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February 2013
February 2013
Features

Korey Horn

The ska and reggae vet may be exploring new musical paths, but he remains true to his rhythmic roots.   As an aspiring drummer, reggae and ska stalwart Korey Horn received a piece of advice from his father, jazz singer…

Story by Will Romano | Photos by Derek Bahn
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Papa Jo Jones: The Bridge

Simply put, jazz drumming eras could arguably be viewed as pre-Papa and post- Papa. Such was the immeasurable contribution of Jo Jones, whose elegant touch, feel, and sound marked a connecting bridge to our modern sense of jazz swing.  …

by Jeff Potter
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Mark Egan

Mark Egan is one of the most highly regarded bassists in the history of electric jazz. Performing and recording with many of the prominent drummers of our time—a short list would include Steve Gadd, Jack DeJohnette, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff “Tain”…

by Karl Latham
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The Killers' Ronnie Vannucci

Epic Drumming, Dynamics, and Dance   Striding into a New York City hotel, Ronnie Vannucci resembles a dangerous character out of a movie about the Gold Rush or the Civil War. With his jet-black hair, chiseled features, and penetrating gaze,…

Story by Ken Micallef | Photos by Rahav
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News

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Red Hot Chili Peppers' Epic Return: A Recap of the 2023 Almost Acoustic Christmas Makeup Show at KIA Forum

On December 9th, 2023, the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas event at the KIA Forum was poised to make history with Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining for the first time in its 32-year run. However, just days before, the band had…

Modern Drummer
Mar 15, 2024

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Kick Off 2024 World Tour

Max is Back! Modern Drummer cover artist Max Weinberg is once again hitting the road with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. The band recently announced a ton of show dates between March and November on the 2024 World…

Modern Drummer
Mar 6, 2024

Ex-Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg Joins Suicidal Tendencies

Drummer Jay Weinberg, who was let go from Slipknot late last year, has become a member of veteran crossover-thrash band Suicidal Tendencies. He will begin playing shows with them next week. It was previously announced that Weinberg would be drumming…

Consequence
Mar 5, 2024

Blackberry Smoke Drummer Brit Turner Dead at 57

Brit Turner, co-founding member and drummer of the southern rock band Blackberry Smoke, has died at the age of 57 following a battle with brain cancer. “It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform everyone that our brother Brit…

Consequence
Mar 4, 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

1928 Ludwig “Ludwigold” The “Rajah-Supreme” Trap Set

1928 Ludwig “Ludwigold” The “Rajah-Supreme” Trap Set

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Tim Northup
Mar 1, 2024
Scorpion Percussion Immortal Series Drumsticks - A Venomous Mix of Style and Functionality

Scorpion Percussion Immortal Series Drumsticks - A Venomous Mix of Style and Functionality

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Jason Mehler
Mar 1, 2024
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New And Notable March 2024

New And Notable March 2024

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Modern Drummer
Mar 1, 2024
What do Charlie Watts, Simon Phillips,  and Thomas Lang All Have in Common?

What do Charlie Watts, Simon Phillips, and Thomas Lang All Have in Common?

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Donn Bennet
Jan 31, 2024
SE Electronics BL8 Boundary Microphone - Get Your Kicks!

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Jan 31, 2024
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Podcasts

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

This Week's Episode!

Episode 140: My Top 10 most influential albums with Mark Guiliana

From the archives, My Top 10 with Mark Guiliana, Grammy-nominated American drummer, composer and leader of the band Beat Music. Mark G walks us thru his Top 10 most influential albums.

Modern Drummer
Sep 14, 2023

Episode 139: My Top 10 Solo Drum Albums with Glenn Kotche

From the archive, Glenn walks us thru his Top 10 favorite solo Drum & Percussion albums.

Modern Drummer
Sep 7, 2023

Episode 138: My Top 10 Drum Tracks

Oft-Overlooked Drum Tracks With Styx’s Todd Sucherman

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2023

Episode 137: David Frangioni With Benny Greb

From the archives, Thrill to "The Art of Groove" with Benny Greb with Host David Frangioni

Modern Drummer
Aug 24, 2023
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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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