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"Cygnus X-1": A Journey Through Time Signatures
“Cygnus X-1” opens with a tight and funky drum pattern that weaves through an intricate array of time signatures: 6/8, 7/8, 6/8, and 4/4. The first six 8th notes of each measure remain identical, while variations such as open hi-hats…
KROQ’s 2024 Almost Acoustic Christmas: A Night of Iconic Performances and Nostalgia
KROQ’s 2024 Almost Acoustic Christmas (AAC) hosted a mix of bands for one unforgettable night on December 14th. The lineup began with BBY (Tom Parkin,) the Linda Lindas (Mila de la Garza,) Awolnation, Franz Ferdinand (Audrey Tait,) and Jimmy Eat…
Support Our Art Director Charlie Weinmann and Partner Christina Holland in Rebuilding After the Eaton Fire
Modern Drummer invites our community to come together and support our Art Director, Charlie Weinmann, a vital member of the Modern Drummer family, and his partner, Christina Holland. On January 8, 2025, Charlie and Christina tragically lost their home and all…
Honoring Neil Peart: Five Years of Legacy and Inspiration
January 7th is a day that drummers will always remember as the day that the drumming community lost one of the greatest drummers ever, Neil Peart. January 7, 2025, marks five years since we lost Neil and is a time for all drummers to remember…
Highlights from Eddie Vedder's Ohana Festival 2024
Eddie Vedder’s annual Ohana Festival took place once again at the Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA (9/27-29.) As Vedder said on Sunday night, this is where he caught his first wave at the age of 12. There had…
End of an Era: Nicko McBrain’s Incredible Journey with Iron Maiden
In 1980 Iron Maiden released their debut self-titled record. The band was originally driven by bassist and founding member Steve Harris and drummer Clive Burr. In 1982, Burr left the band, and was replaced by drummer, and force of nature,…
Imperial Triumphant Release 'Hotel Sphinx' Single and Video: Watch Kenny Grohowski's Exclusive Drum Playthrough
Avantgarde metal trio Imperial Triumphant has released a new single with an accompanying video: "Hotel Sphinx". Taken from their upcoming sixth full-length, Goldstar (set for a 2025 release via Century Media Records), "Hotel Sphinx" can be streamed now here; watch…
Rock Legends Unite: Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, and Friends Bring an Epic Night of Classics and Surprises to Brooklyn Bowl
All-star producer/guitarist/vocalist Andrew Watt (Ozzy Osbourne/Rolling Stones/Pearl Jam) and Red Hot Chili Pepper’s drummer Chad Smith played the Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, NY) on September 18th. The show was announced just a week prior. Together Smith and Watt are part of…
Roland Announces V-Drums 7 Series
New Flagship Electronic Drum Kits with Reimagined V71 Module, Next-Generation Pads, and User Sound Expansion on Roland Cloud Roland announces the V-Drums 7 Series, the new flagship tier in the company’s award-winning V-Drums product lineup. The V-Drums 7 Series opens a dynamic…
Marlon Simon Drums Up Innovation 'On Different Paths'
Marlon Simon returns with On Different Paths, his seventh album, showcasing the unique fusion of pan-Latin jazz and classical elements that has defined his career. Supported by his ensemble, The Nagual Spirits, and partially funded by his 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship, Simon…
Drummer Steve Smith Will Perform Four Consecutive Weekends At The Birdland Theater
Drummer Steve Smith will perform four consecutive weekends at the Birdland Theater, downstairs at the Birdland Jazz Club 315 W. 44th Street NYC. Each weekend will focus on the music of four different giants of jazz and will feature a…
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band at The Greek Theater
For the last 35 years Ringo Starr has been touring with his All-Starr band, at the beginning of his show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, he said “We started here at the Greek 35 years ago.” It has…
65 Drummers Share Their Top 5 Drummers of All Time
Consequence capped off their Drum Week with a massive roundup: 65 drummers listed who they believe are the five greatest players in drumming history. For their grand list of the 100 best drummers of all time, Consequence reached out to dozens of…
Charlie Benante Names 10 Songs Every Drummer Should Hear
In the latest feature for Consequence’s Drum Week, Anthrax and Pantera drummer Charlie Benante takes a deep dive into 10 songs with drumming that blew his mind. The selections range from barn-burning classics like Rush's "Natural Science" and Led Zepplin's…
