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…
Contributing to this issue...
THE NEW BREED • YDOTY goes from strength to strength
FFBEATS
Keith Moon
KAI HAHTO NIGHTWISH • Finnish drum star Kai Hahto puts his stamp on Nightwish
Welcome back Gene Hoglan • Testament, Dark Angel, Dethklok, sessions
John Tempesta
Rudiment Of The Month
FFBEATS
THE 3 ESSENTIAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO BE A PROFESSIONAL • How to cut it in your drumming career with Emily Dolan Davies
FIRST LOOK • BRITISH DRUM CO. NICKO MCBRAIN ICARUS AND TALISMAN SIGNATURE SNARE DRUMS
LUDWIG AND LUDWIG VICTORY KIT • Brought over to the UK from Chicago during the buildup to D-Day, this rare kit put the swing in the GI’s life
NEED TO KNOW
5 STEPS TO GREATNESS
Cherisse Osei
Ralph Rolle
Neal Wilkinson
THE PERCUSSIONISTS • Four heads are better than one! Here comes a quartet of the industry’s finest to tell you just what it takes to make it as a professional percussionist
LEA MULLEN
PETE LOCKETT
FERGUS GERRAND
MILES BOULD
Art Blakey THE MESSENGER • In honour of the centennial anniversary of Art Blakey’s birthday, Rhythm celebrates his life and legacy with the help of three people that the legendary bandleader took under his wing. Cindy Blackman Santana, Jean Toussaint, and John Ramsay share their memories of a man who changed jazz and drumming forever.
Gear! • The latest kits and the new gear drummers need – reviewed and rated by our team of experts
Meet Rhythm’s Reviewers
Spaun Drum Co. Micro Kit II • Brian Spaun’s downsized kit brings a fresh take on the growing trend for shrinking setups
They Say:
Symrna Cymbals Ancient Art Series • Turkish delight, or just another cymbal brand? We give Symrna some stick
Natal Pro-Series Hardware • Natal’s heavy-duty hardware range gets an upgrade
Remo Crown Control Gels • The head manufacturer gets, er…well gel for 2020
VK Drums VKast Bronze Snare Drum • Heavy metal, in every sense. There is a reason that many A-list drummers across the world own a Van Kleef
Soundbrenner Core Steel • Are we picking up good vibrations? This wearable hybrid metronome, tuner, decibel meter and watch gives it a good go
Beats working • Every drummer needs Rhythm. Exclusive lessons from our expert team...
Introducing our expert tutors • (and what they remember about their first gig)
Getting Started • Go Latin for amazing rhythms, Colin Woolway shows you where to start…
Creative Concepts • Unlock Afro-Cuban rhythms with your playing. Erik Stams has the key…
Technical Difficulties • Phrasing using a mozambique rhythm with Pete Riley
Four-Piece Fills • Add some depth to your groove. Jason Bowld shows you how…
Heads up
Percussion Toolbox • Shaking all over! Pete Lockett brings you part two of his guide to that essential percussion tool, the shaker
So, You Want to Play Hybrid? • Perfect your playing experience by tweaking sensitivity settings, says Tom Bradley
How to Perfect Your Practice • Every drummer knows how important practice is but how do you stay motivated and happy to...