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January 2020:
BJ Miller with Health

Since answering a drummer-wanted Craigslist ad that listed influences from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath to Public Image Ltd. and Can, BJ Miller has proven the ideal rhythm generator for his band.


October 2015:
Catching Up With… Mike Bordin

Catching Up With… Mike Bordin Faith No More has always followed its own rules. So if the band wants to wait until it’s half a decade into its “comeback” to finally release a new recording, you can bet there’s a good reason for it. And that said album will melt …


October 2002:
October 2002 – Volume 26 • Number 10

Mike Bordin, Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham, Jerry Marotta, Peter Erskine, Carmine Appice, Ed Thigpen, Jeff Hamilton, Kenneth Schalk, Paul John Jr., Adrian Passarelli, Lynn Coulter, Grant Collins, Jose Pasillas, Danny Carey, Kenny Aronoff, Billy Kilson


December 2001:
December 2001 – Volume 25 • Number 12

Wuv, Joe Morello, Tim Alexander, Scott F. Crago, Steve Jocz, Cyrus Bolooki, Bun E. Carlos, Philip Peeples, Bobby Caldwell, Brain St. Clair, Rikki Rockett, Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, Papa Jo Jones, Pat Wilson, Bill Stewart, Danny Gottlieb, Mike Bordin


November 1997:
November 1997 – Volume 21 • Number 11

Kenny Aronoff, Matt Cameron, Bordin, Stephen Perkins, Chris Vrenna, Tim “Herb” Alexander, Josh Freese, Louie Weaver, Steven Drozd, Alexis Fleisig, Mike Musburger, Dale Crover, Barrett Martin, Brian Reitzell, Dan Peters, J. Mascis, Carl Allen, Jeremy Taggart, Ray Marchica, Michael Urbano, Mark Zonder, Chuck Silverman, Eric Kretz, Mike Bordin, Charlie Cooley, …


May 1997:
May 1997 – Volume 21 • Number 5

Brian Blade, Jim Donovan, Jim DiSpirito, Dony Wynn, Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste, Ginger Fish, Jimmy Crawford, Tony Williams, Ted Reed, King Coffey, Sly Dunbar, Tony Braunagel, Peter Furler, John Fishman, Michael Schrieve, Mike Bordin, Kenny Aronoff,


April 1992:
April 1992 – Volume 16 • Number 4

In this Issue: Mike Bordin, Milton Sledge



Posted: September 22, 2015

Category: Drummers, Feature Stories
Faith No More’s Mike Bordin Discusses Sol Invictus and His Hard-Hitting Playing Style

During an all too brief tour break, Bordin took a moment to talk to Modern Drummer about why Faith No More got back together, the DIY ethos that drove the making of Sol Invictus, how he manages to deliver such a physical set every night, and much more….


Posted: August 27, 2015

Category: Drummers, Issues, News, News and Events
October 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Ilan Rubin

See what’s in the October issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring Ilan Rubin!


Posted: July 27, 2015

Category: Drummers, On the Beat
On the Beat With Dave Sundberg of Sister Sin: Rockstar Mayhem Festival Spotlight

My name is Dave, and I annihilate the drums for Sister Sin. This is actually the second time I have been blessed to write a little something for Modern Drummer and spread my doubtful wisdom and sketchy knowledge….


Posted: February 25, 2014

Category: Drummers, Issues, News, News and Events
April 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Mike Johnston

See what’s in the April 2014 issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring drummer/educator Mike Johston. Click here to see the issues contents…


Posted: December 21, 2007

Category: Drummers, On the Beat
TJ Snow of CorpuS

I was thirteen when I got my first Modern Drummer magazine. I had just started to learn how to play drums, and every month I looked forward to getting the magazine to read more about drummers like Tommy Lee and Will Calhoun….


Posted: May 12, 2004

Category: Drummers, Feature Stories, Update
Mike Bordin with Ozzy Osbourne

It’s beyond belief when we found out we were playing for the Queen of England,” Mike Bordin gushes about his latest gig with the hugely popular Ozzy Osbourne. And “amazing” just about describes Bordin’s healthy career as a highly sought-after rock drummer. Through two decades of touring and recording experience …



Posted: January 29, 2016

The Modern Drummer Podcast with Mike and Mike
Category: Mike and Mike Podcast, Multimedia, Podcasts
Episode 26: NAMM Recap, Listener Questions, Favorite Syncopation Applications, Mike Bordin, and more

Fresh home for the Winter NAMM Show, Mike and Mike recap their favorite new products from the show, answer listener questions, discuss their favorite Syncopation Applications, and more…


Posted: January 29, 2016

Category: Mike and Mike Podcast, Multimedia, Podcasts
Episode 26: NAMM Recap, Listener Questions, Favorite Syncopation Applications, Mike Bordin, and more

Fresh home for the Winter NAMM Show, Mike and Mike recap their favorite new products from the show, answer listener questions, discuss their favorite Syncopation Applications, and more…