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Ben Koller on His Action-Packed Year With Converge and Beyond
Ben Koller has had his busiest gigging year in 2015, logging miles with Mutoid Man—which also released its Bleeder LP in June—as well as with Killer Be Killed and All Pigs Must Die. He’s also done two tours with the…
Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Favorite Drum Books
(Updated 12/10/15) We asked the members of the MD Education Team to give us their five or so favorite drum books. Here’s what they said. Alfred Drum Method 1 by Dave Black and Sandy Feldstein Joe Bergamini I use…
Seven Four-Piece Shell Packs for Under $400
In this second installment of our 2015 holiday gift guide, we’re taking a look at some great four-piece shell packs for under $400. All but one kit still requires hardware, cymbals, and a throne. However, they each offer plenty of…
On the Beat With Shane Wise of Five Knives: Electronic Energy
Hi MD, this is a bit different! My first love is metal music, but electronic dance music, whether it's trap, house, or techno, has always wooed me with its unique way of bringing so much energy with little to no…
News: Tortoise’s John Herndon Releases Clothing Collaboration With The Quiet Life
Chicago/Los Angeles-based musician, tattoo artist, illustrator, and founding member/drummer of Tortoise, John Herndon has released his new clothing collaboration with LA collective The Quiet Life. The collection consists of embroidered and printed fleece work shirts, short sleeve t-shirts, 5-panel hats,…
News: Ralph Angelillo International Drum Fest Set for October 2016
The first Ralph Angelillo International Drum Fest will be held on October 22 – 23, 2016 at the Palais Montcalm, Salle Raoul-Jobin in Quebec City from 11 am to 7 pm EDT. Click on the following link to access…
Drummer Stephen Chopek Discusses His New Solo Album, Things Moving on Their Own Together
Stephen Chopek (John Mayer, Charlie Hunter) recently released a solo album, Things Moving on Their Own Together. Modern Drummer caught up with the him to get the details. MD: The drumming, guitar, and vocals on Things Moving on Their…
Max and Mike Portnoy on the Making of Next to None’s A Light in the Dark
Progressive metal band Next to None’s debut album, A Light in the Dark, features Mike Portnoy’s son, Max, on drums. Here, father and son share their thoughts on the making of the album. MD: Max, surely there was…
Twenty Drum Gifts for Under $20
With the holiday season upon us, there's no better time to step back and look at all the different gift options that are available. In this first installment of our 2015 holiday buyer's guide, we specifically want to focus on…
Video Lesson: Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 6 - Syncopated Double Bass...The Easy Way
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 6: Syncopated Double Bass…the Easy Way When I began working on double bass, I was…
Video Demo! Provenance 4x14 VW Snare
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Provenance 4x14 VW Snare From the scraps of a funky old work van to one of the funkiest-sounding snares…
Video Demo! Amedia - Kommagene Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Amedia Kommagene Series Cymbals Dark-finish cymbals with appropriately dark yet cutting tones. Commagene is the name of an ancient…
Video Lesson: Basics - Flam it Up
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Flam it Up Add Some Meat to Your Fills Flams are fun! A flam is defined as a soft stroke,…
Video Lesson: Quintuplets Part 2 - Polyrhythms With Fives
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Quintuplets Part 2: Polyrhythms With Fives Last month we got acquainted with quintuplets by using accent patterns and transitions…
