This is the June 2004 issue of Modern Drummer, an American drum magazine. The cover features metal drummer Vinnie Paul, and the back cover features the legendary Steve Gadd. Here's the table of contents: ■ Great Gear! ■ Vinnie Paul (Damageplan) ■ Terence Higgins (Dirty Dozen Brass Band) ■ Chris Cester of Jet ■ Bill Stevenson ■ John Riley The main feature is "Great Gear!", a showcase of notable 2004 products from various companies, compiled by the magazine, along with an article on metal drummer Vinnie Paul. The "Great Gear!" pages have beautiful photos and look really cool. Personally, I'm a big fan of the nine-page article on Terence Higgins of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Japanese magazines rarely do that. This issue covers everything from metal and punk to funk and jazz, making it a great read for drummers of various genres.