Latest articles by Stuart Williams
Foo Fighters confirm Josh Freese as new drummer
The hired gun made an explosive debut with the band during a streamed event
Did Paiste cymbals reveal the new Foo Fighters drummer early?
All signs are pointing towards the most prolific drummer in rock
Foo Fighters unveil new song Under You plus a streamed event as speculation surrounding new drummer continues
But it looks like we could find out this weekend…
Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection: Frazetta "The Berserker"
Heavily-adorned art collectable, or serious, signature Tool of hard rock? There’s no reason it can’t be both, actually…
The hottest new drum gear for 2023
GEAR EXPO 2023: From vintage-inspired acoustic kits to cutting-edge electronics, here's 2023's big hitters
Who will be the new Foo Fighters drummer in the post-Taylor Hawkins line-up?
As Foo Fighters prepare for a new album and their live return we explore some of the front-runners to fill the drum stool
Best bass drum pedals 2025: single and double bass pedals for every budget
Put your best foot forward with our guide to choosing the best bass drum pedal for you, with expert picks from DW, Pearl, Tama and others
Millenium expands Still Cymbals low-volume cymbal line-up with two new colours
Silver and gold getting old? Brighten up your practice time with new finish options
Travis Barker launches signature Liquid Death enema kit: “How have I had such a successful career in music? I use Liquid Death Mountain Water…in my a**hole”
The, er…tongue-in-cheek product is intended as an art collectable
Queen’s Roger Taylor: “I can’t take Taylor Hawkins out of my phone”
Roger also addressed rumours that his son, Rufus Taylor will be the new drummer in Foo Fighters
Session drummer Jim Keltner recalls John Lennon and George Harrison telling him not to bad-mouth Paul McCartney
Best of 2023: “We can say that but you shouldn’t”, the drummer was told by the former Beatles
Session drummer Jim Keltner recalls John Lennon and George Harrison telling him not to bad-mouth Paul McCartney
“We can say that but you shouldn’t”, the drummer was told by the former Beatles
Watch Chad Smith break down Red Hot Chili Peppers drum beats and fills in a virtual masterclass with Drumeo
Chad took a trip to Drumeo HQ to talk through some of the band's biggest songs
Ludwig announces Continental and Continental Club intermediate drum kits
The two new ranges come in some classic Ludwig finishes
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich silences the haters with impromptu double kick breakdown during Howard Stern interview
The Great Dane proves he’s still got it, and also names some of the Metallica songs he finds most difficult
NAMM 2023: Yamaha wants you to ditch the cables with its YH-WL500 wireless headphones for musicians
With less than 4ms latency, we think they’re in with a chance
NAMM 2023: Yamaha Stage Custom Birch drums get a triple-facelift with new finish options
A fade and two solid colours expand the mid-level palette
NAMM 2023: Ludwig updates NeuSonic series with new shell sizes and six new finishes
New shell designs meet some tasty-looking pearl wraps and satin finishes
NAMM 2023: Tama announces limited edition Lil’ John Roberts Signature Snare Drum
Complete with a steel shell, custom finish and silicone-loaded bearing edges
NAMM 2023: Sonor launches Kompressor series snare drums
The range features undersized steel, aluminium and brass shell options, and starts at under £300!
Foo Fighters tease 13-second clip of what appears to be their first new music since Taylor Hawkins’ passing
The teaser has sent fans into a frenzy trying to work out who the new Foo Fighters drummer might be
NAMM 2023: Evans and Sunhouse team-up for the Evans Hybrid Sensory Percussion Sound System
The sensor technology can transform an acoustic drum into a 10-zone electronic playing surface
Millenium expands its MPS-1000 full-shell electronic drum kit with a new configuration and two new finish options
The affordable acoustic-style electronic drum set goes one-up/two-down
