Kit of the Month
A Longing After 22 Years of Musical Hibernation
EYE CANDY
Morgan Rose’s Sevendust Touring Drums
Out Now
Out Now February 2026
Teacher's Forum
The New Breed: Advanced Systems
Jazz Drummer's Workshop
Master Studies II: Developing the Single Stroke Roll
Rock Perspectives
Progressive Drumming Essentials: Making Four Sound Like More
Basics
The Blackbook of You
Strictly Technique
A Constructivist Blueprint for Drum Education
Transcriptions
“Can’t Stop,” Red Hot Chili Peppers, By The Way, Chad Smith drums
Features
Rumpus
Michael “Cavs” Cavanagh of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Raphaël Pannier: Breaking Down Borders
Tambour Major Khadim Niang: Sabar and Homage to Doudou N’Diaye Rose
On the Cover
Josh Freese Gives Us, Just A Minute.
Product Close-Up
Yamaha EAD50
JK Drum Systems: JK Hooves, Stabilize Your Drum Set!
New and Notable
NEW PRODUCTS AND ENDORSERS FROM TOCA PERCUSSION, GROVER PRO PERCUSSION, AND THE AKAI MPC XL
JAZZ INSIGHTS
“Don’t Touch That Dial!”
An Editor's Overview
Why Do You Play Drums?
In Memoriam
Thommy Price: A Rebel with A Cause
Collector's Corner
Zak Starkey’s Drums
HHHusher
Slingerland Radio King Outfit 13/16/24 with 6.5 x 14 Snare Drum
Flipbook
February 2026 – Volume 50 • Number 2
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