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 Demo! Masterwork - Jazz Master and Valena Series Cymbals
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Masterwork Jazz Master and Valena Series Cymbals A tribute to the tradition and a creative push forward. Masterwork, an…
Video Demo! Doc Sweeny - Midnight Edge and Narra King Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Doc Sweeny Midnight Edge and Narra King Snare Drums Custom single-ply and hand-painted stave-shell drums. Doc Sweeny is a…
June 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring Peter Erskine
(Available in print and digitally April 28, 2016) Print Copy ○ iTunes ○ Amazon ○ GooglePlay ○ Subscribe On the Cover Peter Erskine “Can we still keep getting better as we get older? It is possible. But art…
On the Beat With Carmine Appice: Stick It!
Hi MD drummer dudes and girls! This is a fun time in my career. After forty-nine years in the music business and touring the world many times playing arenas, stadiums, theaters, etc., I’ve reached a point where I can sit…
Remo Inc. Founder Remo Belli Passes
The staff of Modern Drummer magazine is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Remo Belli, founder of the world-renowned drumhead and percussion manufacturer that bares his name. We’ll make more information available as soon as it becomes…
News: Jim Chambers’ Music Box Presents Sam Ash Drum Bash V.9.0 in Tampa
Following up on Drum Bash V.8.0, held in October of 2015, local music educator and owner of Jim Chambers’ Music Box, Jim Chambers, will once again team with Sam Ash Music to present Drum Bash V.9.0 on Saturday, April 30…
Thomas Lang Presents Fifth Annual Big Drum Bonanza
Drummer/producer Thomas Lang (stOrk/Paul Gilbert) has announced that Big Drum Bonanza 2016 (BDB2016) will take place June 28 to July 2 at the Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks, California. Drummers of all ages, levels, and styles are invited to…
On the Beat With Jessica Forsythe of Sick of Sarah: Always Learning
Hey everyone! I’m Jessica Forsythe and I drum in a band out of Minneapolis called Sick of Sarah. I moved to Minneapolis to audition for the band back in 2009 and have been a professional touring drummer ever since. I…
Iconic Singer, Songwriter, and Multi-Instrumentalist Prince Dies at Age Fifty-Seven
Prince from the January 2005 issue of Modern Drummer; photo by Afshin Shahidi As music fans are still reeling from the recent passing of music legends David Bowie, Maurice White, Merle Haggard, Glen Frey, Paul Kantner, George Martin, and Keith…
On the Beat With Kennith “Memphis??? Shepherd of Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal: Being a Part of the Collective
Hello MD! With the nickname “Memphis,” it’s not hard to tell where I’m from. I grew up around a lot of musicians and have been playing drums since age two. I’m currently with the soul/funk/R&B band, Josh Hoyer and Soul…
Legendary Drummer Danny Seraphine Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Pioneering jazz-rock drummer/composer/author and founding member of the Grammy award-winning rock group, Chicago, Danny Seraphine was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, April 8 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Worldwide, Chicago has sold in excess…
Web Exclusive! JP Gaster of Clutch Talks Gear and More
Clutch, one of the most respected and influential hard rock bands of the past twenty-five years, released its eleventh studio album, Psychic Warfare, this past October. The album debuted at #11 in the Billboard Top-200 chart and landed at #1…
On the Beat With Educator Bruce Becker: Covering Odd Times in New Book
Greetings fellow drummers, it’s been a few years since my first MD blog and the release of my DVD Concept and Philosophies. My educational passions still continue to forge ahead. A reminder of my background, I was a long time…
Billy Cobham Live Master Class Webcast
One of the world’s all-time greatest drummers will offer a live master class webcast devoted to the “Art of the Rhythm Section” on April 30, 2016 at 2 pm ET. Questions may be asked real-time via the live chat. Advanced…
