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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ebenor builds Aaron Sterling a brass snare
A 14x5 brass snare with bronze hoops and an antique patina finish, handmade in Quebec and serialised. Here is what is in Aaron Sterling's signature Ebenor.
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Eric Moore joins Gretsch | The end of his DW era
Eric Moore has left DW after years on the roster and joined Gretsch Drums, debuting a Renown kit in Champagne Sparkle. Here is what the switch means.
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Evans Hybrid puts sensors on real cymbals
Evans and Sunhouse have built cymbal and hi-hat sensors that trigger from real low-volume bronze. Proper rebound, 80% quieter, and no rubber pad in sight.
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ZackGrooves takes Everything Yes on the road
ZackGrooves' jazz-fusion band Everything Yes hit the road across the US in September 2026, with Volume 3 on the way. Dates, line-up and what to expect.
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Meinl Lunar cymbals | Anika Nilles goes heavy
Meinl's new Anika Nilles cymbals are a 22-inch extra heavy Lunar Ride and 14-inch Lunar Hats, engraved with her own artwork. Here is what they do.
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Modern Drummer opens its whole archive
Modern Drummer Planet puts nearly fifty years of drumming journalism online, browsable by year. Here is how to actually get something out of it.
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Pearl Elimin8R pedals | Eliminator feel, $139
Pearl's new Elimin8R brings the Eliminator's swappable cams and a full base plate down to $139.99 single and $349.99 double. Here is who it is really for.
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Pearl Jam's mystery drummer | Who is it?
Pearl Jam have picked a replacement for Matt Cameron and refuse to say who until 27 September. Here is what is confirmed, and our guesses.
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rdavidr built an 11-piece roto-tom kit | And it rules
David Raouf has built the biggest kit of his YouTube career — 11 Weiss roto-toms and a pair of custom 16-inch hi-hats. Here is what he made and how it sounds.