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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.

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Black Tide's Steven Spence

As a teenager, Black Tide’s drummer wanted to get good, fast. Now twenty, he’s proven just how much you can accomplish if you put your mind to it. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Gail Worley
Mar 27, 2020

MxPx's Yuri Ruley Interview February 2010

On MxPx’s second collection of covers, the renowned punk band finally gets to interpret the ’80s their way. Our hero on translating U2, the Clash, the Descendents, and the Ramones. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by David Ciauro
Mar 27, 2020

Reggae Great Larry McDonald

It may have taken him decades to finally release an album as a leader. But the conga master has spent his time well. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Martin Patmos
Mar 27, 2020

What Do You Know About: Richie Hayward

Time loves a hero. Forty years of Little Feat recordings and a constant stream of intriguing guest appearances have made Richie Hayward a big favorite among the drummer cognoscenti. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Bob Girouard
Mar 27, 2020

In His Image

Role models are a tricky thing. If we’re to make our way through life successfully, it’s immensely helpful to identify people who have figured it all out. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2020
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A Life Changed Forever

Modern Drummer readers immediately shared their heartfelt feelings with us when they heard about the passing of drumming icon Neil Peart. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2020

Bill Rieflin

Bill Rieflin is a drummer more by circumstance than design. And he certainly never aimed for a career as a hired gun for artists on the fringe. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Matt Peiken | Photos by John E. Hollingsworth
Mar 25, 2020

Peter Anderson with the Ocean Blue

Anderson’s driving and tasteful playing beautifully complements the veteran band’s sound, but he’s also been able to put his own rhythmic stamp on the songwriting process TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Jeff Ryan
Mar 31, 2020

WFL III Drums

More than six decades ago, William F. Ludwig Sr. developed a 3-ply drum shell formula that featured a ply of poplar sandwiched between two plies of maple. That classic formula is back. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…

by Brian Hill
Mar 31, 2020

Doc Sweeney Classic Collection Snares

Doc Sweeney is one of only a few companies that specializes in steam-bending snares and kits out of premium domestic and exotic wood. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Michael Dawson
Mar 31, 2020

Sabian AAX Brilliant Cymbals

Sabian’s AAX series was created especially for drummers playing in modern or mainstream music, in styles ranging from pop to heavy metal. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Michale Dawson
Mar 31, 2020

Patrick Hallahan on Vanessa Carlton's Love Is an Art

Patrick Hallahan’s fantastic work on Vanessa Carlton’s latest album, Love Is an Art, isn’t just another entry in an impressive and ever-expanding list of credits. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Mar 31, 2020
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Cerrone

Whether or not you recognize the name, you’ve likely heard his drumming. Since the 1970s he’s sold more than 30 million records, including the 1977 hit “Supernature.” TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Martin Patmos
Mar 31, 2020

Gibraltar GSSVR Stealth Side V Rack

Gibraltar is revered for its extensive catalog of professional-quality and competitively priced pedals, stands, and rack systems. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Michael Dawson
Mar 31, 2020
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