Modern Drummer Magazine

Catching Up With… Steve Jordan This drummer, who’s famously fond of all things analog, puts his money where his mouth is on the Verbs’ latest release, a collection of old-school covers. by Ken Micallef The Verbs’ third album, Cover Story (Jay-Vee), was recorded in Steve Jordan’s home facility in New York City and at London’s […]

Catching Up With… Sean Kinney Priding themselves on being a “live” band, the members of Alice in Chains need little encouragement to get out and play. But for this summer’s tour, there’s a more compassionate motivator at the core. by David Ciauro Earlier this year, a radio station in Hartford, Connecticut, connected the members of […]

Features Matt Greiner A new album finds the Christian metalcore stalwart August Burns Red toying with previously unexplored sonic elements. Drummer, band, and fiercely loyal fan base all come up winners. Story by David Ciauro Photos by Alex Solca There’s no shortage of August Burns Red’s signature aggro-melodic riffs, odd-meter complexities, and prog-metal mayhem on […]

Features Steve Clifford The drummer with the modern prog-metal act Circa Survive has never shown much interest in repeating ideas—his own, or anybody else’s. Story by Ilya Stemkovsky Photos by Alex Solca Modern rock bands sometimes fall victim to the “bigger, faster, more” syndrome, as if they’re involved in a competition decided by the number […]

Features Jonathan Schang District 97 and its one-of-a-kind drummer/bandleader steer modern progressive rock to some very unlikely places. Of course, it never hurts one’s sense of adventure when a couple of classic-prog heroes offer their emotional—and vocal—support. Story by Will Romano Photos by Gene Ambo Chicago-based District 97, led by thirty-one-year-old drummer Jonathan Schang, puts […]

A Different View Steven Wilson The modern-prog giant has the skills and musicality to manipulate sounds like it’s no one’s business. Which makes it all the more wondrous—and honorable—how little futzing he actually does with the drum tracks on his records. Of course, as every great chef knows, it pays to use the best ingredients. […]