Considering the force most drummers dump into a downbeat or bomb blast, it's no wonder our kick drums want to creep forward as our sets heat up. Fortunately, Will Butera and company have created KickBlock — one of the simplest and most effective creep-killing bass drum anchors we've encountered in some time. Park the KickBlock in front of your bass drum on your drum rug or loop pile carpeted surface, and this device effectively neutralizes all forward movement. The shock-absorbing hard foam block is armed with 27 square inches of military-grade hook strips to hold fast to the leading drum rugs and most closed-loop carpeting. And given its light weight and small profile, the KickBlock goes anywhere you play out, from studio sessions to the remotest outdoor gigs on the planet. Looking for a super-effective and dead-simple solution for creeping bass drums? Get your hands on the KickBlock bass drum anchor —