Videos
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Gerald Heyward at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals
Watch Gerald Heyward’s performance at the 2012 Guitar Center Drum-Off Grand Finals, which were held at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on January 19, 2013. And check out this recent post featuring Gerald talking about one of his favorite…
Adrian Young Drum Contest Winner Announced
Last month, Adrian Young of No Doubt invited drummers to participate in a competition surrounding “Push and Shove,” the title track from the band’s most recent album. Contestants submitted their drum covers for a chance to win gear from Orange…
Darren King of Mutemath at Guitar Center's 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals (Part 4)
Watch part 4 of this video featuring Darren King of Mutemath’s special performance at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2013. Darren was joined on stage by fellow Mutemath members Paul…
Darren King of Mutemath at Guitar Center's 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals (Part 3)
Watch part 3 of this video featuring Darren King of Mutemath’s special performance at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2013. Darren was joined on stage by fellow Mutemath members Paul…
Darren King of Mutemath at Guitar Center's 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals (Part 2)
Watch part 2 of this video featuring Darren King of Mutemath’s special performance at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2013. Darren was joined on stage by fellow Mutemath members Paul…
Darren King of Mutemath at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals (Part 1)
Watch part 1 of this video featuring Darren King of Mutemath’s special performance at Guitar Center’s 2012 Drum-Off Grand Finals at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2013. Darren was joined on stage by fellow Mutemath members Paul Meany and…
Product Close-Up: Remo Versa Drums (w/ VIDEO)
Product Close-Up Remo Versa Drums by Miguel Monroy Hand drums have played an essential role in the lives of countless people throughout history. In West Africa, the djembe facilitates a time of dance, community, and peace. Even the very origin…
Rock Perspectives: Half-Time Shuffle
April 2013 Rock Perspectives The Half-Time Shuffle Variations on One of Drumming’s Slinkiest Grooves by Dave Beyer The half-time shuffle is a signature beat for some of the most legendary drummers in history. Guys like Bernard Purdie, John Bonham, and…
Paiste Artist Vinnie Colaiuta Discusses the Formula 602 Modern Essentials Series
Check out this video featuring an in-depth interview with drumming legend Vinnie Colaiuta. Vinnie discusses how the new Formula 602 Modern Essentials line of cymbals came to be, and he demos each cymbal. Vinnie Colaiuta’s career is a testament not…
Playing With a Band Part 2: Tracking a Song Without a Strong Click (with Video)
Modern Drummer Web Exclusive! by Paul Hose I once attended a superb drum clinic given by studio/rock great Kenny Aronoff. His playing was world-class, but the insight he gave into the mind of a consummate session artist was invaluable. This…
Gorden Campbell at the 2012 Regina Drum Festival
Check out this montage of Gorden Campbell’s master class and clinic performances at the Regina Drum Festival, held this past September 14 and 15 at the Performing Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Other drummers on the bill included Scott…
Product Close-Up: Dixon Artisan Select Drumset (w/ VIDEO)
April 2013 Product Close-Up Dixon Artisan Select Drumset by Miguel Monroy Imagine the day finally comes when you get to purchase your dream drumset. You’ve been researching the characteristics of different species of wood, you’ve thought of the coolest color,…
Marvin McQuitty Jr. at the 2006 Modern Drummer Festival
Marvin McQuitty Jr., who passed away on September 11, 2012, worked with nearly every major artist in the gospel genre, including Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, Israel Houghton, Maurette Brown Clark, and Kirk Franklin. McQuitty’s father was a drummer,…
Gregg Bissonette at the 2012 Regina Drum Festival
Check out this montage of Gregg Bissonette’s master class and clinic performances at the Regina Drum Festival, held this past September 14 and 15 at the Performing Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Other drummers on the bill included Scott…
