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.

My Favorite quotes from 2024

Modern Drummer Magazine

Bringing an Eames Kit Back to Life

The Rhythm of One’s Life

NEW & NOTABLE • DW LIMITED EDITION PERFORMANCE BIRCH, ALESIS SETS AND AMPS, LATIN PERCUSSION SIGNATURE 8” COWBELL, SABIAN STRATUS CYMBALS, PROMARK HYBRID HOT RODS, ON-STAGE STUDENT PERCUSSION PACK, BOPWORKS’ STICK STATION

ROLAND VQD106

Mighty Bright NuFlex, BrightFlex, DuoFlex, and Encore Musician’s Lights.

A YEAR IN REVIEWS

A YEAR IN REVIEWS

2024 MODERN DRUMMER HALL OF FAME: BILL WARD

MODERN DRUMMER 2024 READERS POLL

Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” drummer, Bill Ward

Master Studies: Ostinato Studies

The 12 Week Year

Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming: Five and Six Note Linear Cross Rhythms

Vocabulary Development Essentials Part 4 - Hand and Foot Combinations with Flams

Understanding the Language of Music: Chord Alterations

2024 Year in Review

The Year’s Best of the Northup Drums Museum

A YEAR IN CONCERTS • Photos taken by Alex Kluft who photographed over 250 concerts in 2024. Thank you Alex!

A YEAR IN PODCASTS • The Modern Drummer Podcast has featured many of the best drummers and artists in the game. Don’t sleep on it in 2025—subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!

A YEAR IN RUNDOWNS

OUT NOW! RECORDINGS

OUT NOW! BOOKS

HAND-PICKED VINYL

Frank Zummo’s Sum 41 Touring Kit

NEIL PEART SPIRIT OF DRUMMING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT ANNOUNCEMENT • SECOND RECIPIENT OF THE NEIL PEART SPIRIT OF DRUMMING SCHOLARSHIP AIMEE PECKHAM.

MODeRN DRUMMeR • The Legends Collection

2024: In Memoriam