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.

Modern Drummer Magazine

Bottoms Up

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

“Give Me Some Emotion!” • The 2020 Interview

“You Play Music, You Don’t Work It.” • The 1983 Interview

Live at Last • The 1993 Interview

Bashing and Crashing in the Here and Now • The 2008 Interview

THE DRUMKITS

The Elusive Alex Van Halen Snare Sound

THE SONGS

“Dance the Night Away” (II)

“Jump” (1984)

“Panama” (1984)

“Hot for Teacher” (1984)

“Dreams” (5150)

“Right Now” (For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge)

“I’m the One” (Van Halen)

“Outta Love Again” (II)

“Loss of Control” (Women and Children First)

“Mean Street” (Fair Warning)

“Mine All Mine” (OU812)

“Dirty Movies” (Fair Warning)

“Drop Dead Legs” (1984)

“5150” (5150)

“Pleasure Dome” (For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge)

“Can’t Get This Stuff No More” (Best Of, Vol. 1)