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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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Neil Peart's musical travelogue

A new DVD puts us right on stage with the Rush rhythmatist, for a detailed throne-side look at drumming masterpieces from his fruitful career.

by Michael Parillo
Jun 7, 2023

The Groove of Sarah Jones

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By Mark Griffith
May 31, 2023

Mike Portnoy The Winery Dogs and the Power of III

Mike Portnoy must be the busiest drummer in the business. He is an active touring and recording member of no less than ten different bands, and he does some sideman work. In the 12 years since he left Dream Theater…

By Mark Griffith
Apr 30, 2023

Grammy Winner Terri Lyne Carrington

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By Mark Griffith
Mar 31, 2023

Daru Jones Soul-Hop and Rock-Hop Drumming

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By Mark Griffith
Feb 28, 2023
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Pat Petrillo: Big Rhythm from Jersey

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By Mark Griffith
Jan 31, 2023

Chris Johnson

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By Mark Griffith
Jan 1, 2023

Carl Palmer: Welcome Back My Friends...

Carl Palmer is a drumming legend. Name another drummer who had #1 hits with four different bands? His drumming in Emerson, Lake, & Palmer is epic and renowned. His drum parts and playing in the band Asia are unforgettable. His…

By Mark Griffith
Oct 31, 2022

Pioneering Drummer and Producer Butch Vig Talks Drumming, Roland V-Drums, Production, and Garbage.

There are very few musicians that have had the influence that Butch Vig has had on modern rock music. As a drummer for the band Garbage his acoustic-electronic-hybrid approach to drumming is revolutionary. Their new record No Gods No Masters…

By Mark Griffith
Sep 30, 2022

Rob Silverman and Drumology: Drum Duets with the Masters

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By Mark Griffith
Aug 31, 2022

Ash Soan: It’s All Music!

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By Mark Griffith
Jul 31, 2022

Gavin Harrison: Context and Contrast

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By Mark Griffith
Jun 30, 2022
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Karol G’s Giulliana Merello

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Story By: Daniel “Ziggy” Laverde
May 31, 2022

Taylor Hawkins

On March 25, 2022 musicians, drummers, and music fans around the world were devastated to learn that drummer Taylor Hawkins had died. Hawkins was a good friend of Modern Drummer, and we join in the deep sorrow of losing such…

By Mark Griffith
Apr 30, 2022
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