Latest articles by Geoff Nicholls
Remo Powerstroke-3 Black Dot Bass Drum Head
Since 2009, jazz and fusion drummer Steve Smith has been playing CS heads on his toms, having swapped from Ambassadors.
TRX ALT series cymbals
TRX puts a bright 21st Century spin on the classic all-round Turkish-American cymbal.
Flint Reggae snare drum
British made specialist snare drum with a unique design incorporating a genuinely 'floating' shell.
Protection Racket Back Pack Snare and Pedal Cases
Rehearsal rooms rise to the task with backline and kit supplied - just bring your cymbals and sticks, and maybe your snare and bass pedal(s). Hence these two new cases from Protection Racket...
Zildjian FX Series Cymbals
For 2015 Zildjian has expanded its range of FX effects creations with these five items. They are smaller versions of similar types which already feature in the A Zildjian inventory
Sonor HS2000 Hardware Pack
Sonor is currently overhauling all its hardware series. At the top end is the German-built 6000 series, followed by the mid-range 4000 and the budget 2000, both made in China
Drum Workshop Collector's Series Cherry Wood Kit
DW's Collectors Series has long been one of the top kits in the world, and this new pure cherry wood version is proving a big hit
Paiste Combo Hi Hats
Here we have a new signature set of hats developed by Paiste for Stewart Copeland.
Paiste Rude The Reign Ride
Dave Lombardo's pioneering thrash beats make him the perfect candidate for his own signature cymbal, and that's exactly what we have here.
12 steps to building a British Drum Company snare
The British Drum Company was launched late last year by a crack team of industry professionals.
Inside the British Drum Company with Al Murray, Ian Matthews, Keith Keough and more
It's blazing hot summer's day in Stockport – no sign of rain in Cheshire, and how often can you say that?
Journey's Steve Smith on his amazing trip from jazz to rock
When we catch up with Steve Smith he's in Cologne, Germany for a week performing and recording with his jazz fusion outfit steps ahead and the WDR big band.
Provenance Ross Revenge Radio Caroline Snare Drum
Provenance uses "high grade alloys and quality timbers", salvaged from historically intriguing sources - Spitfire and Rolls Royce engines and the like.
Paiste Signature Rides
These visually dramatic signature rides are modifications of previous Paiste models.
Mark Guiliana lifts the lid on David Bowie's final album
Mark Guiliana's breakthrough to wider public awareness came last year with his intimate involvement in David Bowie's final masterpiece, Blackstar.
Ludwig Hammered Acrolite and Copperphonic Snare Drums
What is it about Ludwig snare drums? Why are so many of us pushovers for these seemingly ageless designs?
Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials
Paiste's Formula 602 line was its first B20 (CuSn20) bronze line of cymbals, introduced in 1959 and lasting through the 1990s.
Stagg CAJ-60M Mac Cajon
Stagg has an enviable reputation for punching above its weight in terms of good value percussion products.
Zildjian Kerope Rides
Despite modern music getting ever brasher and louder, a welcome balance is maintained in the way each cymbal company has sought to develop vintage, darker, softer and lighter series.
Paiste Mellow, Swish and Giant Beat ride cymbals
It's been a busy year for the Swiss cymbal and gong company Paiste, what with the new Big Beat series and reinvigorated Formula 602 and 2002 ranges.
Ed Shaughnessy RIP: Ed's final Rhythm interview
Rhythm was saddened to learn over the weekend that renown US drummer Ed Shaughnessy had passed away.
