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Nick D’Virgilio Play-Through Series #2: "I'm Gone"
Nick D’Virgilio and Ludwig Classic Oak kit with red-swirl wrap. The second play-through release from Nick D'Virgilio's thrilling and gear-packed new album, Invisible , is "I'm Gone." D'Virgilio committed to using a different rig on each song, and "I'm Gone" showcases…
Anthony LoGerfo Guests on All Access Hits Webinar, June 25
Anthony LoGerfo Drummer and actor Anthony LoGerfo — who has logged Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Neil Young, Gwen Stefani, Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, and others on his drumming resume, as well as star in the films Paradox…
Nick D’Virgilio Plays Through his New Album
In association with Nick D’Virgilio and Sweetwater, Modern Drummer will be sharing a series of fantastic play-through videos from Nick’s brand-new album Invisible , starting today with “Turn Your Life Around.” But, first, the backstory — because it’s one hell…
Steve Jordan and Mix Master Mike Dedicate New Release "The Gospel" to Protestors
Live improvisation informed the tracks on Beat Odyssey 2020. The first single, "The Gospel," from drummer Steve Jordan and Mix Master Mike's upcoming Beat Odyssey 2020 album is dedicated to all the non-violent protestors this year. The release is paired…
Tommy Lee Rocks All Access Hits with Host David Frangioni Livecast
Lee bashing out the groove to "Dr. Feelgood" for the Modern Drummer webcast audience on June 11. Revealing All Access Hits with Host David Frangioni Webinar Digs Deep into Lee’s Creative Process and Drum Techniques Tommy Lee, one of the…
Sneak Into Ian Paice's Private Drum Room
Check out Paice's stable of drum gear Members of Ian Paice Drumtribe got a big treat recently, when after several requests, the Deep Purple drummer finally offered to show everyone the drums he keeps at home. Walking down a gravel…
Tommy Lee Previews Two Tracks from his Solo Album
Tommy Lee's Solo Album, Andro, is expected to drop on October 16, 2020. Tommy Lee isn't kicking back and waiting for Motley Crue to get back on the road (the band's summer tour was recently postponed due to the pandemic).…
Carlos and Cindy Blackman Santana Cover "Imagine" for COVID-19 Charity
Cindy Blackman Santana Guitarist Carlos Santana and his wife, drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, have covered John Lennon's classic "Imagine" to benefit WhyHunger (a charity founded by the late Harry Chapin and radio personality Bill Ayres) and its SongAid outreach project to…
Neil Peart "The Spirit of Radio" Isolated Drum Tracks
Neil Peart, filmed from above during a live performance of "The Spirit of Radio" FarOutMagazine.com recently posted an isolated drum track of Neil Peart performing "The Spirit of Radio" with Rush. For Alan Cross, the post brought back memories, as…
Elise Trouw to Appear on All Access Hits Hosted By David Fragioni, May 28
Modern Drummer's successful All Access Hits webinar series is welcoming multi-instrumentalist, YouTube sensation, and hit-making singer/songwriter Elise Trouw on Thursday, May 28, 2 pm EST and 11 am PST. REGISTER FOR FREE! Hosted by David Frangioni, the All Access Hits…
Luna Percussion Introduces Sustainable Bamboo Cajon
Luna Bamboo Cajon The Luna Percussion line just got a little more exotic with the introduction of the Luna Bamboo Cajon, the latest addition to Luna’s already-popular Bamboo Series. Luna has taken the style of a traditional cajon to the…
Narada Michael Walden Joins Journey
Following the dismissal a while back of bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith over an alleged "coup attempt" within the corporate structure of the band, guitarist Neal Schon announced yesterday that Narada Michael Walden will be Journey's new drummer.…
Stewart Copeland: "I Screwed Up"
Stewart Copeland is certainly one of the drumming community's most successful, popular, and respected artists. But it appears Copeland is not above criticizing his own work publicly. For example, on a recent episode of Ultimate Classic Rock Nights radio show,…
Exclusive Premiere! Hero Trio releases "Red Cross" Featuring Drummer Rudy Royston
Thrill to drummer Rudy Royston letting loose on “Red Cross” by Hero Trio. Penned by the legendary Charlie Parker, and first recorded in the 1940s, "Red Cross" features Royston with bandleader Rudresh Mahanthappa on sax and François Moutin on bass.…
