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.
Fede of Destrage
What’s up, MD readers? This is Fede from the band Destrage. I won’t bore you with the story of my life. For those who’d like to know some more about me, I’ll leave a link to my website at the…
Mapex Launches New Website
Mapex’s website has been completely renovated, with the primary focus on providing an intuitive experience that’s optimized for viewing on any screen size or device type. The new Mapex home page showcases the company’s latest products, news, and events, and…
The Peter Ulrich Collaboration The Painted Caravan
Peter Ulrich is concerned with the song first on The Painted Caravan (City Canyons/AIS), a grand mix of folk and world music, though each track boasts an interesting array of percussion, including djembe, Turkish cymbals, and temple blocks, which sets…
Chad Kowal of Farewell, My Love (w/ VIDEO)
Hello, MD readers! When the opportunity came about to film a drum play-through for Modern Drummer, I was thrilled and knew exactly which song I wanted to use for it. With “The Queen Of Hearts” being the last song on…
May 2014 Spotify Playlist
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE May 2014 ISSUE OF MODERN DRUMMER MAGAZINE Welcome to the Spotify Playlist for the May 2014 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. This month’s list includes a live Rascal Flatts track…
Help Us Set a New Guinness World Record for the Largest Hand Drum Ensemble!
The Maryland Center for Health Equity & The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present The Health Equity Drum Circle: Drum Beats for Health and Wellness This once-in-a-lifetime experience is intended to promote health equity through the beat of the drum. The…
Lee Ritenour Announces All-Star Judges For 4th Bi-Annual Six String Theory Competition
Vince Gill, Keb’ Mo’, John Patitucci, Marcus Miller, Dave Weckl, Harvey Mason, Dave Grusin and Patrice Rushen Among Musicians Serving in Categories of Guitar, Bass, Piano/Keyboard and Drums REGISTRATION REMAINS OPEN THROUGH MAY 15, 2014 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE VALUE OVER…
MD Contributor Pistol Pete Kaufmann and Felipe Torres to Give Drum Clinic in New Jersey
On Saturday, April 12, 2014, Modern Drummer contributor “Pistol” Pete Kaufmann and Felipe Torres will hold a drum clinic at the Glenn Weber Drum Shop in West Orange, New Jersey. The clinic will include musical performances, practical tips, and…
Francesco Lucidi of Anna Phoebe
Hi there, Modern Drummer readers. My name is Francesco Lucidi, and I currently handle all the drum duties for Anna Phoebe and Jurojin. I started studying drums at the age of thirteen and soon realized the importance of music in…
Tom Page of RocketNumberNine and Neneh Cherry
I met Neneh Cherry back in December 2012 around a campfire on a rooftop in East London. The meeting came about at the suggestion of our shared record label. By the end of the meeting it was fairly evident that…
Duncan Burnett of Mime Game
Yo, yo, yo! What’s up beautiful people of Modern Drummer? My name is Duncan Burnett. I am a twenty-four-year-old artist/musician/producer from the middle of the map—Olathe, Kansas to be exact. I got my start on drums like a lot of…
May 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Jim Riley
(Available digitally March 25, 2014; on newsstands April 1, 2014) On the Cover Jim Riley For more than a decade he’s rocked the world’s greatest concert venues with the superstars Rascal Flatts, in the process setting a standard for drumming in modern country music.…
VIDEO! Product Close-Up: Zildjian Kerope Series Cymbals (From the May 2014 Issue)
by Michael Dawson Zildjian spent the past couple years developing a new line of cymbals with New York City studio drummer/composer Zach Danziger that would recall the worn-in look, soft feel, and warm tones of highly coveted models made by…
VIDEO! In the Pocket: Dubstep Drumming, Part 1: The Basics (From the May 2014 Issue)
http://www.youtube.com/embed/gWnGHbR5I9Q by Donny Gruendler Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music known for its head-nodding beats, dark atmosphere, and ear-shaking bass. It draws on many other genres, including Jamaican dub, hip-hop, jungle, drum ’n’ bass, and 2-step, while fusing…
