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.
Neil Peart, Writer
Like his meticulously constructed drum parts, Peart’s books are the work of an artist paying close attention to detail while he composes something to make you think and also feel. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
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
Neil Peart: The Deep Cuts
Neil Peart has left behind a gigantic body of work that ensures his legacy will live on in perpetuity. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Neil Peart on “Malignant Narcissism”
“The opening drum pattern of ‘Malignant Narcissism’ came about in some interesting ways,” said Peart during a 2009 video lesson for Drumchannel.com. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Gear From Yamaha, Tama, Promark, Gio, Cympad, and More
New Gear from Yamaha, Tama, Promark, Gio Cymbals, Cympad, and Latin Percussion. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Releases by Mareike Wiening, Penna, Jerome Jennings, and More
New releases from Mareike Wiening, Penna, Jerome Jennings, Go, Nature Work, Human Feel and more. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
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…
