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Aaron Legg of the Documentary Film Chops
Hi MD! When I was little, my dad would always carry a camera with him wherever he went, and his finger was never too far from the record button. I can clearly remember growing up in a house full of…
Seeing Sounds, Part 2: The Deep, Fat “Thud??? (UPDATED)
July 2013 In the Studio Seeing Sounds Part 2: The Deep, Fat “Thud” by Donny Gruendler There’s been a trend in recent years of drummers going for deep, dark, heavily muffled tones, whether in indie rock or mainstream pop. Steve…
Bon Jovi’s Tico Torres Visits Modern Drummer Online, Part 2
In this Web exclusive video, Cam Patterson of DrumHang sits with Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres and his longtime drum-tech, JD Derosz. For part two, the guys share stories about repairing Joe Morello’s roof, watching Elvin Jones, recording in the…
Strictly Technique: Playing the Sixes, Part 1
https://vimeo.com/458084894 August 2013 Strictly Technique Playing the Sixes Part 1: Volume and Accent Character by Chris Prescott Most of us tackled basic rudimental patterns when we first learned to play the drums. For me, these endless combinations were fun…
August 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Zigaboo Modeliste
(on newsstands July 2, 2013) On the Cover Zigaboo Modeliste MD listens long and hard as the original Meters drummer describes his lifelong love affair with the drums and his highly personal approach to timeless rhythms. FEATURING UPDATE •…
Corky Gainsford of Otherwise
Hello, MD! I play drums for the band Otherwise, who is on Century Media Records. Our debut album, True Love Never Dies, was released in 2012 and landed at number two on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. Our first single, “Soldiers,” was…
Daniel Frazier of Transit
Hello! My name is Daniel Frazier, and I play in the band Transit. First off, I’d like to thank Modern Drummer for giving me this opportunity and letting me share my passion with you. At the age of eight, I…
Bon Jovi’s Tico Torres Visits Modern Drummer Online, Part 1 (VIDEO)
“Hi, everyone at Modern Drummer, it’s great to be here! It’s a pleasure hanging out with you.” Tico Torres and his longtime drum-tech, JD Derosz, stop in at soundcheck to show us Torres' brand-new DW kit and talk about thirty…
Web Exclusive Interview With Meshuggah’s Tomas Haake
Web Exclusive! Meshuggah’s Tomas Haake by Dave Previ At the start of their North American tour, most of the members of Meshuggah had caught the same cold. We met up with drummer Tomas Haake before the band’s NYC show at…
Frankie Anthony of the Stick People
Hello, Modern Drummer readers, this is Frankie Anthony. First of all, it’s an honor to write for this blog. Modern Drummer has been my drum bible for years, so thank you, MD. I’m currently touring, writing, and rehearsing with my…
MD Columnist John Emrich Assists Peter Erskine With Multimedia Performance for KIN
The Kellogg Innovative Network’s “Etudes for Innovation, Opus 5” event, which took place May 29, 2013 at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, featured Peter Erskine with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, led by Bob Mintzer. The show’s producer, Jeffrey Ernstoff, wanted…
Thomas Lang, Aaron Spears, Steve Smith, and Dave Weckl Appearing at Cleveland Drum Fantasy Camp
For the seventh consecutive year, Drum Fantasy Camp will allow drummers of all ages, playing levels, and musical genres to spend time in small classes with some of the world’s great drummers. This year’s camp will be held August 8…
July 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Carter Beauford
(on newsstands June 4, 2013) On the Cover Carter Beauford A gentler, more mature Carter Beauford? Well… He might be reining in the notes on record these days, but live, the Dave Matthews Band drummer is still letting it all…
Billy Cadden of the Postelles
Hello, MD readers. My name is Billy Cadden, and I play in a band from New York City called the Postelles. I’ve been playing drums for about eleven years and have been perusing issues of Modern Drummer and checking out…
