Feature Stories
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.
John Demeski on Speed the Plough’s New Album, Now
by Adam Budofsky New Jersey indie group Speed the Plough’s first album in four years, Now, features the kit work of John Demeski. John is the son of one-time STP drummer Stanley Demeski, who some readers will recognize as…
Listen to the Drumming: Great Tracks From MD’s February 2016 Issue
Our latest Playlist includes tracks from cover artist Adam Deitch and Lettuce, the Chick Corea Quartet, Fleetwood Mac, Jethro Tull, Mastodon, Refused, New Order, and more incredible artists featured throughout the pages of the February 2016 issue of Modern Drummer…
Video Demo - 4 Killer Double Pedals for under $250
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2016 issue, which is available here. Shop Talk Thinking of Going Double Bass? 4 Killer Double Pedal for Under $250 There are products in the drumming world…
Exclusive Video Interviews from PASIC 2015
This past November 11–14, the Percussive Arts Society held its annual international convention in San Antonio, Texas. This milestone event marked the fortieth anniversary of PASIC and the first year that live-streaming passes were offered. Within the convention, attendees had…
Fifteen DVDs Every Drummer Should Own
In this installment of our 2015 holiday gift guide, we're taking a look at fifteen DVDs that every drummer should own. These are the videos that drummers are going back to time and time again for inspiration and edification. Whether…
El Ten Eleven’s Tim Fogarty
Tim Fogarty by Rozette Rago Drums, bass, or keys? Why not play all three at once? On post-rock instrumental duo El Ten Eleven’s newest record, Fast Forward, rhythmic backbone Tim Fogarty pushes the role of a drummer into uncharted territories…
Ten Gifts to Help Create, Capture, and Share Music
In this installment of our 2015 holiday gift guide we take a look at some of the best tools to help you create, capture, and share your music. For this list we are less concerned with price and more with…
Ten Great Drum Accessories for Under $100
In this installment of our 2015 holiday gift guide, we're taking a look at ten drum accessories for under $100. These comprise some of those essential items that make the life of a drummer easier, more efficient, and ultimately more…
Ben Koller on His Action-Packed Year With Converge and Beyond
Ben Koller has had his busiest gigging year in 2015, logging miles with Mutoid Man—which also released its Bleeder LP in June—as well as with Killer Be Killed and All Pigs Must Die. He’s also done two tours with the…
Seven Four-Piece Shell Packs for Under $400
In this second installment of our 2015 holiday gift guide, we’re taking a look at some great four-piece shell packs for under $400. All but one kit still requires hardware, cymbals, and a throne. However, they each offer plenty of…
Drummer Stephen Chopek Discusses His New Solo Album, Things Moving on Their Own Together
Stephen Chopek (John Mayer, Charlie Hunter) recently released a solo album, Things Moving on Their Own Together. Modern Drummer caught up with the him to get the details. MD: The drumming, guitar, and vocals on Things Moving on Their…
Max and Mike Portnoy on the Making of Next to None’s A Light in the Dark
Progressive metal band Next to None’s debut album, A Light in the Dark, features Mike Portnoy’s son, Max, on drums. Here, father and son share their thoughts on the making of the album. MD: Max, surely there was…
Twenty Drum Gifts for Under $20
With the holiday season upon us, there's no better time to step back and look at all the different gift options that are available. In this first installment of our 2015 holiday buyer's guide, we specifically want to focus on…
Roger Taylor Discusses Duran Duran’s Paper Gods Track by Track
Roger Taylor By Mandarine Montgomery By Billy Amendola Roger Taylor and the hit-making British “new romantic” band Duran Duran are back on the road, promoting their fourteenth album, Paper Gods. Taylor, who originally joined Duran Duran in 1979—replacing a drum…
