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. Every month MD features entertaining interviews with the world’s most popular drummers from all styles of music; interviews that delve into playing techniques, equipment, and musical concepts. The publication also reports on industry trends and activities, plus new drum products, publications, and recordings, and industry events. A roster of over 35 educational departments, authored by leaders in the field, offers readers practical playing tips and advice on topics that encompass all phases of drumming.

The Modern Drummer Festival Returns!

Modern Drummer Magazine

Nick Mason’s • Mysterious Mirror

PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN’S RAT SCABIES • The legendary punk drummer discusses the fourth release from his trans-Atlantic band featuring former Adolescents and D.I. vocalist/guitarist Alfie Agnew, ex-D.I. and Mind Over Four vocalist/guitarist Sean Elliott, and Scabies’ old Damned bandmate Paul Gray on bass.

Angel Drums • Segment-Shell Maple Drumset

Zildjian • Aaron Spears and Kaz Rodriguez Artist Series Drumsticks

Revolution Drum • T-Loks, Survival Drum Key, Brass Cymbal Fasteners, and Capitola Suede Stick Bag

Papa Roach’s Tony Palermo

Secret Machines’ Josh Garza • For the Sake of Rock ‘n’ Roll

THE MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 2020 • A Celebration and Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Neil Peart

Jojo Mayer • Style and Analysis, Part 2

The Path to Polyrhythmic Proficiency • Building Grooves That Train You to Hear Two Things at Once

MODERN DRUMMER Legends Collection

Chad Smith • Remembering Neil Peart

NEW and NOTABLE

Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault • The Who’s Zak Starkey’s Collection

CRITIQUE

Mike Clark’s Post-Bop Drum Book

Charli Persip 1929–2020

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