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.
A Modern Class Act
“I always liked the dynamic contrast between focused and open tones.
Catching Up With Ginger Baker
In December of 2014 Modern Drummer interviewed Ginger Baker, who died this past weekend at the age of eighty. We spoke to Baker, one of the most influential and notorious drummers in rock history, on the occasion of what would be his last studio album as a leader, Why?
Skipping Down Memory Lane
Hi, everyone! I hope you enjoyed your summer. Did you get out to any live shows?
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.
John Wicks On Fitz and the Trantrums’ All the Feels
On September 20, the soul-influenced indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums released
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.
Yamaha Product Close-Up
Complementary, high-quality maple and birch options tailor-made for live and studio applications.
Tama Dyna-Sync Bass Drum Pedals
Now Tama is poised to take over the direct-drive market with its new Dyna-Sync single and double pedals.
Alesis Strike MultiPad Product Close-Up
With the introduction of the Strike MultiPad, Alesis pulls no punches, delivering a knockout product packed with unprecedented power, performance, and creative potential.
Creative Percussion Product Close-Up
The Hex Stax, which comprises three layers of hand-hammered and torched stainless steel for short and trashy yet musical sounds, and the Groove Chain-ger, which is a steel ring with chains attached that sits atop drums to produce a rattling natural reverb.
Korn’s Ray Luzier
Korn drummer Ray Luzier moved from Los Angeles to Nashville in 2014. “I can live pretty much anywhere I want because I only meet the other members of the band on airplanes.”
Mark Guiliana — Blackstar in a Yellow Sweat Suit
The famed drummer is back in electro mode with his way forward-looking Beat Music project.
King Crimson’s Gavin Harrison
Pushing forward with the ever-evolving art-rock institution, digging in deeper as a full-fledged member of the Pineapple Thief, and forever shaping the song.