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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.

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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…

Modern Drummer
Feb 15, 2011

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…

Modern Drummer
Feb 14, 2011

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,…

Modern Drummer
Feb 9, 2011

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…

Modern Drummer
Feb 8, 2011

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…

Modern Drummer
Feb 4, 2011
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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…

Modern Drummer
Feb 4, 2011

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.…

Modern Drummer
Feb 4, 2011

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

Modern Drummer
Jan 28, 2011

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…

Modern Drummer
Jan 25, 2011

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,…

Modern Drummer
Jan 25, 2011

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…

Modern Drummer
Jan 24, 2011

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…

Modern Drummer
Jan 24, 2011
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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.    

Modern Drummer
Jan 23, 2011

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…

Modern Drummer
Jan 20, 2011
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