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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Boom, Ba-Boom, Crash! Boom, Ba-Boom, Crash!
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What’s Your Favorite Nicko McBrain Track?
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Bobby Jarzombek, Thomas Lang, and Mark Zonder on Arch/Matheos’s Winter Ethereal — Out Now
From their own home studios—the three worked on their tunes separately with Matheos and Arch to create an album stuffed with blistering chops.
Rich Mercurio with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul — On Tour
On the road with Van Zandt, Mercurio tells MD that it’s the most physically demanding gig he’s ever had.
Calderwood Percussion 3.75x12 Piccolo Snare
A funky little 7-ply maple drum wrapped in brocade fabric.
CAD Microphones Product Close-Up
The CAD Microphone catalog boasts a wide range of products, including affordable but high-quality drum microphones.
Croaker Percussion Product Close-Up
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TRX Cymbals Product Close-Up
TRX was founded in 2006 in an effort to provide traditional Turkish-made cymbals for modern applications.
