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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.

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Every Drummer’s a Snowflake

No, not that kind of snowflake—you’ll have to find me at the bar if you want to talk politics.

By Adam Budofsky
Oct 29, 2019

New Releases from Jonathan Blake, Matt Slocum, Barrett Martin Group, and More!

Johnathan Blake continues to demonstrate his abilities as an exciting, creative drummer on his third album as a leader.

Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2019

A Modern Class Act

“I always liked the dynamic contrast between focused and open tones.

Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2019

Sympathy for the Drummer

The book tries to clarify the ineffable: what is the essence of Charlie Watts?

by John Colpitts
Oct 29, 2019

Andy Woodard and Jola with Adam Ant

Now, more than three and a half decades later, Ant is hitting the road for an international Friend or Foe live run that lasts through late November.

By Willie Rose
Oct 29, 2019
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Harvey Vogel

“There’s no question that Harvey Vogel changed the way the consumer viewed retail percussion.”

by Lauren Vogel Weiss
Oct 29, 2019

Peter Frampton’s Dan Wojciechowski

Dan is the best drummer I’ve ever played with,” Frampton said. “He has an immeasurable amount of technique at the ready, but his feel is the thing.

by Billy Amendola
Sep 30, 2019

Nashville Great Jerry Carrigan

A country legend remembered.

Patrick Berkery
Sep 30, 2019

Dave Weckl’s Master Plan

By 1990, Dave Weckl was the talk of the drumming world. A headlong dive into the New York jazz scene in the early ’80s yielded recognition from a variety of musicians.

Ilya Stemkovsky
Sep 30, 2019

New Releases from Lettuce, Hellyeah, Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso, and more!

Modern Drummer looks at new releases by Lettuce, Hellyeah, Banco Del Soccorso, and books Ringo's White Album and Finding the Fourth Beatle.

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

A Boutique Beauty

Garrett Clagett of Annapolis, Maryland, tells MD that he custom-ordered the Masters of Maple setup after hearing about the boutique drum manufacturer in 2015.

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

Mike Sleath With Shawn Mendes

Deftly backing Mendes on the road is Mike Sleath, whose powerful energy has driven the singer’s live show since 2015.

by Willie Rose
Sep 30, 2019
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What’s Your Favorite Jeff Porcaro Track?

What’s Your Favorite Jeff Porcaro Track?

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

John Wicks On Fitz and the Trantrums’ All the Feels

On September 20, the soul-influenced indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums released

by Willie Rose
Sep 30, 2019
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