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.
August—September 1979 Billy Cobham
Back Through The Stack with the August-September 1979 issue of Modern Drummer featuring Billy Cobham. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
MD Reader's Weigh In
MD Readers tell us that they think. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Eric Kretz on Stone Temple Pilots’ Perdida
Eric Kretz on Stone Temple Pilots' "Perdida". TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Drew Christopherson and Ben Ivascu With Polica
As Polica presents their new album, "When We Stay Alive", to live audiences, they maintain the dreamlike soundscapes they’re revered for while integrating a new, entirely electronic drum setup. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Mobius’s Adrien Brunet
Being from one of the most exotic locales on earth proves to be a helpful background for a drummer interested in exploring the cross-sections of world music styles. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The Flower Kings’ Mirkko DeMaio
The Flower Kings—the name alone conjures images of prog-rock luminaries like Genesis and Yes, who in the late ’60s planted the seeds for all the fantasy-laden symphonic rock to come in the following decades. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…
Gretsch 5.5x14 Brooklyn Standard Snare
Gretsch recently teamed up with endorsing artist Mike Johnston to develop a snare drum that would be extremely versatile and be able to produce a variety of useful tones at different tunings. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…
INDē Drum Lab RESoArmor Drumset
Independent Drum Lab (aka INDē) is an American company founded in 2015 by drummer/designer/engineer Josh Allen, who got his start in the industry reimagining hardware technology for one of the most iconic brands in the States. TO READ THE FULL…
Social Distortion’s Dave Hidalgo Jr.
Dave Hidalgo Jr. joined Ludwig in 2010 shortly after becoming a full-time member of legendary punk band Social Distortion. 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
Wilco’s Glenn Kotche
There's no other band in the world that sounds quite like Wilco. And there's no other drummer in the world that sounds quite like Glenn Kotche. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Sepultura’s Eloy Casagrande
From fourteen-year-old Undiscovered Drummer contest winner to one of the world's premier heavy-rock forces, it's been quite a ride for the Brazilian powerhouse. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
10 Reasons to Love Jimmy Cobb
When it came to pure, solid swing feel as deep and wide as the ocean, no one matched Jimmy Cobb. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
In the Studio with Nashville Veteran Tommy Harden
Breaking into the session world is difficult, particularly in Nashville. “Folks need to know that you can come in and get the job done expeditiously because there’s a lot of money being spent on a recording.” TO READ THE FULL…
