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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.
Slim Jim Phantom — On Tour
To celebrate their four-decade–long career, the band hit the road on June 21 for an international trek that lasts through late August.
Jerry Carrigan: In On The Ground Floor
His recording career is so extensive that he can't even remember a good portion of the songs on which he has played.
Philadelphia Drum & Percussion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When Sam D’Amico closed up shop in 2007, Philadelphia was without a dedicated drum retailer for nearly thirty-five years.
What’s Your Favorite Nicko McBrain Track?
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A Look Back At Phil Collins and New Releases by Andrew Cyrille, Ernesto Cervini, and More!
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Bobby Jarzombek, Thomas Lang, and Mark Zonder on Arch/Matheos’s Winter Ethereal — Out Now
From their own home studios—the three worked on their tunes separately with Matheos and Arch to create an album stuffed with blistering chops.
The DrumGarden — Kit Of The Month
The drummer tells MD that the premise for this month’s featured set was to create three distinct kits arranged in a circular fashion to be played from a single seated position.
Rich Mercurio with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul — On Tour
On the road with Van Zandt, Mercurio tells MD that it’s the most physically demanding gig he’s ever had.
Boom, Ba-Boom, Crash! Boom, Ba-Boom, Crash!
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The Lounge Lizards’ Voice of Chunk
The Lounge Lizard's Dougie Bowne exudes harmony. He speaks with a gregarious enthusiasm, punctuating stories with a diffused buoyant laugh.
Aric Improta “Creativity”
“Creativity” is the latest addition to Aric Improta’s impressive collection of online content and the third in his Interpretation Project series.
Jason Bittner with Overkill
Although this was the drummer’s first studio experience with the group, which was founded more than thirty years ago, Bittner’s history with Overkill goes way back.
Nuggets of Drum Wisdom
In addition to interviewing some of the most cutting-edge drummers on the planet, we also like to check in with some of the living legends of our instrument, those unique personalities who paved the way for us years ago and continue to inspire future generations via their ageless artistry and sage teachings.
