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Drum Diaries, Volume One by Michael Gould
E-BOOK LEVEL: ALL $10.99 This unique multi-media e-book isn’t designed to be a complete, all-encompassing drumming method. Rather, it’s conceived as a collection of short exercises, practice tips, and play-alongs that are meant to inspire you to explore new ideas…
Gavin Harrison Porcupine Tree Giveaway
This contest has ended. Thanks to those who entered. To celebrate the release of Porcupine Tree’s double live album Octane Twisted (available for purchase online here), Gavin Harrison has gathered together some of his sponsoring companies to give one lucky…
Dave Grohl–Directed Feature Film to Debut at Sundance Film Festival
Dave Grohl’s directorial debut, the feature documentary film Sound City, about the famous recording studio in Van Nuys, California, will have its premiere screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Grohl and select artists from the film…
Ian Kaplan of Motel Beds
My name is Ian Kaplan, and I’m the drummer for Motel Beds. We’ve been playing together for about nine years, and we’ve just released our new album, Dumb Gold. I’m really excited about it, and I hope you go and…
"12-12-12" Secures Distribution to Over One Billion People Worldwide
Thirty-Four U.S. Networks And Television Feeds to North & South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, Radio Broadcast And Online Streaming Will Make Concert Available Globally The World's Largest Online Video Content Providers To Stream Live All-Star Concert Lineup Includes:…
JD & The Straight Shot To Perform Benefit To Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
JD & The Straight Shot To Perform at The 12th Annual Holiday Rock & Roll Bash Benefit At The Hard Rock in NYC, Thursday, Dec 6th Event To Benefit The Lustgarten Foundation In Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer The NYC blues-rock…
Zach Danziger Plays “Stix Beiderbecke Versus Deadmau5???
The relentlessly forward-thinking Zach Danziger sent us this video of him playing “Stix Beiderbecke Versus Deadmau5.” “I’ve been streamlining the setup,” says Zach, “and it’s triggering better.” Heavy stuff. Drummers in the New York area might want to head over…
Marvin McQuitty Limited Edition Commemorative Sticks
To commemorate the life and talent of beloved, world-renown drummer Marvin McQuitty, VIC FIRTH has printed a limited run of Uncle Marv’s favorite American Classic Extreme 5A sticks with his customized signature. To purchase visit marvinmcquitty.com or click the image below.
15th Annual Carlos Vega Memorial Birthday Concert
The 15th Annual Carlos Vega Memorial Birthday Concert will be held December 9, 2012. Carlos Vega was one of Los Angeles's great talents (Eagle Rock High School Class of 1974) and one of the worlds leading drummers. The band features: Steve…
Enter to Win 2 Tickets to See Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats at the Iridium in New York City This Friday, December 7
Thanks to those who entered. This contest is currently closed. Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is bringing his funk band, Bombastic Meatbats, to the Iridium in New York City, December 6 through 9, and you can win two…
Dave King of the Bad Plus: Web-Exclusive Interview
by Michael Parillo To read the Dave King cover story from the October 2012 issue of Modern Drummer, pick up a back issue or order a copy from the App Store. “I’ve always been attracted to the mystery…
The Magnificant Seven Featuring Matt Sorum At The Cutting Room
The Magnificent Seven headed up by drummer Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol/Michael Jackson), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Billy Morrison (Billy Idol/The Cult), and Donovan Leitch (Nancy Boy/Camp Freddy). The band are a Rock n' Roll…
Drum Doctors’ Ross Garfield
Hi MD readers! This is my first ever blog, and I wanted to tell you how I got to work on the upcoming Superman soundtrack. The whole thing started when I got a call from film scorer Hans Zimmer’s assistant.…
Modern Drummer Readers Poll 2013 Picks Entered
Thank You! Your Modern Drummer Readers Poll 2013 picks have been entered, and you have been entered with a chance to win a free subscription to Modern Drummer Magazine for a year.
