Latest articles by Tom Bradley
The Workshop: How to change your snare wires
It is easy to take for granted the constant work that our snare wires do in order to create that unique sound at the centre of our kits.
Tuner Fish Lug Locks and Secure Bands
Originally designed with the help of renowned big hitter Mark Richardson (Skunk Anansie, Feeder), British-made Tuner Fish Lug Locks have been in development for the last 10 years.
Sabian HH Vanguard Cymbals
In 2015 Sabian re-released its classic HH range under the guise of the HH Remastered series.
Oriollo Phantom Snare Drums
Led by Serbian metallurgist and drum designer Vukan Karadzic, boutique drum manufacturer Oriollo has been producing seamless metal drum shells for various drum manufacturers since 2003.
Gretsch Bell Brass Snare Drum
Since Tama led the way with the first bell brass snare drum back in the '80s, they have become revered as both live and studio workhorses.
The Workshop: How to clean your drum hardware
If you're anything like us, you'll like taking apart your bits and pieces of drum gear, either to see what makes it tick or to sort out a squeak or rattle.
The Workshop: How to change your drum head
In order to bring the best sound out of our drums, it is important not only to keep them in tune, but also replace the heads from time to time.
Symrna Thunder Lord Cymbals
Despite nearly a decade in production for the Istanbul-based company, Symrna Cymbals are still relatively unknown here.
Pearl Dennis Chambers Signature snare drum
To honour the legendary sticksman that is Mr Dennis Chambers, Pearl has released a brand new signature snare model which it has unofficially dubbed 'The Funkus Maximus'.
Slapklatz Pro
Until recent years, the dampening market has been more or less dominated by one product.
Natal Arcadia Acrylic
Since the initial popularity of acrylic drums in the 1970s (thanks mainly to John Bonham and his famous Ludwig Vistalite) most drum companies, it seems, have tried their hand at a see-through kit.
LP Raw Series Percussion
American percussion giant LP has been a world leader in its field for decades.
Sabian HH Remastered
When Sabian was founded in 1981 by Robert Zildjian, the Hand Hammered or 'HH' series was its pioneering line.
PDP Concept Black Wax
Pacific Drums and Percussion, the offspring of parent company DW, has made a strong reputation of its own since being launched 15 years ago.
Shure PG Alta 98D and 181
A couple of months back, we were so impressed with the Shure 'PGADrumKit6' microphone set that it earned a prestigious five-star rating.
Meinl Byzance Symmetry ride
Meinl is a company that needs little introduction when it comes to the cymbal world.
Meinl Byzance Big Apple Dark ride
Meinl is a company that needs little introduction when it comes to the cymbal world.
DW Mini Pro
Since the popularity of Sonor's Jungle Kit in the 1990s, there has been an ongoing demand for scaled-down kits.
Meinl Byzance Nuance ride
Meinl is a company that needs little introduction when it comes to the cymbal world.
