The Journey of Primus’ John Hoffman
Last year, many of us were surprised when Primus announced that drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander was leaving the band. It had happened before, but this time seemed different. Soon after, Primus announced that it would be holding the Interstellar Drum…
TONY BROCK: That Sleazy, Greasy, English Backbeat
Most might know Tony Brock as the drummer from the 70s and 80s band The Babys, but his career is MUCH more than that. He has a new band called Close Enemies, but we’ll start at the beginning. Tony started…
Les Claypool: Inside the Interstellar Drum Derby
When Primus lost their drummer (again,) this time it was different. For a band that’s always had a knack for finding unique and brilliant rhythm players, there was suddenly… no plan. No backup. No “oh, we’ll just call this guy.”…
MARCO SOCCOLI REMEMBERED
“The drum community is a community like no other. It is made up of very special people whose work (and sometime much more) revolves around drumming, drums, and music. Marco Soccoli was a very special person and a pillar of…
News
Keep up to date with the drum world via news items, interviews, lists, and more
SF Jazz
SF Jazz’s annual “Give the Drummer Some” took place April 10-13th. This four-day event was hosted by pianist Joe Warner, and took place in SF Jazz’s Joe Henderson Lab. Each night Warner and bassist Taurus Mateen played two sets of…
John Stamos Plays Papa Roach’s “Last Resort” on Drums as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
Actor John Stamos was challenged with playing Papa Roach’s signature song “Last Resort” on drums as he heard it for the first time, and the Full House star earned high praise for his efforts. Stamos took part in the latest…
Matt Cameron Breaks Down the Drumming on Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”: Watch
As a member of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Temple of the Dog, drummer Matt Cameron is grunge royalty. One of his most famous performances came on Soundgarden’s iconic hit “Black Hole Sun.” In a new clip for Drumeo, Cameron pulled…
Zak Starkey Reflects on Departure From The Who After Nearly 30 Years Behind the Kit
In a heartfelt message shared this week, longtime Who drummer Zak Starkey addressed his unexpected departure from the legendary rock band—a group he’s been associated with since the mid-1990s. The news comes as a shock to many fans, especially considering…
Videos
Rig rundowns, play-throughs, interviews, and more featuring your favorite drummers
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…
Gear
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
1928 Leedy Ship Silhouette and Indian Scene Trap Drum Sets
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ALESIS STRATA CORE
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NEW VATER STICKS, EVANS HEADS, DDRUM E-FLEX BT8 ELECTRONIC SET, CLEARSOUND BAFFLES, ORANGE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES
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David Garibaldi's Drums and Cymbals
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NORDIC SHELLS - DIY SNARE KIT - WATERFALL BUBINGA
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Kit of the Month
Clearly, Daniel’s Dream Kit
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Continue ReadingPodcasts
Host David Frangioni goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming
Todd Sucherman - Styx - Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #36
EXCLUSIVE: The wait is over—Todd Sucherman’s Q&A Podcast has landed! Joined by his longtime drum tech Mark Petrocelli, Todd answers your top questions submitted via social media. Host David Frangioni guides the conversation, digging into the stories, tips, and insights…
Johnny Rabb - Collective Soul - Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #35
Modern Drummer catches up with Collective Soul drummer Johnny Rabb and his longtime drum tech Wayne Shovlin backstage in West Palm Beach, Florida, during the Summer Camp with Trucks Tour. Hosted by David Frangioni, this episode of the Modern Drummer…
Jack Lawless - Jonas Brothers - Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #34
As promised, here is the podcast with Jack Lawless of the Jonas Brothers, filmed during their visit to the Seminole Hard Rock Live last year. Enjoy! Check out Jack's rundown here: • Jack Lawless - Jonas Brothers - Tour ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3a_TXrSK1U&list=PLk9v-UDiMeUgmap-dWI4ZFSn47nLUmwlG&index=3
Jim Sonefeld - Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #33
Modern Drummer sat down with Jim Sonefeld of Hootie and the Blowfish while on the Summer Camp with Trucks tour. Watch Jim's Tour Kit Rundown Here: • Jim Sonefeld - Hootie & The Blowfish ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCa1GA1yKdI&list=PLk9v-UDiMeUgmap-dWI4ZFSn47nLUmwlG&index=5
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…
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…
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…
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…
