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Review: tHUNder Duo live in London
By David West last updated
It was a tight squeeze to fit into the room at DrumTech for the masterclass with the tHUNder Duo of drummer Gabor Dornyei and percussionist Kornel Horvath (the HUN denotes their Hungarian origins).

20 monster drum solos by 20 monster drummers
By David West last updated
Soloing rock legends and jazz greats captured on film

Clinic Review: Jon Hiseman at Planet Drum
By David West last updated
Having spent a lifetime playing music in just about every conceivable context, it was no great surprise to discover that Jon Hiseman has plenty of stories to tell.

Lars Ulrich on Iron Maiden, Lulu and Metallica's future
By David West last updated
Drummer pays tribute to Nicko McBrain

Simon Phillips talks Derek Sherinian's Oceana
By David West last updated
Drummer discusses writing, recording and producing ex-Dream Theater man's record

Review: Ziggy And The Coalminers Strike Gold
By David West last updated
David West digs in to some Southern soul cooking with Zigabloo Modeliste

Thomas Lang and Benny Greb: 5 pro drumming tips and tricks
By David West last updated
Seasoned pro sticksmen Lang and Greb offer up some excellent advice

Pink's drummer shares his 6 secrets for stadium pop perfection
By David West last updated
How to bag arena-filling gigs; advice from a seasoned pop pro

John Tempesta on a White Zombie classic
By David West last updated
Amazingly it's 20 years since White Zombie released their biggest album, and swansong, Astro Creep: 2000. Drummer John Tempesta recalls this rock classic…

Jack Bevan's favourite drum tracks from Foals' new album
By David West last updated
Foals' Jack Bevan is interviewed in this month's Rhythm and here he runs down his favourite tracks on the band's new album What Went Down

Billy Cobham on his stellar '70s solo run and gear evolution
By David West last updated
Few artists have defined and personified their field as powerfully as Billy Cobham. The fusion king talks about his solo albums, double bass drumming and why you should never just play the numbers

Joey Jordison: Download shows are 'some of Slipknot's best'
By David West last updated
We're looking forward to Download, you're all looking forward to Download and guess what, Joey Jordison can't wait to slay Donington tomorrow night!

Sheila E returns to the UK
By David West last updated
Sheila E returns to the UK this week with a show at Under The Bridge in London on 23 November, and Rhythm got the skinny on what she's been up to including her new album

Classic Drum Sounds: 'In The Air Tonight'
By David West last updated
Famed producer Hugh Padgham lifts the lid on the iconic sound of Phil Collins' drums on 'In The Air Tonight'
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