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Zac Farro Unleashed: A Legend in the Making

In the realm of modern rock drummers, Zac Farro is a standout star with a journey as dynamic as his drumming. As Paramore’s rhythmic powerhouse since his teens, Farro has navigated the band’s transformations, including a hiatus and triumphant return,…

By Danny “Ziggy” Laverde
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Joey Mullen: Crafting the Rhythm Behind Paramore’s Explosive Sound

In today’s highly competitive world, carving out a name in drumming requires more than just raw talent. It demands courage, perseverance, and confidence. The man in question Joey Mullen, has proven that he has what it takes to succeed at…

By Danny “Ziggy” Laverde
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The Gumbo Groove

New Orleans Legend: Johnny VidacovichYou Play What’s Pertinent to the Music! To be a true drumming legend in a town steeped in drumming is quite an accomplishment. But how does that happen? In the case of Johnny Vidacovich, you play…

By Mark Griffith
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Leslie Mandoki: Living His Dreams

Guitarists Al Di Meola and Steve Lukather call Leslie Mandoki the Hungarian Quincy Jones, and Jack Bruce calls him the German Duke Ellington. But drummer, lyricist, songwriter, bandleader, and producer Leslie Mandoki scoffs at those comparisons, and refers to Quincy…

By Mark Griffith
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News

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Roland Announces V-Drums 7 Series

New Flagship Electronic Drum Kits with Reimagined V71 Module, Next-Generation Pads, and User Sound Expansion on Roland Cloud Roland announces the V-Drums 7 Series, the new flagship tier in the company’s award-winning V-Drums product lineup. The V-Drums 7 Series opens a dynamic…

Modern Drummer
Sep 27, 2024

Marlon Simon Drums Up Innovation 'On Different Paths'

Marlon Simon returns with On Different Paths, his seventh album, showcasing the unique fusion of pan-Latin jazz and classical elements that has defined his career. Supported by his ensemble, The Nagual Spirits, and partially funded by his 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship, Simon…

Modern Drummer
Sep 27, 2024

Win a Drum Week Prize Pack: John Bonham Signature Set, 1-Year of Modern Drummer, Heavy Consequence Merch

We’ve put together a slamming giveaway to help you celebrate Drum Week here at Consequence. Teaming with our friends at Modern Drummer, we’re giving every aspiring beat basher or stick-wielding music maker the chance to play like the greatest to ever do it.…

Consequence
Sep 17, 2024

Blue Man Group Epically Cover My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” After One Listen: Watch

Drumeo’s “For the First Time” series is getting so popular that it’s attracting acts from all over the entertainment world. The latest installment features performance artists Blue Man Group taking on the My Chemical Romance classic “Welcome to the Black…

Consequence
Aug 16, 2024
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Videos

Rig rundowns, play-throughs, interviews, and more featuring your favorite drummers

Danny Carey - TOOL - Tour Kit Rundown

Danny Carey - TOOL - Tour Kit Rundown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ7oqWdMvt8 Welcome, fellow audiophiles, drumming enthusiasts, TOOL fans, and lovers of all things progressive! Today, we've scored an exclusive backstage peek into the rhythmic labyrinth that is Danny Carey's drum kingdom for TOOL's Fear Inoculum Tour. Surrounded by instruments, Danny…

Modern Drummer
Mar 10, 2024
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Gear

Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories

New and Notable October 2024

New and Notable October 2024

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Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2024
1929 Leedy Conn Tuxedo Trap Set with Butterfly Silhouette Painted Head

1929 Leedy Conn Tuxedo Trap Set with Butterfly Silhouette Painted Head

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By Tim Northup
Oct 1, 2024
ddrum E-FLEX BT9 Electronic Drums

ddrum E-FLEX BT9 Electronic Drums

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By Jason Mehler
Oct 1, 2024
The Carmine Appice Motherlode

The Carmine Appice Motherlode

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Donn Bennett
Sep 1, 2024
Tandem Drums Drops

Tandem Drums Drops

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Jason Mehler
Sep 1, 2024
Yamaha EAD10

Yamaha EAD10

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Jason Mehler
Sep 1, 2024
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Brian Thompson: Rack ‘em Up!

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Podcasts

Host John DeChristopher goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming

This Week's Episode!

Bruno Esrubilsky | Modern Drummer Podcast #13

Drummer Bruno Esrubilsky of Mitski, sat down with Modern Drummer's David Frangioni and Danny "Ziggy" Laverde to discuss his influences, the tour, his approach to performing Mitski's music, and more. Check out Bruno's Tour Kit: https://youtu.be/RXTdcFdSIq8 Like what you see?…

Modern Drummer
Aug 8, 2024

Paulina "Pau" Villarreal | Modern Drummer Podcast #12

After winning the "Up & Coming" category in our 2023 Modern Drummer Readers Poll, Paulina "Pau" Villarreal and her bandmates from The Warning sat down with David Frangioni for an episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. They covered several topics,…

Modern Drummer
Jul 25, 2024

Brooks Wackerman | Modern Drummer Podcast #11

In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, David Frangioni is joined by drummer Brooks Wackerman of Avenged Sevenfold. They discuss everything from work ethic to warm-ups, bands, influences, and more. Brooks made the cover of Modern Drummer back in…

Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2024

Shannon Larkin | Modern Drummer Podcast #10

In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, David Frangioni sits down with Godsmack's Shannon Larkin at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for a fascinating conversation about his early career, influences, touring life, going sober, and his time…

Modern Drummer
Jun 20, 2024
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Hall of Fame

A look back at the legendary drummers elected to Modern Drummer’s Hall of Fame

Keith Moon Elected to Hall of Fame in 1982

Excerpted from the September 2003 issue In his last interview, published posthumously in October 1978, Keith told International Musician and Recording World, “You can’t work out things too much. We do certain build-ups and things, but you can run into…

Story by T. Bruce Wittet
Jan 10, 2022

John Bonham Elected to Hall of Fame in 1981

Excerpted from the John Bonham tribute issue, July 1984 John Bonham played, for the most part, a very simple drumkit, consisting of a 14x26 bass drum, a 12x15 small tom—at first mounted on a snare stand and later on the…

Story by T. Bruce Wittet
Jan 10, 2022

Buddy Rich Elected to Hall of Fame in 1980

Excerpted from the January 1977 issue When it comes to interviewing Buddy, one must learn to expect the unexpected. You can end up with a first rate story, or no story at all. He’s a very intense human being, with…

Story by Jim Warchol
Jan 10, 2022

Gene Krupa Elected to Hall of Fame in 1979

Excerpted from the October/November 1979 issue “I’m happy that I succeeded in doing two things: I made the drummer a high­priced guy, and I was able to draw more people to jazz.” The above quote of drum master Gene Krupa…

Story by Karen Larcombe
Jan 10, 2022
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