On the Beat
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.
Miles Clyatt from Juice in On The Beat
Staying Loose and Keeping It Tight What up, Modern Drummers! I’m Miles Clyatt from Juice, which began in a cramped Boston College dorm room. After bunking our beds to make space for my Roland TD-11, my roommate Dan (on guitar)…
Gayelynn McKinney of Aretha Franklin in On The Beat
Talks New CD and Gear Hey, hey MD readers! Let me introduce myself. My name is Gayelynn McKinney, and I come from a very musical family. I have been performing as a professional drummer for many years. I recorded with…
Diego Fuchslocher Espinoza in On The Beat
Talks Collaborations and Gear Hey MD readers, I’m really happy to be writing another “On The Beat!” It is truly rewarding to be a part of the Modern Drummer family. Last time I checked in, I was dedicated to…
Joey Armstrong of SWMRS in On The Beat
Talks Tracking Drums and Latest Album The son of Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer and guitarist of Green Day, checks in about his latest recording sessions. Hello MD! Every time I open Instagram or scroll through YouTube I’m reminded…
Drummer/Producer Mario J. McNulty in On The Beat
Talks David Bowie, Sterling Campbell, and Gear Hello Modern Drummer! My name is Mario J. McNulty and I am a producer/mixer based out of New York City. What an honor to be writing this “On The Beat.” I started my…
Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot in On The Beat
Talks Latest Albums and Gear Hello MD folks! Some of you may know me, some of you may not. For those who don’t, I’m most known for being the drummer of Quiet Riot since 1982. We continue to tour year…
Anthony Citrinite of The Collective and MeetHook in On The Beat
Dear MD and fellow drummers! My name is Anthony Citrinite and I have been lucky enough to play drums professionally for many years with a number of great bands including Boston, Coheed & Cambria, and currently with Embers Only. Some…
Joe Corsello in On The Beat
Joe talks about his years with Modern Drummer, Benny Goodman, Sonny Rollins and more. Hello MD! To begin, in 1976 I received a phone call from a guy who said he was going to come out with a quarterly drum…
Anthony Sonetti of Badflower in On The Beat
What’s up MD readers! What a thrill it is to be a part of the Modern Drummer family. Thank you for having me! For those of you who are scratching your heads wondering, “who is this guy?” allow me introduce…
Lenny “The Ox” Reece of The Lesson GK in On The Beat
Talks Background, Band, and Upcoming Album Hello MD! I was exposed to tons of music as a child due to my dad and older sister playing records and tapes throughout our house. My dad was very musical and loved to…
Rob Mitzner in On The Beat
Talks Dumplin’ Premiere, NYC Session Work, and Projects Hello Modern Drummer readers! This is my fourth time being featured here “On The Beat,” and I’m excited once again to share some of the things I’ve been up to. As I…
Darren Beckett of Brandon Flowers in On The Beat
Hello Modern Drummer readers, I’m honored to be featured in my first “On The Beat!” I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and started playing drums at the age of five years old. I moved to the US when I…
Kurt Reifler: Talks Comeback and Recording Double EP in On The Beat
Hello MD! I said rock and roll was a young man’s game. It is. I said I’d retire at thirty. I did. So, why make a comeback? To release my double EP, Year Of/The Bear. It’s a loose tribute to…
Rom Gov of Empty Trail in On The Beat
Talks New Project and Gear Hello Modern Drummer family and drum community! It’s great to be featured here for the second time (see link below for my first OTB). I’ve been playing drums since I was eight years old, and…
