Tuesday May 13, 2008 Starkey quits Oasis?
The Sun newspaper is reporting that Oasis drummer Zak Starkey (and son of Ringo Starr) has left the band due to disagreements with Noel Gallagher. The report claims that he has completed work on the new Oasis album, but will not be involved in its promotion. ...
Issue 150: Chris Adler notation error...
The more observant of you may have noticed that in Jason Bowld's Metal Lesson this month (Issue 150 - Chris Adler, page 81) we've cleverly run the same notation for examples two and three. Thankfully our attention was drawn to the error so we have posted the...
Thursday May 08, 2008 Horse The Band seek new drummer
LA metalcore merchants Horse The Band are requesting the services of a new drummer as soon as the current leg of their ‘Earth Tour’ ends early in June. If you think you can handle it then read the following statement from the band... Hey guys, Two months...
Rhythm Studio Masterclass venue change
This Saturday's masterclass with Nathan Curran (Basement Jaxx, Reef) and Bernie Gardener (Stomp, Nitin Sawhney) in association with The Rhythm Studio will now be taking place at The Rhythm Studio itself, not at The Cobden Club as previously advertised. ...
Get Your Blues On With Bluescamp
For three days in August Bluescamp will be open to singers, guitarists, bass players, drummers and keyboard players of all ages and abilities. It's a great opportunity for personal musical development in Blues, Rock and Jazz playing led by some of the best...
Wednesday May 07, 2008 BIMM to host metal summer schools '08!
The Brighton Institute Of Modern Music is gearing up for the 'no holds barred' Metal, Ultimate and Highway To Hell Summer Schools 2008. BIMM are making sure that the 2008 schools will be the biggest and most impressive ever with an awesome line up of guests,...
Tuesday May 06, 2008 June issue of Rhythm OUT TOMORROW!
DON'T MISS: FREE RHYTHM DRUM KEY! VIDEO LESSONS FROM THE STARS! 16-PAGE BUYER'S GUIDE! PLUS TRAVIS BARKER The world's favourite tattooed beat messiah now reigns as an in-demand hip-hop drummer, remixer and producer. We catch him on the road to hip-hop stardom...
Video: New Metallica rehearsal footage
Metallica are hard at work preparing for Summer festivals (including Reading & Leeds) at their Californian HQ, and here's the proof. The band recently posted a video of them playing Creeping Death. The 'Lars cam' is our favourite... Let us know what...
Ilan Rubin recruits drummer for The New Regime
You may remember us reporting that Ilan Rubin from the Lostprophets has been busy working on an album for his solo project The New Regime , on which he plays guitar, bass, keys and vocals as well as drums? You can read the full story HERE. When Rhythm...
Thursday May 01, 2008 Not for the Limp wristed: take drum lessons with John Otto
Pint-sized ex-Limp Bizkit drummer John Otto is filling his [copious amounts of] free time by offering drum lessons in Los Angeles, Blabbermouth.net reported today... "LIMP BIZKIT/THE KILLER AND THE STAR drummer John Otto has decided to share expertise with...
