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
Steel Panther's 10 steps to heavy metal glory
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Satchel, guitarist with hair metal revivalists Steel Panther, gives his top ten tips for reaching the pinnacle of guitar hero glory
Ralph Salmins and Mark Schulman for WDC events
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Wembley Drum Centre has announced Ralph Salmins for the next Live and Sticking event.
Bill Stewart heading to Ronnie Scott's
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Drummer Bill Stewart is to appear alongside Larry Goldings and Peter Bernstein in London later this month.
Forecast Drums Acrylic Kit
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
This month we welcome a brand new name into our reviews section - Forecast Drums. Well, almost brand new.
In This Moment's Tom Hane's 10 greatest drumming albums
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Drummer Tom Hane joined up with US metalcorers In This Moment just as the band kicked up a gear.
Matt Chamberlain on working with Bowie, Elton, Shatner and more
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
"You have to go in there and know how to make it great," says session legend Matt Chamberlain on how he has managed to bag mega gig after mega gig throughout his career.
Win a Rock Science Drum Trivia game
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Not find the drum goodies under the tree that you were hoping for this festive period? Worry not, as we have a cracking post-Christmas gift for one lucky person to win.
January issue of Rhythm on sale now!
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
The brand new issue of Rhythm is out now and available to buy right here. The issue features a huge cover interview with the incredible Jojo Mayer.
Vic Kick Bass Drum Beaters
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Walk into your local drum emporium and you will more likely than not see rows and rows of Vic Firth drum sticks...
Music Nomad Cymbal Cleaner and Drum Detailer
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Shells covered in mucky fingerprints is not a good look. Hence Music Nomad producing this pair of products, its Cymbal Cleaner and Drum Detailer.
Drum news round-up: Rudd back in court, Drover quits and more
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Phil Rudd has appeared in court again in New Zealand.
December issue of Rhythm on sale now
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Mastodon drummer on playing live, plus Daru Jones, Mel Gaynor and more!
Meinl unveils new brushes and pads
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Meinl has released a batch of new percussion brushes and an ingenious practice pad.
Drum heroes week: Gojira's Mario Duplantier on Lars Ulrich
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Lars Ulrich may just be the most divisive drummer on the planet.
Drum heroes week: Billy Rymer on Carl Palmer
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Dillinger Escape Plan sticksman Billy Rymer is a modern metal master, a king of odd time and a technical wizard. So it should come as little surprise that his drum hero is a prog icon.
Drum heroes week: Dan Flint on Travis Barker
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
As sticksman for arena-filling pop rockers You Me At Six, Dan Flint is one of the most influential players of his post-Millennium generation.
Drum heroes week: Mike Miley talks Tony Williams, Buddy Rich, Bernard Purdie and more
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Rival Sons drummer discusses his drum idols
Drum heroes week: Buddy Rich's greatest drum battles
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Our Drums Heroes Week would, of course, not be complete without a tip of our hat to the man that is still considered by drummers the world over as the greatest ever – Buddy Rich.
Drum heroes week: Deap Vally's Julie Edwards on Keith Moon
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
From many of us, drum heroes are people that we respect, drummers that inspire us to become better players.
Drum heroes week: The secret weapons of your favourite drummers
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Us drummers are a funny old bunch, we all have our own quirks, style and sound, and we'll often have a surprising piece of gear tucked away in our set-up that makes a huge difference to our playing.
Video: Who's your favourite celebrity drummer?
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Those darn celebrities, they've got it all - money, fame, power, and some of them can even play a bit behind the kit
Roland announces brand new V-Drums kits
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Roland has two brand new V-Drums kits on the way as it looks to close the gap between entry-level pricing and high-end features.
Mr Big name Pat Torpey replacement
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Mr Big have revealed that Matt Starr will stand-in for drummer Pat Torpey on their forthcoming tour.
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