September 2026 – Volume 50 • Number 9
On 01st Sep 2026
Articles in September 2026
Vive La Difference
In the last few years Modern Drummer has featured several drummers that have filled a famous gig after the original drummer has left, retired, or passed away. The most recent example is our last two cover features, Gregg Potter and…
These Sonor Drums are Not Anyone’s Side Quest
This month’s Modern Drummer Kit of the Month comes to us from Atlanta’s Richie Jones of the band Asydequest (A-side-quest.) His kit is a wonderful Sonor Vintage Series kit in a Rosewood finish. The 9 ply beech shells are 8x10”,…
Sándor Kármán and the Drum Museum of Cégled, Hungary
I recently received a request to submit a short testament by way of video regarding a hero of the Hungarian drumming world, the late Sándor Kármán. Sándor was also my friend. As I would coincidentally begin touring Europe a few…
Amedia Felipe Torres Signature Cymbal set
In the world of cymbal makers, Amedia is a relatively young name, but its roots run deep in the centuries-old tradition of Turkish cymbal making. Founded in Istanbul in 2005, the company continues to build its cymbals by hand using traditional methods. Drummer Felipe…
Thumb Thang
Thumb Thang Getting a live shaker sound into what you are playing has generally meant giving something up. Hold one and that hand is doing nothing else. Attach one to a stick and you kill the rebound that makes the stick work.…
ALESIS® DRUMS AND ZILDJIAN® FORGE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LEGACY AND INNOVATION
Zildjian and Alesis to Shape the Future of Electronic Percussion Avedis Zildjian Co. and Alesis Drums have announced a strategic partnership uniting the most iconic name in cymbal sound with a modern pioneer of percussion technology. Together, the partnership brings…
Gritty In Pink and TRX Cymbals Team Up to Support Female Musicians.
Combining forces to bring more public attention, media coverage and performance opportunities to female and GNC musicians, Gritty In Pink and TRX Cymbals are proud to announce a newly formed partnership. The launch of the collaboration will feature TRX handcrafted…
Anika Nilles: Putting in The Work and Finding the Feeling of Rush
Anika Nilles was first on the cover of Modern Drummer in June of 2017. At that point in her career, she was a popular YouTube drummer with a new record and a newly formed band. Her drumming was turning heads,…
Zendé Murdock of The Runarounds
Raised backstage and cast in a television band that actually plays their own music, Zendé Murdock was prepared for the musical demands of The Runarounds. Becoming someone else on camera was another story. When Prime Video’s The Runarounds arrived, it broke with…
Sasha De León of The Violent Hour
The Violent Hour is a great new band led by singer-songwriter Carla Harvey, their new record is co-written and produced by Charlie Benante. Although Benante plays drums on all the tracks on their debut EP and upcoming self-titled album, it…
The 2026 Music City Drum Show
The Music City Drum Show returned to Nashville July 18–19, 2026, for its sixth annual gathering, bringing together drummers, manufacturers, independent builders, retailers, collectors, and enthusiasts for a weekend devoted to all thing’s drums and percussion. Held at The Fairgrounds…
Rush, “The Spirit of Radio” from Permanent Waves, and “Subdivisions” from Signals Drummer Neil Peart
This month, we are focusing on Neil Peart—pronounced “Peert”—and diving into not one, but two classic Rush songs: “The Spirit of Radio” and “Subdivisions.” The two tracks are very close in tempo, yet they could not be more different. One,…
SILENT DRUM PRACTICE - Episode 6
Welcome to Episode 6 of my workshop series on practicing drums without a drum set! This episode is all about hand patterns. Hand Placement Matters When it comes to playing a sequence of notes and rests, it usually makes sense…
Life Practicing: The Six Baselines
“When jarred, unavoidably, by circumstances, revert at once to yourself, and don’t lose the rhythm more than you can help. You’ll have a better grasp of the harmony if you keep going back to it.” Marcus Aurelius Practicing isn’t just…
Progressive Drumming Essentials: Herta My Brain
Progressive Drumming Essentials is a collection of articles originally written for Modern Drummer magazine. They are exactly what the title says, PROGRESSIVE drumming essentials. This series of articles, and the book that contains them all, represent a great deal of…
Master Studies II: More Adventures in Time
As a follow-up to Joe Morello’s legendary Master Studies book, he released Master Studies II in 2006. Joe was a masterful teacher and helped many great drummers with their musicality, technique, and touch. Joe was also masterful at creating exercises,…
The New Breed: Composite Systems Part 1
Gary Chester’s groundbreaking book The New Breed is legendary. The book, and Gary’s teaching methods are deeply intertwined, it is a lifelong commitment of dedication, study, and development. Gary Chester’s Systems, Reading Exercises, Advanced Systems, Advanced Reading Exercises, Composite Systems,…
The Terry Bozzio Collection
When Covid hit, most of the world came to a screeching halt. For Terry Bozzio, it ultimately led him to the decision to retire from touring. After enjoying levels musical and artistic success that few drummers could even dream of,…
Out Now September 2026
Modern Drummer is spotlighting new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include a high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performance from the drummer and/or musicians in the…
5 Seconds of Summer’s Ashton Irwin 2026 Everyone’s A Star Tour Kit
Drums: Ludwig Classic Maple in Black Cortex Wrap, 7x10, 8x12, 14x16, 16x22, 6.5x14 Snare. Snares: 6.5x14 Ludwig Supraphonic (Main & Backup,) 8x14 Gretsch Hammered Black Steel -Polished. Gong Drum: DW 20” Pancake Gong. Percussion: Meinl10” Timbale Black. Drumheads: Evans- All…
