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.
Sweet Spot Fuzion Castle Clutches, Splash Adapter, and Hi-Hat Tambourine
Precisely machined accessories designed for maximum strength and style.
Solid Drums 7x12 Beech and 5x14 Limited-Edition Maple Snares
The custom-shop newcomer from Switzerland pulls no punches with these impeccable stave-shell drums.
Paiste Signature and Dark Energy Series Additions
The renowned Swiss cymbal maker celebrates thirty years of its Signature alloy with a smattering of add-ons to the Signature and Dark Energy lines.
Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak Drumset
A unique high-end offering featuring a blended wood/synthetic shell designed for maximum attack, projection, and punch.
Walk the Moon’s Sean Waugaman
Sean Waugaman says that after playing acrylic drums for years, he was ready to switch to wood when his band, Walk the Moon, joined Muse for its latest tour.
Anderson .Paak
Bruno Mars gave Anderson .Paak some advice: If you're going to do this drummer stuff,...
Fredy Studer — Evolving Processes
Active on the European avant-jazz and classical scenes, Studer was a founding member of the influential, freewheeling fusion group OM.
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.
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.
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.
Inverted Double Strokes
In this lesson, we’ll focus on double-stroke rolls and invert them to create interesting fills and grooves.
The Hi-Hat Foot’s Voice
For a lot of drummers, though, the hi-hat foot can get neglected and might be the most difficult limb to work on.
New Gear From Tama, Simmons, LP, Pearl, Sabian and More!
Modern Drummer highlights new products from Tama, Sabian, Simmons, LP, Pearl, Gon Bops, and more.
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.
