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Meinl Cymbals
Chris Coleman Signature Ride Cymbal - Meinl C Squared - Byzance Vintage
The Meinl C Squared Ride is the new signature cymbal of the drummer Chris Coleman. The Chris Coleman signature ride cymbal is part of the Meinl Byzance
Buying guides
Floor snare drums | The floor tom and snare crossover you didn't know you needed
One of the latest trends in drumming is floor snare drums. Often called a "Snom drum" or a "Baritone Snare drum". It is both a floor tom or a snare at the
Metal
Raja Meissner | Breaking boundaries with kick-ass metal drumming
Raja Meissner is a German metal drummer, born in March 2000, who built a huge following with Slipknot drum covers. Her age, story, bands and gear.
Bass drum pedals
DW 9000 Pedal | A favourite bass drum pedal among drummers
The DW 9000 Pedal has become a favourite bass drum pedal amongst drummers. They are known for being highly adjustable and reliable. Let's find out more
Metal
66Samus | Metal drumming entertainment at its best
Samus Paulicelli, AKA 66Samus, turned blast beats and daft jokes into a million-subscriber channel. His story, his triggered kit and the latest 66Samus news.
DW Drums
DW Design Series | Premium DW Drums at an affordable cost
The DW Design Series puts American maple and acrylic shells, and DW's PurpleCore technology, at an intermediate price. Here is what you get for the money.
Professional Drummers
Thomas Lang | Superhuman drumming
If you have been a drummer for a couple of years you have likely come across the name Thomas Lang. He is a household name in the drumming community. That
Vic Firth
Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle Drumsticks | Longer sticks for the modern drummer
Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle Drumsticks have been designed to meet the needs of the modern drummer. Drummers are after sticks that can be flexible
Sabian AA
Sabian AA Holy China | A deep dive into this incredible china cymbal
The Sabian AA Holy China has become a favourite amongst drummers. Holy China is a beast of a cymbal that has a distinct sound and unique look. Since its
Metal
Luke Holland | From YouTube drummer to a world-touring pro
Luke Holland is arguably one of the biggest success stories of a drummer uploading videos to YouTube to becoming a full time professional. His journey has
All Our Buying Guides
Direct Drive Bass Drum Pedals | Ultimate guide
Direct drive bass drum pedals have become increasingly more popular amongst drummers in the past 10 years. Originally adopted by metal drummers they are
DW Drums
DW PurpleCore™ | Shell technology explained (2026)
DW's PurpleCore™ shells use a Purpleheart core for the lowest-pitched DW drums yet. How they work, how they sound and how to order one in 2026.