Tom Bradley
Tom is a professional drummer with a long history of performing live anywhere from local venues to 200,000 capacity festivals. Tom is a private drum tutor, in addition to teaching at the BIMM Institute in Birmingham. He is also a regular feature writer and reviewer for MusicRadar, with a particular passion for all things electronic and hybrid drumming.
Latest articles by Tom Bradley
A-Z of electronic drums: every essential term explained
By Tom Bradley published
Get to know your e-kit with this handy electronic drums jargon buster
Shure DMK57-52 Drum Mic Kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
Shure re-packages its classic drum mics
Alesis Crimson Mesh Drum Kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
Alesis continues to impress with some top-end features in a well-priced package
Pearl Eliminator Redline Bass Pedal
By Tom Bradley last updated
Pearl's famous Eliminator pedals have become a popular choice among professional and amateur drummer alike in the 15-plus years since their inception.
Tama Iron Cobra Bass Pedal
By Tom Bradley last updated
It's been almost 25 years since Japanese drum and hardware giant Tama set out to create "the ultimate drum pedal".
2Box Drumit Three Module and Trigit Acoustic Triggers
By Tom Bradley last updated
2Box makes a return
Roland TM-1 Trigger Module
By Tom Bradley last updated
Roland helps players take their first step into the world of hybrid drumming
Alesis Surge Mesh e-kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
A cracking starter e-kit from Alesis
PDP New Yorker
By Tom Bradley last updated
Since the popularity of Sonor's Jungle Kit in the 1990s, there has been an ongoing demand for scaled-down kits.
Pearl Midtown Drum Kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
Among a plethora of new gear released for 2016, Pearl has brought us a brand new Eliminator pedal, a second Dennis Chambers signature snare and the revamped Session Studio Classic.
Alesis Strike MultiPad
By Tom Bradley last updated
Alesis ups its sample pad game with the new Strike MultiPad
Hanflag Musical Instruments Metronome Practice Pad
By Tom Bradley last updated
A match made in drum practice heaven?
Soundbrenner Pulse & Body Strap
By Tom Bradley last updated
New company Soundbrenner introduces the silent, wearable metronome
Keo Percussion Nicko McBrain Boomer Practice Pad
By Tom Bradley last updated
Keo Percussion’s signature pad will have you practising like a trooper...
21 budget drum kit and drumming hacks
By Tom Bradley last updated
It's completely possible to add a fresh spin to your seen-better-days gear without breaking the bank, and to supercharge your playing in the process
The Custom IEM Company Re-Shelling Service
By Tom Bradley last updated
Give your generic in-ears a new lease of life
ACD Unlimited Darwin Middle Pedal
By Tom Bradley published
Austrian design fuelling the return of the 'middle pedal' trend
Impression Dark Series Cymbals
By Tom Bradley published
Turkish cymbalsmiths set out to impress with new Dark Series
Dream Re-FX Scott Pellegrom Crop Circle
By Tom Bradley published
Not yet ratedA unique effect
Pearl Modern Utility steel snare drums
By Tom Bradley published
Pearl expands its affordable Modern Utility snare line
Stagg 52 Series Hardware
By Tom Bradley published
An impressive hardware range for the budget-conscious drummer
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