“A good-looking kit which won’t break the bank”: DrumCraft Urban Beats review

Alesis’ popular Crimson e-kit just got an upgrade with version III sporting new heads and a new BFD-powered drum brain

“Boasts an array of features above its relatively low price”: Millenium MPS-850 E-Drum set review

DrumCraft’s Urban Beats delivers pro-quality looks and sound for the compact stage and budget

Mapex targets comfort and speed with the Design Lab Swift belt-drive bass drum pedal

Best bass drum pedals 2025: single and double bass pedals for every budget

DrumCraft’s new Nighthawk double pedals deliver 3 ways to hit twice as fast

NAMM 2024: Trivium’s Alex Bent announces signature Axis bass drum pedal, “I’m super-stoked to have my own pedal with Axis. I’ve got custom artwork on these from Half Sumo Collective… I hope you guys dig them as much as I do.”

Pearl Eliminator Redline Bass Pedal

Classic review: DW 9000 series bass pedals

Mapex Falcon Pedals

NAMM 2019: DW’s classic 5000 pedal gets single chain drive option

Dixon Precision Coil Pedals

DW expands DWe line-up with Roland module and cymbal-equipped bundles

"From professionals to advanced amateurs, EAD50 empowers every drummer to achieve their ideal sound": Yamaha confirms the EAD50, and it looks set to be your one-stop hybrid drum module

Best electronic drum sets in 2026: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos

Got a new e-kit for Christmas? Transform it with 15 day one upgrades that will make it sound better and play quieter

“The overall sample quality is decent, focusing on natural sounds within a mixed bag of styles, and promising to keep the majority happy”: EFnote Mini review

“Not having to reach for a USB cable feels like the advent of a new era for electronic drums, and we might be about to see a lot more e-kits out in the wild as a result.” Roland TD516 review

Missed out on Thomann's Roland TD313 Cyber Week deal? Here's how you can still get one of the newest electronic drum sets on the market at a bargain price before Black Friday becomes Cyber Monday!

Roland's TD716 electronic drum set is designed to be a VST killer. Now it's had a massive $1,800 wiped off the price at Sweetwater for Cyber Weekend – you’ll get a drum rug and throne worth nearly $500 for free, too!

I've waited for Toontrack's Hitmaker SDX Expansion to be discounted ever since it was released. Now it's nearly half-price for Black Friday and I'm about to ruin Christmas by spending way too much on Superior Drummer samples in Thomann's Cyber Week Sale

“Deliver a light, open sound with exceptional stick definition and a gentle, airy wash: Zultan unveil new ALARIS cymbal range

Across the Spooniverse: the Spoon Man and Spoon Lady at the forefront of the spoons revival

EVANS's Hybrid Sensory Percussion System will take hybrid drums to a whole new level

Carlsbro announces Okto A percussion pad

NAMM 2019: Has Meinl made the ultimate busking tools for drummers and percussionists?

Keo Percussion Nicko McBrain Boomer Practice Pad

Rhythm Tech Cajon

Shaw Percussion M-Class Hardware

Roland SPD::ONE Percussion Pads

"Cutting rimshots and controlled overtones": PDP brings a "world-first" to the acrylic drum market with its latest Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare

DW’s Limited Edition MFG True-Cast 14x4” snare brings a piccolo to its sand-cast, machined bell bronze range, but if you want one you’re going to need to be quick

“An excellent entry point into the world of cast-shell drums”: DrumCraft Bell Brass Snare review

DrumCraft reintroduces its Bell Brass snare drum, offering you the snare sound of Metallica, Nirvana, RATM and more for under £800!

"The aluminium model is, frankly, a stone-cold bargain": DrumCraft Vanguard snare drums review

YouTuber recreates Paramore’s iconic Misery Business snare drum sound from scratch without using samples, "Drum production was not the same post-Misery Business"

DrumCraft launches seven-strong Vanguard Snare Series, “Developed for drummers who work both live and in the studio.”

NAMM 2024: Tama’s 50th anniversary releases include an acrylic Starclassic Mirage, marble-finished Iron Cobras and Mastercraft snares

NAMM 2024: “The purest snare sound ever achieved…” Tama’s 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass puts the snare drum behind Metallica, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine and more back on the market