PASIC Session On November 10: A Re-Creation Of ‘Trap Drumming’

At the 2017 Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis this week, a quartet of drummers/educators led by Drum Magazine columnist Daniel Gl... Read More

Birth Of Rock Backbeats & Straight Eighths

BY DANIEL GLASS When rock and roll first hit the scene in the early 1950s, it was hailed as a musical revolution, but also caused a lot of controversy. Teens l... Read More

Drummies Awards 2013

DRUMMER OF THE YEAR Mike ManginiTaylor HawkinsJosh FreeseChris Dave RISING STAR DRUMMER Eric HernandezGlen SobelDave ElitchDaru Jones PROGRESSIVE R... Read More

Birth Of The Modern Hi-Hat

BY DANIEL GLASS The hi-hat was not always part of a drummer’s setup. In fact, it does not show up on recordings until about 1931. Prior to that time, drummers ... Read More

Awards 2011

Drum Set Drummer of the year Mike Portnoy Benny GrebJason BittnerGavin HarrisonJoey Jordison Rising star Arin Ilejay Hannah FordEric Hernande... Read More

Neil Peart’s Powerhouse Percussion Nabs Third Drummie

SAN JOSE, Calif., -- Neil Peart's lucky number may just be three. He can definitely play in three; he has been part of a highly successful trio, Rush; and, he ... Read More

Walfredo Reyes, Jr.: Playing Both Sides Of The Rhythmic Field for Chicago

FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE'S FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE | BY BOB DOERSCHUK How did Walfredo “Wally” Reyes Jr., one of the most in-demand drum set players in the touring and ... Read More

A Brief History Of The Cajon

From DRUM! Magazine’s January 2018 Issue | By Brad Boynton What has six sides and takes a beating? The answer is the cajon, one of the most popular percussi... Read More

DRUMMIES 2016: Percussionist Categories

BY DRUM! STAFF Find the drum set winners here. Everybody likes a compliment. And when you consider how drummers so often are relegated to the back of the ... Read More

DRUMMIES 2016: Drum Set Categories

BY DRUM! STAFF Everybody likes a compliment. And when you consider how drummers so often are relegated to the back of the stage, shoved aside by machines in the... Read More