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
Roland announces brand new V-Drums kits
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Roland has two brand new V-Drums kits on the way as it looks to close the gap between entry-level pricing and high-end features.
Mr Big name Pat Torpey replacement
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Mr Big have revealed that Matt Starr will stand-in for drummer Pat Torpey on their forthcoming tour.
September issue of Rhythm out now
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
This month we pay tribute to the unstoppable juggernaut that is prog.
Drum Expo 2014 coming tomorrow!
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Drum Expo 2014 launches right here tomorrow, and you're in for one hell of a treat.
Win a performance slot at the Scottish Drum Fair
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
This year's Scottish Drum Fair will feature some of the hottest drum talent around, with Steve White, Robin Guy and Gabor Dornyei already confirmed for the event.
The Week in Drums – injury special!
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
It's been a right old week for drumming's elite, with injuries and illness all over the place.
Ian Paice and Roger Glover on what makes a great rhythm section
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
When it comes to rhythm sections, few are tighter than Ian Paice and Roger Glover of Deep Purple.
Rick Allen recalls his Monsters of Rock drumming re-birth
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Def Leppard drummer's improbable, triumphant comeback
June issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Mike Bordin tells all on Faith No More's magnificent return!
Halestorm talk 'idiot guitarists', Gilmour and Into The Wild Life
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Grammy Award-winning nu-rock heroes Halestorm are back with Into The Wild Life, their most ambitious album yet. Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger reveal how they ripped up the rule book and hit gold
Win tickets for World's Greatest Drummer show
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Steve Gadd, Steve White and more are part of one hell of a show next month – and you could be there.
May issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
The brand new issue of Rhythm is out now and available in print and digitally in store, or from www.myfavouritemagazines.com, Apple Newsstand and the Google Play Store.
Patrick Stump's 10 essential tips for playing festivals
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump talks holding big crowds, proving yourself and rocking out
BCME music school launches
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Looking to make your way into a life in the music industry? Then a brand new Leicester music school may be for you.
Dave Lombardo joins Amen
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo is working on a new album with US punk metallers Amen.
Steve White ready to 'get hands dirty' in new Premier role
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
It's been quite a week for Premier, first announcing Steve White as their new head of education and then unveiling the mouth-watering Modern Classic drums.
CruzTools Drum Multitool
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Save the headache of carrying around a hotchpotch of alleys keys
Nuno Bettencourt talks revisiting Extreme's Pornograffitti
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
As Extreme tours the world playing their classic Extreme II: Pornograffitti album in its entirety, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt talks to Total Guitar about the record that made their name.
Lzzy Hale on Halestorm, Hetfield and channelling Lemmy
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
"I became a guitar player because I wanted to become a bad ass."
Chad Smith recalls Will Ferrell Drum-Off and sparring with Ginger Baker
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Chad Smith chats to Rhythm about two formidable opponents - Will Ferrell and Ginger Baker.
Gary Powell: Libertines reunion not about the money
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Earlier this month The Libertines announced that they will reform for a huge headlining slot at Hyde Park this summer.
Bonzo's Birthday Weekend: Ronnie Vannucci on John Bonham
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
This weekend we are marking what would have been John Bonham's 67th birthday.
Dave Elitch talks metal supergroups, working with Flea and touring with Miley Cyrus
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
You may know Dave Elitch as the insanely skilled former Mars Volta drummer – but there's much more to Elitch than meets the eye.
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