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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.
Daniel Denis of Univers Zero
Hello, Modern Drummers, Daniel Denis here. This past September, my band Univers Zero performed its second concert in the USA, in Washington D.C. The first time was in 2004, at NEARfest in Pennsylvania. As happens every time and everywhere else,…
Graham Fisk of Apollo Run
Greetings from NYC, it’s Graham Fisk here from Brooklyn-based band Apollo Run. It’s a huge honor to be given the opportunity to contribute to moderndrummer.com. Since I first picked up a pair of sticks at age thirteen, Modern Drummer has…
Scott Rockenfield of Queensryche
Hello, everyone, Scott Rockenfield here. Just touring around the globe doing multiple different types of Queensryche shows. Check the links below for tour stops and updates. We also just signed a new multiple-record deal with Roadrunner and are recording our…
Producer/Drummer Anthony J. Resta
Sonic Exploration With Unusual Recording Methods For Drumset Hello, MD readers, my name is Anthony J. Resta. Most of the time I go by AJ or aJaX. This is my first blog for Modern Drummer, and it’s probably a little…
Pat Gesualdo: Drum Therapy Zone: “The New Drum Therapy Book???
My new book, Drum Therapy, has just been released by Alfred Publishing, the world’s largest music instruction publisher. Drum Therapy is specifically designed for drum instructors to help children and adults with Autism, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Tourette’s, Asperger’s, ODD, OCD, multiple…
Shawn Drover of Megadeth
Hello, out there in drumland, Shawn Drover from Megadeth reporting once again about this current featuring Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax. At this point, we now have only two shows left, and I must say that this tour has been a…
Ben Tileston of TAB The Band
Hey, Modern Drummers, Ben Tileston here. For those that don’t know me (probably a large number of you), I play drums in TAB The Band and recently worked on Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry’s latest solo album, Have Guitar, Will Travel.…
Derek Kerswill of Unearth and Tangents
Hello to all the readers of Modern Drummer! This is Derek Kerswill. I currently play drums full-time in the bands Unearth and Tangents, and also do a lot of independent studio work. My love for drums started the very first…
Rich Mangicaro
Hey, Modern Drummer fans! I hope you’re all busy playing your butts off out there! As some of you may know, four years ago I made the big decision to retire my position as artist relations director at Paiste, after…
Now, what's on the MD editors' musical minds this month...
Associate Editor Michael Parillo I'm going to focus on live music this time, because I was lucky enough to see two wonderful bands and two amazing drummers in NYC last month. First up was BRIAN BLADE and the Fellowship at…
Nate Morton with Cher
Hey, everybody, Nate Morton here with a quick update. I’ve been performing with Cher in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace, and the performances have been amazing, truly an extravaganza! I’m often asked what it’s like working with Cher, and the…
Kyle Young of Maddam Ink
It all started in fifth grade music class. Everyone had to learn how to play 8th and 16th notes by tapping drumsticks on an old textbook, and if you had the guts to get up in front of the class,…
Tosin Aribisala: Afrikan Rhapsody
Aye, MD faithful readers! My name is Tosin Aribisala. It is an honor for me to write a blog for this awesome drummers’ magazine. I have been an ardent reader and subscriber to Modern Drummer for over eleven of my…
The Corin Tucker Band ’s Sara Lund
Hi Modern Drummers, This is Sara Lund. Some of you may remember me from the 1990s, when I played with a band called Unwound (1991–2002). We put out several records on the Kill Rock Stars label out of Olympia, Washington—the…
