Richard Chamberlain

It's been another busy week in the world of drums, so here's our round-up of all of the latest news.

Yes, we realise that it's BBQ weather all over the UK today, but it's the weekend so we want to do our bit to get you all in the mood to pick up your sticks and get behind the kit.

Mike Portnoy and his Transatlantic buddies have paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio.

Andy Copping, Download Festival's booking head honcho, has announced through Twitter that Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders will appear at this year's festival.

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Members of the drumming community are today paying their respects to Ronnie James Dio.

We know it can be difficult to keep up to date with all of the latest goings on in the drum world, so here's our weekly round-up of the week's most pressing stories.

We caught up with Boys Like Girls drummer John Keefe ahead of their recent storming London show and got the lowdown on the pop rocker's sizeable set-up.

Uber cool drum maestro ?uestlove has joined forces with John Legend.

The Brighton and Bristol Institutes Of Modern Music (BIMM) are offering the perfect way to spend your summer.

No, not that Jamie Oliver. This Jamie Oliver is the man currently occupying the drumstool for punk favourites UK Subs and is one of punk's up-and-coming drum stars.

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Anarbor drummer Greg Garrity gives Rhythm an insight into a typical day on the Give It A Name Introduces tour.

So, you've shelled out your hard-earned cash on a new set-up (having consulted the Rhythm Buyer's Guide, of course).

It's the news that all metal-loving drummers have been waiting for – Mike Portnoy is to tour with Avenged Sevenfold.

As if any proof was needed, Taylor Hawkins has gone and shown us all the full extent of his talents.

Phil Collins could be about to hang up his microphone once and for all.

The Planet Drum School has announced a two-day drumming feast taking place this summer.

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Classic rock fans rejoice, there will be a Led Zep tour this year.

Gadd heading to the UK in September

A clip of new Korn song 'My Time' has made its way online – and it's a definite return to form.

In the latest in our series of Meet The Rhythmfest Tutors, we catch up with Gary Husband.

You've heard what Karl Brazil and Troy Miller had to say, and now here's James Hester's look ahead to Rhythmfest.

Yesterday Karl Brazil gave you his preview of the much-anticipated Rhythmfest, today it's Troy Miller's turn.