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2023 Readers Poll: CJ Thompson Wins "Hip-Hop"
The winner of the "Hip-Hop" category in Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll is... CJ Thompson! Thompson has spent a great deal of the last year playing for Charlie Puth, but his collaborative streak is definitely noteworthy: In the last year,…
2023 Readers Poll: Dave Weckl Wins "Jazz Fusion"
The winner of the "Jazz Fusion" category in Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll is... Dave Weckl! The Modern Drummer Hall of Famer has had yet another prolific year, and remains a significant inspiration to drummers everywhere. He's stayed busy throughout the last…
2023 Readers Poll: Mike Portnoy Wins "Progressive Rock"
The winner of the "Progressive Rock" category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Mike Portnoy! The ever-versatile drummer has won yet again in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll, a testament to his lasting impact in the drumming community. Throughout the…
2023 Readers Poll: Sarah Jones Wins "Pop"
The winner of the "Pop" category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Sarah Jones! Sarah Jones landed the coveted gig of Harry Styles' live drummer for his first solo tour in 2017, and has remained a fixture of Styles'…
2023 Readers Poll: Elijah Wood Wins "Country and Americana"
The winner of the "Country and Americana" category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Elijah Wood! Elijah Wood enjoyed a busy and successful year playing the drums for Shania Twain on her "Let's Go!" tour, and they bring vigor…
2023 Readers Poll: Questlove Wins "R&B"
The winner of the “R&B” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Questlove! Amir "Questlove" Thompson exemplifies the role of a "modern drummer" — he's a studied, multi-disciplinary artist committed to demonstrating the joys of rhythm in all its…
This Week in Drumming: September 15th
by Paolo Ragusa Here's what to know from the world of Modern Drummer this week. Continuing to Celebrate Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll Alongside Modern Drummer's September 2023 issue, the results of our 2023 Readers Poll are available for Modern Drummer subscribers now!…
10 Shoegaze Albums Slowdive’s Simon Scott Thinks Everyone Should Own
Crate Digging is a recurring feature that takes a deep dive into music history to turn up several albums all music fans should know. In this edition, Slowdive drummer Simon Scott goes through 10 essential shoegaze albums. From the first…
Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Reveals He Suffered a Stroke in Early 2023
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has revealed that he suffered a stroke back in January. McBrain issued a written statement and posted a video message via Iron Maiden’s website, informing fans that he was temporarily paralyzed on his right side.…
Animal (of The Muppets) Joins My Morning Jacket at Newport Folk Fest: Watch
My Morning Jacket were joined by a very special guest during their Friday set at Newport Folk Fest: Animal. The Electric Mayhem member sat in with the band for their set-ending performance of “One Big Holiday,” going toe to toe…
Godsmack Announce New Leg of 2023 North American Tour Dates
Godsmack have announced a new run of 2023 North American tour dates that will follow their previously announced co-headlining summer US tour with Staind. Direct support on the new dates will be provided by either Atreyu or I Prevail, with…
Drummer Danny Carey Names the Most Difficult Tool Songs to Play Live
Tool are known for their mathematically complex progressive metal. The songs demand physical proficiency, especially from drummer Danny Carey, and now he’s revealed the hardest Tool songs to play on the kit — three to be exact. The most difficult…
Johnny Kelly Talks New Supergroup Eye Am, Debut Single, and Type O Negative Reissues
Johnny Kelly will not sit still, but he has a very good reason. In 2010, when Type O Negative frontman Peter Steele passed away, Kelly was confronted with both the loss of his best friend and possibly his career. It…
Remembering John Bonham: Drummers Pay Tribute to the Led Zeppelin Legend
Heavy Consequence contributor Greg Prato is also the author of several rock books. His 2020 oral history, titled BONZO: 30 Rock Drummers Remember the Legendary John Bonham, pays tribute to late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. Below he shares excerpts…
