Modern Drummer
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.
August 2016 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg
(Available in print and digitally June 30, 2016) Print Copy ○ iTunes ○ Amazon ○ GooglePlay ○ Subscribe On the Cover Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg “They didn’t want a copycat, so I needed to play it in my own way. I…
Carl Allen: Learning From the Giants
By Jeff Potter In the August print issue of Modern Drummer magazine, on sale now, topflight jazz drummer Carl Allen is spotlighted in our “Catching Up With…” series, where he talks about one of his many ensembles, the Art…
On the Beat With Cole Marcus
Photo taken at the " The Fest For The Beatles Fans" ( LAX Marriott Hotel, oct. 10-12 2014). Hey Modern Drummer readers, this is Cole Marcus. I’m a seventeen-year-old drummer with a thirteen-year long professional career. I started playing at…
On the Beat With Educator Mike Wrench: Overcoming Obstacles
Greetings, fellow drummers! I’m very excited to introduce Upbeat Outreach to the drumming community. My name is Mike Wrench, and I am a drummer and clinician whose passion is exploring the endless abilities in the realm of drumming. You can…
On the Beat With Hawk Lopez of Crown of Thorns: Be Prepared to Have a Good Time
Hello Modern Drummer readers, Hawk Lopez here from John Corbett, Solomon Burke, Little Steven, and Crown of Thorns. I am happy to announce that I will be joining longtime Crown of Thorns bandmate Jean Beauvoir at the Graspop Metal Meeting…
Drum Corps International Presents 2016 Summer Tour
Drum Corps International announces its schedule for the 2016 DCI Summer Tour. The series of competitive events will visit cities and towns throughout the country while featuring more ensembles and individual performers. 2016’s schedule includes 113 shows in thirty-nine states…
On the Beat With David Frangioni: Inspired by Carl Palmer
Hello Modern Drummer readers, fellow drummers, and music lovers. My name is David Frangioni and I’ve been playing the drums since I was two years old. Doing the math, that gives me about forty-five plus years of drum time. As…
Tony Thaxton Returns to the Road with Motion City Soundtrack…One Last Time
by David Jarnstrom It’s not a stretch to say Tony Thaxton’s drumming is just as vital to Motion City Soundtrack’s DNA as frontman Justin Pierre’s infectious melodies and neurotic internal monologue. Trust me—my band shared a Minneapolis practice space…
On the Beat With Richard Lee Jackson of Jonathan Jackson and Enation: Capturing the Energy of Live Shows
Hey guys and girls, it’s Richard Lee Jackson from Jonathan Jackson and Enation. A lot has been going on since my last On the Beat. We recorded and released our new EP called Blame-shifter with producer Greg Archilla (Matchbox 20,…
On the Beat With Charlie Z: Drumageddon Cyborg Drummer/DJ
Hello! It is my honor to be a part of the Modern Drummer “On the Beat” section. Being a young drummer, Modern Drummer was actually how I got the idea to become the successful NYC session drummer, producer, and music…
On Tour: Cage the Elephant’s Jared Champion
For ten years, Jared Champion’s backbeat-infused, no-frills grooves have propelled the alternative chart-crushers Cage the Elephant. The group’s current tour runs through August, with additional select dates in September and October. MD Online recently asked Champion about the band, his…
On the Beat With Michael Bettine of Gongtopia: Relax and Bang a Gong
On the Beat With Michael Bettine of Gongtopia: Relax and Bang a Gong Greetings, Modern Drummers! Michael Bettine here and it’s been a very busy 2016 so far. In January, I was in Australia as the artist in residence at…
Video Lesson! Groove Construction, Part 3: Linear Patterns with Jost Nickel
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Groove Construction Part 3: Linear Patterns In this lesson, we’ll create linear grooves by following three simple…
Video Demo! Bone - Essence Series Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Bone Essence Series Drumset Custom-shop quality at a more manageable price Bone Custom has been handcrafting drums in Slovenia…
