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.
EDITOR’S OVERVIEW • We Can (and Should) Learn from Everybody!
Modern Drummer Magazine
All Fired Up: Ken Mondillo’s Salute to Myron Grombacher
Blue Note Blues
PRODUCT CLOSE-UP • DW Collector’s Series Vavona Exotic SonicPly Snare Drum: Maple and Aluminum, the Best of Both Worlds!
PRODUCT CLOSE-UP • Alesis Strike Max Electronic Drum Kit
NEW & NOTABLE • MEINL ANIKA NILLES LUNAR RIDE AND HATS, TAMA ANIKA NILLES SIGNATURE SNARE, SABIAN RAY LUZIER MANTARAY
INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS
Godsmack’s Sully Erna and the “Battle of the Drums”
Mike Mangini: In Perpetual Motion
CINDY BLACKMAN-SANTANA TALKS ABOUT HER NEW RECORD, COHERENCE
THE WARPED TOUR THEN AND NOW WITH THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES JOE SIROIS AND HOOBASTANK’S CHRIS HESSE
Jarvis “Jeb” Barnes: Drumming with Tate McRae, Driven by Discipline, Rebuilt Through Rhythm
Godsmack’s “I Stand Alone,” drummer Tommy Stewart and “When Legends Rise,” drummer Shannon Larkin
Renew-Refuel-Move to DRUM!
Progressive Drumming Essentials: Polyrhythms, Demystifying the Process
Master Studies II: Adventures in Time in 3/4
The New Breed: Composite Systems Part 2
Gretsch Drums and Memorabilia from the Northup Drums Museum
OUT NOW! • Modern Drummer is spotlighting new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include a high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performance from the drummer and/or musicians in the band. This column is not restricted to only recordings; we will also be spotlighting new books and DVD’s that are being released. We encourage our readers to support your musical peers and heroes, listen to the recordings that inspire you, and keep looking for new musical avenues to explore. You’ll never know what new music you might find inspiring! Listen and learn.
Kent Slucher’s Luke Bryan Touring Kit