David West
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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

Gavin Harrison clinic review
By David West last updated
Gavin Harrison visited Wembley Drum Centre last week, and Rhythm was there to check out his chops

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'

Classic Drum Sounds: 'Reggatta De Blanc'
By David West last updated
Stewart Copeland recalls how he achieved the groundbreaking delay effect on the Police track 'Reggatta De Blanc'.

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).

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

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.

Review: Rush, Beyond The Lighted Stage
By David West last updated
Behind the scenes with the biggest cult band in rock

Mark Brzezicki talks Foxton, Weller and getting Back In The Room
By David West last updated
Brzezicki Is Back In Action With Bruce Foxton

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
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