Modern Drummer Magazine

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.

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January 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Neil Peart

(Available digitally November 25, 2015 and in print on December 1, 2015) On the Cover Neil Peart “There are things in my solo that have been there since I was sixteen, that always thrilled me—and still do.” As the members…

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2015

December 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Dom Famularo

(Available in print and digitally October 30, 2015) On the Cover Dom Famularo “If a student isn’t getting a technique, it’s never that student’s fault. It’s my fault. What am I not doing right to deliver that information in a…

Modern Drummer
Oct 30, 2015

November 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Brian Frasier-Moore

(Available in print and digitally October 1, 2015) On the Cover Brian Frasier-Moore “You never know what’sgoing to happen with artists like Madonna and Justin Timberlake, but you know something is definitely going to happen!” The life of a first-call…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2015

October 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Ilan Rubin

(Available in print August 30, 2015; digitally August 27, 2015) On the Cover Ilan Rubin “From a young age I was taught to treat being a musician as a real skill. At twenty, when I joined Nine Inch Nails, I…

Modern Drummer
Aug 27, 2015

September 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Gil Sharone

(Available in print August 4, 2015; digitally July 30, 2015) On the Cover Marilyn Manson’s Gil Sharone “I like being in situations where I’ll be super-distracted but I won’t get thrown off. If to get lost, all they’d have to…

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2015
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August 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Antonio Sanchez

(Available in print July 2, 2015; digitally June 30, 2015) On the Cover Antonio Sanchez “I’m in a very scary place right now, because I’m saying no to everything so I can do my thing. But I’m determined to get…

Modern Drummer
Jun 30, 2015

VIDEO LESSON! Samba Independence Tips With Jazz Great Antonio Sanchez

In this short video lesson, supplied by Drum Guru and Hudson Music, August 2015 cover artist, Antonio Sanchez, shares his favorite exercise for developing complete creative freedom with the left hand in a Brazilian samba style. The right hand and…

Modern Drummer
Jun 30, 2015

Dave Elitch

Dave Elitch. Photo by Alex Solca. by Adam Budofsky   The July issue of Modern Drummer magazine contains a feature on Antemasque’s heavyweight drummer, Dave Elitch. In this MD Online exclusive interview, Elitch elaborates on a number of topics covered…

Modern Drummer
Jun 9, 2015

Strictly Technique: Flowing Groupings and Fill-Ins Exercises for Increased Single-Stroke Control

The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Strictly Technique Flowing Groupings and Fill-Ins Exercises for Increased Single-Stroke Control by Bill Bachman This month we’re going to work…

Modern Drummer
May 29, 2015

VIDEO LESSON! Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills, Part 3

The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Elvin Jones–Style Triplet Fills Part 3: More Two-Bar Patterns by John Xepoleas Welcome to the third and…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Sugar Percussion Stave-Shell Snares

The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Sugar Percussion Stave-Shell Snares Discreet design, careful construction, and top-shelf tones.  Although it’s a relative newcomer in the…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Sabian Big & Ugly Collection

This review originally published in the April 2015 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Order a print copy here or learn more about the issue here. Sabian Big & Ugly Ride Collection Large, raw cymbals designed to deliver a darker and richer old-world-style…

Modern Drummer
May 13, 2015
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VIDEO DEMO! Paiste Masters Dark Crashes and Hi-Hats

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Product Close-Up Paiste Masters Dark Crashes and Hi-Hats Rich, warm, mix-ready tones from Switzerland’s ultra-consistent cymbalsmiths. The Masters series started in…

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Maxwell Drums Nesting Kit

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. June 2015 Product Close-Up Maxwell Drums Nesting Kit Big, versatile tones in an ultra-compact package.  If you’ve ever had to pack…

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2015
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