SABIAN is proud to announce the launch of the second annual SABIAN – Dom Famularo – SEN Mentorship Award. Set up in honor of Dom Famularo, one of SABIAN’s longest standing endorsers and supporters, the award is aimed at encouraging and helping drummers with their career by offering a cash award along with mentorship sessions with some of the […] The post SABIAN Launches Music Industry Mentorship Award appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

The Professor shares the backstory of how the Snakes & Arrows instrumental cut came to be. “The opening drum pattern of ‘Malignant Narcissism’ came about in some interesting ways,” said Neilduring a 2009 video lesson for Drumchannel.com. “As we were working through the arrangement, thissong was maybe played three or four times before it was […] The post Neil Peart On “Malignant Narcissism” appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

The Foo Fighters played their hometown of Los Angeles, CA for two nights at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Alex G kicked off the show, followed by a set from the Pretenders. The Pretenders performed an hour long led by founder, and one of the most iconic women in Rock, Chrissie Hynde, including […] The post Foo Fighters Rock Los Angeles: Two-Night Stand at BMO Stadium appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

One of the most recorded R&B drummers of all time makes his own record James Gadson’s grooves have likely enhanced the soundtrack of your life—whether you know it or not. The legendary drummer, singer, songwriter, and producer owns such an enormous collection of session credits that it’s near impossible to condense the list for easy […] The post R&B Legend James Gadson Releases Dance On Through appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Acclaimed drummer, songwriter and producer Nate Smith (Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Brittany Howard, Van Hunt, The Fearless Flyers, Norah Jones, Somi) and Guitar Center to partner together for an exclusive workshop event on Tuesday, Aug. 27. This workshop event will feature Nate Smith demonstrating his technique and gear from brands Ludwig, Vic Firth, Zildjian, and […] The post Guitar Center to host workshop with acclaimed drummer Nate Smith at GC Hollywood on Tuesday, Aug. 27 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Journey “Lovin’ You Is Easy,” Evolution Smith’s funky groove playing and creative beat design join forces on the song “Lovin’ YouIs Easy”. He plays a broken pattern on the ride bell that matches up with Neal Schon’s rhythmguitar part and answers with tom hits at the end of the bar. The hi-hat takes over in […] The post Play Like a Legend: Celebrating Steve Smith’s Birthday with a Special Journey Transcription appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Taking place at DW’s headquarters in Oxnard, California, and open to the public, this special event will feature one-day-only factory pricing, facility and showroom tours, artist clinics, special events and giveaways WHO: Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, partnering with Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW), one of the world’s preeminent manufacturers of drums and drum […] The post Guitar Center Partners with Drum Workshop for “DW Factory Day” on Saturday, August 24 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

Drummer Bruno Esrubilsky of Mitski, sat down with Modern Drummer’s David Frangioni and Danny “Ziggy” Laverde to discuss his influences, the tour, his approach to performing Mitski’s music, and more. Check out Bruno’s Tour Kit: Like what you see? Please subscribe to this channel! Modern Drummer is the world’s #1 publication on drums and drumming. […] The post Bruno Esrubilsky | Modern Drummer Podcast #13 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

After winning the “Up & Coming” category in our 2023 Modern Drummer Readers Poll, Paulina “Pau” Villarreal and her bandmates from The Warning sat down with David Frangioni for an episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast. They covered several topics, from growing up in a band of sisters, to opening for Guns & Roses! Enjoy! […] The post Paulina “Pau” Villarreal | Modern Drummer Podcast #12 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more

In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, David Frangioni is joined by drummer Brooks Wackerman of Avenged Sevenfold. They discuss everything from work ethic to warm-ups, bands, influences, and more. Brooks made the cover of Modern Drummer back in 2011. Check it out: August 2011 – Volume 35 • Number 8 Like what you […] The post Brooks Wackerman | Modern Drummer Podcast #11 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine ..read more