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.
A Year in Concerts
Photos taken by Alex Kluft who photographed over 250 concerts in 2024. Thank you Alex! Gojira, BMO Stadium, 10.5.24 Dan Wojciechowski, Peter Frampton,Greek, 4.13.24 Hannes Van Dahl, Sabaton,YouTube Theater, 10.15.24 Steve Jordan, Rolling StonesSoFi Stadium-7.13.24 Charlie Benante, PanteraMSG, 2.22.24 Scott…
A Year in Podcasts
The Modern Drummer Podcast has featured many of the best drummers and artists in the game. Don’t sleep on it in 2025—subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!
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…
Out Now: Recordings
Modern Drummer always enjoys spotlighting new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings in all styles might be drummer-led, or just include a high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performances from the drummer…
Out Now: Books
In Modern Drummer’s monthly Out Now column we review the best and latest drumming instructional books. Most recently we have also been reviewing the many books written about drummers’ lives. So many drummers have interesting stories to tell, and Modern…
Hand-Picked Vinyl December 2024
As the music world continues to see a resurgence in Vinyl (LP’s,) Vinyl Me Please (VMP) is curating and producing some of the best vinyl remasters and pressings around. They are scouring the history of recorded music for forgotten gems…
Frank Zummo’s Sum 41 Touring Kit
Photos by Jason Mehler Drums: SJC Custom Design: Sum 41 Heaven/Hell Maple Shells; 6.5×14 Mahogany Black on Black Snare w/Maple Re-rings, 6.5×14 SJC Goliath Bell Brass (backup,) 8×12 Rack Tom, 13×16, 14×18 Floor Toms, 4×20 UFO/Gong: Drum, 18×22, 18×22 Bass…
Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Recipient Announcement
The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship, presented by Modern Drummer, is a tribute to the extraordinary legacy of Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of the iconic band Rush. Renowned for his technical precision, creative expression, profound lyrics, and long-lasting impact…
2024: In Memoriam
The drumming community is a close one, our many shared experiences in drumming, our sacrifices for our artform, and our love of drumming establishes a bond that unites us all. When we lose a beloved member of our community, we…
I’m Just Like You!
After the last three years with Modern Drummer, people now seem to be asking me a lot of questions. During my interviews, more drummers are asking me about “me,” and I have NO idea why. I’m just like you, a…
Stefano Ashbridge’s Tama Sunburst Fade Starclassic
This month’s Kit of the Month comes from Los Angeles drummer and teacher Stefano Ashbridge. Stefano’s kit is a Tama Starclassic Maple (Sunburst Fade lacquer) with an array of Zildjian and Sabian cymbals. The drum sizes are a 16×22 bass…
New and Notable November 2024
NEW GRETSCH CONFIGURATIONS AND FINISHES, ROLAND ANNOUNCES V-DRUMS 7 SERIES AND QUIET DESIGN KITS Gretsch Catalina Club: New Configurations and Finishes. In October 2024, GRETSCH DRUMS is not only adding two exciting new configurations to its Catalina Club series with…
Yamaha Hybrid Oak vs. Hybrid Maple Kits: Experimentation That Keeps Pushing Boundaries
Yamaha is a very familiar name in high quality drums that goes back to 1967. However, I didn’t really get turned-on to Yamaha Drums until the very early 1980’s. That was when I started noticing them being played by many…
Camtronome
Camtronome is a highly customizable metronome app designed for both beginners and experienced musicians. The “cam” in the app title refers to its ability to capture both audio and video while the metronome is active. However, there are other features in…
