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May 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Andrés Forero of Hamilton
(Available digitally March 31, 2016; in print April 1, 2016) Print Copy ○ iTunes ○ Amazon ○ GooglePlay ○ Subscribe On the Cover Andrés Forero “Andrés Forero is one of the most creative and versatile players of our time, and…
Tim Wyskida of Blind Idiot God on Before Ever After
From left: Tim Wyskida, Andy Hawkins, Will Dahl; Photo by Peter Gannushkin; by Will Romano This April New York experimental dub-metal band Blind Idiot God is embarking on the Raise the Titanic tour of Europe in support of…
Video Lesson! Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 10: Implied Metric Modulation Madness
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 10: Implied Metric Modulation Madness One of my favorite rhythmic tools is implied metric modulation.…
Video Lesson! Groove Construction: Part 1, Snare Displacement with Jost Nickel
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 1: Snare Displacement In the first part of this series, we’ll create new grooves…
MD Spotlight w/Mini Documentary: Remo Belli
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Spotlight Remo Belli How Time and Circumstance Gave Rise to the King of the Mylar Drumhead Remo is one of the…
Video Lesson! Basics - Five-Stroke Glue with Rich Redmond
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Five-Stroke Glue Fortify Your Grooves With A Staple Rudiment The world’s greatest drummers have often laid the foundation of their…
Audio Demo! Shure - PGADRUMKIT7 Mic Pack
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Shure PGADRUMKIT7 Mic Pack A professional-quality microphone kit at consumer-level pricing. It’s become increasingly common for drummers to bypass…
Video Demo! Canopus - Solid Brass and Harvey Mason Signature Snares
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Canopus Solid Brass and Harvey Mason Signature Snares Need extreme power or utmost clarity and control? These have you…
Video Demo! Paiste - Signature, 2002, 602, and RUDE Additions
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste Signature, 2002, 602, and RUDE Additions Specialty/artist-designed models and a ride for all occasions. Swiss cymbal maker Paiste…
Video Demo! DW - Collector's Series Pure Oak Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up DW Collector's Series Pure Oak Drumset Crisp attack, booming tone, and ultra-rich aesthetic. With all of DW’s experiments in…
21 Drums Returns August 2016 in Dublin
Tickets are now available for 21 Drums: Total Immersion in Drums with Mike Johnston, Robert “Sput” Searight, and Mark Guiliana. The all-inclusive camp takes place August 9 to 14 at Grouse Lodge. Beginning at 10 am, each day will focus…
Drum Workshop Inks Worldwide Distribution Deal With Kickport
Drum Workshop has inked a deal for worldwide distribution, marketing, and artist relations for KickPort International products. Drum Workshop, Inc. chief product officer, Don Lombardi, spearheaded the agreement that will have DW taking over operations for the line, while manufacturing…
On The Beat with Anup Sastry of Monuments
Hi MD, my name is Anup Sastry and I play drums in a band called Monuments. Below is a video of me recording my band’s song “Quasimodo” for the Creative Live Boot Camp with engineer/producer Eyal Levi. We spent a…
Drive Like Jehu’s Mark Trombino
Mark Trombino By Chris Valle by Stephen Bidwell Pioneering San Diego post-hardcore band Drive Like Jehu made an indelible musical mark during its original active period between 1990 and 1995, influencing many hardcore and indie bands in the…
