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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
Drum Faster
Drummer feature submission
Want to be featured on Drum Faster? Rising stars are crowned automatically: make your free drummer profile, share it, and the most-viewed each month wins.
Pearl Drums
Pearl Session Studio Select | Ultimate drummers guide
The Pearl Session Studio Select is a drum kit that aims to give you a professional sound at a great price point. The sound is punchy with sturdy hardware
Hardware
Pearl Curved Boom Arm Stand | Worth it in 2026?
Pearl's curved Boomerang boom stand launched in 2021. Here is what it does, what it costs in 2026 and whether a curved arm belongs on your kit.
Jazz
Greyson Nekrutman | taking social media by storm with jazz drumming
Greyson Nekrutman is a drummer who has exploded in popularity during 2020. His determination and passion ooze out of every drum performance. It is clear
Drumsticks
Drumstick size guide | Finding the perfect stick for your playing
Drumsticks are extremely personal to every drummer. We all have a feel we want to have from the sticks and a sound we want to get from them. Although
Sabian HHX
Sabian HHX Cymbals | The ultimate guide (2026)
Sabian HHX cymbals are dark, complex and loud enough for the stage. Here is the 2026 line-up, from Complex and Evolution to Anthology, with prices.
Professional Drummers
Anika Nilles | Drumming, composition and much more
Anika Nilles has taken the drumming community by storm over the past 6 or so years. A true drumming powerhouse full of groove and chops no matter the time
Drumsticks
Drumstick wood types | Hickory vs maple vs oak
The best wood for drumsticks is hickory for most players, oak if you break sticks and maple for speed. How each wood changes weight, durability and shock.
Tama Drums
Tama Imperialstar | Ultimate drummer's guide (2026)
Still one of the best starter kits you can buy. What you get with the Tama Imperialstar in 2026: shells, hardware, sizes, new finishes and prices.
Metal
Gabe Helguera | From YouTube covers to Drum Beats Online
Gabe Helguera has gone from creating a drumming fresh YouTube channel to launching the drum tuition website Drum Beats Online. This is no small feat.
Hardware
Best bass drum cymbal mounts | Top picks (2026)
Want a cymbal or extra hi-hat over your kick without another stand? Our 2026 picks of bass drum cymbal mounts, from no-drill hoop clamps to shell mounts.