Skip to main content
MusicRadar MusicRadar The No.1 website for musicians
UK EditionUK US EditionUS AU EditionAustralia SG EditionSingapore
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Black Friday
  • Artist news
  • Music Gear Reviews
  • Synths
  • Guitars
  • Controllers
  • Drums
  • Keyboards & Pianos
  • Guitar Amps
  • Software & Apps
  • More
    • Recording
    • DJ Gear
    • Acoustic Guitars
    • Bass Guitars
    • Tech
    • Tutorials
    • Reviews
    • Buying Guides
    • About us
Don't miss these
Davey Johnstone and Elton John are back-to-back as they perform live, with Johnstone playing his Captain Fantastic Les Paul Custom
Artists Davey Johnstone on the making of Elton John’s 1975 masterpiece, Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Man playing Roland TD716 electronic drum set in a studio
Electronic Drums Best electronic drum sets 2025: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos
Sennheiser in ear monitors on a lit up dj controller
Studio Monitors Best budget in-ear monitors 2025: My pick of cheap in-ears for every type of musician
Jeff Porcaro
Artists Exploring the genius of Jeff Porcaro's Rosanna Shuffle
Drummers When British rock drumming ruled the world
Slingerland kits
Drums "Classic and timeless": Slingerland Drums are back, and Bruno Mars' drummer and JR Robinson are on board
Drummers Listen to 11 isolated drum tracks from rock's drumming legends
Hal Blaine
Drummers Read our classic interview with Wrecking Crew legend Hal Blaine
Clem Burke, Ancienne Belgique (AB), Brussels, Belgium, November 1998
Drummers Clem Burke's 10 essential drum albums
Simon Phillips
Artists “I got a hacksaw, chopped down the stand and put the hi-hats down there”: How Simon Phillips learned to play left-handed
Frank Ferrer on stage in 2012
Artists How drummer Frank Ferrer powered Guns N’ Roses for 19 years
Neil Peart performing with Rush in 2012
Artists “To those I inspired to start drumming, I apologise to your parents!”: A rare interview with Rush legend Neil Peart
Drummer
Drummers 10 tips to help drummers to develop better timing
Danny Carey
Drummers 6 of the most inspirational drummers of all time
DarWin
Artists “Most pop music is rubbish now”: Legendary drummer Simon Phillips on producing supergroup DarWin
More
  • Charlie XCX + John Cale
  • Lily Allen's songwriting camp
  • Fleetwood Mac for Glasto?
  • 95k+ free music samples
  • Simon Phillips
  1. Music Industry
  2. Our Magazines

January issue of Rhythm on sale now

News
By Rhythm published 15 December 2015

Featuring Brian Frasier-Moore

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

January issue of Rhythm on sale now

January issue of Rhythm on sale now

The January 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.

This month we speak to Brian Frasier-Moore about playing the world's biggest stages with pop megastar Madonna. Brian tells us all about what it takes to get top flight gigs (and how to keep them!), dealing with pressure and working with modern music's biggest names.

Plus: Don't miss your free 2016 calendar (more on that later!).

Page 1 of 6
Page 1 of 6
Interviewed

Interviewed

We have a packed features section this month.

The fantastically-named Chris Maas tells us all about life on the road with the world-conquering Mumford and Sons, James Price reflects on the rise and rise of Nothing But Thieves and Hungarian percussion masters the Thunder Duo share their incredible story.

And that's not all! Big Paul Ferguson looks back on decades of heavy hitting with Killing Joke, Brent Fitz shares the secrets of writing musical drum parts and Glen Sobel tells us all about depping for Tommy Lee on Motley Crue's farewell tour. Brooks Wackerman also talks landing the Avenged Sevenfold gig.

Plus, we share the results of our Best of 2015 poll showing who you voted as the star sticksman and finest pieces of gear of the last 12 months.

Page 2 of 6
Page 2 of 6
Win

Win

We've got one hell of a prize for you this month, with a set of Istanbul Mantra cymbals up for grabs.

This 15” hats, 20” crash and 22” ride set is worth a cool £1,107!

