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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

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Showroom: Vater Mallets and Marching/Orchestral Implements

The new Power Bass Drum mallets feature a shaft that starts with a .870"-diameter grip and then slightly tapers up to a .890" diameter at the head. This allows for a heavy and powerful sound, and the shaft is designed…

Modern Drummer
Feb 17, 2015

News: Moore Music Announces Monthly Drummer Hang

Moore Music has announced a monthly Drummer Hang event for drummers, beginning in February. The Drummer Hang is intended to bring local and regional drummers of all ages, styles, and skill together for a casual evening of networking, gear demos,…

Modern Drummer
Feb 12, 2015

Rock Perspectives: The Mighty Three-Stroke Ruff (VIDEO)

The following post is excerpted from the March 2015 of Modern Drummer Magazine.  Rock Perspectives Diamonds in the Ruff Part 1: The Mighty Three-Stroke by Matt Starr The first thing I learned when I started taking drum lessons was the…

Modern Drummer
Feb 9, 2015

Peace Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video tour from NAMM 2015, Mark Esquer shows us the range of new products from Peace Drums. First off, we look at a Paragon series drumset featuring Deuce lugs, 9-ply Canadian maple shells with a kamfleur tree veneer, and…

Modern Drummer
Feb 6, 2015

Drummer Blog: Vince Wilburn Jr. Talks Heroes, Projects, and Uncle Miles

Hello, MD readers. Vince here. I consider myself eternally blessed. From an early age, I was able to experience music from the very best seat in the house—backstage. My mom took me to all the greatest gigs, giving me a…

Modern Drummer
Feb 6, 2015
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Big Bang Distribution at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, Big Bang Distribution president, Bob Kasha, walks us through several of the new products available from the company in 2015. Among the new items from Big Bang this year is the Switch Kick bass…

Modern Drummer
Feb 5, 2015

Tama at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, Tama’s Terry Bissette leads us through the company’s new hardware, drumsets, hardware, and snare drums. New for 2015 is the Superstar Classic drumset that features 100%-maple shells and comes in either a five-or seven-piece…

Modern Drummer
Feb 3, 2015

Win a complete set of Ludwig drums and Paiste cymbals fresh from Bonzo Bash 2015!

Due to a database error, The Ludwig Drum / Paiste Cymbals contest has been extended until June 10th, 2015. Everyone who entered previously will need to reenter this contest for a chance to win. This iconic drumset was specially configured…

Modern Drummer
Feb 3, 2015

Yamaha Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, Yamaha Drums’ Jim Haler explains how the company’s new apps will further its hybrid kit concept, which combines electronics and acoustic drums. Yamaha has developed iPhone and iPad apps to control the electronic modules…

Modern Drummer
Feb 3, 2015

DW Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, a trio of DW employees, Rich Sikra, Ruben Steinhauser, and Beto Benitez, takes us on a tour through many of the company’s new offerings in hardware, drumsets, snares, and accessories. New to the MDD…

Modern Drummer
Feb 2, 2015

RBH Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, RBH Drums’ Bruce Hagwood shows us an assortment of sets and snares, including the new Americana Jump Kit with 13x16 bass drum and Axis snare basket, the Diamond Series drumkit with hand-cut inlays, solid-leather…

Modern Drummer
Jan 30, 2015

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…

Modern Drummer
Jan 29, 2015
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Sabian’s Big and Ugly Cymbals at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, Mark Love, product specialist at Sabian, demonstrates the new Big and Ugly series of cymbals including the AA Apollo, HH Nova, HH King, HHX Phoenix, HH Pandora, and XS20 Monarch. The NAMM Show 2015,…

Modern Drummer
Jan 28, 2015

Drummer Blog: The Future Laureates’ Rob Durkee Talks Passion and Influences

Photo by Kaitlyn McQuaid Hello! If you were to tell me less than ten years ago that I was going to grow up and be a drummer, I likely would have thought you were insane. There was not a musical…

Modern Drummer
Jan 19, 2015
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