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On the Beat with Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot: Talks Road Rage and Drumsets
Greetings! Some of you may know me from my work with Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P., drumming on Billy Idol’s hit “Mony Mony,” or countless other recordings and live performances worldwide. Quiet Riot will be releasing our first official record in eleven…
On the Beat with Mike Reilly from Hoots & Hellmouth: Learning to Sound Like Yourself
“A genius is the one most like himself.”—Thelonious Monk Dear Modern Drummer, I started reading you in eighth grade. It was 1996. Bill Stewart was on your cover. There was a lumpy bass drum in the back underneath the words…
On the Beat with David Stanoch: Where Old School Meets New—The Timeless Rhythm of Clyde Stubblefield
On Saturday, February 18, 2017, we lost a singularly unique artist, Mr. Clyde Stubblefield, known to musicians worldwide as “The Funky Drummer.” Check out the August 2017 print and digital versions of Modern Drummer for a look at Clyde’s life,…
Barrett Martin Releases The Singing Earth Book
Former Screaming Trees/Mad Season and Current Walking Papers Drummer Tells “Musical Adventure Stories” From Around the World Barrett Martin, a drummer, composer, producer, and writer best known for his work with several prominent Seattle bands including Screaming Trees, Mad Season,…
Modern Drummer Premieres the Debut Single From JP Bouvet’s New Band, Childish Japes: “After You’re Born”
The “overflowing bucket of art supplies” that is JP Bouvet’s new band, Childish Japes, is indeed as adventurous and diverse as his own description would suggest. According to Bouvet, the band is committed to fearless musical exploration and a blurring…
On the Beat with Bryce Lipz of Sisters Doll: Talks Influences and Opportunities
What’s up Modern Drummer magazine? My name is Bryce Lipz and I play drums for the Australian glam rock band Sisters Doll. I’ve been drumming professionally and touring for the past seven years. I decided to start playing drums…
DW Drums Receives Certificate of Congressional Recognition
On the occasion of its forty-fifth anniversary, California-based Drum Workshop, Inc. was honored with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition acknowledging its exceptional craftsmanship of musical instruments, as well as DW’s commitment to supporting music education. California Congresswoman Julia Brownley toured…
David Bergander on Celebration’s Wounded Healer
By Willie Rose Celebration, a Baltimore-based psychedelic indie/soul band that formed in 2004, released its fifth studio album, Wounded Healer, this past June 2. Dry, unique drum tones propel the record’s ethereal melodies and complement drummer David Bergander’s creative,…
Christopher Guanlao On Tour With Silversun Pickups
Story By Willie Rose Photo by Claire Marie Vogel The alternative indie-pop/rock group Silversun Pickups is on the road with veteran rockers Third Eye Blind through July. Since 2002, the group’s drummer, Christopher Guanlao, has energized the band’s…
Exclusive Premiere: Oceans Ate Alaska’s “Ukiyo” Drum Play Through With Chris Turner Featuring Issues’ Josh Manuel
Modern Drummer presents the exclusive premiere of technical metalcore group Oceans Ate Alaska’s “Ukiyo,” from the band’s upcoming July 28 release, Hikari. The killer duet features the group’s primary composer and drummer, Chris Turner, along with guest drummer Josh Manuel…
On the Beat with Fred Eltringham of Sheryl Crow: Talks Latest Shows and Upcoming Tour
Hey, Modern Drummer readers! Fred Eltringham here. I recently played some special shows that I think quite a few of you will enjoy, especially if you are a ZZ Top fan. I occasionally play in the house band for a…
On the Beat with Chico Diaz from the Black Moods: Talks New Album, Gear, and Influences
Hello Modern Drummer readers! Chico Diaz from the Black Moods here. For those that have not heard of us yet, we are a three-piece rock ’n’ roll band that smashes ’70s and ’90s together like two high-speed trains—it’s straight up…
Performance Spotlight: Gregg Bissonette
We recently had the opportunity to bring L.A. session drummer and Grammy award–winning artist Gregg Bissonette into our studio to shoot some exclusive performance videos. In the first video, Gregg plays a dynamic drum solo that covers a multitude of…
Vic Firth Joins in Global Make Music Day Celebration
Spreading the message that to make music all you need is a beat in your heart and a pair of sticks, Vic Firth gave away hundreds of pairs of sticks and sponsored drumming workshops in plazas and parks nationwide in…
