
Rich Chamberlain
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).
Latest articles by Rich Chamberlain

NAMM 2016: Pearl announces new maple kits, Eliminator pedal and flat-based hardware
By Rich Chamberlain published
Pearl has ushered in the 2016 NAMM show with a slew of announcements, including brand new maple kits.

February issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Rich Chamberlain published
The February issue of Rhythm is out now and available in print and digitally in store, or from www.myfavouritemagazines.com, Apple Newsstand and the Google Play Store.

Vintage Trouble's guide to groove drumming
By Rich Chamberlain published
Vintage Trouble's Richard Danielson is in Rhythm this month, and here he gives us five of the key points to his and the band's sound

The drumming wisdom of Paul Cook
By Rich Chamberlain published
This week marks 38 years since the release of the Sex Pistols' incendiary debut album, Never Mind The Bollocks.

Chad Smith: My Life in Music
By Rich Chamberlain published
When we asked Chad Smith to talk us through some of the music that shaped his life he gave us a right old mixed bag.

November issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Rich Chamberlain published
The brand new issue of Rhythm is out now and available in print and digitally in store, or from www.myfavouritemagazines.com, Apple Newsstand and the Google Play Store.

Jon McClure's 7 steps to making the best album of your career
By Rich Chamberlain published
An artist calling their latest album the best they've ever made is no great shock. It would be an incredibly honest (an idiot) individual to give any less of a backing while promoting their new work.

October issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Rich Chamberlain published
The October issue of Rhythm is on sale now!

Dave Grohl, Dale Crover, Dan Peters and Chad Channing talk Nirvana's Nevermind
By Rich Chamberlain published
As of 23 September it is a staggering 24 years since the release of Nirvana's Nevermind.

The Drumming Wisdom of Nick Mason
By Rich Chamberlain published
A prog pioneer, musical colossus and one of the most revered players to have ever picked up the sticks, yup, Nick Mason is a man that knows a thing or two about drumming.

Straight Outta Compton and the 8 greatest music biopics
By Rich Chamberlain published
From Ray to Jimi

September issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Rich Chamberlain published
The brand new issue of Rhythm is out now and available in print and digitally in store, or from www.myfavouritemagazines.com, Apple Newsstand and the Google Play Store.

The 10 best cajons in the world right now
By Rich Chamberlain published
Looking for a new cajon? Here's all you need to know.

The Gospel According To John Lydon
By Rich Chamberlain published
"I always forget about this bit. You go to all the effort of making a record and then you have to go and talk about it. It's alright though, I like talking."

5 things we learnt from Iron Maiden's Book of Souls
By Rich Chamberlain published
Iron Maiden are back on 4 September with album number 16, Book of Souls. We've had our mitts on the record for a few weeks now and here's a few things we've learnt along the way.

Matt Skiba discusses Blink-182, Jags and Sekrets
By Rich Chamberlain published
Tours with Alkaline Trio, a new solo album and fronting pop-punk giants Blink-182. It's been a busy year for Matt Skiba, but the fun is just beginning...

Summer issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Rich Chamberlain published
We pay tribute to the Beatles drum legend.

Zildjian unveils low-volume L80 cymbals
By Rich Chamberlain published
Zildjian has kicked off a busy Summer NAMM show by revealing a host of new additions.

6 things we learned from AC/DC at Wembley
By Rich Chamberlain published
Rhythm was in London on Saturday to see AC/DC headline Wembley Stadium, and we learned a few things along the way...

Ice-T: The metal records that changed my life
By Rich Chamberlain published
"Cannibal Corpse had a lot to do with my introduction to metal"

August issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Rich Chamberlain published
The brand new issue of Rhythm is out now and available in print and digitally in store, or from www.myfavouritemagazines.com, Apple Newsstand and the Google Play Store.

Joe Satriani talks drummers - Vinnie, Chad, Marco and more
By Rich Chamberlain published
Guitar ace on his favourite sticksmen

The eight finest drum performances of Download 2015
By Rich Chamberlain published
Download festival 2015 – we came, we saw, we got drenched through with rain. But while braving the downpours we managed to catch some sublime drumming performances. Here's some of our favourites...
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