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March 2023
March 2023
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Talking Art with Rick Allen

On the cusp of another massive tour that will bring them through South America and Europe, Def Leppard is getting ready to go out on a tour with the recently unretired Motley Crue opening. And while Def Leppard doesn’t have…

By Mark Griffith
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Robby Ameen Playing with Legends

Robby Ameen is a drummer that has never really gotten a whole lot of attention for what he’s done, and he’s done a lot! Not only did he create one of the best drum books ever, Funkifying the Clave’ but…

By Mark Griffith
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Daniel Glass Finding His (And Your) Golden Groove

There is no other drummer today who is as grounded in ALL of the American roots styles of music than Daniel Glass. His moniker is drummer, author, educator. Since 2010, he has been the house drummer on Monday nights at…

By Mark Griffith
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Barry Kerch: Rock and Roll’s Eternal Student

Some people in the media that say Rock and Roll is dead. But those people haven’t heard or seen Shinedown playing to 15,000 people every night. Sometimes when I interview drummers while they are promoting their new records, we don’t…

By Mark Griffith
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News

Keep up to date with the drum world via news items, interviews, lists, and more

Bob Bryar, Former My Chemical Romance Drummer, Dead at 44

Bob Bryar, the longest-tenured drummer of My Chemical Romance, who played in the band between 2004 and 2010, has died at the age of 44. According to TMZ, Bryar was found dead at his home in Tennessee on November 27th.…

Consequence
Nov 30, 2024

Imperial Triumphant Release 'Hotel Sphinx' Single and Video: Watch Kenny Grohowski's Exclusive Drum Playthrough

Avantgarde metal trio Imperial Triumphant has released a new single with an accompanying video: "Hotel Sphinx". Taken from their upcoming sixth full-length, Goldstar (set for a 2025 release via Century Media Records), "Hotel Sphinx" can be streamed now here; watch…

Modern Drummer
Nov 22, 2024

Primus Hold Open Call for New Drummer

Primus are looking for a new drummer following the abrupt departure of Tim “Herb” Alexander from the band, and they’re opening the position to anyone with skills behind the drum kit. A social media post from the band on Monday…

Consequence
Nov 18, 2024

Rock Legends Unite: Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, and Friends Bring an Epic Night of Classics and Surprises to Brooklyn Bowl

All-star producer/guitarist/vocalist Andrew Watt (Ozzy Osbourne/Rolling Stones/Pearl Jam) and Red Hot Chili Pepper’s drummer Chad Smith played the Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, NY) on September 18th. The show was announced just a week prior. Together Smith and Watt are part of…

Modern Drummer
Nov 5, 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

The Year’s Best of the Northup Drums Museum

The Year’s Best of the Northup Drums Museum

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By Tim Northup
Dec 1, 2024
A Year in Reviews

A Year in Reviews

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By Jason Mehler
Dec 1, 2024
A Year in Reviews

A Year in Reviews

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By Brian Hill
Dec 1, 2024
Mighty Bright NuFlex, BrightFlex, DuoFlex, and Encore Musician’s Lights.

Mighty Bright NuFlex, BrightFlex, DuoFlex, and Encore Musician’s Lights.

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By Mark Griffith
Dec 1, 2024
ROLAND VQD106

ROLAND VQD106

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By Jason Mehler
Dec 1, 2024
New and Notable December 2024

New and Notable December 2024

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Modern Drummer
Dec 1, 2024
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Kit of the Month

Bringing an Eames Kit Back to Life

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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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