As always, the more cash you spend, the more you will be able to unlock quality craftsmanship, premium materials and more pleasing cymbal sounds. However, a small budget doesn’t need to mean terrible ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Splash cymbals are often overlooked by beginner drummers ...

While the Dune series isn’t going to be the all-round chameleon in your cymbal setup, these cymbals do work well for a number of styles. If you’re looking for dark, slightly trashy cymbals to use for ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re building your first drum kit, or traveling ...

What are the best hi-hat cymbals? While it’s often overlooked next to the kick drum or snare, the hi-hat is one of the most important parts of the drum set. A combination of two cymbals controlled by ...

From symphonies to rock music, marching bands and advertising jingles — we hear Zildjian cymbals everywhere. Drummers across the globe know that name because it’s emblazoned on every gleaming disc.

Music is often defined by rhythm, and behind that rhythm lies an instrument many listeners rarely think about. Cymbals shape the pulse, texture, and emotion of countless songs across genres, from jazz ...

Wow. That's a Zildjian cymbal. Drummers across the globe know that name. It's emblazoned on them all. What's less known is that the Zildjian family has been making their famous cymbals with a secret ...

There are a million drummer jokes on the planet. Face it, guys who hit things for a living are pretty much begging to be made fun of. And while the following news seems like a gag that someone once ...