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Win An Autographed Copy Of Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits!
Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits book is a beautiful coffee table book for drummers and those who admire them! Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits, is a visual journey through the world of rock & jazz drumming, features commentary…
Enter To Win This Incredible Prize Package from Yamaha and Paiste!
Contest Prizes Valued at Over $5,700! This prize features the exact four-piece Yamaha Tour Custom shell pack that was reviewed in the May 2018 issue of Modern Drummer, plus a Tour Custom snare, an HW3 hardware pack, and a set…
Clint de Ganon of Beautiful—The Carole King Musical and More in On The Beat
Talks About Projects, Concerts, and Shows Hi, Modern Drummers! It’s been a busy but totally enjoyable time for me. I played drums a few months back with Paul Shaffer for his first symphony concert as a featured artist and continuing…
Ian Casselman of Marianas Trench in On The Beat
Talking About New Album, Tour, and Gear Hello MD readers! I grew up reading Modern Drummer and I’m very excited to be a part of “On The Beat!” My name is Ian Casselman and I play drums for the band…
Miles Clyatt from Juice in On The Beat
Staying Loose and Keeping It Tight What up, Modern Drummers! I’m Miles Clyatt from Juice, which began in a cramped Boston College dorm room. After bunking our beds to make space for my Roland TD-11, my roommate Dan (on guitar)…
Sean Ono Lennon on the Claypool Lennon Delirium’s South of Reality
We talk to the experimental-pop multi-talent about being a drummer, his musical influences, and much more. by Billy Amendola Primus bassist Les Claypool and multi-instrumentalist Sean Ono Lennon have united for their second collaborative album as the Claypool Lennon…
Gayelynn McKinney of Aretha Franklin in On The Beat
Talks New CD and Gear Hey, hey MD readers! Let me introduce myself. My name is Gayelynn McKinney, and I come from a very musical family. I have been performing as a professional drummer for many years. I recorded with…
Diego Fuchslocher Espinoza in On The Beat
Talks Collaborations and Gear Hey MD readers, I’m really happy to be writing another “On The Beat!” It is truly rewarding to be a part of the Modern Drummer family. Last time I checked in, I was dedicated to…
Joey Armstrong of SWMRS in On The Beat
Talks Tracking Drums and Latest Album The son of Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer and guitarist of Green Day, checks in about his latest recording sessions. Hello MD! Every time I open Instagram or scroll through YouTube I’m reminded…
Drummer/Producer Mario J. McNulty in On The Beat
Talks David Bowie, Sterling Campbell, and Gear Hello Modern Drummer! My name is Mario J. McNulty and I am a producer/mixer based out of New York City. What an honor to be writing this “On The Beat.” I started my…
The first three Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps of 2019 are ready to make some noise.
Drummers Steve Smith, Vinny Appice, Dave Moreno, Robin Diaz, Sandy Gennaro, and Gregg Potter to Appear at Upcoming 2019 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps The first three Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps of 2019 are ready to make some…
Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot in On The Beat
Talks Latest Albums and Gear Hello MD folks! Some of you may know me, some of you may not. For those who don’t, I’m most known for being the drummer of Quiet Riot since 1982. We continue to tour year…
Anthony Citrinite of The Collective and MeetHook in On The Beat
Dear MD and fellow drummers! My name is Anthony Citrinite and I have been lucky enough to play drums professionally for many years with a number of great bands including Boston, Coheed & Cambria, and currently with Embers Only. Some…
Joe Corsello in On The Beat
Joe talks about his years with Modern Drummer, Benny Goodman, Sonny Rollins and more. Hello MD! To begin, in 1976 I received a phone call from a guy who said he was going to come out with a quarterly drum…
