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
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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
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Shure DMK57-52 Drum Mic Kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
Shure re-packages its classic drum mics
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Alesis Crimson Mesh Drum Kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
Alesis continues to impress with some top-end features in a well-priced package
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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.
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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".
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2Box Drumit Three Module and Trigit Acoustic Triggers
By Tom Bradley last updated
2Box makes a return
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Roland TM-1 Trigger Module
By Tom Bradley last updated
Roland helps players take their first step into the world of hybrid drumming
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Alesis Surge Mesh e-kit
By Tom Bradley last updated
A cracking starter e-kit from Alesis
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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.
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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.
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Alesis Strike MultiPad
By Tom Bradley last updated
Alesis ups its sample pad game with the new Strike MultiPad
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Hanflag Musical Instruments Metronome Practice Pad
By Tom Bradley last updated
A match made in drum practice heaven?
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Soundbrenner Pulse & Body Strap
By Tom Bradley last updated
New company Soundbrenner introduces the silent, wearable metronome
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Keo Percussion Nicko McBrain Boomer Practice Pad
By Tom Bradley last updated
Keo Percussion’s signature pad will have you practising like a trooper...
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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
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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 double pedal machined from stainless steel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LbH57siXwKrwhXSWPJk5oJ-320-80.jpg)
ACD Unlimited Darwin Middle Pedal
By Tom Bradley published
Austrian design fuelling the return of the 'middle pedal' trend
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Impression Dark Series Cymbals
By Tom Bradley published
Turkish cymbalsmiths set out to impress with new Dark Series
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Dream Re-FX Scott Pellegrom Crop Circle
By Tom Bradley published
Not yet ratedA unique effect
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Pearl Modern Utility steel snare drums
By Tom Bradley published
Pearl expands its affordable Modern Utility snare line
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Stagg 52 Series Hardware
By Tom Bradley published
An impressive hardware range for the budget-conscious drummer
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