June 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 6
On 01st Jun 2019
Articles in June 2019
Moving Around the Kit
In this workshop, we’ll explore moving fills around the kit easily in two directions: clockwise and counterclockwise.
The Lounge Lizards’ Voice of Chunk
The Lounge Lizard's Dougie Bowne exudes harmony. He speaks with a gregarious enthusiasm, punctuating stories with a diffused buoyant laugh.
New Releases by Mark Heaney, Dream Theater, Huntertones, John Hubbell, and more
Mark Heaney's new solo album reviewed—including comments from the electro-acoustic rhythmic auteur—plus the latest from Dream Theater and more
Knower’s Louis Cole
Drummer, solo artist, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, mixer, producer, video director, camera operator, content creator, viral star…. The credits don’t end there.
Luke Bryan’s Kent Slucher
The driving force behind Luke Bryan for the last eleven and a half years is Kent Slucher.
SledgePad Dampening System
SledgePad, a simple-to-install and effective foam-based dampening system designed to focus bass drum, tom, and snare tone.
The Cherry on Top
“I really like this set kit for its tonal and resonant sound, and the cherry wood is warm like maple but with even more attack and an all-around great vibe.”
Chick Corea’s Marcus Gilmore
Much has been made of his being the grandson of drum god Roy Haynes.
Bonus Lesson: Kent Slucher Live With Luke Bryan
Live with Luke Bryan: Digging into some of the country and rock powerhouse's grooves and approaches on the road.
In Memoriam: Avant-Garde Jazz Drummer Alvin Fielder
The jazz and experimental music world lost a giant this past January 5 when drummer, pharmacologist, drum historian, Alvin Fielder passed away.
Matt Halpern on Periphery IV: Hail Stan
For a decade the prolific progressive metal drummer, educator, and entrepreneur has been powering Periphery’s wild time signatures and blazing riff s. We asked the sticksman all about the groundbreaking band’s first self-released title. MD: Where was Hail Stan recorded?…
Aric Improta “Creativity”
“Creativity” is the latest addition to Aric Improta’s impressive collection of online content and the third in his Interpretation Project series.
Barton Vintage Beech Drumset
Barton is a relatively new California-based company that, according to its website, makes “real, honest drums that you can keep for a lifetime.”
Aston Origin, Spirit, and Starlight Microphones
Aston is a UK-based company that manufactures high-quality yet competitively priced condenser mics suitable for a wide range of applications, including on drums.
Independent Drum Lab
One of INDe’s latest creations is the RESoArmor finish, which is more durable than a conventional wrap without impacting shell resonance.
Jason Bittner with Overkill
Although this was the drummer’s first studio experience with the group, which was founded more than thirty years ago, Bittner’s history with Overkill goes way back.
New Gear from DW, Aquarian, Gon Bops, Tama, Pearl, and more
New gear from DW, Aquarian, Gon Bops, Tama, Pearl, UK Percussion Concepts, Latin Percussion, and more!
Primus’s Tim “Herb” Alexander
We had the chance to catch up with Tim Alexander towards the end of one of Primus’s recent ten-week tours.
