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
The Pretty Reckless - Going To Hell review
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Actress turned rocker returns with second LP
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to shun Chad Channing
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Chad Channing will not be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when Nirvana makes it into the Hall next month.
Nick Hopkin Drums set for US debut
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
British vintage drum specialist company Nick Hopkin Drums makes its North American debut with an exhibit at the 2014 Chicago Drum Show in May.
Stooges drummer Scott Asheton passes away
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Stooges drummer Scott Asheton has passed away.
Lombardo was paid $750 per Slayer show
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Dave Lombardo has given further detail on his split from Slayer, saying that he was paid on average just $745 per show, despite the band bring in around $49,000 per night.
Musikmesse 2014: Ludwig launches Signet 105 kits
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Musikmesse 2014: Ludwig has announced the European launch of its brand new Signet 105 series.
April issue of Rhythm on sale now!
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
This month we put you through the ultimate drumming boot camp as Thomas Lang blitzes your bad hits and whips your rudiments into shape in our huge cover feature
12 drummers that became frontmen
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
A baker's dozen of upfront sticksmen
T-Cymbals Janissary-X Series
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Genre-crossing metals from Turkish artisans
Joey Castillo replaces Jason Bonham in California Breed
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Jason Bonham has bowed out of California Breed's forthcoming tour, with Joey Castillo coming in to replace him.
Echo Custom Black Nickel/Brass Snares
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Three new luxurious-looking UK custom drums
UPDATED: Career In Beats: Phil Rudd
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Check out the Aussie boogie master's finest moments
Brody Dalle on going solo and the power of the guitar
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Brody's back - and this time she's solo... but still pissed off, punk at heart and head over heels for hooks
Summer issue of Rhythm out now
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
This month we pay tribute to one of the greatest of them all – Tony Williams.
UFIP Extatic cymbals
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
We take another UFIP range into the test studio
UFIP Natural cymbals
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Thanks to Reading-based Cymbalise's 2013 launch, UFIP metals are now easier to find than ever on these shores
Mr Big's Pat Torpey diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Rhythm is saddened to report that Mr Big drummer Pat Torpey has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Ash Soan Sakae clinics coming in August
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Want to pick up some tips from one of the UK's most in-demand session players? Well, you can this summer thanks to Ash Soan's Sakae Trilogy clinic tour.
Phil Rudd readies his Head Job
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Here's a story we didn't expect to wake up to this morning, AC/DC's Phil Rudd is to release a solo album.
6 things we learned from seeing Pearl Jam this week
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Stamina, singing drums and selfies
Evans Heavyweight drum heads
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Relief for heavy-handed drummers
5 things you need to know about the new Gaslight Anthem album
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Gaslight Anthem return this August with their fifth album, Get Hurt, and we've got drummer Benny Horowitz to give us the inside word of what you can expect.
Nick Oliveri talks Kyuss, QOTSA and Josh Homme
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Nick Oliveri talks Kyuss, QOTSA and reuniting with Josh Homme
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