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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.
An Amazing Signia, and a Rush Tribute
September Kit Of The Month is a mint cherry-red Premier Signia kit.
John Sparrow on the Violent Femmes' Hotel Last Resort
The perennially popular folk-punk group celebrates nearly forty years with their tenth studio full-length, powered by a longtime percussionist with a unique setup.
Nelson Drum Shop, Nashville, TN
Since he arrived in Nashville in 2015, Nelson has gone from playing on the contemporary Christian scene and selling the unique drums he’d amassed while by appointment only from his garage.
Bruno Esrubilsky with Mitski
Bruno Esrubilsky grew up in Rio de Janeiro, feasting on a hearty diet of progressive rock and Brazilian ethnic music.
Blake Fleming’s The Book of Rhythm
The Book of Rhythm is an encyclopedia of 5,096 possible rhythmical permutations of 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 9-, and 12-beat combinations to be used for rhythm study, reading, compositional inspiration, or creativity
Jim Black — Out Now
We recently caught up with Jim Black to dig into Nature Work, which was released this past June 21. Don’t miss out on this one.
What’s Your Most Worn-Out Drum Book?
Modern Drummer asks it's readers what their most worn-out drum book? Books by Ted Reed, Carmine Appice and George Lawrence Stone are among the leaders.
Recordings
John Convertino on Calexico and Iron & Wine's reunion album, Eric Dolphy expanded reissue with J. C. Moses, Foreigner Live at the Rainbow '78 and more.
LP Celebrates Fifty-Fifth Anniversary, Will Calhoun Receives Award and Rogers Drum Day
Industry Happenings LP Celebrates Fifty-Fifth Anniversary, Will Calhoun receives an award from Berklee College of Music and Rogers Drum Day at Bentley's.
The Unconventional Hybrid
“I love playing both acoustic and electronic drums,” says Vince McGee when asked about the choices he made when designing this month’s unique setup.
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.
