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Mapex Stay, Learn, and Play at Home Initiative
News from Mapex... In this rapidly changing, extremely challenging time in our market and society, Mapex Drums is responding to drummers who are now spending the bulk of their time at home. Touring players off the road, students home from…
Exclusive! BBC Weather Presenter Details his Multi-Million View Drumming Performance
Evans and the DW kit that rocked the BBC News theme while he reported —and performed — from home. It surprised viewers and went on to enthrall the world. After BBC North West weather reporter Owain Wyn Evans finished his…
British Weather Reporter Jams to the BBC News Theme
BBC North West's Owain Wyn Evans jumped onto his drum kit after his weather report and played to the BBC News theme — a performance that has garnered more than 2.4 million views at present. “When they said try working…
Methods Body Drops Debut Album on May 22
Photo by David Worthington Drummer John Niekrasz —who was interviewed in the June 2020 issue of Modern Drummer —and keyboardist Luke Wyland are releasing their band’s self-titled debut album, Methods Body, on May 22 via New Amsterdam/Beacon Sound records. Methods…
Creedence Drummer Doug Clifford Releases "Lost" Solo Album
Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford's rediscovered, 1985 home-studio album, Magic Window , will be released soon via streaming platforms. The single, "Just Another Girl" is out today, Friday, April 10. The full album drops on April 24—which is…
COVID-19 Announcement From Modern Drummer
“We are a community of dedicated artists. As drummers we are a brotherhood worldwide. Modern Drummer is our global connecting voice. Let’s unite now and be one force for each other!” Modern Drummer is here for you. To the Modern…
KISS Drummer Eric Singer Hosts MD VIP Contest Winner Kevin Fitzgerald
Kevin Fitzgerald, Eric Singer, and Dana Fitzgerald Modern Drummer subscriber Kevin Fitzgerald won our latest Give the Drummer Some VIP contest, scoring two tickets for him and his wife Dana to see KISS and meet drummer Eric Singer at the…
Neil Peart Commemoration Added to the Metal Hall of Fame 2020 Gala
Modern Drummer Magazine and the Metal Hall of Fame will hold a special ceremony to honor the legacy of iconic Rush drummer Neil Peart, who passed away on January 7. Taking part in the ceremony will be Modern Drummer editor…
Remembering Neil Peart
Listen to this interview by Brian Kelly for St. Louis radio station KMOX’s Total Information AM Weekend show. Kelly spoke with longtime Modern Drummer writer Ilya Stemkovsky on the significance of Rush drummer Neil Peart, who passed away last week.…
Hit Like A Girl Announces 2020 Contest
Organizers of the ninth annual Hit Like A Girl contest for female drummers, percussionists, and beat makers have announced details and changes for this year’s edition of the international celebration of drumming. The entry period for the drumset and beat-making…
Rush Drummer Neil Peart Passes
Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for the iconic Canadian progressive rock band Rush, passed away on January 7 at the age of sixty-seven after a battle with brain cancer. Peart experienced immeasurable success throughout his forty-plus-year tenure with Rush. The…
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DW Santa Monica Series Drumkit Contest Winner Announced!
Adam Lohmeyer of Kansas is the proud owner of a new handcrafted North American hard rock maple DW Santa Monica series drumkit in butterscotch lacquer finish. The set features 8x10 and 8x12 toms, 14x14 and 16x16 floor toms, a 16x22…
2020 Metal Hall of Fame Gala to Be Filmed for Amazon Prime
The Metal Hall of Fame has announced that the 2020 annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala will be filmed live for Amazon Prime Movies. Hard rock and heavy metal fans in attendance will be featured in the filming,…
