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.

Thanks to Jack and Chick: One of the Best Days of My Life

Modern Drummer Magazine

Joe’s Offset Kits

Touring and Remembering Jack DeJohnette

“Words of Wisdom, Quotes of the Year

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • NEW EVANS ACCESSORIES, PROMARK 4 PACKS, LUTEFISH UPDATES, JK HOOVES, YAMAHA ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRONIC DRUMS, ROLAND V-DRUMS 3 AND 5 SERIES, MORGANSTEIN TOOL’S WING THING PRO, ALESIS UNVEILS THE NITRO ULTIMATE.

A Year In Reviews

A Year In Reviews

2025 Modern Drummer Hall of Fame: Jim Keltner

MODERN DRUMMER 2025 READERS POLL

Steely Dan, “Josie,” from Aja, Jim Keltner drums

Master Studies II: Control Studies, Accents on the Last Note, and First and Middle Notes, of the Triplet

The Two Objectives: Clarity and Trust

Progressive Drumming Essentials: Advanced Beat Displacement

Rhythm Vocabulary Development, Part 8: Exploring 15/8

The New Breed: Melodies to be played with the Systems

2025 Year in Drum Shows

A Year in Concerts

MODERN DRUMMER METAL STICKS

2025: A Year In Tour Kit Rundowns

Donn’s Favorites of 2025

OUT NOW!

OUT NOW! BEST OF THE BEST RECORDINGS

OUT NOW! BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS

Adam Reed’s Ice Nine Kills Touring Kit

2025: In Memoriam

Jack DeJohnette 1942-2025