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.

Identity Crisis…Embraced

Modern Drummer Magazine

Who’s Your Newest Favorite Drummer?

Matt Cameron and Dale Crover • The Pearl Jam and Melvins drummers are but two of the rhythmatists tapped for Plan D, a multipart project helmed by studio scientist Toshi Kasai on which drums and analog synths combine to form a joyful noise.

Joe Wong • The multimedia renaissance man accesses all the experiences he’s had for his solo debut.

Covington Series Drums • A faithful reproduction of the mid-century originals with a few welcome upgrades.

Cappadocia Series • Dry and funky, just like the region for which they’re named.

Stadium and QUIVR Gig Bags • Supreme quality and contemporary design with a multitude of features for the modern touring musician.

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker

The Live Sound

Nick D’Virgilio An Invisible Touch • The prog-drumming vet may have recently scored a sweet new corporate gig, but he hasn’t stopped making music by any means—in fact, he’s cleverly put the two aspects of his life together, in the process making his career troubles disappear.

Recording Invisible

Aynsley Dunbar • John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Jeffff Beck in the 1960s. Frank Zappa, David Bowie, and Journey in the 1970s. Starship and Whitesnake in the ’80s. Any rock afificionado will recognize the legendary status of these artists. The connection between them? This drummer’s dynamic and adaptable drumming. With the new archival release The Mothers 1970 highlighting his work with a short-lived but historic Frank Zappa band, the time is right to reconnect with the great sticksman.

Jimmy Cobb 1929–2020

MODERN DRUMMER Legends Collection

WHAT DO YOUKNOW ABOUT…? Jerry Granelli • It’s hard to think of another drummer who’s found more success making music in such disparate situations. Yet, always, he’s done things his way.

Guided by the Greatest • Jerry Granelli recounts his astounding experiences of being taken under the wing of legendary jazz drummers, including a lasting mentorship with Joe Morello.

9 Reasons to Love Narada Michael Walden • One of the most successful record producers of the recent past is also among classic fusion’s most blazing drummers.

The Earth Is a Drum • A Grammy-winning, world-traveling producer makes the case for looking beyond technology and academia for rhythmic and musical inspiration.

Stick Technique Revisited • Part 5: The Moeller Whip Stroke

Remembering Neil Peart • Part 3: The Professor’s Improvised Warm-Up Routine

Tony Allen • A Tribute to the King of Afrobeat Drumming

Zigaboo Modeliste on “Cissy Strut” • The Meters’ Funk Master Shares the Essence to Nailing This Timeless Two-Hand Hi-Hat Groove

Get on the Good Foot! • Part 1: Hi-Hat Comping Riffs in 4/4

Barrett Deems • The Self-Proclaimed “World’s Fastest Drummer”

In the Studio With Kenny Chesney’s Sean Paddock

Joe Pollard • Syndrum Innovator

NEW and NOTABLE

Resurrection Drums • Hollywood, Florida

Maximal Sounds from Minimal...