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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.

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Steven Doar, Holly Madge, Aicha Djidjelli, Aleksandra Suklar, Buzz Allan Recording Dune Part 2 and Taking Hans Zimmer Live to the Next Level

This month Modern Drummer is honored for the opportunity to interview the entire Hans Zimmer Live touring percussion section of Steven Doar, Holly Madge, Aicha Djidjelli, and Aleksandra Suklar. Who with Buzz Allan, (who does not tour with the percussion…

By Mark Griffith
Feb 1, 2025

The Gumbo Groove Herlin Riley: Playin’ the Street He’s On!

A few months ago, Modern Drummer started a series of feature interviews called the Gumbo Groove with Mark Griffith’s interview with Johnny Vidacovich. For this next part in the series, we feature a conversation between drummer and Professor of Percussion…

By Herman Jackson
Jan 1, 2025

Punk Rock Drumming Roundtable: NOFX’s Erik Sandin, Bad Religion’s Jamie Miller, and Authority Zero’s Chris Dalley

Punk Rock drumming has become an established drumming tradition, and it has deep roots that go way back. The opportunity to sit down with three of today’s most respected and popular punk rock drummers, was an opportunity that Modern Drummer…

By Mark Griffith
Jan 1, 2025

Eloy Casagrande: From São Paulo to Slipknot

The Journey of a Drumming Phenomenon Stepping off the plane in Amsterdam, I could feel the excitement building. I was about to meet Eloy Casagrande the drumming powerhouse recently announced as Slipknot’s newest member. Known for his relentless precision, jaw-dropping…

By Danny “Ziggy” Laverde Photos by Felipe Laverde
Jan 1, 2025

Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Recipient Announcement

The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship, presented by Modern Drummer, is a tribute to the extraordinary legacy of Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of the iconic band Rush. Renowned for his technical precision, creative expression, profound lyrics, and long-lasting impact…

Modern Drummer
Dec 1, 2024
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A Year In Rundowns

2024 featured 47 episodes of Modern Drummer’s popular “Tour Kit Rundown” YouTube series, highlighting some of the best professional drummers in the game and the gear they use on the road, performing for thousands of fans. Pictured throughout this gallery…

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Dec 1, 2024

A Year in Podcasts

The Modern Drummer Podcast has featured many of the best drummers and artists in the game. Don’t sleep on it in 2025—subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Dec 1, 2024

A Year in Concerts

Photos taken by Alex Kluft who photographed over 250 concerts in 2024. Thank you Alex! Gojira, BMO Stadium, 10.5.24 Dan Wojciechowski, Peter Frampton,Greek, 4.13.24 Hannes Van Dahl, Sabaton,YouTube Theater, 10.15.24 Steve Jordan, Rolling StonesSoFi Stadium-7.13.24 Charlie Benante, PanteraMSG, 2.22.24 Scott…

Modern Drummer
Dec 1, 2024

2024 Modern Drummer Readers Poll Results.

Another exciting year of drumming has passed, and it’s time for the 2024 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. Congratulations to all of the winners! Thank you for your drumming and contributions towards the history and evolution of modern drumming. Your recordings,…

Modern Drummer
Dec 1, 2024

2024 Modern Drummer Hall of Fame: Bill Ward

Bill Ward created a style of drumming within the music of Black Sabbath. We’re not going to get into the musical differences between heavy metal and hard rock in this article. Call it what you want… but that slow, sludgy,…

By Mark Griffith
Dec 1, 2024

Bruno Esrubilsky The Rhythmic Glue Behind Mitski’s Ever-Evolving Sound

Bruno Esrubilsky’s journey with Mitski has been nothing short of seamless, both musically and personally. From the first time he connected with Mitski and longtime collaborator Patrick Hyland, Bruno felt he had found the right place, “The vibes were incredible…

By Danny “Ziggy” Laverde
Nov 1, 2024

Kenney Jones talks about Faces Live at the BBC

With all the new releases and reissues of special boxsets, it can be easy to miss one (or two or three.) When Rhino announced the release of Faces Live at the BBC: The Complete Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973, Modern…

By Mark Griffith
Nov 1, 2024
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Derek Mixon Tone Chasing with Chris Stapleton

When I interviewed Russ Kunkel last year, I asked him what younger drummers he was checking out and impressed by. He didn’t hesitate, saying, “I think Derek Mixon is one of the best drummers out there, I think we have…

By Mark Griffith
Nov 1, 2024

Mark Guiliana: A New Solo Record, Being in the Moment, and Playing with His Heroes

It’s just after 9am on a Wednesday morning and Mark Guiliana is brewing coffee at his home in east LA. He’s in-between tour dates with St. Vincent and a trip to NYC to play a week at the Village Vanguard…

By Charlie Weinmann
Nov 1, 2024
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