Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Jimmy Chamberlin: The Ex-Smashing Pumpkins Drummer Takes a New Direction with Skysaw
by Stephen Bidwell A jazz and fusion fanatic with a mind for song craft, Jimmy Chamberlin was the perfect engine to power one of the boldest, most dominant rock bands of the 1990s, the Smashing Pumpkins. With their majestic rock…
John Stanier of Battles
by Billy Brennan Experimental rockers Battles released their sophomore full-length, Gloss Drop, this past June. Their powerhouse drummer, who caught many drummers’ attention with the band Helmet in the ’90s, gives us a look behind the scenes…
Keith Langford from the Gourds
Hello, MD! It’s Keith Langford here from the Gourds in Austin, Texas. I’m writing to tell about my recent experience recording at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York, a.k.a. the Barn. The Gourds have been churning through the Americana…
Frank Zummo
Hi, MD! As I write this I am sitting at LAX airport about to board flight number 1 of 9 that I will take this month. Today’s flight is off to Chicago to perform with TheNewNo2. We are supporting Pearl…
Drum Atlas Series: Brazil by Pete Sweeney
BOOK/CDs LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE $16.95 Brazil is the fifth culture to inspire a book in the Drum Atlas Series, and like its predecessors, this package provides a ground-up approach aimed at understanding each of the country’s rhythmic styles. Focusing especially…
Drum Atlas Series: Jamaica by Pete Sweeney
BOOK/CD LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE $16.95 Jamaican music finally gets full-blown coverage in the fourth book of the Drum Atlas Series. Beginning with traditional Nyabinghi drumming, the book traces Jamaica’s music from mento, through ska, and to rocksteady, reggae, and beyond. The…
The Evolution of Jazz Drumming by Danny Gottlieb
BOOK/CD/DVD LEVEL: ALL $29.99 Educator and renowned player Danny Gottlieb chronicles the history of jazz drumming in an entertaining and educational workbook format that offers a brief background, photos, transcriptions, audio, and video of the featured players. From Baby…
Sabian Clinic Calendar
Date Location Venue/Info January—April, 2012 Various Various 2012 JANUARY Jan 18th Chris Deviney, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO Jan 21st Rich Redmond, Sand Hills Music Center, Fayetteville, NC Jan 25th Rich Redmond, Musician's Institute, Hollywood, CA Jan 26th Rich…
Virtually Erskine - Peter Erskine Drum Sample and Groove Libraries
Virtually Erskine features samples of two of the legendary drummer’s personal kits, formatted for FXpansion BFD2 and BFD Eco, plus a MIDI groove library of more than 400 files played by Erskine in twelve unique styles, including jazz, swing, rock,…
Nick Brennan of the Static Jacks
Hello, MD readers! I’m Nick Brennan from the Static Jacks and I’m twenty-one years old. I feel honored to be sharing my drumming experience with you! I started playing the drums in third grade at Wilson Elementary, when the music…
Pierre Moerlen Classic Video Clip
Pierre Moerlen was the drummer on several classic albums by the anarchic floating music ensemble known as Gong, and later led a version of the group. He also played on the seminal album by Gong guitarist Steve Hillage, Fish Rising. Check out…
Chris Kamrada of There for Tomorrow
Hello, Internet world, my name is Chris Kamrada. I’m twenty-two years young and I play drums in the Orlando-based rock band There for Tomorrow. When I was a little surfer/skater punk kid in middle school, I joined band only as…
Rock With Hand-Foot Drum Breaksby Joel Rothman
BOOK LEVEL: ADVANCED $14.95 This is a no-nonsense, precisely detailed collection of exercises for advanced drummers looking to expand the scope of their rhythmic approach between the snare and bass drum. The sheer breadth of fills presented, covering everything…
TightScrew Non-Loosening Tension Rods
TightScrews are machined tension rods with a patented built-in nylon insert that allows for snug, precise tuning and is designed to prevent detuning. Standard models are available in 1 5/8" (42 mm), 2" (52 mm), 2 1/2" (65 mm), and…
