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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.
Mark Griffith and Antonio Sanchez talk extensively about the writing and recording process behind his new record Bad Hombre II (Shift,) it’s predecessor Bad Hombre, and how Antonio’s career is shifting into new directions.
By Mark Griffith
In This Issue:
An Editor’s Overview – Diversity and Inclusivity:
Diversity and inclusivity is supremely important in all walks of life… and music. However, this is Modern Drummer, so how we apply those modern
ideals …
Kit of the Month – Brian Eaton’s Allegra Custom Master Craft drums:
December’s submission for Modern Drummer’s Kit of the Month comes from Brian Eaton. Brian’s kit is an Allegra Custom Master Craft setup that was custom …
JAZZ INSIGHTS – Life… Unscripted – By Peter Erskine:
There are busy spells and then there are very busy spells. I recently found myself in the middle of a “this job/that job/and
another job” …
New and Notable – Vater Releases 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Chad Smith Stick!:
November 2022 marks Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith’s 30th year as a Vater Drumstick Artist. To commemorate this milestone, Vater is releasing a …
New and Notable – Drum Workshop Puts Innovation on Display at 50th Aniversary Celebration:
Drum Workshop hosted a multi-day program of talks and workshops designed to celebrate drummers and the drumming community along with DW’s own heritage of innovation. …
New and Notable – GEWA Digital Drums announces the new GEWA G3 SERIES:
The new GEWA G3 SERIES kit consists of a five-piece pad configuration and is aimed at everyone from beginning students to advanced drummers.
The Gewa …
New and Notable – Latin Percussion Launches Limited Edition Black Box Exotic Cajons and Discovery Bongos:
LP is pleased to release two limited edition Black Box cajons with a choice of Exotic Ebony and Figured Cerise Craftwood soundboards. Based on LP’s …
Product Close-Up – Zildjian Fat Hats and Blast Bell Warm, Earthy, Dark and Extremely Musical – By Brian Hill:
Fat Hats Zildjian sent Modern Drummer two pairs of the new Fat Hats and a seven inch Blast Bell, they wanted us to give
them …
Product Close-Up – ROLAND TD-17KVX2 – By Jason Mehler:
Roland recently announced some exciting upgrades to their V-Drums product lineup. Included in the rollout is the Roland TD-17KVX2, which is the subject of our …
Features – Disturbed’s Metal Groove Master: Mike Wengren – Story By Mark Griffith • Photos By Alex Kluft:
The popular American hard rock-metal band Disturbed has been around for more than 25 years, they have released seven studio records and two live records. …
Features – Philo: Resolving into Comfort – By Mark Griffith:
The Mars Volta has been an influential band for a long time. Throughout that time, they have had quite a few influential drummers
in the …
Features – Rodney Elkins The Food Stamps/Tyler Childers – By Bob Girouard
Pure and simple, Rodney Elkins is a groove merchant. Like many southern drummers he plays a little behind the beat; creating a deep pocket,
perfectly …
Basics – The 4 Practice Pockets: The IREC Model – By Chris Lesso
“There is no right or wrong, only consequences.” It’s so challenging to know just what to practice when we sit down at the kit. There …
Rock Perspectives – Realistic Linear Rudiments – By Carmine Appice:
Modern Drummer is concluding the year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Carmine Appice’s legendary book Realistic Rock, which has been re-issued by Modern Drummer …
Lessons – It’s More Than Beats, Fills and Patterns – By: Thomas Pridgen:
There’s a Mars Volta song called Teflon that has a weird hybrid version of a paradiddle. A lot of Mars Volta songs have
ghost notes …
Jazz Drummer’s Workshop – On Technique and Progressive Accents – By Joe Morello:
This month Modern Drummer is providing another excellent example of Joe Morello’s masterful teaching from his essential book Master Studies. Both Technique, and Progressive Accents …
Collector’s Corner – Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault: The Carmine Appice Drum Collection – By Donn Bennett:
Drummer, singer, songwriter, soloist, band leader, author, educator, innovator. It’s nearly impossible to describe Carmine Appice’s massive influence on the drum world. He sits near …
Rock ‘n’ Jazz Clinic – Mixed Sticking Patterns over the Double Bass Roll – by Joe Franco:
This month we will continue with another excerpt from Joe Franco’s groundbreaking book, Double Bass Drumming. This month Modern Drummer is including Joe’s explanation of …
CREATIVE PERCUSSION CONTROLLERS – Hybrid Drumming / Bass Drum Trigger Exploration – By Tony Verderosa:
Exploring creative possibilities with just one bass drum trigger is a great introduction to the world of hybrid drumming. In this month’s column we will …
EYE CANDY – Ludwig Vistalite Led Zeppelin Reunion Kit:
The drum kit shown here was custom made by the Ludwig drum company for Jason Bonham’s use in the Led Zeppelin reunion show. It replicates …
Out Now – OUT NOW!:
Modern Drummer spotlighting certain new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include a …
