Todd Sucherman
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.
Out Now August 2025
Modern Drummer is spotlighting new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performances from the drummer and/or musicians in the band. This…
MARCO SOCCOLI REMEMBERED
“The drum community is a community like no other. It is made up of very special people whose work (and sometime much more) revolves around drumming, drums, and music. Marco Soccoli was a very special person and a pillar of…
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 2022 Readers Poll Winners
It is time to announce the winners of the 2022 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. Congratulations to all of the winners, and thanks for your artistry and contributions towards the history and evolution of modern drumming. Thank you for your recordings,…
Gallery of Groove
Photos from the 2021 Modern Drummer Festival For the second year in a row, the global pandemic chased the Modern Drummer Festival to an online venue. But we were unbowed. Presented by the MD team and produced by Thom Mozloom’s…
Todd Sucherman's New Styx Album, First Solo Release
Longevity and relevance are key components to any successful career. The Beatles were together only eight years, but the group’s prolific music catalog still stands the test of time. Formed in 1972, Chicago-based, progressive pop-rock group Styx is closing in…
Todd Sucherman - A Smattering of Hits Outside the Prog-Rock Sphere of Styx
A Smattering of Hits Outside the Prog-Rock Sphere of Styx Todd Sucherman is one of the modern greats of the drumset. His powerfully precise drumming has been driving the legendary prog-rock band Styx for a quarter century and is still…
18 Drummers to Follow on Instagram
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Remembering Neil
Some of the worlds greatest drummers and industry members share their memories of what Neil Peart has meant to them. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Modern Drummer 2020 Readers Poll Winners
It's that time of year again, when the drummers of the world show love for the most compelling players of the past twelve months. Find out how your favorites did. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Releases by Charles Lloyd Quartet, Antoine Fafard, Dor Herskovitz, and More.
New releases from Charles Lloyd Quartet, Antoine Fafard, Dor Herskovitz, and more. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
2112 Percussion, Raleigh, North Carolina
Located a few miles outside the center of the capital city, the newly expanded 2112 Percussion is the only drum retail shop in North Carolina and is worth a special trip. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…
PASIC18
The Percussive Arts Society held its annual international convention this past November 14–17 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.
Being The New Guy
Your abilities will never be more scrutinized than after you’ve accepted a job to replace a drummer whose playing helped define the sound of a popular band. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
