Issues

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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December 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Gregg Bissonette

(Available digitally October 28, 2014; on newsstands November 4, 2014) On the Cover Gregg Bissonette He’s got a new solo album, a headlining spot at this year’s Percussive Arts Society convention, and yet another Ringo Starr tour under his belt.…

Modern Drummer
Oct 28, 2014

November 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Mark Guiliana

(Available digitally September 30, 2014; on newsstands October 7, 2014) On the Cover Mark Guiliana For many observers, he’s the guy to watch if you want to know where the great art of drumming is right now—and where it could…

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Sep 30, 2014

October 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Ian Paice of Deep Purple!

(Available digitally August 26, 2014; on newsstands September 2, 2014) On the Cover Deep Purple’s Ian Paice For almost fifty years, there’s been only one drummer in the legendary classic-rock band Deep Purple. And this is exactly as it should…

Modern Drummer
Sep 2, 2014

September 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park

(Available digitally July 29, 2014; on newsstands August 5, 2014) On the Cover Linkin Park’s Rob Bourdon It’s not as if the group didn’t rock before. But with its new album, Linkin Park is positively raging. And that’s no accident.…

Modern Drummer
Jul 29, 2014

August 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Shannon Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars

(Available digitally June 24, 2014; on newsstands July 3, 2014) On the Cover Shannon Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars “I learned from everybody I listened to. But when we started playing, it was just our thing. So I did…

Modern Drummer
Jun 24, 2014
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July 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Omar Hakim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCZQcBSKDOI&feature=youtu.be (Available digitally May 27, 2014; on newsstands June 3, 2014) On the Cover Omar Hakim The past couple years have seen him take the superstar EDM duo Daft Punk to (old) school and also put out his most fully realized solo…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2014

June 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Nate Morton of The Voice

(Available digitally April 29, 2014; on newsstands May 6, 2014) On the Cover Nate Morton of The Voice Ever wonder what it’s like to play in the band on a high-stakes competitive TV show? Us too—so we asked! The heartbeat…

Modern Drummer
Apr 29, 2014

May 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Jim Riley

(Available digitally March 25, 2014; on newsstands April 1, 2014) On the Cover Jim Riley For more than a decade he’s rocked the world’s greatest concert venues with the superstars Rascal Flatts, in the process setting a standard for drumming in modern country music.…

Modern Drummer
Mar 26, 2014

April 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Mike Johnston

(Available digitally February 25, 2014; on newsstands March 4, 2014) On the Cover Mike Johnston Back in the day—you know, like five years ago—you had to be doing world tours or making platinum records to in fluence as many drummers…

Modern Drummer
Feb 25, 2014

March 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring the 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time

(Available digitally January 28, 2014; on newsstands February 4, 2014) On the Cover The 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time   FEATURING UPDATE • Gov’t Mule’s Matt Abts • Veara’s Brittany Harrell NATE WOOD - What to make of the…

Modern Drummer
Jan 28, 2014

February 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Marky Ramone

(on newsstands January 7, 2014) On the Cover Marky Ramone He’s the original punk-rock drummer—but his career actually started years earlier, in the beloved proto-metal band Dust. And he’s still as tough as nails.   FEATURING UPDATE • The Devil Wears Prada’s Daniel Williams •…

Modern Drummer
Jan 2, 2014

January 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Abe Laboriel Jr.

(on newsstands December 3, 2013) On the Cover Abe Laboriel Jr. Paul McCartney’s bold new album is but one topic we explore with the drummer, whose powerful desire for true interaction has made him one of the most magnetic musical…

Modern Drummer
Dec 3, 2013
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December 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring George "Spanky" McCurdy

(on newsstands November 5, 2013) On the Cover George "Spanky" McCurdy “I’m always aware of what the fans need and what the artist is trying to do. If I’m coming in, it’s time to go higher, time to upgrade.” Lady…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2013

November 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Ray Luzier

(on newsstands October 1, 2013) On the Cover Ray Luzier The “new” guy? Not so much. In fact, Korn has enjoyed the talents of this supremely hard-working shredster for six years now, and before that, David Lee Roth tapped his…

Modern Drummer
Sep 26, 2013
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