ALESIS® DRUMS AND ZILDJIAN® FORGE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LEGACY AND INNOVATION Legendary Cymbal Maker Partners with Electronic Drum Innovator to Shape the Future of Percussion Avedis Zildjian Co.® (Zildjian®) and Alesis® Drums today announced a strategic partnership uniting the most iconic name in cymbal sound with a modern pioneer of percussion technology. Together, the partnership brings Zildjian’s expertise in cymbal sound and musical expression into Alesis’ […] The post ALESIS® DRUMS AND ZILDJIAN® FORGE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LEGACY AND INNOVATION appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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ALESIS® DRUMS AND ZILDJIAN® FORGE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LEGACY AND INNOVATION

ALESIS® DRUMS AND ZILDJIAN® FORGE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LEGACY AND INNOVATION Since 1977, the world's most widely read drum magazine:...

Vans Warped Tour 2026 Last year the legendary Vans Warped Tour returned in celebration of its 30th anniversary and the concerts took place in Washington D.C., Long Beach, and in Orlando, FL. For Warped Tour 2026, it came to the same three cities, and added Montreal, Canada and Mexico City, Mexico. Long Beach, CA is a perfect city to […] The post Vans Warped Tour 2026 appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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Vans Warped Tour 2026

Vans Warped Tour 2026 Since 1977, the world's most widely read drum magazine: in print, online, and the Modern Drummer app. Where the world&#0...

STEPHEN PERKINS OPENS HIS PERSONAL DRUM ARCHIVE FOR A SPECIAL ARTISTFIRST AUCTION Jane’s Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins, is opening the doors to decades of musical history, offering a collection of personally played drums, percussion, and touring gear, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Watts Conservatory of Music. For more than four decades, Stephen Perkins has built a musical life around rhythm, exploration, and the belief that […] The post STEPHEN PERKINS OPENS HIS PERSONAL DRUM ARCHIVE FOR A SPECIAL ARTISTFIRST AUCTION appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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STEPHEN PERKINS OPENS HIS PERSONAL DRUM ARCHIVE FOR A SPECIAL ARTISTFIRST AUCTION

STEPHEN PERKINS OPENS HIS PERSONAL DRUM ARCHIVE FOR A SPECIAL ARTISTFIRST AUCTION Since 1977, the world's most widely read drum magazine: in p...

The Drum Kit That Gave Stephen Perkins a New Voice After Jane’s Addiction, Stephen Perkins wasn’t looking to repeat himself. His one-of-one 1992 DW Porno for Pyros kit became the instrument that helped him rethink his sound, translate hand percussion to the drum set, and begin again. In 1992, Stephen Perkins found himself at one of those rare moments when a musician has both everything […] The post The Drum Kit That Gave Stephen Perkins a New Voice appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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Stephen Perkins’ 1992 Porno for Pyros Drum Kit | Modern Drummer

Stephen Perkins tells the story of his one-of-one 1992 DW Porno for Pyros drum kit and how it helped him discover a new voice after Jane’s Addict...

The Rebirth of Jane’s Addiction: Stephen Perkins’ 1997 Relapse Tour Kit Six years after Jane’s Addiction broke apart, Stephen Perkins returned to the band’s music with Flea on bass, a new rhythm-section chemistry to build, and a radically different DW Short Stack kit designed for speed, articulation, and clarity. In 1997, Jane’s Addiction was preparing to do something it hadn’t done in years, play together again. […] The post The Rebirth of Jane’s Addiction: Stephen Perkins’ 1997 Relapse Tour Kit appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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Stephen Perkins’ 1997 Jane’s Addiction Relapse Tour Drum Kit | Modern Drummer

Stephen Perkins tells the story of his 1997 DW Short Stack kit, working with Flea, and rebuilding the Jane’s Addiction rhythm section for the Rel...

Big, Loud and Muscular: Stephen Perkins’ Return to ’70s Rock When Stephen Perkins formed The Panic Channel, he wanted to step away from the fast-moving, tom-heavy language of Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros. His answer was a massive custom DW kit inspired by Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and the physical power of 1970s rock. There are drum kits designed for speed and articulation, and […] The post Big, Loud and Muscular: Stephen Perkins’ Return to ’70s Rock appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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Stephen Perkins’ Jimmy Page DW Kit and Return to ’70s Rock | Modern Drummer

Stephen Perkins tells the story of his 2006 Jimmy Page-inspired DW kit, built for The Panic Channel and designed for big backbeats, punch, and ’7...

Modern Drummer presents Eric Singer’s KISS Kruise Drum Off The Eric Singer’s KISS Kruise Drum Off will give booked KISS Kruise guests the opportunity to compete live in front of Singer and a panel of professional drummers. The competition takes place Sunday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on the Main Ballroom Stage. Drummers interested in competing can submit a one-minute video featuring either […] The post Modern Drummer presents Eric Singer’s KISS Kruise Drum Off appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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Modern Drummer presents Eric Singer’s KISS Kruise Drum Off

Modern Drummer presents Eric Singer’s KISS Kruise Drum Off Since 1977, the world's most widely read drum magazine: in print, online, and the...

Modern Drummer Announces Celeste Fox as the 2026 Winner of the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Modern Drummer magazine, alongside Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), Carrie Peart (Trustee of The Estate of Neil Peart), and Olivia Peart, is proud to announce Celeste Fox as the recipient of the 2026 Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship. Established to honor the legendary Neil Peart by inspiring and nurturing a young drummer with the goal […] The post Modern Drummer Announces Celeste Fox as the 2026 Winner of the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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Modern Drummer Announces Celeste Fox as the 2026 Winner of the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship

Modern Drummer Announces Celeste Fox as the 2026 Winner of the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Since 1977, the world's most widely r...

Ohana Festival Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, CA celebrated its 10th anniversary. Over the years artists such as Lana Del Rey, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, The Pretenders, Kings of Leon, Stevie Nicks. P!NK, Jack Johnson, Elvis Costello, Devo, Garbage, Mumford & Sons, The Strokes, Cage the Elephant, and of course Vedder and […] The post Ohana Festival appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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Ohana Festival

Ohana Festival Since 1977, the world's most widely read drum magazine: in print, online, and the Modern Drummer app. Where the world's gr...