On the Beat
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.
Morgan Bauer of A Killer’s Confession
Hey Modern Drummer readers! My name is Morgan Bauer and I’m the drummer in A Killer’s Confession (AKC). We released our single “Numb” on September 20, 2019 and our second album, The Indifference of Good Men, on October 18. We…
Frederik De Wilde of Fragmentum
Talking About Influences, Tours, and Gear Hi there, MD fans and fellow drum enthusiasts! My name is Frederik De Wilde and I’m currently living in Ghent, Belgium. Drumming has been the biggest passion in my life since I was nine…
John Humphrey of Seether and the Nixons
On Bands, Tours, and New Singles Hi, I’m John Humphrey and it’s an honor to tell you a little about myself for this “On The Beat.” I’m from Oklahoma and began drumming at age thirteen. My first drumkit was a…
Toxy Cruz of Santa Cruz
Talking About Band and Gear Hey MD readers! It’s Toxy Cruz here from the band Santa Cruz. I want to thank Modern Drummer for inviting me to be featured “On The Beat!” I’m a twenty-seven-year-old artist from Turku, Finland, and…
Ron Wikso of Gregg Rolie
Talking About Albums, Collaborations, and Tours Hello Modern Drummer “On The Beat” readers! I’m just checking in with a little update and to say a quick hello to the most awesome drumming community in the world! For those of you…
Scotty Zwang of Ghost Light
Talking About Recording Debut Album and Personal Development Hello Modern Drummers! As I have been a subscriber of the magazine for twenty years, I can’t begin to tell you what an honor it is to be writing this “On The…
Vocal Percussionist Adam Rupp of Home Free
Talking About Beatboxing, Persistence, and Latest Album Hey Modern Drummer readers! My name is Adam Rupp and I’m really pumped to be here. My story may be a bit different from others you read here “On The Beat,” since I…
Ronen Evron of Spirit Animal
Hello Modern Drummer readers! My name is Ronen Evron and I am the drummer of Spirit Animal. Originally hailing from Rishon Le Zion, a city on the coastline of Israel, I began drumming under the auspices of the finest drum…
Rufus Taylor of the Darkness
Photo by Gareth Parker Talking About Gear and Recording Easter Is Cancelled Hello again MD! For the new Darkness album Easter Is Cancelled, I used my old faithful DW Collector’s series maple lacquer specialty pearlescent black with black chrome hardware—22×24…
Steve Finn of the Offering
Hey MD drummers! My name is Steve and I play in the Offering, a heavy metal band based in Boston, Massachusetts. I have been a subscriber to Modern Drummer since I was fifteen, so having the opportunity to appear here…
Connor Brodner of Twin Peaks
Supporting the Music and Playing Freely Hi MD! My name is Connor Brodner and I’m a Chicago native and a founding member of the band Twin Peaks. Live performances have always been the biggest part of what we do as…
Whit Sellers of Old Dominion
Sharing Some Words of Wisdom Greetings, Modern Drummer readers! I would like to share with you a quote from the inimitable martial artist and actor Bruce Lee: “Awareness is without choice, without demand, without anxiety; in that state of…
Mike Fasano of Tiger Army
Photo by Sami Madnick Talking About Recording New Album Retrofuture Hi, Modern Drummer “On The Beat” readers. Mike Fasano here, checking in and giving you a heads up to what’s going on in my world. In 2004 I played on…
Drummer and Artist John Douglas
Talking About His Customizations and Artistic Endeavors A drummer and artist for his entire life, Douglas merged the two passions, ultimately becoming the premier drum customizer for international superstars including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Jovi, Maná, Van Halen,…