Page 3 of 6
Page 3 of 6
Reviewed

Reviewed

As always we have the cream of the crop getting the Rhythm review treatment this month.

We go back to the past with Sonor's drool-inducing Vintage Series. Taylor Hawkins' Gretsch signature snare gets the review treatment, as does an intriguing snare from Provenance.

Also up for review is Pearl's VBL Vision kit, hardware from Ludwig and the J Leiva Medina cajon.

Page 4 of 6
Page 4 of 6
Learn

Learn

This month's Rhythm disc is packed full of lessons. As always we have a stellar selection of songs for you to learn.

You can nail the mega workout that is Jambi by Tool, Bon Jovi's Homebound Train and Oasis classic Don't Look Back In Anger.

There's also all of your favourite lessons from Colin Woolway, Erik Stams, Jason Bowld, Pete Riley, Pat Garvey, Kyle Cullen and Mike Sturgis.

PLUS: We show you 11 ways to improve your playing in 2016!

Page 5 of 6
Page 5 of 6
Calendar

Calendar

It's that time again! Yes, this month's Rhythm comes with a 2016 calendar absolutely free. Be warned, it features some serious gear porn!

The January 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.

Page 6 of 6
Page 6 of 6
Rhythm
Read more
Jeff Porcaro
Exploring the genius of Jeff Porcaro's Rosanna Shuffle
 
 
When British rock drumming ruled the world
 
 
Slingerland kits
"Classic and timeless": Slingerland Drums are back, and Bruno Mars' drummer and JR Robinson are on board
 
 
Listen to 11 isolated drum tracks from rock's drumming legends
 
 
Hal Blaine
Read our classic interview with Wrecking Crew legend Hal Blaine
 
 
Clem Burke, Ancienne Belgique (AB), Brussels, Belgium, November 1998
Clem Burke's 10 essential drum albums
 
 
Latest in Our Magazines
Future Music 414
The final issue of Future Music is out now
 
 
the cover of Computer Music magazine alongside screengrabs of the interfaces of this month's software and samples
Computer Music 340 November 2024: free downloads
 
 
Future Music 413
Issue 413 of Future Music is out now
 
 
the cover of Computer Music magazine alongside screengrabs of the interfaces of this month's software and samples
Computer Music 339 Autumn 2024: free downloads
 
 
Future Music 412
Issue 412 of Future Music is out now
 
 
Red front cover of Computer Music's October Easy Sound Design issue, alongside a screenshot of the UI of the T-RackS Tape Machine 80 software and thumbnails of this month's free sample packs
Computer Music 338 October 2024: free downloads
 
 
Latest in News
Universal Audio UAFX pedals: the company has updated its amp modelling pedal lineup, adding MIDI connectivity, improved presets and app integration.
Universal Audio gives its UAFX amp modelling and effects pedals an almighty power up, adding MIDI connectivity, improving presets and app integration
 
 
app
KV331 Audio is giving away one of the best iPad synths we've ever tested for free
 
 
Johnny Marr demoes his new signature Jaguar Special with its trio of custom-wound lipstick pickups.
Fender and Johnny Marr reimagine the Jaguar with signature stunner featuring three custom-wound lipstick single-coils
 
 
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 19 -- Pictured: Young FIne Cannibals during the musical performance on May 13, 1989 (Photo by Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Fine Young Cannibals confirm that She Drives Me Crazy was recorded at Paisley Park using Prince’s gear
 
 
Taylor Jacob Collier GS Mini: featuring a brightly-coloured rosette graphic designed with the musical polymath, this beginner friendly acoustic has a bold five-string design for his signature DAEAD tuning.
Taylor teams up with Jacob Collier for signature acoustics that declare standard tuning DAEAD – and they’re accessibly priced
 
 
A Warm Audio tube condenser microphone
The early Black Friday guitar deals don't get much better than this sale at Thomann - save up to 69% on two top-rated guitars, a Warm Audio condenser mic, a Behringer synthesizer, and loads more
 
 

MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google
  • About Us
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Careers

© Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...