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Dan Flint of You Me At Six in On The Beat
Talks About Recording New Album VI Hi MD readers, I’m Dan Flint. I play drums in the rock band You Me At Six. We released our new album VI in October 2018, and will be touring the US in early…
Givin’ the Funky Drummer Some
Modern Drummer magazine’s September 1999 issue featured famed James Brown drummers Clyde Stubblefield and John “Jabo” Starks on the cover in a dual interview. We’ll be presenting Clyde’s half of the piece in an upcoming post; here we share quotes…
News: Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Host Red Hot Benefit
Comedy icon Will Ferrell and rock superstar Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers are throwing a party—a quinceanera party to be exact. The Red Hot Benefit Comedy plus Music Show and Quinceanera, hosted by Ferrell with his Funny Or…
Drummer Blog: Billy McCarthy on the Documentary Ferocious Drummers
Hello Modern Drummer readers! My name is Billy McCarthy, and right now the trailer for my documentary film, Ferocious Drummers, is up at www.kickstarter.com. With this film, I am hoping to move drummers to a place they hardly visit on…
Whiplash Bonus Clip: Star Drummers on Music Education
It’s been a big week for the independent film Whiplash, in which Miles Teller portrays an aspiring jazz drummer training under a monstrous conductor played by J.K. Simmons. On Sunday, February 22, the movie won three Oscars, including one for…
Pearl Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015 Pearl’s Kevin Packard gives us a rundown on the latest offerings from Pearl, including the new Wood-Fiberglass series, Crystal Beat series acrylic drums, Chad Smith's Free Floater Signature snare drum, Masterworks custom kits, and the…
California Music Fest Combines John Bonham, Randy Rhoads, and Keith Moon/John Entwistle Tributes
Scheduled to coincide with the 2015 National Association of Music Merchants convention—the NAMM Show—the California Music Fest will present tribute concerts to Led Zeppelin drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham, Ozzie Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads, and the Who’s great rhythm section, drummer…
Chad Smith/Will Ferrell Drum-Off
As reported by pearldrum.com, among other outlets, after months of speculation, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and comedian Will Ferrell will face off in person to resolve an ongoing “argument” over who is the better drummer. The event…
RHCP's Chad Smith Featured in “Sounds Of Birmingham: A Community Of Music??? Exhibit
Sounds of Birmingham: A Community of Music, at the Birmingham (Michigan) Historical Museum & Park, is a year-long exhibit that will explore Birmingham's musical heritage, past to present. Special emphasis will be given to CREEM magazine (published in Birmingham, Michigan during…
VIDEO - Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats With Steve Lukather Play “We All Swing the Tuna??? at Guitar Center’s 2014 Drum-Off Finals
Check out this video of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith leading his band the Bombastic Meatbats at Guitar Center’s 2014 Drum-Off Finals, held this past January 18. The band, which also consists of guitarist Jeff Kollman, keyboard…
DrumLite LED System Used by Chili Pepper Chad Smith During Super Bowl Halftime Show
While some companies pay over $3 million to place their product in front of the Super Bowl viewing audience, Minneapolis-based company DrumLite’s product was in the spotlight in a different way. This year’s Super Bowl halftime show featured Grammy-winning Bruno…
Guitar Center's Drum-Off Celebrates 25 Years With An All-Star Line-Up
Chad Smith, Steve Ferrone, Chris Dave, Ray Luzier and more perform live as the top 5 undiscovered drummers in the country compete for the title of Guitar Center’s Drum-Off Champion Tickets for the January 18 finals are available now. Starting…
John Bonham Celebration and Tribute Video
In remembrance of the passing of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Modern Drummer and a few friends pay special tribute to one of the greatest drummers of our time. In this clip, which was filmed backstage at the…
Sabian Returns With Cymbal Vote In 2014
For the third consecutive year, Sabian is asking drummers around the world to help decide which new models the iconic cymbal-maker will release in 2014 – and once again, drummers around the world get a chance to play them before…