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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Scott Phillips’ Creed Tour Kit
Drums: DW Jazz Series Kit with Gold Hardware: 8×10 Rack Tom, 9×12 Rack Tom, 16×16 Floor Tom, 18×18 Floor Tom, 18×22 Kick Drum, 6.5×14 Brass/Nickel Snare, (2) spare 6.5×14 Brass Snares (not pictured.) Evans Drumheads: Snare Batter- Heavyweight, Snare Reso – Hazy 300 w/ 20 strand Blaster snare wires, Toms Batter – G2 Clear, Toms Resonant – G1 Clear,…
New Releases Featuring the Drumming of: Mike Buck and Fran Christina, Makaya McCraven, Billy Hart, Luther Rix, Carl Allen, Joe Farnsworth, Rudy Royston, Jeff McAllister, Kendrick Scott, Brandon Sanders, and Eric McPherson. And books by Rob Bowman, and Angel Bartolotta
Modern Drummer is spotlighting new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include a high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performance from the drummer and/or musicians in the…
PASIC50 Celebration
The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is the world’s largest non-profit, music-service organization whose mission is to inspire, educate, and support percussionists and drummers throughout the world. Each year, they host an amazing event known as Percussive Arts Society International Convention…
Steve Gadd, Sublimation in Action
One would need to be the proverbial hermit living in a cave since the mid-1970s to have not heard the drumming of Steve Gadd. And one would necessarily be a grinch or a grouch to not appreciate the skill, power,…
Jenna’s Drums with Some Southern Charm
After meeting drummer Jenna Kopitske at the Music City Drum Show in Nashville, we were excited that Jenna reached out to us to show off her kit. Jenna’s Prizm Blue finish Pearl Export EXR Series Kit is beautiful. Her toms…
The Social Groove of Change
Playing and creating music is a social activity. Both of this month’s feature interviews state the importance of playing music with people. It’s an important step in becoming a musician (not “just” a drummer.) Whether you are making beats with…
2025: In Memoriam
The Drummers and Percussionists We Lost In 2025 The drumming community is a close one, our many shared experiences in drumming, our sacrifices for our artform, and our love of drumming establishes a bond that unites us all. When we…
Adam Reed’s Ice Nine Kills Touring Kit
Drums: SJC Custom Drums, Custom M5 Maple Shell with Custom Popcorn Butcher Hoops, 6.5 x14 Alpha Hammered Brass Snare, 9×12 Rack Tom, 16×16 Floor, 20×22 Kick. Cymbals: (Left to right) – 15” Meinl Pure Alloy Medium Hats, 10” Meinl Polyphonic…
The Best of the Best Drum Books from 2025
There are many drum books released every year. And one might think that by now, there isn’t many more ways, or many new things to teach regarding drums and drumming. And if you thought that, you would be wrong! There…
Best of the Best Recordings from 2025
Every year, Modern Drummer receives hundreds of new release recordings from drummers and musicians around the world. Many are good, some are great, and some are fantastic. We can’t review them all, but we make sure to include our favorites…
Out Now December 2025
Modern Drummer is spotlighting new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include a high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performance from the drummer and/or musicians in the…
2025 Year in Drum Shows
In 2025, NAMM came back in full force, and there were amazing drum shows in Nashville and Chicago. Back in California, Drum Workshop and Guitar Center collaborated on a DW Factory Day complete with tours, clinics, and special Guitar Center…
A Year In Reviews
Surrounded by innovation (and more than a few cardboard boxes), I’m reminded of just how busy 2025 has been for drum gear. From tools that simplify, software that repairs, instruments that spark creativity, and accessories that have earned a permanent…
A Year In Reviews
As the year 2025 begins to become just another memory, my mind reflects on all the really cool products that came across my desk for review. I’m often asked why I don’t do negative reviews. The answer is simple: I…
