Gear Reviews
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
Zildjian - A Series 18" Uptown Ride and 12" New Beat Hi-Hats
Quick, articulate, and bright sounds for compact setups and electronic/fusion situations.
Noble & Cooley - Walnut Classic Drumset
A new horizontal-ply shell construction from the original American boutique builder.
New Drum Gear from DW Drums, Paiste, Los Cabos Drumsticks, Spaun, Auralex and More!
New drum gear from DW Drums, Paiste, Los Cabos Drumsticks, Spaun, Auralex and more! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Seether’s John Humphrey
To translate the heavy, hard-hitting drum sounds on modern-rock band Seether’s seventh studio album, Poison the Parish, to the stage, longtime drummer John Humphrey has returned to the brand that he started with as a child. “My first drumset was…
Soundbrenner - Pulse Metronome
A wearable, vibrating device designed to eliminate the distractions of an audible click.
Tempest - 8x14 Bell Bronze Snare
A massive German-made beast with a big, beefy voice to match.
Symrna - Neoclassic and Araf Series Cymbals
Modern-sounding yet traditionally handcrafted Turkish instruments.
New Drum Gear From Tama, Remo, SJC Custom Drums, apulSoft, U.S. Drum Supply, Basal, and Vater!
New Drum Gear From Tama, Remo, SJC Custom Drums, apulSoft, U.S. Drum Supply, Basal, and Vatar! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Dashboard Confessional’s Ben Homola
Consummate touring/recording drummer Ben Homola has recently been sporting a new C&C drumkit on the road with alt-rock band Dashboard Confessional. “The C&C maple kit I have out on the road was built for this tour,” says Homola. “One thing…
Techra - XCarb Drumsticks
Light and fast carbon-fiber models designed for utmost durability.
Keith McMillen Instruments - BopPad
A seemingly simple USB pad controller with virtually limitless capabilities.
Van Kleef - Ageless Collection 4.5x14 Snare
A spectacular specimen sporting a precious 1.5mm sterling silver shell.
Turkish Cymbals Lale Kardeş Signature Series
Big, bold tones based on the classic sounds of ’60s and ’70s rock.
