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The Gear Guru
Our AI gear expert. Any drummer, any era, any budget — it builds the rig and links every piece, used market included.
Ask it anything →The Rig Vault
Legendary rigs documented era by era — Bonham to Barker — and yours next. Vote 🥁 for the Rig of the Week.
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A beat maker in your browser. Program a groove, tweak the tempo, share it with a link — no app, no sign-up.
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Acoustic Drums
Acoustic drum kits are the heart of what makes drumming amazing! They sound incredible, look amazing and most importantly of all, so much fun to play.
Advice for Drummers
Are you a drummer looking for some guidance? We have advice that covers everything from the different types of gear available, types of drum lessons as well as career support.
Cymbals
Cymbals are a fundamental part of the drum kit. Cymbals are often what gives a drummer their unique sound and style.
Drum Heads
Drum heads shape your sound before anything else — coated, clear, single and double-ply, compared and explained.
Drum Lessons
Without a doubt, one of the fastest ways to get better at drums is drum lessons. The main question is what type of lessons are best for you.
Drummers
At Drum Faster we love drummers! Here you will find all of our drummer features so far!
Drumsticks
Drumsticks are a key part of every drummer's setup. Well...
Electric Drums
Electronic drum kits are now incredibly popular among drummers. Originally seen as a novelty, they have become a key part of almost every drummer's setup.
Hardware
Pedals, stands, racks and thrones — the hardware that holds your kit together, reviewed and compared.
News
The latest from the drumming world — new gear, tours, releases and the stories worth your time.
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News
Zildjian cymbals land on Alesis kits | From £39
Alesis has partnered with Zildjian to put Artist Vault cymbal sounds on Strata kits and BFD. Session Mix Vol 1 is out now at £39 in a launch offer.
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Benny Greb's drum kit is now a sample library | GetGood Drums Signature Pack
GetGood Drums has released the Benny Greb Signature Pack — Benny's warm, characterful kit sound, ready to load straight into your DAW.
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Benny Greb is everywhere in 2026 | Moving Parts tour, Meinl demos and a practice journal
Moving Parts are on the road through 2025 and 2026, Benny has been demoing new Meinl cymbals, and his Effective Practicing platform now has its own EPM Practice Journal.
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Sonor Benny Greb Signature Snare 2.0 | The green machine is back
Sonor has brought back the Benny Greb Signature Snare as the 2.0 — same magic 13" x 5.75" size, new Scandinavian birch outer and the clever Twin MonoRail dampening system.
Professional Drummers
Joey Jordison: Remembering the Late Drummer of Slipknot
Joey Jordison was an icon in the music industry, known for his incredible drumming skills and unique style. As the drummer of Slipknot, he helped pioneer
Drummers
Mikaela Swan | Bringing drums, art and infectious energy together
Welcome to the very first Rising Star feature here at Drum Faster! Mikaela Swan is a perfect example and we are so happy for her to be our first feature.
The Rig Vault
Legendary rigs, era by era
The kits behind the records — documented year by year, every piece linked. Drop a 🥁 on your favourite: the weekly winner is crowned in our Friday email.
John Bonham
196919731977
Ludwig Super Classic maple · Ludwig Vistalite · Ludwig Stainless Steel
See the rig →Neil Peart
198120072015
Tama Superstar · DW Collector's Series · DW Collector's Series R40
See the rig →Travis Barker
200120162023
Orange County Drum & Percussion · DW Collector's Series · DW Collector's Series
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Drummers we love
Professional Drummers
Joey Jordison: Remembering the Late Drummer of Slipknot
Joey Jordison was an icon in the music industry, known for his incredible drumming skills and unique style. As the drummer of Slipknot, he helped pioneer
Drummers
Mikaela Swan | Bringing drums, art and infectious energy together
Welcome to the very first Rising Star feature here at Drum Faster! Mikaela Swan is a perfect example and we are so happy for her to be our first feature.
Drummers
Benny Greb | Master of groove and drumming education
Benny Greb is a prolific drummer but he is more than that. He is an artist at the kit who can make you feel like most drummers can't. His playing oozes