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November 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 11

A heavy hitter backs a top pop artist’s global takeover. After establishing a substantial online following little heavier live or a little softer. We always make sure through viral Vine and YouTube videos in the early 2010s—while still in his teens—the Canadian pop singer, songwriter, and guitarist Shawn Mendes went on to dominate Top 40 radio and arenas worldwide alike. The artist’s first Island Records release, 2015’s Handwritten, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, thanks in part to the single “Stitches.” Mendes’ subsequent full-lengths, 2016’s Illuminate and 2018’s self-titled album, likewise topped the charts upon release, fueling multiple global treks. This past April, the singer launched Shawn Mendes: The Tour, an international arena run that lasts through December. Deftly backing Mendes on the road is Mike Sleath, whose powerful energy has driven the singer’s live show since 2015. For evidence, check YouTube for Mendes’ 2016 performance of […]
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Articles in November 2019

Peter Frampton’s Dan Wojciechowski

Dan is the best drummer I’ve ever played with,” Frampton said. “He has an immeasurable amount of technique at the ready, but his feel is the thing.

by Billy Amendola
Sep 30, 2019

New Gear from Tama, Groove Juice, Yamaha, Alesis, 64 Audio, and more!

New Gear from Tama, Yamaha, Groove Juice, Alesis, Innovative Percussion and 64 Audio.

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

Hand and Foot Rolls

This workshop is dedicated to what I refer to as hand and foot rolls, a particularly powerful and interesting way to orchestrate single-stroke rolls.

by Jost Nickel
Sep 30, 2019

A Boutique Beauty

Garrett Clagett of Annapolis, Maryland, tells MD that he custom-ordered the Masters of Maple setup after hearing about the boutique drum manufacturer in 2015.

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

Korn’s Ray Luzier

Korn drummer Ray Luzier moved from Los Angeles to Nashville in 2014. “I can live pretty much anywhere I want because I only meet the other members of the band on airplanes.”

Story and photos by Sayre Berman
Sep 30, 2019
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John Wicks On Fitz and the Trantrums’ All the Feels

On September 20, the soul-influenced indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums released

by Willie Rose
Sep 30, 2019

Tama Dyna-Sync Bass Drum Pedals

Now Tama is poised to take over the direct-drive market with its new Dyna-Sync single and double pedals.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 30, 2019

Alesis Strike MultiPad Product Close-Up

With the introduction of the Strike MultiPad, Alesis pulls no punches, delivering a knockout product packed with unprecedented power, performance, and creative potential.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 30, 2019

The Regrettes’ Drew Thomsen

Drew Thomsen has been holding down the rhythm with garage pop sweethearts the Regrettes for enough time to make a statement of purpose for all who come to rock out at their shows.

Story by Lia Braswell |Photos by Alex Solca
Sep 30, 2019

King Crimson’s Gavin Harrison

Pushing forward with the ever-evolving art-rock institution, digging in deeper as a full-fledged member of the Pineapple Thief, and forever shaping the song.

Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photos by Steve Van Stappen
Sep 30, 2019

Nashville Great Jerry Carrigan

A country legend remembered.

Patrick Berkery
Sep 30, 2019

Steve Lukather on Five Jeff Porcaro Toto Tracks (Plus Five Non-Toto Ones!)

Back in 1977, after doing sessions in L.A. for a number of top acts and appearing on many hit records together, keyboardist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro decided to write, record, and tour for themselves.

Interview by Billy Amendola | Transcriptions by Willie Rose
Sep 30, 2019
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New Releases from Lettuce, Hellyeah, Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso, and more!

Modern Drummer looks at new releases by Lettuce, Hellyeah, Banco Del Soccorso, and books Ringo's White Album and Finding the Fourth Beatle.

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

Dave Weckl’s Master Plan

By 1990, Dave Weckl was the talk of the drumming world. A headlong dive into the New York jazz scene in the early ’80s yielded recognition from a variety of musicians.

Ilya Stemkovsky
Sep 30, 2019

What’s Your Favorite Jeff Porcaro Track?

What’s Your Favorite Jeff Porcaro Track?

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

A New Perspective on Polyrhythms, Part 1

The easiest way to think about a two-over-five polyrhythm is that you have two equally spaced notes across five beats.

by Aaron Edgar
Sep 30, 2019

Exercise for Drummers

Four Strength-Training Moves to Improve Bass Drum Speed and Endurance

by Brandon Green
Sep 30, 2019

Yamaha Product Close-Up

Complementary, high-quality maple and birch options tailor-made for live and studio applications.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 30, 2019
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The Raconteurs' Patrick Keeler

It’s been a while since we’ve heard Patrick Keeler driving the Raconteurs on a brand-new set of noisy, infectious, and hard-grooving songs. In fact, for those scoring at home, it was eleven years and three months between studio albums for…

by Patrick Berkery
Sep 30, 2019

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