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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,…
Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst Honored with Yamaha’s Legacy in Education Award at PASIC 2019
From left to right: Greg Crane, Yamaha; Marc Dicciani, award recipient; Paul Winterhalter, Yamaha (accepting the award on Tom Aungst’s behalf); John Wittmann, Yamaha. Yamaha bestowed the company’s Legacy in Education Award to Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst at the…
Drum Workshop Acquires Slingerland from Gibson
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered guitar icon. Principals from both companies inked the undisclosed deal that will see the Slingerland name be shepherded by the California-based custom drum maker.…
Eric Clapton and Friends: A Tribute Concert to Ginger Baker
Eric Clapton recently announced a one-time only concert to celebrate the musical life of his dear friend Ginger Baker. Eric Clapton and Friends: A Tribute to Ginger Baker will take place Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith…
Sons Of Apollo Launch Video For "Goodbye Divinity"; First Single From MMXX
SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in…
Carl Palmer Prog Rock Camp Contest Winner
Jim Dwyer was the winner of the contest to attend the Carl Palmer Prog Rock Camp in Philadelphia, PA on November 8, 9, and 10. Jim visits with Modern Drummer publisher David Frangioni mid-way through the camp. https://vimeo.com/373941134…
MD Publisher David Frangioni Featured in Living a Life in Full Podcast
Music, Technology and Writing Spun into Gold (and Platinum) with David Frangioni Episode 036: Music, Technology and Writing Spun into Gold (and Platinum) with David Frangioni David Frangioni is quite the polymath—as he is an entrepreneur, award-winning veteran of the…
Video Premiere: District 97’s “Sheep”
Jonathan Schang, drummer and leader of the modern progressive rock band District 97, has graciously invited Modern Drummer to premiere the group’s video to the song “Sheep,” from their upcoming album Screens. “Like many of D97’s pieces,” says Schang, “‘Sheep’…
Runaway To Paradise Contest Winner Goes Cruising
BJ and Jennifer Kellogg with Rich Scannella The winner of the “Runaway to Paradise with Jon Bon Jovi” contest is Modern Drummer subscriber B.J. Kellogg of Colorado. B.J. and his wife, Jennifer, departed Barcelona, Spain on August 26 for the…
