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Barrett Martin

The former Screaming Trees drummer on his writings, recordings, and life as a Zen monk.

Story by Stephen Bidwell | Photos by Charles Peterson
Jul 31, 2018

Queen's Roger Taylor Interview October 1984

A big part of any successful interview is the preparation that's done before the actual interview takes place. It's during this stage that the interviewer gets a fix on the interviewee. But trying to size up Queen's Roger Taylor proved…

by Robert Santelli
Aug 6, 2018

Underøath’s Aaron Gillespie

After nearly ten years away from the band he cofounded while still a teenager, the drummer returns with a new full-length, a 2018 world tour, and a fire in his belly.

Story by Ben Meyer | Photos by Dan Newman
Jul 31, 2018

Keith Forsey

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by Erik Eldenius
Jul 31, 2018

Belly Dance Rhythms for Drumset

Part 2: Exploring Odd Meters

Article by Ruben van Rompaey | Photo by Tom Dausner
Jul 31, 2018
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Must-Know Grooves - Demystifying the Half-Time Shuffle

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by Jim Riley
Jul 31, 2018

Hiding in Plain Sight - Musically Applying Odd Rhythms

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by Aaron Edgar
Jul 31, 2018

Drumset Ergonomics - Part 3: Pedal Placement

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by Brandon Green
Jul 31, 2018

Bone Custom Drums - Maple/Carbon Fiber Drumset

A modern-sounding kit with some vintage punch.

by Christopher Kozar
Jul 31, 2018

Istanbul Mehmet - Hamer Series Cymbals

Heavily hammered, dark-sounding cymbals with extra dry, trashy tones.

by Michael Dawson
Jul 31, 2018

Alesis - Command Mesh Drumkit

A competitive entry-level setup with improved feel and sample upload capabilities.

by Stephen Bidwell
Jul 31, 2018

Vater - Extended Play Drumsticks

A new innovation for increased durability with a guarantee to back it up.

by Miguel Monroy
Jul 31, 2018
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Bishop Briggs’ Nik Hughes

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Interview by Dave Previ | Photos by Heather Courtney
Jul 31, 2018

Levon Helm

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by Robyn Flans
Jul 18, 2018
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