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.
The March 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Lamb of God drumer Chris Adler!
(on newsstands February 5, 2013) On the Cover CHRIS ADLER For Lamb of God’s drummer and his mates, the toughness they built up living hand to mouth early in their career would never come in more handy than during recent…
Popular Play-Alongs, Part 5: Rap-Rock
March 2013 Jobbing Drummer Popular Play-Alongs Part: 5: Rap-Metal by Donny Gruendler In this series of articles we’ve focused on developing the proper performance technique, groove vocabulary, and sound to play a wide variety of tunes. In this final installment,…
Jason Bonham Celebration Day Transcription
by Eric Fischer Late in 2012, Led Zeppelin released Celebration Day, a CD/DVD that documents the band’s 2007 reunion concert at the O2 arena in London. The opening number was “Good Times Bad Times”—a song that Zeppelin rarely performed live.…
NAMM 2013 in Photos
It’s that time of year again, when the makers of dreams—or at least the equipment that helps them come true—show off the latest and greatest gear that will be available in the upcoming months. What’s the catch? Not everyone is…
Dan Kashuck of Seven Day Sonnet
Hey, MD readers. This is Dan Kashuck, most recently drummer for Seven Day Sonnet. I’ve had the privilege to tour throughout the country in support of some great bands over the past few years, including Sevendust, Sick Puppies, Adelitas Way,…
Paul Leim at the 2012 Regina Drum Festival
Check out this montage of Paul Leim’s master class and clinic performances at the Regina Drum Festival, held this past September 14 and 15 at the Performing Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Other drummers on the bill included…
Spencer Walker of A Silent Film
Although not conventionally recognized to be the case by other musicians—especially guitarists—the drummer is the focal point and center of attention in every band. I suspect this is why I was drawn to the drumkit at an early age. (Readers…
Beats, Brews, & Banter with Chuck Treece
Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews, & Banter, will continue on Monday, February 4th at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The event will run from 7-9pm and feature Chuck Treece. Chuck started skate punk band…
Bobby Potter of 1964 The Tribute
Hi MD! My name is Bobby Potter, and I am the drummer for 1964: The Tribute. This band has been together for twenty-nine years and has toured extensively. I am in my third year as a member. I performed with…
Michael McManus of Saving Abel
I want to start off by saying “thank you” to Modern Drummer for letting me write this blog and to the readers for reading it! I first noticed the increasing need for a healthy immune system when I was touring…
The Sessions
ENRICH * EDUCATE * EMPOWER The Sessions is a powerful and interactive day-long presentation where artists sharpen their business skills in pursuit of excellence in their careers. Items addressed include contract negotiations, entertainment law, marketing, self-promotion, image maintenance and performance…
Modern Drum Set Stickings by Swiss Chris
BOOK/CD LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED $14.99 Modern Drum Set Stickings is a relevant and entertaining product with plenty of ideas for expanding the tool kit and thinking a little differently. Sticking charts are presented in duple and triple meter,…
Ernie Durawa of Texas Tornados
Well, it’s 2013. I will say that 2012 was a good year full of music for me. I spent most of the year touring with the Texas Tornados. We went from Texas to San Francisco to Switzerland and just about…
Pro-Mark Founder Herb Brochstein Passes
Drummer and Pro-Mark founder Herb Brochstein passed away this week. The multifaceted Brochstein played many roles in the music industry throughout his long career, recording and performing, teaching, owning a drum shop, and, in 1957, launching the Pro-Mark drumstick company.…
