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Narada Michael Walden Joins Journey
Following the dismissal a while back of bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith over an alleged "coup attempt" within the corporate structure of the band, guitarist Neal Schon announced yesterday that Narada Michael Walden will be Journey's new drummer.…
Stewart Copeland: "I Screwed Up"
Stewart Copeland is certainly one of the drumming community's most successful, popular, and respected artists. But it appears Copeland is not above criticizing his own work publicly. For example, on a recent episode of Ultimate Classic Rock Nights radio show,…
Exclusive Premiere! Hero Trio releases "Red Cross" Featuring Drummer Rudy Royston
Thrill to drummer Rudy Royston letting loose on “Red Cross” by Hero Trio. Penned by the legendary Charlie Parker, and first recorded in the 1940s, "Red Cross" features Royston with bandleader Rudresh Mahanthappa on sax and François Moutin on bass.…
Ian Paice Is Not a Fan of Double-Bass Drums
Although Ian Paice plays in a seminal and iconic metal band, it doesn't mean he's a big fan of the double-bass drum techniques deployed by countless hard-rockin' drummers. During a recent question-and-answer session with fans via his Ian Paice Drum…
Clementine on Ten Ways to Shine as a Session Drummer
Clementine of the All-Female Led Zeppelin Tribute, Zepparella. Photo by Matt Granz. Nearly every item on this list is based on one truth: A hired musician must respect the clock, as studio time is precious. As someone hired for a…
Jonathan Barber on Keeping The Vision Ahead
Photos by Lauren Desberg In early March, I was two weeks into a West Coast tour with my band Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead. For me, this was a special tour, considering I organized it myself to promote my upcoming…
Tony Allen Passes
Tony Allen. Photo by Bernard Benant. Tony Allen, the longtime drummer with African music legend Fela Kuti, has died in France. As the drummer with Fela’s groundbreaking band Africa ’70, Allen was responsible for creating many of the beats that…
Five Young Drummers Breaking YouTube
Gordo Drummer—Busking on buckets in Sydney, Australia. The passion and enthusiasm — as well as commercial savvy — that young drummers and percussionists deploy to share their skills on social networks is not only impressive, but, in some cases, can…
Travis Barker Joins Post Malone's Charity Nirvana Set
Rapper Post Malone livestreamed a 15-song home concert of Nirvana covers on April 24, collecting more than 7.5 YouTube views to date, and raising donations of $3 million (at press time) for the United Nations Foundation Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund…
Chloe Saavedra Discusses her Hybrid Drum Approach on "Capital T" by Chaos Chaos
Chloe Saavedra. All photos by Asa Patterson. Sister duo Chaos Chaos just released their latest single, "Capital T," today, April 24, 2020. We've posted the song below, and you can also stream it HERE. Along with her keyboard-playing sister Asya,…
COVID-19 Relief for Musicians
As the world-wide COVID-19 shutdown continues, many musicians who depend on gigs and other music revenue for survival are likely at their wit's end. Of course, no current relief initiatives can replace all of the lost earnings from tours, concerts,…
Get Hip to Our "My Top 10" Lists!
Kenny Aronoff Modern Drummer's latest YouTube series collects and shares the "Top 10" lists of some of the community's most renowned players and educators. You can learn a lot from what these artists hold dear. The current episodes include... Session…
Exclusive Chad Smith Webinar Friday April 24!
\ Join Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Modern Drummer Publisher David Frangioni for the exclusive webinar: START DRUMMING NOW: Education, Inspiration, Excitement & Results for All Ages. TOMORROW, Friday, April 23 at 12 noon PT and 3…
Exclusive Premiere! Matt Wilson Quartet Releases "Hug"
Matt Wilson and friends. All photography by John Abbott. Matt Wilson is giving the Modern Drummer community an early "sneak peek" at his new single, "Hug," from his upcoming quartet album of the same name. "Greetings to my sisters and…
