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VHF’s Todd Vinny Vinciguerra
Hi! While I was working on my Rock Perspective columns for the August 2013 through January 2014 issues of Modern Drummer, I was also recording drum tracks for my new project, VHF, with guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger, Trans Siberian…
New Sticks, Marching Mallets, and Pads From Ahead!
Ahead’s new signature stick models include the 16.25" Phil Rudd (AC/DC) Super 5A, the 16" Lucky Lehrer Speed Stick, and the 17" Carlos Figeroa. The drumsticks feature ergonomically tuned handle diameters and a precision alloy core for negligible weight and…
Virgil Donati Announces “In This Life??? US Tour
Renowned drummer and Pearl artist Virgil Donati recently announced the “In This Life” US tour. The twelve-date event kicks off on July 12 at the legendary Baked Potato in Los Angeles, CA, and will make its way around the US…
Rob Hammersmith of Skid Row
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! Rob Hammersmith from the band Skid Row here. I’m excited to be writing to you all in my first blog on ModernDrummer.com! Skid Row has another busy year. We finished recording the second in a series…
Steve Potts of Paul Rodgers
Hello, Modern Drummer readers. My name is Steve Potts, and I would like to welcome you to my first blog on the MD website. Now, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I was born in Memphis, Tennessee.…
Grover Pro is Now Offering Percussion Road Cases!
Grover Pro’s Percussion Road Case is constructed to provide years of trouble-free service in band rooms, concert halls, percussion studios, stadiums, and even on the field. Key features include three sliding drawers of varying depths. The 4" drawer is ideal…
Elliot Jacobson of Ingrid Michaelson
Hey MD drummers! I’m writing this from our tour bus. We recently finished up on the North American leg of the Ingrid Michaelson Lights Out tour. It’s hard to believe it’s my eleventh year as Ingrid’s drummer and live programmer.…
Dixon Introduces the Multi-Functional Brite Key
The Dixon Brite Key is a three-function tool, designed to aide drummers as a LED flashlight, bottle opener, and standard drum key. Ideal for poorly lit stages, practice rooms, and teaching studios, turn on the LED to fix, find, or…
Omar Hakim Video Fluid Time, Groove, and Listener Anticipation
“You don’t want to force it; you just want to be on the ride. Sometimes things that are repeated over and over again gain momentum.” Omar Hakim is talking about the track “Remember to Remember,” from his new solo album,…
Nick Zamora of the Suffers
Hey, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Nick Zamora. I play drums for the Suffers, a Gulf Coast soul band from Houston, TX. This past spring, I had a crazy week in Austin, TX. This was the Suffers’ first invitation…
Crush Drums AXM Hybrid Series
Originally available only in high-gloss vintage sunburst, the Sublime AXM series, featuring ash and North American maple hybrid shells, is now offered in trans satin black and high-gloss white with silver sparkle finishes. The series includes 6-ply toms with…
Brett “the Ratt??? Romnes of I Am the Avalanche
Hi, my name is Brett “the Ratt” Romnes, and I am the drummer and producer for I Am The Avalanche. I am not sure exactly where and when my musical journey began because when I was quite young my grandmother…
July 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Omar Hakim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCZQcBSKDOI&feature=youtu.be (Available digitally May 27, 2014; on newsstands June 3, 2014) On the Cover Omar Hakim The past couple years have seen him take the superstar EDM duo Daft Punk to (old) school and also put out his most fully realized solo…
Isaac Teel of Tauk (With Video)
Hi everyone! Growing up as a drummer, there were certain magazines you looked to for what was new and hot in terms of musicians, gear, and notoriety. Modern Drummer has always been that staple for being informative on the know-how…
