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January 2022
January 2022
Features

The MD Guide to Home-Studio Gear

If only you were a singer/songwriter. Then, all you’d need in your studio is a simple two-channel audio interface, one or two microphones, and GarageBand. But you’re not. You’re a drummer. So, welcome to the world of multichannel interfaces and…

By Michael Molenda
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8 Tips for Playing Live Drums with Loops

Producing commercial drum tracks—especially in the pop, urban, and dance fields—typically means combining live and digital drums. Drum loops harness a world of sound that’s impossible to create on an acoustic kit alone, and there are infinite ways to use…

By Clementine Moss
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The Art of Drum Replacement

Producer Jerry Stucker Shares his Sampling and Triggering Techniques Recording drums in the studio is far from a snap. Close mics on the toms, kick drum, and snare may introduce signal-phasing gremlins that can interfere with producing a muscular drum…

By Michael Molenda
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Mike Mangini

The Making of Dream Theater’s A View from the Top of the World It certainly does not suck to be Dream Theater. Founded 37 years ago, the band continues to cast a mammoth imprint across the progressive-metal field. Starting back…

By Michael Molenda
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News

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Jay Weinberg Undergoes Hip and Femur Surgeries Following Firing from Slipknot

Drummer Jay Weinberg revealed on Sunday (November 19th) that he underwent surgery on both his hip and femur this past Tuesday (November 14th). The stickman insisted that the medical procedures were long planned, and not related to his firing from…

Consequence
Nov 20, 2023

George Brown, Kool & the Gang Drummer, Dead at 74

George “Funky” Brown, a founding member and longtime drummer of Kool & the Gang, has died at the age of 74. A representative for Kool & the Gang issued a statement to TMZ saying, “George Brown died November 16, 2023 in…

Consequence
Nov 17, 2023

Los Angeles: Out Now - A Futuristic Drumming Collaboration by Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, and Jacknife Lee

An album that’s been in the works for over three years, finally sees the light of day today, and we here at Modern Drummer couldn’t be more excited that it’s finally out.  It’s not often two iconic post punk drumming…

Modern Drummer
Nov 3, 2023

Drum Workshop Introduces DW Soundworks™ Virtual Drums Plugin

New Software Includes Authentic Library Of DW, Gretsch, and Slingerland Drum Sounds   OXNARD, CA (November 1st, 2023) – Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of acoustic drums, is proud to announce the launch…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2023
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Videos

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

Pat Steward - Bryan Adams - Tour Kit Rundown

Pat Steward - Bryan Adams - Tour Kit Rundown

When Bryan Adams came through South Florida, Modern Drummer met up with drummer and MD November 2023 Cover artist, Pat Steward for a rundown of the drums he uses on the So Happy It Hurts Tour. Pat Steward's rundown here:…

Modern Drummer
Nov 9, 2023
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Gear

Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories

Ringo Starr’s “Now and Then” WFL Set

Ringo Starr’s “Now and Then” WFL Set

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Donn Bennett
Dec 1, 2023
Techra Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Sticks: The Ultimate Drumsticks

Techra Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Sticks: The Ultimate Drumsticks

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Brian Hill
Dec 1, 2023
DWe Drum Set: Acoustic-Electronic Drums with Ground-breaking Wireless Technology

DWe Drum Set: Acoustic-Electronic Drums with Ground-breaking Wireless Technology

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Jason Mehler
Dec 1, 2023
New and Notable December

New and Notable December

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Dec 1, 2023
1928 Ludwig Rialto and 1933 Ludwig Pioneer Trap Kits

1928 Ludwig Rialto and 1933 Ludwig Pioneer Trap Kits

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Tim Northup
Nov 1, 2023
Drum Workshop’s New Hybrid Purple Core Shells, Serious Low-End with Serious Durability

Drum Workshop’s New Hybrid Purple Core Shells, Serious Low-End with Serious Durability

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By Brian Hil
Nov 1, 2023
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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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