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On The Beat with Jacobi Gunter: Doing What I Love To Do!
Hello Modern Drummer universe, I am Jacobi Gunter from Columbia, SC and this my inaugural post. I am so hyped yet humbled to share my phenomenal journey with you all here “On The Beat.” I’ve been told that my first…
On The Beat with Dan Whitesides from the Used: Recording The Canyon
Hello! Thank you to Modern Drummer for giving me the opportunity to talk a little about our new album, The Canyon. We took seventeen of our favorite songs that we had written over the past two years (there were probably…
Ben Riley: Making History
by Jeff Potter Ben Riley passed away on November 18, at the age of eighty-four. In honor of his historic career, we’re presenting this interview with him, which first appeared in the September 1986 issue of Modern…
Phil Ehart of Kansas on the Roots of Leftoverture and Point of Know Return, and the New Prelude Implicit Album
Photo by Mark Schierholz by Will Romano Atypical instrumentation, ambitious compositions, and ubiquitous Top-40 hits like “Point of Know Return” and “Dust in the Wind” have made Kansas one of America’s most enduring progressive rock bands. Having survived various…
Antonio Sanchez Releases Video to “Momentum” From His Solo Album Bad Hombre
Antonio Sanchez has released a captivating video to accompany the track “Momentum” from his latest solo album, Bad Hombre. The track, like the entire album, represents the next evolutionary step in his solo-drums approach, which came to wide attention via…
Brad Wilk Web Exclusive, Part 1: Prophets of Rage, Track-by-Track
Photo by Eitan Miskevich by Ben Meyer Prophets of Rage was formed in early 2016, called to action by the election of President Donald Trump and their desire to pierce through today’s social apathy and encourage peaceful rebellion. Comprised…
On The Beat with Gene Hoglan: Talks Recording, Tracking, and Gear
Greetings everyone, it’s your buddy Gene here. The fine folks at Modern Drummer have graciously allowed me to write a few words (even though, as many of you already know, the terms “Gene” and “a few words” rarely go together)…
A Lot Like Birds’ Joseph Arrington: Exclusive Drum Play-Through, and Thoughts on “The Box” and Improvising on the Road
I want to thank Modern Drummer for having me. What a cool community. My name is Joseph Arrington, and I play for A Lot Like Birds, Sianvar, Alone, and So Much Light, and I’ve toured with acts such as Chiodos…
Spirit Winter Percussion Presents Ninth Annual Day of Percussion
Join Spirit Winter Percussion for the Ninth Annual Day of Percussion, November 19, 9 am to 5 pm, at Somerset Berkley Regional High School. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Admission is free and open to all ages and skill levels.…
On The Beat with Chris Hornbrook of Dhani Harrison: Shares Background and Metalcore Experience
Hello Modern Drummer readers, Chris Hornbrook here. I’m currently writing this piece while doing a few live shows and radio performances with Dhani Harrison out on the East Coast. Dhani just released his solo debut record In///Parallel through HOT Records…
On The Beat with Brandon Crook of the Sherlocks: Talks Debut Album and Upcoming Tour
Hello Modern Drummer readers, I’m Brandon Crook, drummer for the Sherlocks. Our debut album Live For The Moment came out this past August and finished number six on the charts. I started drumming when I was fourteen years old and…
On The Beat with NYC Drummer Warren Benbow: Once a Drummer, Always a Drummer
Hello MD fans! Warren Benbow coming at you courtesy of this “On The Beat!” Like most drummers, I started out early and by the time I was sixteen I was playing my first professional gigs. It seemed to me that…
On The Beat with Jonathan Joseph of Jeff Beck and Joss Stone: Talks New Project
Hello everybody, I am currently “On The Beat” with a brand new EP entitled Project Mama Earth. I have collaborated with some extremely talented people including vocalist Joss Stone, bassist Etienne Mbappe, guitarist Nitin Sawhney, and keyboardist Jonathan Shorten. This…
On The Beat with Rufus Tiger Taylor of the Darkness: Talks Writing and Recording Pinewood Smile
Hello everyone! I joined the Darkness about two and a half years ago. Guitarist Dan Hawkins called me whilst I was in Sydney and asked if I could play a press gig for them in two days in London for…
