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On The Beat with Logan Robot Gladden: Talks Bonzo Bash and Goals

Hello MD! My name is Logan Robot Gladden and I am honored to share my story with you here “On the Beat!” I am thirteen years old and have been playing drums and singing for as long as I can…

Modern Drummer
Sep 12, 2017

Reverb.com to Launch the Official Bill Ward Shop

Reverb.com, the online marketplace for buying, selling, and learning about music gear, will launch the Official Bill Ward Reverb Shop on Wednesday, June 28. The shop will feature drumkits, drumheads, cymbals, and more gear used on tour and in the…

Modern Drummer
Jun 23, 2017

Bobby Rondinelli

by Robert Girouard   With a résumé that includes Blue Öyster Cult, Rainbow, Quiet Riot, Black Sabbath, and more recently, Mountain guitarist Leslie West and the Axel Rudi Pell Band, Bobby Rondinelli remains a mega-force in heavy-rock drumming. Bobby just…

Modern Drummer
Jan 7, 2016

Brad Wilk Dashes Expectations With the Last Internationale

Recording with Black Sabbath was the first surprise. Now the ex-Rage/Audioslave drummer dashes expectations again with the Last Internationale.   Interview by David Jarnstrom Photos by Paul La Raia   Place yourself inside Brad Wilk’s Converse All-Stars for a moment.…

Modern Drummer
Oct 3, 2014

Rock Drummer Vinny Appice to Conduct Online Master Class

Legendary rock drummer Vinny Appice will conduct an online master drum class at GoDpsMusic on Saturday, January 11, 2014, 1 to 3 pm (PST). Appice has powered the rhythm of bands such as Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Ozzy…

Modern Drummer
Jan 6, 2014
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Vinny Appice: Leaving His Mark

May 2012 cover star Vinny Appice is a true rock ’n’ roll journeyman—identifiable not by his work with one particular band but by his flawless contributions to a long list of hard-rock luminaries. In this Web-exclusive supplement to his print…

Modern Drummer
Mar 19, 2012

Shannon Larkin of Godsmack

Growing up, Shannon Larkin worshipped at the twin altars of Neil Peart and John Bonham. To say that he was into classic rock would be an understatement. So getting a call to play a one-off show with Black Sabbath in…

Modern Drummer
May 12, 2004
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