Danny "Ziggy" Laverde

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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Les Claypool: Inside the Interstellar Drum Derby

When Primus lost their drummer (again,) this time it was different. For a band that’s always had a knack for finding unique and brilliant rhythm players, there was suddenly… no plan. No backup. No “oh, we’ll just call this guy.”…

By Danny "Ziggy" Laverde
May 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

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…

Modern Drummer
Dec 1, 2024
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