Modern Drummer

Customer Rating:
Summary: Still the best
Comment: Have read MD off & on for over 20 years; bummed by the dull content in the 90's, I switched to Drum! in 2005.......quickly went back to MD; you should too. 'Nuff said.

Customer Rating:
Summary: a must have for all drummers
Comment: I can't see any reason why drummers don't read Moderndrummer magazine. I've been subcribing Moderndrummer for years and I always enjoy reading them, comparing to other drum related mag, the interviews and critiques are very informative and inspiring, i learnt a lot about product knowledge and maintainence, drummers and bands, and not to mention technique thru out the years of subscrbing MD, the whole magazine is well organized by easy and comfortable to read lay-out and meaningful content, instead some of the so called drumming magazine which interview drummers about their day life and what they think about that specific cities, Moderndrummer really concentrate on how to help their reader to be a better drummer in general.

if you are drummer, and you never read Moderndrummer, go and subscribe MD, you need MD for your daily life.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent Mix
Comment: There aren't many magazines for drummers that you run across at your average newstand (usually only two or three). This is the best all-around one to get. Good interviews, good reviews, good advertising. Not much on the local scene, but I can live with that.

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Summary: Modern Drummer sans the "Modern" drummers!
Comment: I'll never forget when this magazine did a very small bit piece about Kevin Haskins, labeling him as an "up and coming" drummer. Of note, Kevin was one of the first drummers to effectively use electronics live and incorporate them as an instrument and not as an afterthought. He plays marimba (live) as well, so that makes him an official percussionist right? At the time the article appeared, Kevin had just completed his third album with the immensely popular group LOVE AND ROCKETS. Prior to that he cut like 7 albums as a member of the seminal and 'still-reigning' kings of Goth - BAUHAUS! Meanwhile no mention ever in this magazine of innovative GANG OF FOUR drummer Hugo Burnham. Yet we've had like 5 Niel Peart (luv ya Niel, don't get me wrong) and 3 Chad Wackerman interviews...needless to say I quit subscribing LONG AGO!!!

David Scally - proud owner of early 70's Gretsch kits and brand spankin' new TAMA Starclassic Maples. All Zildjian.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Not So Modern Drummer
Comment: Hey for all of those out there who, like myself have completely lost interest in modern Drummer Magazine and feel like we will puke if we hear anymore about the same ole Drummers that they feature that no one ever listened to or new ones with Swastikas on thier heads who look like they belong to some "I'M Going to Hell and Proud of It" organization, then check out "Not So Modern Drummer Magazine."
I have a copy, just subscribed and really have enjoyed it.
If you remember and love the greats like Joe English, Charlie Watts, Ringo Star, Sly Dunbar, Ginger Baker, John Bonham and guys like them, then check out Not So Modern Drummer Magazine. Amazonm doesn't carry it yet, but they will if enough of you subscribe. If you read this and subscribe to it, then write a review here and let me know that you did and request that Amazon carry it.
Thanks,
Arty......current player of Tama StarClassic Maples, but hey I started out on Ludwig Clear Vistalites.