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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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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

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2020

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

by Mike Haid
Mar 31, 2020

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

by Ilya Stemkovsky
Mar 31, 2020

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…

by Ilya Stemkovsky
Mar 31, 2020

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

by Ilya Stemkovsky
Mar 31, 2020
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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

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Mar 31, 2020

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

By Aaron Edgar
Mar 31, 2020

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

By Aaron Edgar
Mar 31, 2020

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

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Mar 31, 2020

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

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Mar 31, 2020

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

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Mar 31, 2020

MD Reader's Weigh In

MD Readers tell us that they think. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 28, 2020
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Eric Kretz on Stone Temple Pilots’ Perdida

Eric Kretz on Stone Temple Pilots' "Perdida". TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

By Brandy McKenzie
Feb 28, 2020

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

By Lia Braswell
Feb 28, 2020
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