Features
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.
Portraits - Carmine Appice
The first time I met Carmine Appice was back in 1978 at a drum clinic on Long Island. That was the day we taped the interview that appeared in the April 1978 issue of Modern Drummer.
Master Percussionist: Oregon's Collin Walcott
It was really one of the major lessons of my life when I first started to study Indian music with a guy from Pakistan who was studying psychology at Indiana. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Steve Smith: Journeyman
Although Journey has been around for eight years, tremendous public acclaim has come for the band only recently, particularly gaining momentum within the last three years of existence.
Buddy Harmon: Nashville Superstar
A pioneer of the Nashville recording scene, Harman was really the first full time studio drummer in that area, and he has certainly not limited himself to any one style, having done an excess of 15,000 sessions. TO READ THE…
Paul T. Riddle: Dedicated
Paul T. Riddle is a super, warm human being. He has been a member of The Marshall Tucker Band since before his high school graduation. We spoke at his hotel room in New Jersey and proceeded to cover everything from…
Paul English: On The Road with Willie Nelson
It's difficult to write about Paul English without mentioning Willie Nelson. Paul says that Willie is his "favorite subject." But, there's something admirable about long relationships. For three decades the team of Nelson and English has been on the high…
Madness From The South: Allman Brothers' Butch Trucks and Jaimo Johnson
Butch Trucks and Jaimo Johnson have been the foundation of the great Allman Brothers Band since its inception in 1969. They were not the first two drummers to work together in a rock and roll band, yet their styles are…
Aleks Girshevich
A twelve-year-old reaches into the “El Negro” clave bag, and more than holds his own on a disc featuring Eddie Gomez. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Brazilian Girls' Aaron Johnston
With his rudimental training, skillful electronic programming, and vast international influences, this New York City–based multi-instrumentalist and producer represents the future of drumming as well as anyone who comes to mind. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…
Ziv Ravitz
The leader and accomplice to jazz heavies Shai Maestro, Omer Avital, Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding, Ben Monder, Avishai Cohen, and many others obeys one master: the urgency of now. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Modern Drummer 2017 Readers Poll Winners
The universally lauded multi-genre legend joins Hall of Fame, another contemporary giant sweeps three categories, and Neil Peart returns. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Mastodon's Brann Dailor
Mastodon's discography follows a linear pattern, where each release moves into new sonic territory, making it a time capsule of sorts. Although this approach has earned the group a loyal and diverse following, it's a challenge to accurately explain a…
Simon Kirke
The Free and Bad Company cofounder releases a solo album that reaffirms his place in the top tier of rock drumming, as well as his stature as a solo artist to be reckoned with. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…
Steve Gadd - The Innovator
In a career defined by technical innovation, multi-genre groove mastery, and studio perfection, he's never forgotten that, no matter the setting, it always boils down to basic human connectivity. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
