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December 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 12

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Articles in December 2019

In The Studio

The Offspring's Pete Parada

Offspring's drummer Pete Parada relocated with his family to Nashville in 2011 from Chico, a small college town in northern California.

Story and photos by Sayre Berman
Oct 29, 2019
Out Now

Brian Chippendale on Lightning Bolt's Sonic Citadel

Throughout the album Gibson’s signature buzz-saw tone, Chippendale’s familiar crackling vocals, and the drummer’s slashing snare shred.

By Willie Rose
Oct 29, 2019
An Editor's Overview

Every Drummer’s a Snowflake

No, not that kind of snowflake—you’ll have to find me at the bar if you want to talk politics.

By Adam Budofsky
Oct 29, 2019
Features

Security Project's Jerry Marotta The Rhythm and the Heat

Recreating the sounds and grooves he conceived with Peter Gabriel — and reminding us just how shockingly satisfying they were.

Story by Ken Micallef | Photos by Paul La Raia
Oct 29, 2019
Rock Perspectives

A New Perspective on Polyrhythms, Part 2

The easiest way to create a five-over-two polyrhythm is to play quintuplet single strokes across two different surfaces.

by Aaron Edgar
Oct 29, 2019
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Rock 'n' Jazz Clinic

“Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover”

In this lesson, we’re going to take a look at some ways to incorporate Ralph MacDonald’s tambourine part into that same groove.

by Dylan Wissing
Oct 29, 2019
Bookings

Sympathy for the Drummer

The book tries to clarify the ineffable: what is the essence of Charlie Watts?

by John Colpitts
Oct 29, 2019
Readers' Platform

What’s Your Favorite Danny Carey Track?

I’d say “Ticks and Leeches.” He incorporates ghost notes into the main groove, which you don’t really hear too often in Tool’s music. Also, the intro is a beast, and the song’s vibe is highly distinguishable from all of the…

Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2019
Reasons To Love

The Velvet Underground

This month we check out some classic tracks from the influential band and associated artists.

by Patrick Berkery
Oct 29, 2019
Product Close-Up

Blue Microphones

We received a pair of large-diaphragm condensers for overheads and bass drum and other low-frequency applications.

By Michael Dawson
Oct 29, 2019
Product Close-Up

NickyMoon Cymbals

Meticulously hammered and lathed by hand in Margarite’s New Jersey shop, these “1” series cymbals represent the best of what the company offers.

By Michael Dawson
Oct 29, 2019
Features

Aerosmith In Vegas

Aerosmith’s Deuces Are Wild residency at the MGM Resorts Park Theater in Las Vegas boasts a number of cutting-edge audio, video, and experiential enhancements.

Interviews by Billy Amendola
Oct 29, 2019
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New and Notable

New Gear from Tama, Gon Bops, BeatSeat, DPA, and Canopus

Tama S.L.P. New-Vintage Hickory Drumset and Powerpad Throne Case This hickory kit’s tonal focus emphasizes a mid-range timbre. The Direct Flexi-Mount, 2.3 mm steel Mighty Hoops, and Evans G1 Coated heads offer an open sound, while the dark lacquered bass…

Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2019
Features

Jerry Roe

By day he makes hits with country-music superstars.

Story by Jeff Potter | Photos by Rick Malkin
Oct 29, 2019
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Dynamicx

We received two gorgeous Medallion Brass snares for review: a 5x14 in Torch Patina and a 6.5x14 featuring a black-nickel finish with a hand-engraved six-leaf pattern.

By Michael Dawson
Oct 29, 2019
In Memoriam

Harvey Vogel

“There’s no question that Harvey Vogel changed the way the consumer viewed retail percussion.”

by Lauren Vogel Weiss
Oct 29, 2019
Critique

New Releases from Jonathan Blake, Matt Slocum, Barrett Martin Group, and More!

Johnathan Blake continues to demonstrate his abilities as an exciting, creative drummer on his third album as a leader.

Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2019
Features

Linda Pitmon

Her main dictate is to rock consistently, creatively, sometimes on a moment’s notice, and always like her life depends on it.

Story by Adam Budofsky
Oct 29, 2019
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Tama Starclassic Drumset

After extensive research and development, Tama announced the next phase for the Starclassic line: the Walnut/Birch drumkit.

by David Ciauro
Oct 29, 2019
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