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Web Exclusive: Beach Fossils Bandleader Dustin Payseur and Drummer Anton Hochheim on Somersault
by Adam Budofsky Modern Drummer recently spoke separately to the drummer on the highly regarded alt-rock band Beach Fossils’ new album, Somersault, and the group’s singer/songwriter, who knows his way around the kit himself. MD: Dustin, what…
Web Exclusive: Deep Purple’s Ian Paice
by Mike Haid Deep Purple recently released its twentieth studio album, Infinite. Despite hints that the famed classic-rock band is ready to retire from the road, its sound—including the swaggering slam of its original drummer—is still a joy to…
Web Exclusive: Hal Blaine
by Dennis Diken The July 2017 Modern Drummer is a special theme issue about the birth of classic-rock drumming. In it we examine the work of some of the most famous and influential players of the time, including the…
Web Exclusive: Greg Saunier on Big Walnuts Yonder
by Willie Rose On its self-titled debut, released this past May 5, the indie-rock collective Big Walnuts Yonder fuses wild time shifts, explosive punk tones, and unhinged improvisation on ten electrified, cohesive tracks. The veteran group, comprising bassist and…
Web Exclusive: Christian Paschall On Tour With Maren Morris
The sticksman behind a rising country star talks touring and offers advice for up-and-coming players. by Willie Rose Nashville-based drummer and producer Christian Paschall will be on the road supporting the country singer and songwriter Maren Morris on…
On the Beat with Bob Hall of Catfish and the Bottlemen: Talks Touring and Venues
Hello there MD! I’m Bob from Catfish and the Bottlemen and we’re currently in the midst of touring for our second album, The Ride. This year is taking us everywhere and it’s nuts! Combine playing live music and travelling the…
Drum Legend Terry Bozzio and Poet Todd Griese Present A Journey Along Spiritual Lines
Join legendary drummer Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, UK, Jeff Beck, Missing Persons) and poet Todd Griese (Gandy Dancer Press) on May 27, 3:30 pm as they present A Journey Along Spiritual Lines. “Todd Griese and I have been close friends…
On the Beat with Jimmy Meier of the Dives: Putting the Band Together
Hello MD Readers! My name is Jimmy Meier and I’m the drummer of the New York City band the Dives. It’s truly an honor to be writing this for On The Beat! I’ve known since I was in middle school…
Kenny Aronoff on John Cougar’s “Jack & Diane”
The drummer, who appears in the new documentary film Hired Gun, recounts the making of one of his most famous tracks. The process of writing, arranging, rehearsing, and recording a John Cougar Mellencamp song went something like this: John…
Gene Hoglan Auctions Studio/Touring Drumkit for Charity
Gene Hoglan has performed with his Pearl Masters Custom set during Ozzfest, tours with Opeth, Strapping Young Lad, Unearth, and on Hoglan’s first DVD, The Atomic Clock. The set was also used to record Strapping Young Lad’s The New Black,…
On The Beat with Ian Hunter’s Steve Holley: Talks New Album and Tracks
Hi, fellow readers of Modern Drummer. Steve Holley here, hoping everyone is doing well. Some of you may remember me from my time as a member of Paul McCartney’s Wings. I’m currently on a world tour with Ian Hunter and…
On the Beat with Jeff Olson and Buenos Diaz: Talks Relaxed Recording Sessions and Inspired Performances
Hey MD readers! My name is Jeff Olson and I’d like to talk about the new record I just cut with the psych/rock/blues group Buenos Diaz from Austin, Texas. I cut my teeth playing at a weekly blues jam down…
The Trap Set Presents An Evening of Comedy and Drumming Starring Fred Armisen and Friends
Long before he was a star of the comedy world, Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL, Documentary Now) was a working drummer. Please join him as he melds the disparate worlds of comedy and drumming during An Evening of Comedy and Drumming,…
Ride For Ronnie: Guns N’ Roses’ Steven Adler to Spearhead All-Star Jam
The third annual Ride For Ronnie Motorcycle Rally and Concert, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund on Sunday, May 7, 2017 will be highlighted by a host of celebrity riders joining the motorcycle ride through…
