Percussion
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.
Tommy Johnson of Bobaflex
Hello, fellow drummers, friends, and fans. I’m here to tell you what has been going on with us. We have finished our new full-length album, Hell In My Heart. It’s been about a two-year process getting the songs and the…
David Moore Fulfills Dream Of A Lifetime
Hello, fellow drummers, I’m David Moore of Charlotte Harbor, Florida, a drummer/vocalist/guitarist who you can find in the Modern Drummer archives in the June 1992 issue. I’m flying home from my tenth NAMM trade show and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to…
Mike Wengren: Disturbed’s Storm-Bringer
Mike Wengren was born September 3, 1971, and started playing the drums around age ten. In 1996, before Disturbed achieved the rock stardom they enjoy today, they were known as Brawl and featured Wengren on drums, Dan Donegan on guitar,…
Paul Nicholasen’s Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Experience
Hello, MD readers! I want to share my brush with greatness with you. I’m an amateur drummer who was lucky enough to be sent to David Fishof’s Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp in Philadelphia by my wife. The camp was…
Henry Adler : Legendary Drum Teacher
Drumming pioneer, music retailer, author, and teacher Henry Alder was born in New York on June 28, 1915. His first professional playing job took place when he was fifteen years old at the Belmar Hotel in New Jersey. He subsequently…
Robert Ortiz of Escape The Fate
Right now our band Escape The Fate is really excited about our self-titled album on DGC/Interscope Records. I feel strongly that this album is going to do things for rock and music in general that people have been wanting for…
Blake Allison of Egypt Central
Hey, MD readers! I’m here to talk about the latest single from Egypt Central, “White Rabbit.” This is the title track off our sophomore record. We’re extremely excited about this record and single and we hope you all enjoy it.…
Bill Bruford: The Autobiography
The Reasons To Love feature in the March 2011 issue of Modern Drummer is dedicated to progressive-rock and jazz-fusion icon Bill Bruford, who’s recently released his autobiography. Watch Bill talk about his fascinating new book here: https://youtu.be/6wS72k3zCBQ
Buddy Harman: The Original Country Drummer
Before Buddy Harman, there was no drumset on country music recordings. A true groundbreaker in the annals of drumming, after opeing up Nashville to the concept, Harmon went on to make nearly 20,000 records, including a plethora of hits with…
Richard Bravo — Arranger/Performer
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Richard Bravo, and I’d to let you know about the latest projects I have been blessed to work on. I was born in Venezuela, and after spending my early years in Orlando, Florida,…
Tony “Thunder??? Smith: Lou Reed’s Sensitive Powerhouse
(March 2011 Issue) by Rich Mangicaro Tony “Thunder” Smith is one happy guy. Ever since I first met him over twenty years ago, I’ve found that joy and excitement just emanate from him when he’s talking about music. He couldn’t…
Chris Pennie: Get Good: Studio Sounds
The March 2011 issue’s “Get Good: Studio Sounds” feature concerns itself with helping you get the drum sounds that you have in your head onto the final recording. Among the experts we spoke to were Steven Nistor, who’s recorded with…
Listen To Sound Files of Joyful Noise Elite Series Snares
This sound sample is from the Esprit Elite snare drum. See the review on page 25 of the March 2011 issue of Modern Drummer.
Jason Ganberg of Purple Melon
Hey, MD readers! I’m Jason Ganberg of the British rock band Purple Melon. Just dropping you guys a few lines about what I’ve been up to out in L.A. and how everything has developed for me since I started drumming…
