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Revolution Drum T-Loks, Survival Drum Key, Brass Cymbal Fasteners, and Capitola Suede Stick Bag
An assortment of smart, innovative, and high-quality accessories for the working drummer. Revolution Drum is a small accessory manufacturer that focuses on creating fresh, outside-the-box ideas that are innovative, practical, and trustworthy for drummers of all styles and levels. You…
Zildjian - Aaron Spears and Kaz Rodriguez Artist Series Drumsticks
Extra-long but perfectly balanced models for two of the most versatile drummers around. With such a deep history in cymbal making that dates back hundreds of years, Zildjian still seems like a relative newcomer as a drumstick manufacturer. Yet the…
Angel Drums - Segment-Shell Maple Drumset
Massive, upfront tones that will steal the show live and in the studio. Angel Drums is a small Hungarian company that prides itself on making no compromises when it comes to the quality of the snares and drumsets that it…
Professor and the Madman’s Rat Scabies
The legendary punk drummer discusses the fourth release from his trans-Atlantic band featuring former Adolescents and D.I. vocalist/guitarist Alfie Agnew, ex-D.I. and Mind Over Four vocalist/guitarist Sean Elliott, and Scabies’ old Damned bandmate Paul Gray on bass. MD: What was…
Nick Mason’s
Mysterious Mirror Hi, Modern Drummer. I hope everyone there is doing well and is healthy and safe. I don’t really see your Ask A Pro section these days, but I have a question about Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason that has…
The Modern Drummer Festival Returns!
Another year has flown by, and what a year it was! 2021 is here and with it a new beginning. Modern Drummer is as committed as ever in uniting and inspiring the worldwide drumming community. It was in this spirit…
Steve Jordan
He’s brought a timeless elegance to some of the heaviest recordings of the past five decades. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Max Roach on Promotion of Dummers
When drummers are playing, horn players should color the way we color behind them. To me, it’s a matter of imagination, and it also has something to do with humility. Drummers have a great deal of humility in order to…
Liberty DeVitto’s Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness
When conversations turn to great drummers of the classic-rock era, Liberty DeVitto’s name is invariably near the top of the list. After appearing on the scene in the mid-’70s, the New York native began a thirty-year stint with pop icon…
CRITIQUE
RECORDINGS Archie Shepp, Raw Poetic, and Damu the Fudgemunk Ocean Bridges A delightfully swinging hip-hop-meets-jazz excursion that sounds composed yet is completely improvised. Ocean Bridges features tenor great Archie Shepp; his nephew, rapper Raw Poetic; and Earl “Damu the Fudgemunk”…
“Color Toys”
This month’s KOTM is one of a number of different setups Brooklyn drummer Joshua Berrios likes to break out, depending on the gig. Joshua Berrios enjoys experimenting with drum setups, and from the photos he sent us, he has a…
DW, DrēmTrigger, Gibraltar, RTOM and more
DW Design Series Additions These drums are offered in standard five-piece configurations with three add-ons: a 7x8 rack tom, and 12x14 and 16x18 floor toms. The shells are said to sound full, resonant, and responsive. Features include True-Pitch tension rods,…
Terry Bozzio Interviews Nick Mason of Pink Floyd
“Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun” This month we have an excerpt of a special interview between legendary progressive drummer and composer Terry Bozzio and rock icon Nick Mason of Pink Floyd. The questions came in from…
