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Legendary rigs documented era by era — Bonham to Barker — and yours next. Vote 🥁 for the Rig of the Week.
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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.
Latest from the blog
News
blink-182 album ten is happening | Travis confirms it
Travis Barker says blink-182 are working on their tenth album this year, and he is producing and drumming on the next Alkaline Trio record too.
News
Cretin Family | Travis Barker's Ramones supergroup
Travis Barker joins Billie Joe Armstrong, Tim Armstrong and CJ Ramone as Cretin Family for the Ramones 50th anniversary show on 30 August.
Drummers
Travis Barker | Pop-punk's most influential drummer
Travis Barker turned marching-band chops into pop-punk's defining drum sound. His story, his technique, his kits, and the latest Travis Barker news.
News
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear | Now on Hulu
Travis Barker's documentary Louder Than Fear is streaming on Hulu and Disney+. Ten years in the making, and far heavier than the trailer lets on.
All Our Buying Guides
Buying used drums online | Best places and tips
Where to buy used drum kits, cymbals and hardware online, what to check before you pay, and how to spot the gear that only looks fine in photos.
News
Drummergeddon | Everyone changed drummer
Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, Rush, the Who, Oasis, Iron Maiden and more have all changed drummer. Here is the scorecard and what it means.
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.
The drummer's toolbox
Free tools that run right in your browser — no apps, no downloads, no faff.
- Drum tunerHit a drum, see the pitch — match your lugs by ear-proof numbers.
- Tempo trainerThe metronome that pushes you — literally drum faster.
- Rudiment trainerAll 40 essentials with the sticking in your ears.
- Practice logTrack every session and keep your streak alive.
A free account unlocks the lot: saved kits and tuning pitches in the tuner, the auto-climbing trainer, gap click, odd time signatures and meter loops in the metronome, random rudiment practice, the full practice log, and bigger Gear Guru limits with saved chats. No card, no catch — just your email.
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Drummers
Travis Barker | Pop-punk's most influential drummer
Travis Barker turned marching-band chops into pop-punk's defining drum sound. His story, his technique, his kits, and the latest Travis Barker news.
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.