Pick up Rhythm's August issue and you'll find…

THE BIG FOUR ON THE BIRTH OF THRASH DRUMMING


Hot on the heels of thrash's big four – Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax – sharing a stage together for the first time ever last month, we speak to the men behind the beats that defined a ground-breaking genre. We chart the birth of thrash and get the lowdown from Lars Ulrich, Dave Lombardo, Shawn Drover (you can see his verdict on the issue below) and Charlie Benante on double bass, blast beats and much, much more.

INTERVIEWED


Josh Freese on the return of Devo
Andy Burrows discusses solo project I Am Arrows
Dion Dublin and Karl Brazil (Feeder/Robbie Williams) talk drummer fitness
Bob Armstrong reflects on the switch from top drummer to top teacher
…and more

GEAR REVIEWS


Mapex Horizon Drum Kit
Ludwig Element Lacquer Series Power Drum Kit
Meinl Byzance Cymbals
Soultone Cymbals
Toontrack Electronic EZX Software
Mic Holders

ON THE RHYTHM CD


Playalong tracks featuring Gaslight Anthem, 30 Seconds To Mars and Vanessa Carlton


Video lessons

Learn to play like Steve Gadd, Jose Pasillas and Peter Erskine


Exclusive guest lesson from Johnny Jenkins (Lily Allen, The Streets)