Billy Hart Drumming from the Past and Present, and Looking Towards the Future
When you walk into a concert hall or a jazz club and see a five-piece set of Pearl drums with an 18” bass drum, 10” and 12” power toms, a 14” floor tom, and a series of overlapping Zildjian cymbals…
Janet Jackson’s Jerrod “J-Rod” Sullivan
Growing up in Georgia, 45 minutes outside of Atlanta, Jerrod “J-Rod” Sullivan is the epitome of chill, but his drumming is anything but chill, it’s all about power. Coming out of the R&B Neo-soul scene of suburban Atlanta in the…
Best Foot Forward
Like most of you reading this article … I am a drummer.And, I would imagine, like a lot of you reading this article … I am a basher.I bashed my way through basement bands as a school kid.I bashed my…
The 2025 Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Award
Neil Peart’s legacy, artistry, inspiration, and the impact that his drumming will forever have, is what the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship is all about. His wonderfully constructed drum parts, his lyrics, and his commitment to drumming will always…
News
Keep up to date with the drum world via news items, interviews, lists, and more
Billy Cobham's Time Machine celebrates over 50 years at the Blue Note NYC
Legendary Jazz/Fusion drummer Billy Cobham played at the Blue Note NYC for a 6 night run (2 sets) March 18th through March 23rd. Cobham’s Time Machine band consists of bassist Will Lee, keyboardist Oz Ezzeldin, and horn section Randy Brecker…
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Sweetwater Establish Fund To Address Hearing Loss Among Musicians, Music Industry Professionals
Hearing Health Fund includes free hearing screenings with audiologists, free high-quality earplugs A staggering 40 percent of musicians and those working in the music industry experience noise-induced hearing loss, prompting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Sweetwater to tackle the issue head-on. Launched today, The…
Guns N’ Roses Announce New Drummer Isaac Carpenter
One day after announcing the departure of longtime band member Frank Ferrer, Guns N’ Roses have announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer. While Carpenter may not be a household name, he has an impressive résumé. He formed the band…
Nandi Bushell Plays Drums to Led Zeppelin Classic in High Heels: Watch
Nandi Bushell has added a new dimension to her impressive music skills. The 14-year-old prodigy has posted a TikTok video of herself playing drums to the Led Zeppelin classic “Good Times Bad Times” while wearing high heels. Taking on the…
Videos
Rig rundowns, play-throughs, interviews, and more featuring your favorite drummers
Danny Carey - TOOL - Tour Kit Rundown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ7oqWdMvt8 Welcome, fellow audiophiles, drumming enthusiasts, TOOL fans, and lovers of all things progressive! Today, we've scored an exclusive backstage peek into the rhythmic labyrinth that is Danny Carey's drum kingdom for TOOL's Fear Inoculum Tour. Surrounded by instruments, Danny…
Gear
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
David Garibaldi's Drums and Cymbals
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TUNE-BOT STUDIO
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NORDIC SHELLS - DIY SNARE KIT - WATERFALL BUBINGA
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The Return Of Slingerland
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New Pedals From Drum Workshop Redesigned DW 2000 Pedals
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1929 Ludwig Winter Scene, 1929 Mountain and Lake Gold Sparkle Trap Sets
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Kit of the Month
A Budding Hybrid Drummer
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Continue ReadingPodcasts
Host David Frangioni goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming
Mickey Cavs - Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #32
Modern Drummer sat down with Mickey Cavs of King Gizzard and the Lizard at Factory Town in Hialeah, Fl. Enjoy! Check out Mickey's Rundown: • Mickey Cavs - KGLW - Tour Kit Rundown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ruTs47yv4
Chris Maas - Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #31
In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, David Frangioni talks to Chris Maas, drummer for the Sting 3.0 Tour. Chris had a Don't miss the rundown of Chris's colorful Ludwig drums, filmed on the same day. Check it out…
Rod Morgenstein - Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #30 - Part 2
Take a deep dive with an amazing drummer and innovator, Rod Morgenstein on this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. Host David Frangioni sat with Rod for an extended conversation about his life and career. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW4jQj-9460
Rod Morgenstein - Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #30 - Part 1
Take a deep dive with an amazing drummer and innovator, Rod Morgenstein on this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. Host David Frangioni sat with Rod for an extended conversation about his life and career. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dgJQa_Xytw
Hall of Fame
A look back at the legendary drummers elected to Modern Drummer’s Hall of Fame
Keith Moon Elected to Hall of Fame in 1982
Excerpted from the September 2003 issue In his last interview, published posthumously in October 1978, Keith told International Musician and Recording World, “You can’t work out things too much. We do certain build-ups and things, but you can run into…
John Bonham Elected to Hall of Fame in 1981
Excerpted from the John Bonham tribute issue, July 1984 John Bonham played, for the most part, a very simple drumkit, consisting of a 14x26 bass drum, a 12x15 small tom—at first mounted on a snare stand and later on the…
Buddy Rich Elected to Hall of Fame in 1980
Excerpted from the January 1977 issue When it comes to interviewing Buddy, one must learn to expect the unexpected. You can end up with a first rate story, or no story at all. He’s a very intense human being, with…
Gene Krupa Elected to Hall of Fame in 1979
Excerpted from the October/November 1979 issue “I’m happy that I succeeded in doing two things: I made the drummer a highpriced guy, and I was able to draw more people to jazz.” The above quote of drum master Gene Krupa…
