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Former Judas Priest Drummer Les Binks Dies at 73
James Leslie Binks, best known as the powerhouse drummer behind Judas Priest's late '70s era, has died at the age of 73. The news of his passing was confirmed over the weekend, with tributes pouring in from fans and fellow…
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…
Play Like a Legend: Celebrating Steve Smith's Birthday with a Special Journey Transcription
Journey “Lovin’ You Is Easy,” Evolution Smith’s funky groove playing and creative beat design join forces on the song “Lovin’ YouIs Easy”. He plays a broken pattern on the ride bell that matches up with Neal Schon’s rhythmguitar part and…
Free Lesson: Bob Moses Drum Wisdom - Mastering the Eight Points
The Eight Points Once you accept the 8/8 flow as a useful concept, the next logical conclusion is that there are eight points in the bar that you can resolve to: the four up beats and the four down beats.…
Jimmy Chamberlin | Modern Drummer Podcast #7
September 8th, 2023, Modern Drummer sat down with Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins for an in-depth discussion, covering his history, influences, ups and downs, drum set up and so much more. Enjoy! Jimmy has been on the cover of…
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Epic Return: A Recap of the 2023 Almost Acoustic Christmas Makeup Show at KIA Forum
On December 9th, 2023, the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas event at the KIA Forum was poised to make history with Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining for the first time in its 32-year run. However, just days before, the band had…
KROQ's Almost Acoustic Evolution: Highlights from the Lineup and Beyond
Photo and Story by: Alex Kluft KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas (AAC) began in 1990 and is annually held at the KIA Forum since 2014. KROQ has been Los Angeles’s premiere Alt-Rock station for over 30 years and at…
Drumming Legend, Dom Famularo Has Passed Away
In Memory of Dom Famularo August 26, 1953 - September 27, 2023 Today, the drumming world mourns the loss of a true legend. Dom Famularo, the heartbeat of our community, has passed away. With profound sadness, we reflect on the…
