Rhythm

Rhythm is the UK's best-selling drum magazine. Every issue of Rhythm is jam packed with exclusive interviews with the hottest players in the world, brilliant features covering every aspect of the drumming universe, independent advice on the latest gear from our team of experts, and all the news, reviews, gigs and gossip you could ever possibly want.. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO RHYTHM…

HLAG TURNS 10! • Hit Like A Girl is back and better than ever for 2021

TALKIN’ TAMA • Drum giant goes live in lockdown

Taylor Hawkins & Stewart Copeland • 30th April 2005

Danny Goffey SUPERGRASS, SOLO • The return of Supergrass, disco punk and a drumming double bill

STANDING OUT! • Emily Dolan Davies shares a life lesson about staying true to who you are

Dean Butterworth GOOD CHARLOTTE, SUGAR RAY, SESSIONS • From big, juicy rock grooves to embracing the spaces between the notes

Alex Van Halen

Rudiment Of The Month

OFFBEATS

Stewart Copeland

TRIXON DRUMS • A Vintage View special history of the rise and fall of the fondly remembered German percussion brand

FIRST LOOK • SHINY NEW DRUM STUFF TO LUST AFTER

Beat! People | Music | Gear Drumlines • This issue sees Stu Warmington interviewing the Director of the Chicago Bears Drumline

CHICAGO BEARS DRUMLINE KIT

OUR GUEST EDITOR TALKS ALL THINGS FOO AND MEDICINE AT MIDNIGHT WITH THE DARKNESS'S RUFUS TAYLOR TAYLOR HAWKINS

MEDICINE AT MIDNIGHT TRACK BY TRACK

MATT CAMERON UP CLOSE WITH THE SOUNDGARDEN & PEARL JAM STICKSMAN

ROGER TAYLOR QUEEN MAN TALKS INFLUENCES & INSPIRATION

ROGER TAYLOR,IN HIS OWN WORDS...

LEVEL 42% GROOVEMEISTER ON POCKET,CLICKS AND TIME PHIL GOULD

BEAUTIFUL WOUNDS • Gould shows his songwriting chops on second solo record

TY SEGALL FROM HIGH SCHOOL PARTIES TO PSYCHEDELIC ROCK WITH THE FUZZ MAN

Gear! • The latest kits and the new gear drummers need – reviewed and rated by our team of experts

Meet Rhythm’s Reviewers

Verdict

They Say

Tama Starclassic Performer Kit • Tama’s excellent new arrival earns its stripes – and then some!

Alesis Debut Kit • Alesis steps up with their latest Debut Kit bundle, an affordable electronic kit providing everything the beginner drummer needs

Code Drum Heads Signal Range • UK-based Code Drum Heads introduces the impressive Signal Range to their already extensive catalogue

Zildjian i Family Pro Gig Cymbal Pack • In an already crowded market, can Zildjian’s entry-level range inspire a new audience of players to join their family?

RolandTD-07KV Kit • Roland’s new all-mesh kit is not only affordable but is also keeping a few surprising tricks up its sleeve

Beats working • Every drummer needs Rhythm. Exclusive lessons from our expert team...

Introducing our expert tutors • (and who/what their biggest source of inspiration is).

Getting Started • Learn fractions the easy way with Colin Woolway breaking down 4 over 3

Creative Concepts • Improvising jazz in 3/4 time with Erik Stams

Heads up

Technical Difficulties • Polyrhythms explored in this issue’s 4 over 3 coordination lesson with Pete Riley

Four-Piece Fills • Give your rolls more texture with these ambidextrous fills from Jason Bowld

HEADS UP

Percussion Toolbox • Pete Lockett is your guide into the wonderful world of bongos – here, he demonstrates different techniques to get you started

So, You Want to Play Hybrid? • Create your own sounds on the...