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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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Kate Gentile

Gentile’s debut album, Mannequins, recalls Frank Zappa’s intricate polyrhythms if performed by a programmer, a classical percussionist, and a multi-limbed trap set player.

by Ken Micallef
Jun 28, 2019

Benzel Baltimore

The life of the professional musician is rarely what it seems. People on the outside imagine stars lazing around with family, friends, and adoring fans.

Story by Adam Budofsky | Photos by Alex Solca
Jun 28, 2019

Deerhunter’s Moses Archuleta

Moses Archuleta cuts a contradictory figure. He’s tall and thin, with an almost gentle bearing. But onstage and in the studio, Moses exudes power and strength.

Story by John Colpitts | Photos by Rahav Segev
Jun 28, 2019

Anderson .Paak

Bruno Mars gave Anderson .Paak some advice: If you're going to do this drummer stuff,...

Story by Robin Tolleson | Photos by Alex Solca
Jun 28, 2019

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.

by Robyn Flans
Jun 27, 2019
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Elvin Jones: Philosopher King

Jones took nothing for granted in music or in life. He played every night as if it might be his last.

by Mark Stryker
Jun 11, 2019

Debbie Knox-Hewson

Today she’s put lessons learned toward educating and inspiring up-and-comers around the world, as well as to the betterment of her latest endeavor, the band Nasty Cherry.

Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photos by Alex Solca
May 29, 2019

Inside Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits

Inside Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits includes ten pages of photos from the coffee-table book.

Story by Billy Amendola | Photos by Mark Weiss
May 29, 2019

Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain

The huge smile on his face is genuinely infectious.

Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photos by John McMurtrie
May 29, 2019

Tyshawn Sorey

Exploring the inner and outer reaches of modern music, via composition and improvisation.

Story by Michael Parillo | Photos by John Fell
May 29, 2019

John Robinson

Having recorded with a wide range of artists including Steve Winewood, John Fogerty, Michael Jackson, and Bob Seger, John

Modern Drummer
May 14, 2019

Metallica's Lars Ulrich Interview June 1987

Rather than being dominated by lead guitar and lead vocals, the new

by Albert Bouchard and Deborah Frost
May 14, 2019
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J.M. Van Eaton: Rockabilly Rhythm

Along with D.J. Fontana, Earl Palmer, and Jerry Allison, J.M. Van Eaton ranks as one of the paramount drummers in rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.

by Rob Bowman and Ross Johnson
May 14, 2019

Knower’s Louis Cole

Drummer, solo artist, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, mixer, producer, video director, camera operator, content creator, viral star…. The credits don’t end there.

Story by Willie Rose | Photos by Alex Solca
Apr 30, 2019
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