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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.
Out Now September 2026
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…
Gritty In Pink and TRX Cymbals Team Up to Support Female Musicians.
Combining forces to bring more public attention, media coverage and performance opportunities to female and GNC musicians, Gritty In Pink and TRX Cymbals are proud to announce a newly formed partnership. The launch of the collaboration will feature TRX handcrafted…
Sándor Kármán and the Drum Museum of Cégled, Hungary
I recently received a request to submit a short testament by way of video regarding a hero of the Hungarian drumming world, the late Sándor Kármán. Sándor was also my friend. As I would coincidentally begin touring Europe a few…
These Sonor Drums are Not Anyone’s Side Quest
This month’s Modern Drummer Kit of the Month comes to us from Atlanta’s Richie Jones of the band Asydequest (A-side-quest.) His kit is a wonderful Sonor Vintage Series kit in a Rosewood finish. The 9 ply beech shells are 8×10”,…
Vive La Difference
In the last few years Modern Drummer has featured several drummers that have filled a famous gig after the original drummer has left, retired, or passed away. The most recent example is our last two cover features, Gregg Potter and…
Zendé Murdock’s Runarounds Touring Kit
Drums — Tama: Starclassic Maple in Turquoise Pearl finish with black nickel hardware: 8×10 rack tom, 9×12 rack tom, 16×16 floor tom, 16×18 floor tom, 16×24 kick drum. Snare — Tama: 6.5×14 main snare, 6.5×14 backup snare. Heads — Remo: Powerstroke P77 Coated (snare…
ReLoad, ReListened: Lars in the Vault
Metallica — ReLoad (Remastered Super Deluxe Box Set) — Blackened Recordings, June 26, 2026. 5 LPs + 1 7”, 15 CDs, 4 DVDs, 128-page hardcover book, 236 previously unreleased tracks, nearly 29 hours of audio. By David Frangioni, CEO/Publisher, Modern…
Out Now August 2026
Modern Drummer enjoys 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…
Guitar Center’s Drum-Off Returns on August 20 at the Iconic Fonda Theatre
Hosted by comedian Bill Burr and Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins, the finale brings together drumming legends from Green Day, Maná, No Doubt, Slipknot, Rage Against the Machine and more. Guitar Center is announcing the full lineup and event details for its Drum-Off 2026 National Finale, taking place August…
The Big Apple
Recently, I had the opportunity to play in New York City at the famed Village Vanguard. It was my first time to play the club since late 1986, so the math adds up to nearly 40 years between gigs. The…
Mapex Count Rackula Kit
This month’s Modern Drummer Kit of the Month is a little different from previous months. William Hegdahl’s beautiful purple Mapex kit with gold hardware is very cool. But it was his hardware and the use of his rack that drew…
Modern Drummer Remembers: Buddy Rich, 40 Years Later
Welcome to Modern Drummer’s Tribute to Buddy Rich on what will soon be the forty-year anniversary his passing. Yes, it is nearly forty years after his last jaw dropping solo, and drummers are still talking about him, shaking their heads…
Ben Sharp’s Yungblud Touring Kit
Drums: Gretsch USA Custom – 9X13 RackTom, 16×16 Floor Tom, 16×18 Floor Tom, 16×22 Kick Drum. Snares: Gretsch 6.5×14 Bell Brass (A snare,)6.5×14 Phosphorus or Bronze (B snare and spare.) Heads: All Evans – Snare Batter Power Center Reverse Dot,Tom…
Out Now July 2026
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…
