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.
VIDEO LESSON: Grooving in Form, Part 2: AABC
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock & Jazz Clinic Grooving in Form Part 2: AABC by Mike Johnston In our previous lesson (July 2015), we learned…
VIDEO DEMO: RBH Drums Americana Jump Kit
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up RBH Drums Americana Jump Kit Impossibly big and rich tones from a tiny grab-and-go setup. Virginia Beach–based RBH Drums…
VIDEO DEMO: Paiste PSTX Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste PSTX Series Cymbals Affordably priced, trashy effects hats, stacks, and crashes, plus a couple of calm, cooling bells.…
VIDEO DEMO: Craviotto Johnny C. Series Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Craviotto Johnny C. Series Snare Drums “Affordable” was never a word associated with the king of steam-bent shells…until now.…
AUDIO DEMOS: Creative Compression Techniques: 4 Ways to Pump Up the Excitement in Your Drum Tracks
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Electronic Insights Creative Compression Techniques 4 Ways to Pump Up the Excitement in Your Drum Tracks by Mark Parsons If I…
VIDEO LESSON! Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 3: Polyrhythmic Grooves
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 3: Polyrhythmic Patterns by Aaron Edgar Last month we learned some of the theory behind polyrhythms,…
News: Greg Fox (Liturgy, Guardian Alien) and John Colpitts (Oneida, Man Forever) Release Duo Album and Perform Live
Greg Fox (Liturgy, Guardian Alien) and John Colpitts (a.k.a. Kid Millions of Oneida and Man Forever), two of New York’s most in-demand drummers, have combined forces as the Fox Millions Duo for Lost Time, a unique collaborative LP out now…
On the Beat With Adrian Perez of Silenmara: Technicality and Aggressive Grooves
Hello, guys and gals! My name is Adrian Perez. I play in a melodic death metal band called Silenmara and have been playing drums for eighteen years. I’m currently using an Orange County Percussion drumkit, Sabian and Zildjian cymbals, Promark…
Vic Firth: 1930 to 2015
Vic Firth Modern Drummer was saddened to hear of the passing of Vic Firth. The following profile on the performing and manufacturing giant, written by Lauren Vogel Weiss, first appeared in the July 2013 issue of Drum Business magazine. …
On the Beat With Dave Sundberg of Sister Sin: Rockstar Mayhem Festival Spotlight
Hey, hey, cymbal breakers, beat keepers, and MD readers! My name is Dave, and I annihilate the drums for Sister Sin. This is actually the second time I have been blessed to write a little something for Modern Drummer and…
On the Beat With Richard Lee Jackson of Jonathan Jackson and Enation: Passion, Practice, and Playing
Hi, guys and girls! Richard Lee Jackson from Jonathan Jackson and Enation here. I started drum lessons as a kid after hearing the band Chicago, with Danny Seraphine, on the radio, and I’ve been in love with drums ever since!…
News: Enter the “White Room??? Video Contest to Win a Spot at the Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp
In commemoration of legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker’s first appearance at the Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, drummers can submit a video of themselves playing “White Room” by Cream to win a spot at the camp in Los Angeles on…
Music Review: Steve Vai, Aquiles Priester and Gustavo Carmo, Adam Moore
Guitars, guitars, and yet more guitars, served up hot. The drums ain’t too shabby either. by Ilya Stemkovsky Steve Vai Stillness in Motion—Live in L.A. drummer: Jeremy Colson Recorded fifty shows into an extensive tour, Stillness in Motion finds…
On the Beat With Joey Muha of Jungle Rot: Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival
Hello, MD! Wow! I can’t believe I’m typing this right now. I spent many of my early drumming days reading and watching Modern Drummer, one of my favorites being the 2005 Modern Drummer Festival DVD. After saving up money from…
