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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.
Oceans Ate Alaska’s Chris Turner
In a genre that’s seemingly dominated by speed, power, and, in some cases, deep sample libraries, a metal drummer tears up the blueprint, shatters technical boundaries, and refines his own voice. And he wants you to do the same. TO…
On Topic: R&B Legend James Gadson
The R&B legend on learning the ropes on the Chitlin' Circuit, going pro, and working with Paul McCartney and Adam Sandler. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Dams of the West’s Gabriela Jimeno and Chris Tomson
Roles flip, as the drummer for the indie-rock hitmakers Vampire Weekend steps out from behind the kit to front his own project while recruiting an established solo artist, frontwoman, and drummer to handle his grooves live. TO READ THE FULL…
Drums From Above
A photographer focuses on a way to shoot pro drummers that is certain to appeal to the Erector Set kid in all of us.
Finding a New Musical Home
Let’s face it, sometimes it just isn’t happening at home. We may be in the age of bedroom studios, high-speed digital transfer, and cloud computing, but for the foreseeable future our physical address will continue to have a significant impact on our work opportunities. This month we speak with three pro drummers who decided they needed to up stakes to begin a new chapter in their careers. If you’ve been contemplating a move lately, their experiences could help you in making this important decision.
Great Drums at Sun
A new compilation puts drummers square at the center of the most important musical invention of the mid-twentieth century. They called it rock.
On Topic - Louis Hayes
The jazz legend on his old boss Horace Silver, whether swing can be taught, and the priority of time. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Styx’s Todd Sucherman
"This came at a time when we're all feeling creative, and it puts wind in our sails." The fourteen-year wait since Styx's last album of all-new material is finally over, and the group's super-drummer might just be happier than anyone…
Jamie Oldaker Moving Centerstage
Although his is not a household name, even in many music circles, he has quietly racked up an impressive list of credentials by playing and recording with people such as Leon Russell, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Bob Seger, and the…
The Evolution of the Drum Set: Part Two
Percussion manufacturers and designers are constantly inundating the percussion world with new hardware and new designs on old hardware. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
