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News: “Breast Cancer Can Stick It!??? to Host Fundraising Drumathon
Breast Cancer Can Stick It! will host a drumathon on October 25, 2015 from 10 am to 7 pm at the Village Fountain, 329 Town Place, Fairview, TX, and is calling on all drummers in both DFW and across the…
Jean-Paul Gaster On Clutch’s Brand-New Album, Psychic Warfare
The eleventh studio album by the Maryland-based band finds singer/guitarist Neil Fallon, guitarist Tim Sult, bassist Dan Maines, and drummer Jean-Paul Gaster working once again with Machine, this time at the producer’s relocated studio in Texas. “I listened closely to…
Drum Cam Video: Jay Postones of TesseracT Demonstrates “Dystopia??? From the Brand-New Polaris Album
I’d like to do something a little different with my first new TesseracT drum video. I want to share with you the point I’m at right now, before I’ve spent six months on the road with the song. At this…
On the Beat With Frankie Valli’s Craig Pilo: Getting and Keeping the Gig
Hi, it’s been a few years since I checked in with Modern Drummer, so it’s really great to be back and punch in with fellow drummers and like-minded individuals to share a few ideas! I teach part time at the…
News: SJC Drums Sponsor’s Alternative Press Tour
SJC is hitting the road as an official sponsor of the Alternative Press Tour, featuring Mayday Parade, Real Friends, This Wild Life, and As It Is. SJC’s Mike and Ricky will be following the tour in a bus, setting up…
On the Beat With Chris Reeve of Filter: Connecting and Creating Relationships
Chris Reeve (photo by Anna Sklavos) What’s up, Modern Drummer readers? I’m Chris Reeve, drummer for the band Filter. It’s an honor to be featured on here. This has been the most intense year of my life—getting the call to…
News: Sabian Presents “Develop, Manage, and Grow Your Business???
Sabian Education Network (SEN) director Joe Bergamini and a distinguished panel will discuss issues facing drumset educators and how to develop, manage, and grow business. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm at the Gaylord Springs…
News: Jojo Mayer’s Nerve Seeks Remixes from Blend Community
Nerve evolved out of master drummer Jojo Mayer’s legendary party event, Prohibited Beatz, in NYC during the late ’90s and ultimately brings the early jazz tradition of improvisation, innovation, authentic expression, and stylistic evolution to the digital age. Within that…
Video Demo! Falling Rocks: A Primer on One of Drumming’s Most Powerful Fills
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Basics Falling Rocks A Primer on One of Drumming’s Most Powerful Fills by Rich Redmond The term “falling rocks” refers to…
Exclusive! Mike Portnoy Drum Cam Video for New Winery Dogs Track
The Winery Dogs, featuring drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Billy Sheehan, and guitarist Richie Kotzen, will be releasing their new album, Hot Streak, this coming October 2. Check out this drum cam video of Portnoy recording the album’s title track from…
November 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Brian Frasier-Moore
(Available in print and digitally October 1, 2015) On the Cover Brian Frasier-Moore “You never know what’sgoing to happen with artists like Madonna and Justin Timberlake, but you know something is definitely going to happen!” The life of a first-call…
Video Demo: Vater New Nude Sticks, Player’s Design Models, and Sound-Enhancing Accessories
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Vater New Nude Sticks, Player’s Design Models, and Sound-Enhancing Accessories Unobtrusive dampeners, clever percussion attachments, and thoughtful drumstick additions…
Video Lesson! Bass Drum Development with Mike Johnston
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock & Jazz Clinic Bass Drum Development 4 Focused Exercises for Building Raw Speed by Mike Johnston One of the most…
VIDEO DEMO: Gaai Sun & Stars Collection Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Gaai Sun & Stars Collection Snare Drums One-of-a-kind hand-cut finishes and classic maple tones…with a twist. Gaai Drums is…
