Rich Chamberlain
Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).
Latest articles by Rich Chamberlain
6 of the best: Jimmy Chamberlin on Smashing Pumpkins classics and jazz explorations
By Rich Chamberlain published
Technical master looks back on the Pumpkins, jazz sessions and more
Jimmy Chamberlin on drum education, developing your style and the mechanics of drumming
By Rich Chamberlain published
Smashing Pumpkins man shares some wisdom
5 minutes alone: John Mayall
By Rich Chamberlain published
Blues veteran John Mayall talks guitars, playing by feel and the restless Eric Clapton.
Slayer's Gary Holt: "Don’t sacrifice feeling for technical perfection"
By Rich Chamberlain published
Guitarist on his top Slayer solos, writing new Exodus material and the rigours of the road
Big band maestro Pete Cater on Buddy Rich: "Nobody ever swung harder"
By Rich Chamberlain published
Buddy Rich at 100: Modern big band master talks Buddy
Airbourne's Joel O’Keeffe: the 5 guitar solos that changed the way I play
By Rich Chamberlain published
Aussie rocker on Angus, Hammett and Skynyrd
Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley: my top 6 tips for songwriters
By Rich Chamberlain published
Pop-punk hero on guitar tones, lyrics and his songwriting journey
The playlist: Andy James
By Rich Chamberlain published
As he releases a new record, Andy James talks Slash, Sandman and getting to grips with his own songs
Mastodon's Troy Sanders: my top 5 tips for surviving on the road
By Rich Chamberlain published
Bassist on making it through tour after tour
Orianthi's 10 blues guitar heroes
By Rich Chamberlain published
Orianthi enthuses about her 10 blues heroes
Travis Barker: "I would love to do a jazz project. That would be so much fun."
By Rich Chamberlain published
Drummer talks pushing boundaries with Blink-182, studio sessions galore and following up his stunning solo album
Dream Theater's Mike Mangini: "I was afraid that I couldn’t do it"
By Rich Chamberlain published
Prog maestro on joining DT, Steve Vai, his influences, visualising music, and much more
Victor Wooten's top 5 tips for bass players
By Rich Chamberlain published
The legendary bassist shares his wisdom
Mark Tremonti: my top 5 tips for playing live
By Rich Chamberlain published
Alter Bridge man on how to slay on stage
From weddings to the world’s biggest stadiums: Royal Blood’s Ben Thatcher talks about his meteoric rise
By Rich Chamberlain published
Plus A-list superfans and the band’s career-defining new album
Rex Brown: the 10 records that changed my life
By Rich Chamberlain published
"If I don’t say this record then I’m not a real musician…"
Royal Blood bassist Mike Kerr: my top five tips for drummers
By Rich Chamberlain published
Lessons learnt playing with Ben Thatcher
Sum 41’s Frank Zummo: my top 5 tips for drummers
By Rich Chamberlain published
Pop punker shares some wisdom
Stewart Copeland talks Gizmodrome, Tony Visconti and why it’s great that people make music he hates
By Rich Chamberlain published
"I'm an old bastard"
Chris Jericho: my top 5 rock frontmen
By Rich Chamberlain published
WWE superstar and Fozzy leader talks heroes
Mike Portnoy talks feel over technique, the 12 Step Suite and why he’ll still be playing at 80
By Rich Chamberlain published
Drum icon reflects
Devin Townsend’s riff-writing masterclass
By Rich Chamberlain published
Metal king reveals essential guitar tips
Matt Skiba talks recording California, guitar gear and the future of Blink-182
By Rich Chamberlain published
"There’s a whole other record’s worth of material"
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