British Drum Co.

British Drum Co.

Also known as: British Drum Company, BDC

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British Drum Co. is a drum manufacturer based in Stockport, England, founded in 2015 by master drum maker Keith Keough, Kasabian drummer Ian Matthews, comedian and drum enthusiast Al Murray, Royal Marines drummer Stu Warmington, and engineering designer Alan Kitching. Keough had previously run the boutique maker KD Drums before joining Premier Percussion as Head of Manufacturing and Design, and...

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British Drum Co. is a drum manufacturer based in Stockport, England, founded in 2015 by master drum maker Keith Keough, Kasabian drummer Ian Matthews, comedian and drum enthusiast Al Murray, Royal Marines drummer Stu Warmington, and engineering designer Alan Kitching. Keough had previously run the boutique maker KD Drums before joining Premier Percussion as Head of Manufacturing and Design, and British Drum Co. was formed after he left to build a new company focused on handcrafted British-made drums.

The brand is known for its cold-press moulded shells, typically built from Scandinavian birch and mahogany, and its in-house Palladium hardware. Core product lines include the Legend Series and Lounge Series drum kits, alongside a wide range of snare drums such as the Merlin, Bluebird, Firebird, Aviator, Maverick, Talisman, and Big Softy. The company also produces marching percussion through its Axial and Regimental series, and a higher-end Founders Reserve collection.

British Drum Co. has built a reputation for boutique craftsmanship and a distinctly British aesthetic, with artist associations including Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain, who debuted a Legend Icarus kit and has a signature snare with the company. Their roster spans rock, pop, indie, jazz, and session work.

British Drum Co. has 21 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Snare Drums, Drum Sets, and Other Hand Percussion. Their gear is featured by 5 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock. Notable users include Nicko McBrain, Sam Jones, and Nicholas Collins.

Artists Who Use British Drum Co.

Nicko McBrain uses 2 British Drum Co. products

Nicko McBrain

Drummer · Iron Maiden

Sam Jones uses 2 British Drum Co. products

Sam Jones

Drummer · The Royston Club

Nicholas Collins uses 2 British Drum Co. products

Nicholas Collins

Drummer · Genesis

Mike Joyce uses 1 British Drum Co. product

Mike Joyce

Drummer · The Smiths

Nigel Glockler uses 1 British Drum Co. product

Nigel Glockler

Drummer, Composer · Saxon

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