Richard Chamberlain
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Ratt drummer plans solo album
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Busy year ahead for Bobby Blotzer
Slipknot’s Joey Jordison reforms Murderdolls
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Slipknot drummer reforms shock rockers
Protection Racket launches single Nutcases
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Single cases now available
22 bands added to Download line up
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Steel Panther, Ratt, Hell Yeah and more
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One Direction's Sandy Beales and Josh Devine
By Richard Chamberlain, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
One Direction duo share tricks of the rhythm section trade, and offer up some lessons they have learned about playing for one of the biggest pop bands in the world.
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Taylor Hawkins unveils The Birds of Satan
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Taylor Hawkins has unveiled his latest project – hard rock trio The Birds of Satan.
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Carl Palmer: Bringing Cozy Powell into ELP was 'petty'
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Carl Palmer believes the decision by Keith Emerson and Greg Lake to replace him with Cozy Powell was 'petty'.
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The Week in Drums
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
It's been another busy week in the world of drums, so here's our round-up of all of the latest news.
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Inspirational Playing: Jerry Brown solo
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Yes, we realise that it's BBQ weather all over the UK today, but it's the weekend so we want to do our bit to get you all in the mood to pick up your sticks and get behind the kit.
Portnoy sings Heaven and Hell in Dio tribute
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Mike Portnoy and his Transatlantic buddies have paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio.
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Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders announced for Download
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Andy Copping, Download Festival's booking head honcho, has announced through Twitter that Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders will appear at this year's festival.
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Rhythm Hot Band: La Folie
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Rhythm's weekly look at a new band you have to hear
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Drummers pay respects to Ronnie James Dio
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Members of the drumming community are today paying their respects to Ronnie James Dio.
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The Week in Drums
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
We know it can be difficult to keep up to date with all of the latest goings on in the drum world, so here's our weekly round-up of the week's most pressing stories.
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Boys Like Girls Kit Shots
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
We caught up with Boys Like Girls drummer John Keefe ahead of their recent storming London show and got the lowdown on the pop rocker's sizeable set-up.
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?uestlove records covers album
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Uber cool drum maestro ?uestlove has joined forces with John Legend.
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BIMM summer schools on the way
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
The Brighton and Bristol Institutes Of Modern Music (BIMM) are offering the perfect way to spend your summer.
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Jamie Oliver's guide to punk drumming
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
No, not that Jamie Oliver. This Jamie Oliver is the man currently occupying the drumstool for punk favourites UK Subs and is one of punk's up-and-coming drum stars.
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June issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Rhythm 177 is on sale now
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Behind the scenes at Give It A Name
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
Anarbor drummer Greg Garrity gives Rhythm an insight into a typical day on the Give It A Name Introduces tour.
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Lessons: Tuning tips and techniques
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
So, you've shelled out your hard-earned cash on a new set-up (having consulted the Rhythm Buyer's Guide, of course).
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Mike Portnoy to tour with Avenged Sevenfold
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
It's the news that all metal-loving drummers have been waiting for – Mike Portnoy is to tour with Avenged Sevenfold.
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Video: Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders live clip
By Richard Chamberlain last updated
As if any proof was needed, Taylor Hawkins has gone and shown us all the full extent of his talents.
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