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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.
Robin Tolleson
For forty years, the MD writer epitomized the role of drum journalist. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Acoustic vs. Electronic Drums Plus Other Topics
Modern Drummer readers respond to Danny Carey, Drew Thompson and Shawn Mendes comments from recent interviews. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Carter McLean’s Drumset Concepts & Creativity
It was shedding the Rudimental Ritual that finally got me to hunker down and learn my rudiments. Well…almost. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Idles’ Jon Beavis
If there’s one thing that Brighton, England’s Idles is renowned for, it’s a commitment to community. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Releases by Bright Dog Red, Leprous, Gold Dime, and More
New releases by Bright Dog Red, Leprous, Gold Dime, and review of The Buddy Rich Show and The Art of Phrasing on the Drumset. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
BJ Miller with Health
Since answering a drummer-wanted Craigslist ad that listed influences from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath to Public Image Ltd. and Can, BJ Miller has proven the ideal rhythm generator for his band. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…
February 1986: Roy Haynes Joins Louis Armstrong’s Big Band
February 1986: Roy Haynes Joins Louis Armstrong’s Big Band TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Albums by Pattern-Seeking Animals and District 97, Aquiles Priester All Access DVD
New Albums by Pattern-Seeking Animals and District 97, Aquiles Priester All Access DVD TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Bobby Morris’s My Las Vegas—With Elvis, Sinatra, Streisand, Darin, Prima & More
The next time you look back on a gig in anguish because the monitors weren’t great, or your kick drum was creeping, just remember, it could’ve been worse.
The 2020 Modern Drummer Readers Poll: Something New
This year we’ve made some adjustments to our annual Readers Poll, which goes live here at moderndrummer.com on December 1. So if you’ve voted in the past, you’ll notice that things look a little different. TO READ THE FULL STORY:…
Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science's Waiting Game
The world class drummer and founder of Berklee College of Music's Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice addresses myriad social ills in her ninth album. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
What’s Your Favorite David Garibaldi Track?
Readers weigh in on their favorite David Garibaldi tracks. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Brian Chippendale on Lightning Bolt's Sonic Citadel
Throughout the album Gibson’s signature buzz-saw tone, Chippendale’s familiar crackling vocals, and the drummer’s slashing snare shred.
Memphis Drum Shop, Memphis, Tennessee
Gongs are another area where Memphis Drum Shop stands out, with the by-appointment-only Memphis Gong Chamber and My Gong video series.
