Drummers
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On The Beat with Spencer York of Movements: Writing With Virtual Drums
Hey all! I’m Spencer York and I play drums for Movements. I want to thank Modern Drummer for giving me this opportunity to talk a bit about my writing process on our debut album, Feel Something. Jamming in a room…
On The Beat with David Uosikkinen of the Hooters: Talks Tours and Bands
Hello MD family! This year marks my thirty-eighth year playing drums with the Hooters. Since 1980, we have toured throughout Europe and beyond each summer. It’s always an adventure and we have made some great friendships along the way. We…
On The Beat with Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson of Agent Fresco: Talks Influences and Gear
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! I’m known as Keli. My real name is Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson, but that’s probably too Icelandic for you. I’m a drummer for the rock band Agent Fresco. Touring in Europe is always amazing. We have been…
On The Beat with Eric W. Brown of Nekrogoblikon: Finding Success Your Way
What’s up MD party people! I’m Eric W. Brown, and much like a lot of you, I play the drums. I suppose you can say I’ve been doing that for more than twenty years, because I have. But you don’t…
On The Beat with Sean Gannon of the Magic Numbers: The Song is King
Hello MD! Wanting to do something is the first step to actually doing it. When I was fourteen, I wanted to play the drums; I let everybody know that. The next thing I knew, I was on stage in front…
On The Beat with Brooke Colucci: Talks Getting Started, Posting Covers, and Gear
Hey Modern Drummer family! I just wanted to start by saying thank you to Billy Amendola and Modern Drummer for the opportunity to introduce myself and share a little bit of my story here “On The Beat.” My name is…
On The Beat with Ron Totman of the Parallel: Talks Influences, Writing Process, and Gear
Firstly, a huge thanks to Modern Drummer for featuring me here “On The Beat.” This magazine has been a leviathan source of inspiration and musical growth to me for as long as I can remember, and it’s incredibly humbling to…
On The Beat with Dave Elitch: Talks New Instructional Course
Hello MD readers! I’m writing this from my home in Los Angeles before heading over to my studio for a day of teaching. As some of you may know, in addition to touring and doing sessions, I’ve been a teacher…
On The Beat with Alessandra Sbrana of Skinflint: Talks Style and Influences
Hello MD readers! I am extremely grateful and honoured to be featured here “On The Beat!” My name is Alessandra Sbrana and I drum for Skinflint. We are an African heavy metal band from the sweltering land of Botswana. We…
On The Beat with Alister Score of A Flock of Seagulls
For the first time since 1984, all four original members of A Flock of Seagulls appear together for their new album Ascension. The recording puts a new and unique spin on their greatest hits by performing orchestral versions with…
On The Beat with Sean Dowell of Borealis: Shares Drumming Philosophy and Band Mentality
Hey everyone at Modern Drummer! I’m the drummer of a melodic metal band from Canada called Borealis. Our latest album The Offering was released March 2018 worldwide and we’re excited for everyone to hear it. I think it’s some of…
On The Beat with TJ Taylor of SOiL: Talks New Record, Influences, and Upcoming Shows
Hello modern drummers! My name is TJ Taylor. It’s an honor to write to the MD community and fill you in on what I’ve been up to. Since mid 2017, I have been drumming for hard rock veterans SOiL. We…
On The Beat with Joseph Arrington of Royal Coda: Keeping it Organic
Thank you Modern Drummer for being naive enough to trust me with my second “On The Beat.” Just kidding. I have such a profound love and appreciation for this magazine that I will most certainly rewrite this one hundred times…
On The Beat with Stephen Kluesener of Wage War: Talks Gear and Tours
Hello Modern Drummer readers! Thanks for checking out my “On The Beat.” My name is Stephen Kluesener, and I drum for a band called Wage War. I’ve been drumming for fourteen years now, mainly self-taught. I joined Wage War in…
