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Coldplay's Two-Night Takeover at Snapdragon Stadium: See Photos And Read Our Coverage

Since the release of Parachutes in 2000, Coldplay has become one of the biggest bands globally and in 2015 had the 3rd highest-grossing tour of all time with A Head Full of Dreams. After five years off the road and…

Modern Drummer
Oct 9, 2023

Web Exclusive Feature: Josh Kiggans of Ward Hayden and the Outliers

 Josh Kiggans of Ward Hayden and the Outliers on the recording of their new album “Free Country.”  Josh Kiggans of Ward Hayden and the Outliers: My general approach is to always serve the song. I try to craft my parts in…

Modern Drummer
Sep 22, 2021

Exclusive Audio Premiere! The Title Track to R&B Legend Bernard Purdie’s Cool Down Album, Which Drops Tomorrow

Bernard Purdie, the famed drummer known for his work with Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and hundreds of other top artists, is partnering with Modern Drummer on the audio premiere of “Cool Down,” the title track to his brand-new solo release.…

Modern Drummer
May 17, 2018

Exclusive Video! Son Lux/Landlady Drummer Ian Chang Solo Release Show

Check out this footage from the release show for Ian Chang’s debut EP, Spiritual Leader, held at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, New York. “I’m controlling all the sounds and lights using Sunhouse’s Sensory Percussion on a mesh-head kit,” Chang…

Modern Drummer
Mar 8, 2018

Video Premiere! Night Verses’ Aric Improta on “Groove,” the First Installment of His Interpretation Project

https://vimeo.com/233354542 Video 1 of 4. Stay tuned for the rest of the series! I guess it would be appropriate to start this by saying I’ve always loved the idea that there is no incorrect way to make art. Essentially, this…

Modern Drummer
Sep 18, 2017
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Warming Up With...Todd Sucherman

We had the opportunity to sit down with Modern Drummer’s August 2017 cover artist, Todd Sucherman, before his recent show with Styx in Noblesville, Indiana. Utilizing a snare drum with a mesh head, Todd walked us through an assortment of…

Modern Drummer
Aug 25, 2017

Warming Up With...Steve Smith

https://www.youtube.com/embed/pkY_Y5qOQFY Check out Steve's drum solo from the Louisville, KY show! We had the opportunity to sit down with Modern Drummer’s September 2017 cover artist, Steve Smith, before his recent show with Journey in Louisville, Kentucky. From the serene confines…

Modern Drummer
Aug 7, 2017

Performance Spotlight: Gregg Bissonette

We recently had the opportunity to bring L.A. session drummer and Grammy award–winning artist Gregg Bissonette into our studio to shoot some exclusive performance videos. In the first video, Gregg plays a dynamic drum solo that covers a multitude of…

Modern Drummer
Jul 4, 2017

Web Exclusive: Greg Saunier on Big Walnuts Yonder

by Willie Rose   On its self-titled debut, released this past May 5, the indie-rock collective Big Walnuts Yonder fuses wild time shifts, explosive punk tones, and unhinged improvisation on ten electrified, cohesive tracks. The veteran group, comprising bassist and…

Modern Drummer
May 31, 2017

Web Exclusive: Deep Purple’s Ian Paice

by Mike Haid   Deep Purple recently released its twentieth studio album, Infinite. Despite hints that the famed classic-rock band is ready to retire from the road, its sound—including the swaggering slam of its original drummer—is still a joy to…

Modern Drummer
May 31, 2017

Web Exclusive: Hal Blaine

by Dennis Diken   The July 2017 Modern Drummer is a special theme issue about the birth of classic-rock drumming. In it we examine the work of some of the most famous and influential players of the time, including the…

Modern Drummer
May 31, 2017

Web Exclusive: Christian Paschall On Tour With Maren Morris

The sticksman behind a rising country star talks touring and offers advice for up-and-coming players.   by Willie Rose   Nashville-based drummer and producer Christian Paschall will be on the road supporting the country singer and songwriter Maren Morris on…

Modern Drummer
May 31, 2017
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Web Exclusive: Producer Russ Titelman on 10 of His Favorite Drummers

By Billy Amendola   The June issue of Modern Drummer magazine features an interview with three-time Grammy Award–winning producer Russ Titelman https://moderndrummer.com/, who in his long career has worked with musical giants including Little Feat, Randy Newman, James Taylor, Brian…

Modern Drummer
Apr 26, 2017

Roger Hawkins: The Pulse of Muscle Shoals

Photo by Deborah Feingold by Jeff Potter Roger Hawkins stands as one of the great studio drummers of all time. As a member of the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, Hawkins was the driving engine behind scores of soul/R&B classics.…

Modern Drummer
Apr 26, 2017
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