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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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WFLIII - Signature Metal and Classic Wood Snares

Uniquely designed drums that carry the legacy of generations of high-quality craftsmanship into a new era.

by Brian Hill
Jun 27, 2018

Zoom L-12 LiveTrak

A versatile digital mixer and multitrack recorder with five independent headphone mixes, an audio interface, and more.

by Miguel Monroy
Jun 27, 2018

Joey Kramer — Finding A Place In The '80s

Talk about the best American hard rock bands of the '70s and Aerosmith has to be mentioned in the first breath. Driven by a sound that was as intense as it was relentless, Aerosmith initially caught the attention of the…

by Robert Santelli
May 30, 2018

Jimmy Paxson’s Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie Tour Kit

Fleetwood Mac guitarist/vocalist Lindsey Buckingham required an electronic kit for his 2017 duo tour with bandmate Christine McVie, but that didn’t stop Jimmy Paxson from applying his creative vision to the Roland V-Drums he chose to use. The drummer, who…

Interview by Brandy Laurel McKenzie | Photos by Jessica Alexander
Jun 27, 2018

New Gear from Sonor, Vater, Paiste, Trakke, Yamaha, Roland, Gon Bops and Mapex!

Check out the latest offerings from Sonor, Vater, Paiste, Trakke, Yamaha, Roland, Gon Bops and Mapex! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2018
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Drum Journalism

Every once in a while when I’m trying to sound important in an editorial meeting, I’ll pull out this line: “We can never forget that even though we’re all drummers around this table, it’s just as crucial that we’re journalists…

by Adam Budofsky
Jun 27, 2018

Tuning And Muffling

In order to tune or tension your drums for the best possible sound, start out with no muffling. The exception to this rule would be the bass drum where virtually all drummers use some muffling to achieve either a low,…

by Roy Burns
Jun 19, 2018

Expanding the Paradiddle – Part 3

As was stated in Part 2, this article will examine ways to obtain polyrhythmic patterns by using paradiddles. These exercises should be practiced with a metronome until a natural feel for the rhythms is achieved. Again, keep the muscles relaxed…

by Chuck Kerrigan
Jun 19, 2018

Ryan Pope on the Get Up Kids’ Kicker

Wild drum tones, energetic grooves, and signature hooks fuel the eminent group’s first release in seven years.

Story by Willie Rose | Photo by Favorite Sites and Sounds
Jun 27, 2018

Andy Stack with Wye Oak

On stage with the powerful indie-rock duo, the drummer and musical alchemist does no less than manipulate space and sound in real time.

Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photo by P.J. Sykes
Jun 27, 2018

Pete Lockett

Pete Lockett has traveled the globe countless times in search of new sounds and ethnic styles to interpret. The latest example of his approach is Boom!, a collaboration with Luis Conte where the two master percussionists seamlessly meld Indian, Cuban,…

by Mike Haid
Jun 27, 2018

Antonio Sanchez, McClenty Hunter Jr., and Duduka da Fonseca take the reins, a trio of albums featuring Vinnie Colaiuta, and more!

Following on the heels of his Grammy-nominated drums-meets-electronics tour de force, Bad Hombre, the amazing Antonio Sanchez takes a left turn into a big band setting. Early in his career, Sanchez toured with Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra, and always…

Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2018
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Charlie “Chalo” Quintana: 1962-2018

The versatile L.A. drummer left a huge impression on musicians and fans alike.

by Patrick Berkery
Jun 27, 2018
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Jun 27, 2018
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