Latest articles by Stuart Williams
Usher pays tribute to late drummer Aaron Spears during Super Bowl Halftime show
Spears' longtime position was filled by session drummer, Devon "Stixx" Taylor, who has frequently drummed with Usher before
“When it’s good, it’s very good indeed, and we have to remind ourselves that we’re playing on a sub-$/£400 kit”: Alesis Nitro Max review
With all-mesh heads, sounds from BFD and wireless connectivity, the Alesis Nitro Max looks set to take on the beginner e-kit market
NAMM 2024: Tama’s 50th anniversary releases include an acrylic Starclassic Mirage, marble-finished Iron Cobras and Mastercraft snares
Tama is hitting the half-century in style
NAMM 2024: Trivium’s Alex Bent announces signature Axis bass drum pedal, “I’m super-stoked to have my own pedal with Axis. I’ve got custom artwork on these from Half Sumo Collective… I hope you guys dig them as much as I do.”
NAMM 2024: "This new colour is a nod to the bold spirit of drummers who dare to break the mold" - Ludwig names 'Purple' its colour of 2024 as it unveils an all-new Vistalite finish
Plus there are new and limited edition options in the Classic Oak and Classic Maple line-ups
NAMM 2024: Yamaha adds five new finishes to its affordable Rydeen series drum sets, "Perfect for any beginner or intermediate player who is not willing to compromise on quality"
A quintet of glitter and solid options means the Rydeen now comes in eight finish options
NAMM 2024: "Imagine a hi-hat stand that not only meets your professional needs and expectations, but also provides you with a richer and crisper sound…" Yamaha unveils its flagship HHS9D Hi-hat stand
Yamaha is taking your hi-hats very seriously with a top-level hi-hat stand release
"The Gretsch Drums factory in Ridgeland will be taken over by GEWA Music USA”: GEWA Music acquires global license from DW to develop, manufacture and distribute Gretsch Drums
Gretsch Drums leaves the DW stable
“I always told myself and others that when it’s time to leave that I would know… My body told me. My body told me and I listened” - Drummer David Garibaldi announces he has left Tower of Power
But, the funk master assures us that while his time with the band has come to an end, the news by no means spells retirement
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan tells Kanye West to “Show some class man” after the rapper posts revealing photos of his wife Bianca Censori to Instagram on her birthday
"Would you show pictures of your wife’s t*ts to your friends? Your parents?", Dolmayan argued with one commenter
NAMM 2024: “The purest snare sound ever achieved…” Tama’s 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass puts the snare drum behind Metallica, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine and more back on the market
Watch Gojira’s Mario Duplantier put the Tama 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass through its paces
Former Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer, James Kottak dies aged 61
The often-outspoken drummer became the first American to join the Schenker brothers’ band
Rage Against The Machine will not be touring or playing live again: “I don’t want to string people or myself along any further” says drummer, Brad Wilk
The announcement comes 16 months after RATM’s last live performance
5 songs featuring Josh Freese on drums (that you might not know were him)
Best of 2023: Tracks from the session drumming ace that might surprise you
Watch: Mike Portnoy breaks down his drum part from Dream Theater’s Pull Me Under, then plays it in full
The prog-igal son returns with a full play-through of one of Dream Theater's best-loved songs
Dave Grohl has sketched instructions for building a beer bong and how to smuggle hash in a cassette tape, and now they’re being auctioned for charity
Grohl's drawings show you how to party like it's 1989
The 2023 Drumeo Awards are now live: here’s how you can cast your vote
Have your say and you'll be in with a chance of winning a Yamaha Tour Custom drum kit
Sleep Token speaks! Drummer ‘II’ gives first ever recorded interview: here’s what we’ve learned
The elusive masked metaller breaks cover for an in-depth Drumeo session
Melodics launches Acoustic Drums program
The popular interactive drum lesson software just went unplugged
Ex-Slipknot drummer, Jay Weinberg makes first live appearance since split, sitting-in with The Bouncing Souls
Watch Weinberg play drums on The Bouncing Souls' True Believers
Sepultura announce split, so does this mean Eloy Casagrande is going to be the new drummer in Slipknot?
The Brazilian metallers are bidding farewell, so we're playing Metal Drummer Chess
Watch Dave Grohl unleash a 36-minute live version of his Play instrumental
The performance was captured as part of Warren Haynes' 20th Annual Christmas Jam in 2018
Gretsch Drums launches new beginner-friendly Renegade Series drum kits
These all-inclusive, affordable Gretsch kits come with everything you need to start playing
