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On the Beat with Conor Sullivan of Ice Nine Kills: Talks Setup and Latest Release

What’s up, MD! This is Conor Sullivan, drummer of the theatrical metalcore band Ice Nine Kills. We have done countless tours supporting and headlining across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe. We are currently supporting our latest and most successful…

Modern Drummer
Jan 24, 2017

Swiss Rudiments: Basel Drumming, Part 4

https://vimeo.com/197189220 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Swiss Rudiments Basel Drumming, Part 4 by Claus Hessler In this lesson we’ll take a look at a…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Odd Subdivision Offbeats: Ten- and Fourteen-Note Groupings

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Odd Subdivision Offbeats Ten- and Fourteen-Note Groupings by Aaron Edgar When examining 32nd notes, we see that they’re twice…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 10: Exploring a Killer Cowbell Pattern

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 10: Exploring a Killer Cowbell Pattern by Jost Nickel In this lesson we’ll examine…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Video Demo! Gibraltar - Beat EFX Bass Pedal Enhancers

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Gibraltar Beat EFX Bass Pedal Enhancers Compact beater attachments to add subtle shaker, jingle, and finger-cymbal sounds. Always looking…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016
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Video Demo! Paiste Signature Rides

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste Signature Rides Distinctive tones crafted for some of the top drummers on the company’s roster. This past year…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Video Demo! Natal - Café Racer Series Drumset

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Natal Café Racer Series Drumset A compact, bop-size kit with a big, buttery sound. Natal was launched in 1965…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Video Demo! Yamaha - Recording Custom Drumset

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Yamaha Recording Custom Drumset An icon redesigned. The Recording Custom series has a long history in the world of…

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2016

Claus Hessler 5/4 Drum Solo on "Thunderstorm" with Flux Trio

Claus Hessler’s 5/4 Drum Solo on “Thunderstorm” With Flux Trio In this video, German drummer/educator Claus Hessler, who’s featured in the June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, takes a solo on the tune “Thunderstorm” with his trio Flux at…

Modern Drummer
May 20, 2016

Video Lesson! Progressive Drumming Essentials, Part 11: Making Four Sound Like More

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the June 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 11: Making Four Sound Like More I’ll never forget the first time I heard Meshuggah.…

Modern Drummer
Apr 28, 2016

Video Lesson: Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 7, Beat Displacement

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock Perspectives Progressive Drumming Essentials Part 7: Beat Displacement Has a song ever caught your ear in just the right kind…

Modern Drummer
Dec 30, 2015

Video Demo! Provenance 4x14 VW Snare

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Provenance 4x14 VW Snare From the scraps of a funky old work van to one of the funkiest-sounding snares…

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2015
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Video Lesson: Triplet Fill Concepts, Part 2 - More Three-Over Four Fills

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer's Workshop Triplet Fill Concepts Part 2: More Three-Over Four Fills Welcome to the second lesson in our series on…

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2015

Video Lesson: World Groove Independence Mash-Up with Mike Johnston

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic World Groove Independence Mash-Up Improving Facility With Afro-Cuban Inspiration When I began writing my latest book, Groove…

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2015
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