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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Brandon Mullins of Beartooth
Hello, MD! Brandon Mullins from Beartooth here to share with you some of what goes on in my world as a drummer. All my life I’ve been into music and performing. I’m currently twenty-seven years old, and I reside in…
Drumerica Contest for Young Drummers Launches Today July 1!
With the start of the National Competition For Young Drummers less than thirty days away, Drumerica has announced the launch of the www.drumerica.us website. The site features complete information on the contest sponsors, judges, prizes, and rules as well as…
Louie Bellson Ninetieth-Year Celebration
Jazz drumming great Louie Bellson, who passed away in 2009, will be honored with a ninetieth-year celebration of his enduring works, organized by the Louie Bellson Legacy. There will be a full year of activities, beginning on Bellson’s birthday, July…
VIDEO! Keith Urban's Chris McHugh Interview (Parts 1 & 2)
In part 1 of this video interview Modern Drummer goes behind the scenes of Keith Urban's "Light The Fuse" tour 2014 with powerhouse drummer Chris McHugh. Chris talks about his first drumkit, recording in the session scene, Jeff Porcaro, and…
Jonny Williams of Childhood
Hi! I’m Jonny Williams, and I play drums in Childhood, from London, UK. I started playing drums when I was fourteen. I was told to play drums by a friend because I was awful at guitar. I got my first…
RBH Monarch Series Now Available With Exotic Veneers
RBH Drums has added exotic veneers to its Monarch series drums, including bird’s-eye maple with cherry inlay, cherry interior veneer, and cherry reinforcing hoops, that are said to produce a slightly brighter tone and moderately sharper attack than the standard…
August 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Shannon Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars
(Available digitally June 24, 2014; on newsstands July 3, 2014) On the Cover Shannon Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars “I learned from everybody I listened to. But when we started playing, it was just our thing. So I did…
Innovative Percussion Legacy Series Drumsticks
Innovative Percussion introduced seven new drumset models into the Legacy Series this year. Measuring .580"x16" and .630"x16", the hickory models with wood tips list for $15.25. Hickory with nylon tips list for $16.50. Maple models are also available with wood…
Ray Luzier Video: KXM’s “Gun Fight???
Korn’s Ray Luzier has been focusing of late on the group KXM, which also features guitarist George Lynch and bassist dUg Pinnick. Here Luzier gives us some exclusive background on the group’s latest single, “Gun Fight.” “It was a complete…
M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Portable Production Station
M-Audio, manufacturer of computer interface and studio integration solutions, offers a great advanced performance pad controller with onboard sequencing and software integration, called Trigger Finger Pro. The Trigger Finger Pro features sixteen ultra-responsive RGB illuminated pads, sixteen backlit step sequencer…
Latin Percussion Replica “Original??? Bongos and a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Black Beauty Cowbell
A replica of the first drums crafted by LP founder Martin Cohen in 1964, each set of Original satin mahogany bongos come with original 1964 head graphics, natural rawhide heads, and special commemorative badges. Outfitted with traditional chrome-plated rims and…
Morgan Agren
Hello, MD readers! Morgan Agren here to fill you in on a quick update as to what I’ve been up to. Below are links to the new Mats/Morgan CD, Schack Tati, out now on Cuneiform Records and also some…
Billy Joel A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia
Essentially an expanded rerelease of Billy Joel’s 1987 live album, Концерт, the double-CD/Blu-ray/DVD package A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia delivers unreleased audio and a more complete performance of the album’s companion concert film, Live in Leningrad. It…
New Highly Adjustable Bass Drum Pedal From Newcomer RKM!
The RKM bass drum pedal is said to allow complete adjustability of both leverage and reach. The cam features a hollow mandrel, which interrupts the pedal shaft and centers the action of the two adjustable arms at the center of…
