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2023 Readers Poll: Mike Portnoy Wins "Progressive Rock"
The winner of the "Progressive Rock" category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Mike Portnoy! The ever-versatile drummer has won yet again in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll, a testament to his lasting impact in the drumming community. Throughout the…
2023 Readers Poll: Sarah Jones Wins "Pop"
The winner of the "Pop" category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Sarah Jones! Sarah Jones landed the coveted gig of Harry Styles' live drummer for his first solo tour in 2017, and has remained a fixture of Styles'…
2023 Readers Poll: Elijah Wood Wins "Country and Americana"
The winner of the "Country and Americana" category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Elijah Wood! Elijah Wood enjoyed a busy and successful year playing the drums for Shania Twain on her "Let's Go!" tour, and they bring vigor…
2023 Readers Poll: Questlove Wins "R&B"
The winner of the “R&B” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Questlove! Amir "Questlove" Thompson exemplifies the role of a "modern drummer" — he's a studied, multi-disciplinary artist committed to demonstrating the joys of rhythm in all its…
This Week in Drumming: September 15th
by Paolo Ragusa Here's what to know from the world of Modern Drummer this week. Continuing to Celebrate Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll Alongside Modern Drummer's September 2023 issue, the results of our 2023 Readers Poll are available for Modern Drummer subscribers now!…
2023 Readers Poll: Peter Erskine Wins "Jazz"
The winner of the “Jazz” category in Modern Drummer‘s 2023 Readers Poll is… Peter Erskine! Peter Erskine has continued his dominant streak as a jazz drummer, a clinician and educator, and an all-around great guy throughout the last year. Modern Drummer…
2023 Readers Poll: Gregg Bissonette Wins "All-Around"
The winner of the "All-Around" category in Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll is... Gregg Bissonette! Bissonette has been a celebrated, active drummer across five decades, and has assumed his role as one of the most reliable, experienced musicians in the…
2023 Readers Poll: Jay Weinberg Wins "Metal" Category
The winner of the "Rock" category in Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll is... Jay Weinberg! The Slipknot drummer, who also graces the cover of Modern Drummer's September 2023 issue alongside his father, Max Weinberg of the E-Street Band, has had another…
This Week in Drumming: September 8th
by Paolo Ragusa It's been another big week behind the kit for Modern Drummer and the drum community. Here's what to know for this week in drumming. Celebrating Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll Alongside Modern Drummer's September 2023 issue, the results of our…
Sabian Announces New Music Industry Mentorship Award
Sabian cymbals and the Sabian Education Network has announced the inaugural edition of the Don Famularo mentorship award. Named in honor of longtime Sabian ambassador Don Famularo, the program aims to elevate an early career drummer as they navigate the…
Pantera Rocks the West Coast: Photos and Recap
by Alex Kluft On August 26th, 2001, Pantera played their final show with members Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul, Phil Anselmo, and Rex Brown at Beast Fest in Yokohama, Japan. 22 years a later, a reunited Pantetra would play the North…
2023 Readers Poll: Chad Smith Wins "Rock" Category
The winner of the "Rock" category in Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll is... Chad Smith! The longtime Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer made yet another outstanding impact throughout the last year, complete with two Chili Peppers albums: Unlimited Love and Return of…
Modern Drummer's 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Alex Van Halen
The latest induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame is... Alex Van Halen! The original drummer and co-founder of Van Halen has left his mark on entire eras of rock music, from his scrappy early days in Mammoth to the…
This Week in Drumming: September 1st
by Paolo Ragusa September is here, and so is a new issue of Modern Drummer! Here's what to know for this week in drumming. Modern Drummer September 2023 Issue: Out Now! Our September 2023 issue of Modern Drummer is out today, and…
