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David Sandström of Refused: “New Noise" Drum Cam Video
When Swedish experimental hardcore band Refused offered MD Online a chance to host a video focusing on David Sandström playing the track “New Noise” at a recent concert, we were thrilled to oblige. The band, which reformed a couple years…
David Sandström of Refused: “New Noise" Drum Cam Video
When Swedish experimental hardcore band Refused offered MD Online a chance to host a video focusing on David Sandström playing the track “New Noise” at a recent concert, we were thrilled to oblige. The band, which reformed a couple years…
On the Beat With Davide Compagnoni: Project KHOMPA
Hello, MD readers! I am Davide Compagnoni from Torino, Italy and I’m here to present my new adventurous drum-triggering project KHOMPA, which was launched on the Ableton Live website a few weeks ago! Thank you Modern Drummer for this great…
On the Beat With Actor/Musician Michael Chiklis: Sometimes It’s Better to Sit Out
Hello! Back in February of 2014, Modern Drummer was the first publication to write about my new DW drums, my new recording studio, and my ongoing ambition of producing a solo album. Well, two-and-a-half years later, I am deeply grateful…
On the Beat With Ralph Alexander of The Dose: The One Man Rhythm Section Experiment
Ralph Alexander, on left, with Indio. Hello MD and greetings to all my fellow drummers! My name is Ralph Alexander and I play drums and bass in a rock duo called The Dose. My buddy Indio (guitar/vocals) and I wanted…
Guitar Center Spotlights Nation’s Best Drummers in Drum-Off Competition
Guitar Center’s Drum-Off launches its twenty-eighth annual search for the top undiscovered drummer. Developed to inspire and support drummers in the pursuit of their musical aspirations, the program provides drummers with an incentive to work on their craft, connect with…
On the Beat With Stevie Fury of Jeremy and the Harlequins: Less is More
Hello, all. This is Stevie “the Boy” Fury, drummer of the rock ’n roll group Jeremy and the Harlequins. I’m here today to talk to you a little about my band’s recording process and my drum setup. For both our…
On the Beat With Ty Del Rose of Romantic Rebel: Making Dreams Come True
Hey there, fellow Modern Drummer readers! I’m Ty Del Rose and am currently playing drums in Romantic Rebel. I’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunity to make dreams become realities as a member of this band, and I can’t…
Navene Koperweis of Entheos: “Neural Damage" Drum Playthrough
The October issue of Modern Drummer magazine, which features, among many other stories, an interview with ex–Animals as Leaders drummer Navene Koperweis about his new band, Entheos, won’t be on sale for a couple weeks. But this playthrough video of…
Zildjian Appoints Victor Filonovich to Cymbals Category Manager
The Avedis Zildjian Company announced that Victor Filonovich has been appointed Category Manager, Cymbals effective immediately. Filonovich joins Zildjian from Latin Percussion and brings more than twenty-five years of experience working with artists, dealers, distributors, and consumers on developing drum/percussion…
On the Beat With Nashville Studio Drummer Nick Buda: Breakfast Sessions, Part 1
As a recording drummer that plays a variety of styles of music, there’s a process I tend to automatically go through when deciding what’s going to work best on a song I’m about to record. I have to think about…
Nineteen Thirteen’s Victor DeLorenzo: A Sturdy, Low Tone From a Tall, Gifted Spirit -- Missing Rob Wasserman
From left: Janet Schiff, Rob Wasserman, Victor DeLorenzo I first met Rob Wasserman on stage in San Francisco during the fevered early touring days of my group Violent Femmes. I can’t remember how VF bassist Brian Ritchie came to invite…
On the Beat With Terry Silverlight: Upcoming Albums and More
Hello, MD readers! I’d like to share recent news of my drumming and musical activities. My new drum instruction video is available to stream or download at www.mymusicmasterclass.com/ and I’m honored to be on the impressive roster of multi-instrumentalists. I…
Renowned Japanese Drummer Hideo Yamaki Conducts First-Ever U.S. Clinic, Performs With Bill Laswell and Dave Douglas
In-demand Japanese drummer Hideo Yamaki (Ryuichi Sakamoto, DJ Krush, John Zorn, Arto Lindsay, Bill Laswell, David Sylvian) will demonstrate his concepts at the New Jersey School of Percussion in West Orange, New Jersey, this coming Sunday, August 21. Admission to…
