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.

A Salute to Modern Drummer Festival 2021

Modern Drummer Magazine

Daniel Gollin’s Hodgepodge with History

Concentration

Words Versus Nuts and Bolts

A Bigger Boom • Producer Jacquire King on Reamping Drums

How Did All of This Start?

In the Pocket • Pocket Percussion Expands Its Groove

A Message of Hope • Ricky Byrd and Bob Stander Look Back at Creating Soundscapes for Sobering Times

Drummers on Working with Ricky

Gallery of Groove • Photos from the 2021 Modern Drummer Festival

Ready for Our Close-Up! • Kits & Cymbals on Camera at the MD Festival

On the Road Roundtable • How Collective Soul’s Johnny Rabb, Better Than Ezra’s Michael Jerome, and Rich Scannella Approached Touring in the COVID Era

BONE Custom Drums • 8.5x14 Carbcutter Snare

The Romantics Go Pink!

Breaking Down “Lightning in a Bottle”

Play “Sole Survivor” by Asia

Kenny Aronoff • Excerpted from Modern Drummer Legends Vol. 5: Kenny Aronoff

Reissue of Keith Moon’s “Pictures of Lily” Drum Set