November issue of Rhythm on sale now!
Featuring Chad Smith
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' man is enjoying some much-needed downtime at the minute, so we headed over to his house for this huge catch up! Chad tells us all about the latest on the Chilis, his ever-growing appreciation for the jazz greats, studio sessions with Jake Bugg and much more.
INTERVIEWED
Dan Peters (Mudhoney)
Woody Woodgate (Madness)
Roger Taylor
The Swampers Muscle Shoals studio musicians
Tim Brown - How to be an online session drummer/teacher
John Fred Young (Black Stone Cherry)
REVIEWED
Mapex Black Panther kit
Natal percussion
Gibraltar G-Class bass pedal
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Toontrack New York Studios software
Premier snare drums
Meinl laptop stand
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Learn how to nail Coheed and Cambria's epic Mothers of Men, Avenged Sevenfold newie Shepherd of Fire and Aretha Franklin classic Chain of Fools. Plus there's all of your favourite regular lessons from Pete Riley, Jason Bowld, Colin Woolway and more.
WIN
Win a Gibraltar G-Class pedal!
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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).
“Seeking a well-mannered, affable individual. Flashy chops are wonderful, but groove and the ability to listen, react, and contribute to the musical conversation is a must”: Primus put the call out for potential new drummer
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