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Anthony Sonetti of Badflower in On The Beat
What’s up MD readers! What a thrill it is to be a part of the Modern Drummer family. Thank you for having me! For those of you who are scratching your heads wondering, “who is this guy?” allow me introduce…
Lenny “The Ox” Reece of The Lesson GK in On The Beat
Talks Background, Band, and Upcoming Album Hello MD! I was exposed to tons of music as a child due to my dad and older sister playing records and tapes throughout our house. My dad was very musical and loved to…
Web Exclusive! Zach Barocas of Jawbox
Photo by Caspar Newbolt by David Jarnstrom Virtually no stone has been left unturned in regard to cult-favorite ’90s bands reuniting for festival appearances, reunion tours, and comeback records (see: Jawbreaker’s long-awaited 2017 Riot Fest revival). For the longest…
Rob Mitzner in On The Beat
Talks Dumplin’ Premiere, NYC Session Work, and Projects Hello Modern Drummer readers! This is my fourth time being featured here “On The Beat,” and I’m excited once again to share some of the things I’ve been up to. As I…
Darren Beckett of Brandon Flowers in On The Beat
Hello Modern Drummer readers, I’m honored to be featured in my first “On The Beat!” I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and started playing drums at the age of five years old. I moved to the US when I…
Kurt Reifler: Talks Comeback and Recording Double EP in On The Beat
Hello MD! I said rock and roll was a young man’s game. It is. I said I’d retire at thirty. I did. So, why make a comeback? To release my double EP, Year Of/The Bear. It’s a loose tribute to…
Rom Gov of Empty Trail in On The Beat
Talks New Project and Gear Hello Modern Drummer family and drum community! It’s great to be featured here for the second time (see link below for my first OTB). I’ve been playing drums since I was eight years old, and…