Ed Breckenfeld is one of Modern Drummer’s most popular authors and the collection of his columns showcases over 500 drum tracks by the world’s most important, influential, and inspiring drum artists — defining just what great drumming is all about.

The innovative educational bundle is recommended as a supplement to lessons and self-study for drummers of all levels. It includes a 120-page book with note-perfect transcriptions of isolated drum patterns with in-depth analysis of how they were created to fit the style, context, and structure of the song. It also includes a bonus dvd-rom that contains nearly 180 mp3 tracks recorded using advanced software and techniques to emulate the sound, feel, dynamics, groove, and intensity of the original drum parts.

\'Off The Record\' highlights outstanding drum performances in modern rock, metal, punk, classic rock, funk, and progressive music from the past 40 years. The following artists are featured:

Modern Rockers:

• Rob Bourdon (Linkin Park)
  
• Scott Underwood (Train)
  
• Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins)
  
• Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)
  
• Aaron Montgomery (Trapt)
  
• Chad Butler (Switchfoot)
  
• Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam)
  
• Myles Heskett (Wolfmother)
• Ray Luzier (Army Of Anyone)

Heroes Of Punk:

• Patrick Wilson (Weezer)
  
• Steve Jocz (Sum 41)
  
• Adrian Young (No Doubt)
  
• Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World)
  
• Travis Barker (Box Car Racer)
  
• Fab Moretti (The Strokes)
  
• Adam Carson (AFI)
  
• Ronnie Vannucci (The Killers)
  
• Dave Grohl (Nirvana)

Funk’s Finest:

• Lenny Kravitz
  
• Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band)
  
• Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson (The Roots)
  
• Alan Evans (Soulive)
  
• Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
  
• Steve Jordan (John Mayer)
  
• Dennis Chambers (Santana, John McLaughlin)
  
• Tim Alexander (Primus)
  
• Stevie Wonder

Metal Masters:

• John Dolmayan (System Of A Down)
  
• Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
  
• Wuv (P.O.D.)
  
• Raymond Herrera (Fear Factory)
  
• Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
  
• Matt McDonough (Mudvayne)
  
• Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
  
• The Rev (Avenged Sevenfold)
  
• Gene Hoglan (Strapping Young Lad)
  
• Dave McClain (Machine Head)

Wizards Of Prog:

• Danny Carey (Tool)
  
• Neil Peart (Rush)
  
• Jose Pasillas (Incubus)
  
• Jon Theodore (The Mars Volta)
  
• Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle)
  
• Phil Collins (Genesis)
  
• Dominic Howard (Muse)
  
• Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)
  
• Bill Bruford (Yes)

Classic Rock Greats:

• Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
  
• John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
  
• De drummers van Steely Dan (Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, etc)
  
• Keith Moon (The Who)
  
• Cozy Powell
  
• Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience)
  
• Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
  
• Levon Helm (The Band)
  
• Stewart Copeland (The Police)

\'Off The Record\' carries a suggested retail price of $14.95 and is available from Modern Drummer Publications at moderndrummer.com, or at leading drumshops and music stores. Modern Drummer books are distributed by the Hal Leonard Corporation.