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Tim Walsh of the Stepkids
Hey, MD fans, I’m Tim Walsh of the Stepkids, and I’m excited to be on here and hope to add to the wealth of knowledge that is MD’s awesome thirty-five-year history. My dad is a bass player, so I started…
Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler Announces New Band
Adler, the new band led by former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler and featuring singer Jacob Bunton (Lynam, Mars Electric) and guitarist Lonnie Paul (Adler’s Appetite), is currently in the studio. “I love the music that we’re creating!” states…
Cymbal Doctor Duo and Trio Mini Kits
The Duo cymbal-cleaning kit is made for the drummer who likes to work by hand. It includes the Cymbal Doctor proprietary cleaner and sealer, plus gloves, an applicator pad, and a microfiber towel. List price: $39.95. The Trio is a…
Hole Drummer Patty Schemel the Subject of Rock-Doc Hit So Hard
Hit So Hard: The Life and Near-Death Story of Drummer Patty Schemel follows the rise, fall, and recovery of the drummer for the band Hole. The movie uses filmed video interviews with Schemel, as well as her friends, family, and…
Regina Drum Festival 2011 Highlight Video
The first Regina Drum Festival was held on September 16 and 17, 2011 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Artists included Chris McHugh, Shawn Pelton, and Ross Bart. The second Festival will be held this September 14 and 15 at the Performing…
Jeremy Taggart of Our Lady Peace
Hello, MD folks, Jeremy Taggart from Our Lady Peace here. We’re releasing album number 8, Curve, in the U.S. on April 17. It’s been a great experience, and I can’t wait to play the songs on this year’s touring cycle.…
Mykul Lee of Oh No Not Stereo
Hey, folks! My name is Mykul Lee, and I play for the band Oh No Not Stereo, from Hollywood, California (and I play SJC Drums). So excited to be writing to you from Modern Drummer land! My longtime partner in…
Drum-Themed Lexus Commercial
Check out this cool drum-themed commercial for the Lexus CT 200h hybrid car. We spotted the Smiths’ Mike Joyce, Elvis Cosetllo’s Pete Thomas, and the PSM of Gorillaz Sound System. See how many drummers you recognize. (British MD fans will…
Virgil Donati Live Stream Clinic Event
Long Island Drum Center will be live streaming Virgil Donati's (Alan Holdsworth, Planet X, Steve Vai) sold-out drum clinic on Monday, March 19th. Those interested can visit www.lidrum.com at 7PM EST to tune in to the sold-out event. Cost is $3 to view the…
Meinl Fiberglass Didgeridoos and Thomas Lang Practice Pads
New Meinl fiberglass didgeridoo feature a flared bell for enhanced sound projection. They’re 57" long and come in two different finishes featuring a hand-painted design. Each instrument is tuned to a specific note. The two new Thomas Lang practice pads…
Symphony X Iconoclast
CD/ALBUM The working man’s prog band? The thinking man’s metal band? However you want to label them, Symphony X occupy a pretty interesting corner of heavy music, and their new album, Iconoclast, is as good a place to discover their…
12 Drumming Myths: Debunking Drum Gospel
by Adam Budofsky Want to be a better drummer? Try taking these words out of your vocabulary: Always. Only. All. Never. Despite the prevalence of educational books, DVDs, and online lessons, most drumming information is still passed down the…
Brian Setzer Seeks Drummer
Brian Setzer has announced via his website and twitter account that he is currently looking for a drummer. For those interested, video submissions can be sent to info@briansetzer.com. U.S. residents only.
Doobie Brothers’ Michael Hossack Passes Away
On Monday, March 12, Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack died at age sixty-five, after a struggle with cancer. Hossack had two stints with the Doobies: In the early ’70s he played on some of the group’s best-known hits, including “China…
