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Episode 60: Drum Tuning, Evans Calftone Heads, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their different approaches to drum tuning. The featured artist is NYC session drummer/producer Steven Wolf. Up for review are Evans’ new Calftone drumheads. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with…
Exclusive Video Premiere! Tomas Haake Plays “Nostrum" From Meshuggah’s Upcoming Album, The Violent Sleep of Reason
There’s a lot of anticipation surrounding the October release of Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah’s eighth full-length album, The Violent Sleep of Reason. For fans of drummer Tomas Haake, maybe this play-through of the track “Nostrum,” which the group is…
Episode 59: Kick Pedals, Will Kennedy, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the various types of bass drum pedals. The featured artist is fusion great Will Kennedy of the band Yellowjackets. The gear review segment focuses on Index Drums’ unique Forest King wooden drumheads. After…
Episode 58: Favorite Drum Tracks, Charles Haynes, Turkish Cymbals, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about a couple of their favorite drum recordings. The featured artist is contemporary pop/R&B/jazz drummer Charles Haynes. Up for review is a unique set of Soundscape series cymbals by Turkish. After answering a…
The October 2016 Modern Drummer Playlist
Listen to tracks from the October issue of Modern Drummer magazine, including cover star Shannon Forrest playing with the Dukes of September and Mindy Smith, New York hit maker Steven Wolf with Miley Cyrus and Daniel Merriweather, Mark Stepro with…
Episode 57: Building Dynamics, Shannon Forrest, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the different definitions of dynamics as it relates to drumming, and then they talk about featured artist Shannon Forrest, who is current touring with pop/rock icons Toto. Up for review is the Bosphorus…
Great ’80s Drum Tracks, Part 1: New Wavers and Classic Rockers
The October 2016 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, out now, includes the six-page feature Great ’80s Drum Performances, Part 1: New-Wavers and Classic Rockers. Check it out, and listen along at our exclusive Spotify Playlist.
Video Lesson! Fundamental Fills, Part 3
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Fundamental Fills Part 3: Right-Hand Lead by Donny Gruendler During the 1980s and ’90s, fusion monster Dave Weckl and session…
Video Lesson! Swiss Rudiments, Part 1 With Claus Hessler
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Part 1: Basil Drumming Basics by Claus Hessler Welcome to the first of a four-part series on…
Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 6 With Jost Nickel
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 6: Ghost Notes Using an Intertwined Approach by Jost Nickel In this month’s lesson…
Video Demo! Roland TD-25KV V-Drums Kit
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Roland TD-25KV V-Drums Kit Exceptional sounds and functions plus more tactile adjustability. Roland recently made some changes to its…
Video Demo! Bosphorus 20th Anniversary Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Bosphorus 20th Anniversary Series Cymbals A throwback to the ’60s, with musicality and expressiveness at its core. Bosphorus, one…
Video Demo: Turkish JC Soundscape Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Turkish JC Soundscape Series Cymbals Esoteric and worldly tones for those exploring the unknown. The Soundscape series is a…
Video Lesson! The Notes We Don't Play w/ Aaron Edgar
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives The Notes We Don't Play Incorporating Rests Into Odd Subdivisions by Aaron Edgar Adding rests to complicated subdivisions can…
