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.
Dweezil Zappa’s Ryan Brown
When he took over the drum chair with Dweezil Zappa more than four years ago, Southern California–based drummer Ryan Brown had to expand his setup in order to accommodate all of the sounds required in the extensive catalog that the…
New Gear from Promark, ATV, Cymbomute, Sabian and drumdots!
New Gear from Promark, ATV, Cymbomute, Sabian and drumdots! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
What Album Features Your Favorite Drum Tone?
Drummers have long lauded and attempted to duplicate certain distinct tones from records that span a variety of decades and genres. John Bonham’s powerful, booming tone with Led Zeppelin, Elvin Jones’ thunderous onrush with John Coltrane, and Stewart Copeland’s dry…
Malachi DeLorenzo on Langhorne Slim’s Lost at Last, Vol. 1
A drummer and producer talks about the subtle, refined, and contemplated figures and tones that bedeck an indie/folk singer-songwriter’s latest release.
Rush's "New World Man"
This month’s Rock Chart is the latest hit by Rush, “New World Man,” from the album, Signals. The sound of Rush is a blend of heavy metal and thoughtful lyricism. Neil Peart’s contribution to both is obvious. As a first-rate…
Clem Burke — Controlled Craziness
Something strange happened on the last Blondie tour. Usually, when the reviews come out, Debbie Harry is talked about as though she is doing a solo act with anonymous back-up musicians. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…
The Traditional Roots Of Billy Higgins
Billy Higgins is a modest human being who is proud to be part of jazz history. If playing is an extension of an individual's personality, then that statement has no better empirical proof than in the presence of Mr. Higgins.…
Larry Blackmon — Soul Inspiration
Larry Blackmon became a feature interview by way of a lucky accident. Lucky for us. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Visualizing For Successful Performance
What mental picture do you have in your mind when you are practicing? Are you picturing your favorite drummer? If you have an important concert coming up do you picture what might go wrong? Do you imagine that others may…
"Start Me Up"
While styles come and go, the Stones’ success seems to be based in their unwavering dedication to their trademark: basic and unpretentious rock ‘n’ roll. “Start Me Up” is the latest in the long line of Rolling Stones’ hits, and…
Paul Koehler With Silverstein
Hot off the release of a new record, the heavy hitter propels his tireless rock band around the world with a never-stop attitude.
Virgil Howe Passes, Free Drum Lesson Lab Tents, Latin Percussion Joins Hurricane Relief Efforts, and More!
Virgil Howe, the drummer for the British rock band Little Barrie, passed away this past September 11 at the age of forty-one. Virgil, the youngest son of Yes guitarist Steve Howe, recorded three full-length albums with Little Barrie since joining…
