Latest articles by Stuart Williams
“AI could prove incredibly useful, from configuring our kits to generating the sounds in our head”: Where might electronic drums go next? Here are 9 of our predictions
Electronic drums have come a long way over the last few decades, but where are they headed in the future? From AI to radical new playing surfaces and authentic cymbals, this is our wishlist
Watch Mike Portnoy learn to play Tool Pnuema before challenging Danny Carey to play Dream Theater's The Dance of Eternity
Two prog-metal titans collide as Portnoy attempts the 12-minute epic from 2019's Fear Inoculum in one of Drumeo's most difficult challenges to date
“Dream of recording in a prestige studio? This easy-to-use software may be your ticket to the big time”: Universal Audio Sound City Studios review
We step into one of rock’s most revered studios
“I continue to miss Taylor, as does the band, his family, friends and the rest of the world.” Josh Freese pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins while marking one year as the Foo Fighters’ drummer
It's been 12 months since Freese was selected for one of the biggest gigs in rock
“The hi-hat is a truly Satanic instrument, it gets everywhere and there’s nothing you can do about it”: Steve Albini’s Mix with the Master’s recording tutorial is now available to watch for free
The four-hour-long video gives fascinating insight into Steve Albini's recording and mixing approach
Former Staind and Soil drummer Jon Wysocki has died, aged 53
Wysocki was a founding member of the Massachusetts post-grunge/nu-metal band
“In this case, we’re looking at a bonafide game-changer”: Alesis Strata Prime review
With its BFD sound library, a 10.1” touchscreen and mesh heads throughout, Alesis’ new flagship electronic drum set looks like it’s intent on changing the game
Watch Lauten Audio uncannily recreate Metallica’s Black Album drum sound with the original kit, at LA’s One on One studios where the album was recorded
An all-star cast featuring Black Album engineer, Mike Tacci, Darrell Thorpe, Drum Doctor Ross Garfield and Puscifer drummer Gunnar Olsen give us a forensic look at one of the greatest drum sounds in heavy music history
Lauten Audio announces Tom Mic - which it says is the world's first large diaphragm condenser mic specifically designed for rack and floor toms
Watch Foo Fighters engineer Darrell Thorp, RATM live engineer Sean “Sully” Sullivan and session drummer Blair Sinta put the Tom Mic through its paces
Zildjian announces Alchem-E Gold-EX, Gold and Bronze electronic drum sets in three different configurations, “We set out to create the most realistic, authentic playing experience across the entire kit and are confident that drummers will agree.”
Metal cymbals, acoustic shells, and input from the son of Roland's founder…
"The aluminium model is, frankly, a stone-cold bargain": DrumCraft Vanguard snare drums review
Not yet ratedThe revived drum brand is turning its attention to the most important drum in your setup, and you can snare yourself a bargain
YouTuber recreates Paramore’s iconic Misery Business snare drum sound from scratch without using samples, "Drum production was not the same post-Misery Business"
Eli Green shows how to get one of rock's best-loved snare drum sounds using a Pearl Vinnie Paul snare, some affordable microphones and a whole lotta compression
Zildjian Alchem-E: Here’s everything we know so far about the electronic drum set Zildjian is teasing on social media
Zildjian Alchem-E: Here’s everything we know so far about the electronic drum set Zildjian is teasing on social media
Replace your electric guitar's pots: snap, crackle 'n' pop be gone, in 12 easy steps
A step-by-step guide to repairing your electric's electronics
Slipknot just played their first show with their new drummer, and we all know it's Eloy Casagrande
Slipknot just played their first show with their new drummer, and we all know it's Eloy Casagrande
“It continues to be bittersweet. Part of me is like, 'I wish there wasn’t a reason for me to be the drummer in the Foo Fighters.’” Josh Freese on getting the call from Dave Grohl to take over from Taylor Hawkins
Plus, 5 other things we learned from the session ace’s interview with Rick Beato
"In a world of generic all-rounders, the Snare Mic is more than just friendly naming and marketing bluster" Lauten Audio Snare Mic review
It’s designed for snare drums. It’s a microphone. It’s the Lauten Audio Snare Mic
Is Zildjian about to reissue its Z Series? This not-so-covert teaser video certainly suggests so
Punk, rock and metal fans will be familiar with that star-shaped hammer mark…
Keith Le Blanc, drummer for The Sugarhill Gang, Tackhead and many more has died aged 70
Le Blanc also contributed to work by Nine Inch nails, R.E.M., Depeche Mode and more
"Out of all of the guitars in the whole world, the Fender Mustang is my favourite": The story of Kurt Cobain's Mustangs in Nirvana
From the record-breaking Competition Stripe to the In Utero Sky-Stangs and new Orang-Stang revelations
'As time has taught us, there was a lot more to Kurt Cobain’s guitar playing than the slacker attitude he’d like us to have believed': 5 Nirvana songs that celebrate Nirvana's legacy
'He was a phenomenal rhythm player, clearly had some lead playing ability, and also experimented sonically – with fascinating results'
“It looks right, plays very well and most importantly, it’s punching above its weight in the tone department”: Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 first-look review
After waiting Everlong for an affordable version of Dave Grohl’s iconic Trini Lopez-inspired signature guitar, it’s finally here. Here’s our first impressions
“An accessible road to finding your musical voice”: Mapex ups its entry-level offering with its new Comet series beginner drum sets
Featuring Mapex SONIClear bearing edges, the Comet series comes in Junior, Fusion and Rock configurations
Danny Carey reveals that Tool have never recorded to a click: “As soon as I count it off, the click goes off. We’ll do however many takes it takes for me to be happy with my thing”
The Tool drummer also spoke to Rick Beato about playing with Jeff Buckley, his favourite Led Zeppelin drum parts, and why he loves turning his snares off
