The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship presents a unique opportunity to inspire and nurture the talent of a young drummer and help develop and the next generation of drumming talent. The award honors the many talents and humanity of the legendary Neil Peart. The scholarship is presented by Modern Drummer, Carrie Nuttall-Peart, Olivia Peart, […] The post The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2025 program. appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Take a deep dive with an amazing drummer and innovator, Rod Morgenstein on this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. Host David Frangioni sat with Rod for an extended conversation about his life and career. Enjoy! The post Rod Morgenstein – Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #30 – Part 1 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Any day with Ray is a good day! During a tour stop in West Palm Beach we met up with with Ray Luzier of Korn for an episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. David Frangioni and the MD crew joined Ray backstage before the show to get the latest drumming news and insights from the […] The post Ray Luzier – Korn – Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #29 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

This unique opportunity, presented by Modern Drummer, Carrie Nuttall-Peart, Olivia Peart, and Dennis Wolfe UME, honors the legendary Neil Peart, by inspiring and nurturing a young drummer with the goal of developing the next generation of drumming talent. The selected scholarship recipient will receive: Eligibility is open to drummers aged 14 to 21 who are […] The post Announcing the 3rd Annual Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship! appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)Announces Formation of THE SPEAKER WARS, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, long-time drummer and founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, announces today the formation of THE SPEAKER WARS. After two decades of recording and touring multiple albums with The Heartbreakers, STAN moved to the other side […] The post Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)Announces Formation of THE SPEAKER WARS appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Modern Drummer’s David Frangioni sat down with Mario Duplantier of Gojira for an in-depth episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. Enjoy! Checkout Mario’s Tour Kit Rundown:    • Mario Duplantier – Gojira – Tour Kit …     The post Mario Duplantier – Gojira – Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #28 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, David Frangioni sits down with J-Rod Sullivan, drummer for Janet Jackson. They discuss J-Rod’s drumming journey, from picking up the sticks at just 2 years old to becoming the driving force behind the Together Again Tour.   The post J-Rod Sullivan – Janet Jackson – Modern Drummer Podcast With David Frangioni #27 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

During the Kenney Chesney Sun Goes Down Tour, Modern Drummer’s David Frangioni sat down with Kenney’s drummer Nick Buda for an episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. Nick breaks down his approach to playing for one of country music’s biggest stars, sharing insights, techniques, and the demands of performing in stadiums across the country.   The post Nick Buda – Kenny Chesney – Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #26 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Steve Smith & Vital InformationNEW PERSPECTIVE Steve Smith & Vital Information: “Don’t Stop Believin’” The music for NEW PERSPECTIVE developed while touring the USA promoting our 40thAnniversary album TIME FLIES. Our keyboardist Manuel Valera and bassist Janek Gwizdala asked me if I was interested in playing any jazz interpretations of Journey songs. That question has been coming up […] The post “Don’t Stop Believin'”FIRST VIDEO + STREAMING AUDIO FROM appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

During our visit with Slipknot’s Eloy Casagrande on the European stretch of their 25th anniversary “Here Comes The Pain” Tour, Modern Drummer’s David Frangioni sat down with Eloy for an episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. Enjoy! Check out Eloy’s Cover Story in Modern Drummer Magazine: https://www.moderndrummer.com/article… Watch Eloy’s Tour Kit Rundown:    • Eloy Casagrande – Slipknot – Tour Kit…     The post Eloy Casagrande – Slipknot – Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #25 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more