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.
“Nothing Endures but Change” — An Introduction
When the editors of Modern Drummer invited me to write a few Concepts pieces, my first reaction was, “Me? That’s Roy Burns and Billy Ward’s column, right?” I always loved reading Roy’s articles. He was the first drum clinician I…
Armando Perazza
Percussionist Armando Peraza, whose pioneering work brought together the worlds of Afro-Cuban, jazz, and rock music, passed away this past April 14 in San Francisco at age eighty-nine. He is survived by his wife, Josephine, a daughter, and three grandchildren.…
Mind Matters - The Power of “No”
Q: My lead guitarist is finding fault with the drum parts I write. When we first attempt a new tune, he often rolls his eyes, makes a face, and stops the song. He’ll either start offering suggestions or ask to…
Sabian - FRX Series Cymbals
Pro-quality, b20-bronze cymbals designed for lower-volume situations.
Canopus - 6x10 and 10x14 Harvey Mason Signature Snares
A duo of top-shelf wood-shell drums to fill out the upper and lower registers of the sonic spectrum.
Roland - SPD::ONE Electro, Percussion, and WAV Pads
Simple, single-trigger pads with just enough options to keep things interesting.
Doc Sweeney - Blue Tiger Drumset
Steam-bent ash shells with a striking finish to match their big, biting tones.
P.O.D.’s Noah “Wuv” Bernardo
“I’ve been with Pearl since 1997,” says Noah “Wuv” Bernardo. “This was my first acrylic kit, so I didn’t know how it was going to sound. But in the venues we’re playing, once we miked them up, I knew they’d…
New Gear from CRX, Ahead, Cympad, Tama, Yamaha, Evans and REpercussion!
New Gear from CRX, Ahead, Cympad, Tama, Yamaha, Evans and REpercussion! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Elaine Bradley
The plan was clear for Neon Trees’ new album: big sounds, big ideas, and big performances. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Harvey Mason: The Groove Is All Around
Harvey Mason is one of the most recorded musicians in history. His precise, soul-filled drumming has knocked out fans of sophisticated groove playing for more than forty years, on such seminal albums as TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…
Lee Goodness
Curtis Mayfield was unlike any other soul artist, and the job of servicing his timeless grooves was a unique challenge, especially during the dawn of electronic drums. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
