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DW Santa Monica Series Drumkit Contest Winner Announced!
Adam Lohmeyer of Kansas is the proud owner of a new handcrafted North American hard rock maple DW Santa Monica series drumkit in butterscotch lacquer finish. The set features 8x10 and 8x12 toms, 14x14 and 16x16 floor toms, a 16x22…
7th World Vibes Congress
Join us on Saturday, January 4, 2020 for a day of clinics and workshops from some of the top vibraphonists and keyboard percussionists in the world: Stefon Harris (2020 WVC Hall of Fame inductee, "Harmony Cloud" app.); Warren Wolf; Tony…
2020 Metal Hall of Fame Gala to Be Filmed for Amazon Prime
The Metal Hall of Fame has announced that the 2020 annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala will be filmed live for Amazon Prime Movies. Hard rock and heavy metal fans in attendance will be featured in the filming,…
Coady Willis of Big Business
Photo by Rose Ann Belluso Talking About Recording Latest Album and Gear Hello, MD! I recently performed as a guest drummer for a week with the 8G band on Late Night with Seth Meyers and it was a blast! Thank…
Paulo Ressio from Doctor Pheabes
Talking About Album and Gear Hello there, everybody! It’s an honor for me, a guy from a very traditional district of Sao Paulo called Mooca, to talk to you here in the Modern Drummer world for this “On The Beat!”…
Chris Guglielmo of Bayside
Photo by Megan Thompson Talking Smoothness, Timing, and Recording What’s up Modern Drummer! My name is Chris Guglielmo and I play drums in a band called Bayside. From the beginning my approach was always more methodical than structured. My preferred…
See KISS and Meet Eric Singer — An MD Subscriber Exclusive Contest!
Exclusive offer for Modern Drummer subscribers! Enter to Win Two Tickets to meet Eric Singer and see KISS live at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles. One lucky Modern Drummer subscriber and a guest will have the opportunity to attend…
Liberty DeVitto of the Lords of 52nd Street and the Slim Kings
Hey MD friends, Liberty DeVitto here “On The Beat.” I wanted to tell you a little bit about what I’ve been doing. After playing for thirty years with Billy Joel, you would think one would put down the sticks and…
Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst Honored with Yamaha’s Legacy in Education Award at PASIC 2019
From left to right: Greg Crane, Yamaha; Marc Dicciani, award recipient; Paul Winterhalter, Yamaha (accepting the award on Tom Aungst’s behalf); John Wittmann, Yamaha. Yamaha bestowed the company’s Legacy in Education Award to Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst at the…
Drum Workshop Acquires Slingerland from Gibson
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered guitar icon. Principals from both companies inked the undisclosed deal that will see the Slingerland name be shepherded by the California-based custom drum maker.…
Morgan Bauer of A Killer’s Confession
Hey Modern Drummer readers! My name is Morgan Bauer and I’m the drummer in A Killer’s Confession (AKC). We released our single “Numb” on September 20, 2019 and our second album, The Indifference of Good Men, on October 18. We…
Eric Clapton and Friends: A Tribute Concert to Ginger Baker
Eric Clapton recently announced a one-time only concert to celebrate the musical life of his dear friend Ginger Baker. Eric Clapton and Friends: A Tribute to Ginger Baker will take place Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith…
Frederik De Wilde of Fragmentum
Talking About Influences, Tours, and Gear Hi there, MD fans and fellow drum enthusiasts! My name is Frederik De Wilde and I’m currently living in Ghent, Belgium. Drumming has been the biggest passion in my life since I was nine…
Sons Of Apollo Launch Video For "Goodbye Divinity"; First Single From MMXX
SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in…
