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.
In The Studio with Drummer/Producer Elton Charles
The pace in Nashville studios struck Charles as the biggest change. “Here in Nashville, we have maybe fifteen or twenty minutes to get drum sounds,” he says. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Joshua Humlie of We Three
Anyone familiar with the popular television show America’s Got Talent understands the immense pressure on the contestants. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Neil Peart On Record
Through a series of classic records featuring brilliant, cerebral, and yes, busy drumming, Neil Peart ascended to the throne, inarguably becoming the most popular drummer on the planet. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Neil Peart: The Evolution of a Live Rig
Here we discuss the major evolutionary changes Neil's kit went through by focusing on the setups he sported during the first three, classic Rush live albums plus the unique approach he took during their R40 tour. TO READ THE FULL…
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