This month Foo Fighters drum hero Taylor Hawkins talks to Rhythm about his new project The Birds of Satan.
In this massive cover feature Taylor talks us through the writing and recording of the band's debut album, as well as telling us all about working with Rufus Taylor and Stephen Perkins, songwriting and why the Foos are in tip top shape as they prepare to hit the studio.
INTERVIEWED
Marco Minnemann
John Otto (Limp Bizkit)
Jonathan Joseph (Jeff Beck)
Joe Clegg (Ellie Goulding)
Simon Wright (AC/DC/Dio)
Mike Portnoy
Tommy Clufetos
Jason Bonham
Plus: The latest part of our hybrid drumming series
REVIEWED
Liberty Drums Avant drum kit
Meinl Pure ride cymbals
Tama Cocktail Jam
Istanbul Agop cymbals
Mapex Black Panther Nomad snare drum
Evans Heavyweight drum heads
LEARN
Learn how to play 'I Want You To Want Me' by Cheap Trick, Foo Fighters classic 'My Hero' and 'Arabella' by Arctic Monkeys. Plus there's all of your favourite regular lessons from Pete Riley, Jason Bowld, Colin Woolway and more.
WIN
Win an Istanbul Matt Chamberlain ride cymbal
All this and more in the June issue of Rhythm available now from all good newsagents, online (opens in new tab) or digitally at the Google Play Store or from Apple Newsstand (opens in new tab). Get yourself a copy from Apple Newsstand and enjoy all of our tuition content plus bonus videos, image galleries and other content.