Modern Drummer
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.
On the Beat with Mountain’s Corky Laing: Talks Festivals, Tours, and New Material
photo by Keith Curtis Hi there MD readers, it’s Corky here again! I wanted to update you on what’s happening. In my previous OTB, I was on my way to London to participate in the Jack Bruce tribute. It was…
Kenny Aronoff’s 7 Tips for Success
Modern Drummer’s March cover star lays it right out: Focus on these areas if you want to reach the top. There are plenty of great drummers everywhere—why is it that I get asked to do so many sessions, tours, and…
On the Beat with Session Great Fred Eltringham
Hey Modern Drummer readers, Fred Eltringham checking in to let you know what I’ve been getting into lately. We just finished Sheryl Crow’s new pop/rock record Be Myself, scheduled to be released April 21. Sheryl and her long time writing…
On the Beat with Tony Leone from Chris Robinson Brotherhood Band: Talks Tour, New Record, and Gear
Hi everybody in MD land! Tony Leone from the Chris Robinson Brotherhood checking back in as we start our next tour run. We’re out from now until February 19, with dates in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada. Check…
Episode 79: Classic ’80s Tracks, Brian Dunne, DW Beaters, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of their favorite jazz and fusion recordings from the ’80s. The featured artist is Brian Dunne of the TV show Live From Daryl’s House. In the gear review segment, Dawson discusses his…
On Tour with Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes
by Willie Rose This past September, Los Angeles–based indie folk-rock group Dawes released their fifth studio album, We’re All Going to Die, a record teeming with drummer and vocalist Griffin Goldsmith’s deep pocket and solid grooves. The band, which…
On the Beat with Stephen Bidwell of Hard Proof: Talks New Album and Gear
Greetings drumming friends! I’m Stephen Bidwell, a drummer based in Austin, Texas and a sometime contributor to MD since 2008. The same year Mike Dawson first asked me to review some cymbals for MD I began assembling what started as…
Episode 78: Drum Fills, Kenny Aronoff, Noble & Cooley Snares, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on when and why to play drum fills. The featured drummer is March 2017 Modern Drummer cover artist Kenny Aronoff. Up for review is a trio of sweet snares from legendary…
On the Beat with Adam Chase of Jazz Is Phsh and More
Hello Modern Drummer world. My name is Adam Chase and I’m the drummer and bandleader for the Chase Brothers, Jazz Is Phsh, and the James Brown Dance Party, as well as a studio drummer and multi-instrumentalist. As a long-time touring…
Adam Carson on AFI’s The Blood Album
by Willie Rose This past January 20, the anthemic emo-punk band AFI released its self-titled album, aka The Blood Album, the group’s tenth record over the course of its twenty-five-year history. Along with searing hooks from vocalist Davey Havok, brilliant…
March 2017 Issue of Modern Drummer Magazine featuring Kenny Aronoff
(Available in print and digitally Jan 31, 2017) Print Copy ○ iTunes ○ Amazon ○ GooglePlay ○ Subscribe Volume 41 • Number 3 On the Cover Kenny Aronoff “This book got me to do some serious reflecting. But it’s not a memoir.…
Episode 77: Favorite Fills, Ray Luzier, Gibraltar Beat EFX, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike catch up after attending Winter NAMM and then share two of their all-time favorite drum fills. The featured artist is Ray Luzier of the band Korn. In the gear review segment, Dawson talks about…
Friday Nuggets: Joe Butler’s Cannons
Check out the drum production on this number-one hit by the Lovin’ Spoonful, from August, 1966. You didn’t often hear drums quite so prominently on a pop hit in the mid-’60s. But there’s a drama to “Summer in the City,”…
On the Beat with Marc Cazorla of the Record Company: Talks Inspiration and New Album
Hello, MD readers! Marc Cazorla of the band the Record Company. We are a Los Angeles-based trio that plays rock ’n’ roll inspired by some of our favorite artists from a multitude of genres. Our debut album Give It Back…
