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Rick Allen of Def Leppard
“I wondered if I was insane for wanting to do this”: How Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen learned to play again after losing his left arm The full story of his heroic comeback
Man plays a Yamaha electronic drum kit in a lounge
Best electronic drum sets 2023: Top picks for every playing level and budget Our expert guide to the best electronic drum kits from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and more - plus full reviews and buying advice
Dave Grohl recording in Hilversum Studios, posed at drums
Behind the beat: Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit The drum part that introduced Nirvana and a drummer named Dave Grohl to the world was released on this day in 1991

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Dave Grohl recording in Hilversum Studios, posed at drums

“We’ve got a new drummer, his name is Dave, he’s the best drummer in the world!”: the story of Dave Grohl's drums on Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit

By Stuart Williams published

The drum part that introduced Nirvana and a drummer named Dave Grohl to the world was released on this day in 1991

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The Indie Recordings team

Why Norway's Indie Recordings chooses old-school collaboration to help guitar bands

By Rob Laing published

MD Erlend Gjerde explains the inspiring independent label's journey and the ways they empower their artists

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Gregg Bissonette

“I should have done that, that’s way cooler!” Gregg Bissonette hears and plays System of a Down's Toxicity for the first time, here’s how it unfolded

By Stuart Williams published

Ringo Starr's drummer takes on the nu-metal classic

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Former linkin Park drummer, Rob Bourdon

"The Hybrid Theory re-release and Papercuts release, he didn’t show up for anything": Mike Shinoda on why Linkin Park drummer Rob Bourdon isn’t returning for the band’s reunion

By Stuart Williams published

Producer and drummer Colin Brittain is the new drummer in Linkin Park

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Alex and Eddie Van Halen

Alex Van Halen shares a snippet of the final track he recorded with Eddie

By Will Simpson published

Alex shares final track he recorded with Eddie

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Jay Weinberg in Slipknot mask

“A dream come true, I’ll never forget it”: Jay Weinberg guests with King Gizzard

By Will Simpson published

Jay Weinberg guests with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

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Former-Oasis drummer, Alan White

Former Oasis drummer Alan White teases photo of Don’t Look Back in Anger bass drum head ahead of Oasis reunion

By Stuart Williams published

Meanwhile, original drummer Tony McCarroll says, "To be honest, I'm not holding my breath"

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Man wearing black t-shirt and blue jeans plays a drum practice strapped to his knee

Best drum practice pads 2024: Sharpen your chops, anywhere

By Stuart Williams last updated

Play quietly and supercharge your hand technique with our tried and tested pick of the best pads for drummers

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The four drummers of Oasis: Tony McCarroll, Alan White, Chris Sharrock, Zak Starkey

The drummers of Oasis: if the reunion rumours are true, these are the favourites to play drums

By Stuart Williams published

From the founding member who tried to sue Oasis, to the son of a Beatle, these are the drummers who provided the Gallaghers' groove

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Looking at a yellow drum kit from behind on stage with a drum stool in the foreground

Best drum thrones 2024: top stools for comfort behind the kit

By Stuart Williams last updated

DW, Roc-N-Soc and Gibraltar are among the budget-spanning brands vying to be crowned king of the drum thrones – but which one is right for you?

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