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Video Premier! Chelsea Wolfe’s Jess Gowrie “Vex” Play-Through
Jess Gowrie, drummer with singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Chelsea Wolfe, has graciously allowed us to premier her drum play-through video to the track “Vex,” from Wolfe’s most recent album, Hiss Spun. “Vex is one of my favorite songs to play…
Backstage Auctions Presents the "All Access David Frangioni Collection"
Featuring hundreds of pieces of rare music memorabilia, including historical drum kits, drums, gear and more Backstage Auctions, Inc presents the upcoming “All Access David Frangioni” auction event which will feature a host of impressive and historic rock and audio memorabilia…
The first three Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps of 2019 are ready to make some noise.
Drummers Steve Smith, Vinny Appice, Dave Moreno, Robin Diaz, Sandy Gennaro, and Gregg Potter to Appear at Upcoming 2019 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps The first three Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps of 2019 are ready to make some…
2019 Hall of Heavy Metal History Inductees Announced
After recently inducting Judas Priest, Bill Ward, Doro, and other icons of rock and metal into the 2018 Hall of Heavy Metal History, it was recently announced that the Metal Hall of Fame Gala will take place on Wednesday, January…
Web Exclusive! Xenia Rubinos’ Marco Buccelli Shares Solo Track “#6”
The December issue of Modern Drummer includes an interview with Xenia Rubinos’ drummer, Marco Buccelli, who kindly offered to debut with MD an improvisational track that he recently recorded. “A friend suggested I watch a movie by Béla Tarr,” Buccelli…
Top Drummers Join Forces for Beat Hunger Campaign
The November issue of Modern Drummer includes a news item on the hunger-awareness campaign Beat Hunger, which recently brought together a number of pro drummers to help publicize the ongoing need for nutritious food and support for Haitians living in…
Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Welcomes PMC’s “Roadie for a Day” Grand Prize Winner
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen (left) with PMC’s “Drum Roadie for a Day” grand prize winner Bradley Biggs backstage at the San Diego, CA concert. The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) 2018 International Drum Month promotion concluded with the Roadie for…
Exclusive Audio Premiere! The Title Track to R&B Legend Bernard Purdie’s Cool Down Album, Which Drops Tomorrow
Bernard Purdie, the famed drummer known for his work with Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and hundreds of other top artists, is partnering with Modern Drummer on the audio premiere of “Cool Down,” the title track to his brand-new solo release.…
Legendary Blues Drummer Sam Lay to Be Inducted Into the Blues Hall of Fame
This coming May 9, the Blues Foundation will celebrate the thirty-ninth class of Blues Hall of Fame inductees in a ceremony taking place at the Halloran Centre for the Performing Arts and Education in Memphis, Tennessee. This year there will…
Exclusive Video! Son Lux/Landlady Drummer Ian Chang Solo Release Show
Check out this footage from the release show for Ian Chang’s debut EP, Spiritual Leader, held at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, New York. “I’m controlling all the sounds and lights using Sunhouse’s Sensory Percussion on a mesh-head kit,” Chang…
Blues Music Awards Honors Top Drummers
The nominees for the 39th Annual Blues Music Awards, presented by the Blues Foundation, represent a prestigious collection of acclaimed performers and rising stars that reflect the breadth and diversity of today’s blues music scene. This year’s nominees in the…
A Lot Like Birds’ Joseph Arrington: Exclusive Drum Play-Through, and Thoughts on “The Box” and Improvising on the Road
I want to thank Modern Drummer for having me. What a cool community. My name is Joseph Arrington, and I play for A Lot Like Birds, Sianvar, Alone, and So Much Light, and I’ve toured with acts such as Chiodos…
Spirit Winter Percussion Presents Ninth Annual Day of Percussion
Join Spirit Winter Percussion for the Ninth Annual Day of Percussion, November 19, 9 am to 5 pm, at Somerset Berkley Regional High School. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Admission is free and open to all ages and skill levels.…
Tulsa Drumming Legend Chuck Blackwell Passes
Chuck Blackwell, whose credits include Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs and Englishmen, the Everly Brothers, Taj Mahal, and Freddie King, passed away recently, at the age of seventy-seven. The May 2011 issue of Modern Drummer included the feature Tulsa Time: Jimmy…
