Latest articles by Geoff Nicholls
John Bonham considered him "a god": the story of Gene Krupa, the king of swing
Best of 2024: Drum Heroes: Krupa was "a dazzling blitzkrieg of cymbal and snare drum violence", and one of the most influential drummers ever
Ginger Baker, the reluctant rock god
He may not have admitted it (or anything else), but Ginger was at the forefront of rock conquering the world
Natal Café Racer kit
Natal gives us a bargain-priced alternative to their established Originals Series in new and exotic-sounding American tulipwood
Sonor SQ1 Series Drums
Sonor’s latest top range all-birch kit sees the debut of a clever new and unobtrusive technology for tom mounting
Gretsch Broadkaster Vintage Series
Gretsch edges it in the legendary stakes with its 'round badge' Broadkaster drums from the '50s and '60s – favourites of studio drummers and producers.
Yamaha Recording Custom
Few drum kits achieve legendary status. Gretsch's round-badge Broadkaster, Ludwig's Super Classic. Add to those Yamaha's Recording Custom, commonly called the Yamaha 9000.
DW Collector's Series Cherry Mahogany Kit
Last year we reviewed a DW Collector's Series kit with all-cherry wood shells.
Steve Gadd's drum setup: legendary session drummer's kit in pictures
Steve and his tech talk session drumming, technique and gear
John Bonham, the quintessential rock god
How Bonzo's triplets helped British rock rule the roost
Oriollo Ferromang Series Drums
Oriollo’s unique drums are built in Serbia and available in a variety of seamless spun or cast metals
Provenance Ardbeg snare drum
Will this stave oak creation will have you drunk with delight?
Sabian Crescent Stanton Moore Signature Cymbals
New Orleans native Stanton Moore’s unique and updated self-designed Crescent cymbal set is now made by Sabian
Ludwig NeuSonic Series drum kit
Ludwig's first US-built kit to sell in the UK for under £1,500
Remo ColorTone Drum Heads
Remo finally manages to mass produce full-toned and dynamic coloured heads
Noble and Cooley CD Drum Kit
A genuine alternative to the mainstream, combining classic and cutting-edge design
Ludwig Raw Brass Phonic & Standard Maple snare drums
Two new contrasting snares from Ludwig
One O One Black Diamond & SupraNolic snares
Top notch wood-fibre composite snares from the young, eco-conscious, Swedish custom build company
Behind the drums - Dave Mattacks: “By contemporary standards, I’ve no technique to speak of"
Too-modest session ace takes on our must-know questions
