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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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A Keller Innovation

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Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2018

John “Jabo” Starks and Roy Burns Pass, Guitar Center Names Donny Gruendler Vice President of Music Education, and More Industry Happenings

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Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2018

Charlie “Chalo” Quintana: 1962-2018

The versatile L.A. drummer left a huge impression on musicians and fans alike.

by Patrick Berkery
Jun 27, 2018

Antonio Sanchez, McClenty Hunter Jr., and Duduka da Fonseca take the reins, a trio of albums featuring Vinnie Colaiuta, and more!

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Jun 27, 2018

Pete Lockett

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by Mike Haid
Jun 27, 2018
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Andy Stack with Wye Oak

On stage with the powerful indie-rock duo, the drummer and musical alchemist does no less than manipulate space and sound in real time.

Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photo by P.J. Sykes
Jun 27, 2018

Ryan Pope on the Get Up Kids’ Kicker

Wild drum tones, energetic grooves, and signature hooks fuel the eminent group’s first release in seven years.

Story by Willie Rose | Photo by Favorite Sites and Sounds
Jun 27, 2018

What’s Your Favorite Hip-Hop or R&B Drumming Performance?

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Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2018

Drum Journalism

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by Adam Budofsky
Jun 27, 2018

Four-Foot Fiend

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Modern Drummer
May 30, 2018

Home Studio Drum Recording with Blair Sinta at ProMixAcademy.com

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Article by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photos by Kirk Wheeler
May 30, 2018

Revival Drum Shop

Portland, Oregon

Interview by Patrick Berkery | Photos by Jason Quigley
May 30, 2018
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Nashville Drummers Jam 11

Music City’s Finest Pay Tribute to Mr. Big’s Pat Torpey

Story and photos by Sayre Berman
May 30, 2018

Leon “Ndugu” Chancler: 1952-2018

Veteran MD contributor Robin Tolleson remembers the drummer, who made enormous musical contributions across multiple genres and coached scores of players in their own pursuit of greatness.

Article by Robin Tolleson | Photo by Alex Solca
May 30, 2018
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