They give you insights into the drumming world. Drum brands will often push their marketing through magazines first before anywhere else. You’ll also get to read about famous drummers and how their lives work, what gear they’re using, and where their next gigs are going to be. While physical drum magazines used to be popular, they’ve moved online now. This makes them much easier to read. I remember longing to read issues of Modern Drummer when I was young, but they never made it to the small town I lived in. I now get to read them online after just a few clicks. It’s amazing!