Rhythm, the UK’s best-selling drum magazine celebrates its 25th anniversary in style, with a special collector’s edition commemorating the last quarter of a century at the forefront of the drumming world.
On sale Tuesday 31st August, the special issue comes in a bag containing 4 iconic prints of drum legends John Bonham, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr and Charlie Watts. The issue examines the changing drum scene from the last 25 years – looking back at the drummers, drums, technological developments, music, gear and more that have made the scene what it is today.
As part of the celebration of all-things 25, the magazine will feature brand new interviews with 25 drum icons including Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Joey Jordison (Slipknot), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), as well as a retrospective feature looking back on 25 spectacular innovations from YouTube to V-drums, that have changed the lives of drummers for the better.
Rhythm is also running a massive competition with a total prize value of over £10,000 – with 25 prizes, split into five groups which will be won by five readers. Prizes include a full Carrera Drum kit, snare drums from Tama, Drum Workshop and Mapex, Sabian, Istanbul and Meinl cymbals, drumsticks from Zildjian, Pro-Mark, Vic Firth and Regal Tip, drum cases, percussion, DVDs, books and more.
There are also tips, tricks and lessons from the pros, with the stars of the drum world offering their best-kept secrets on gear maintenance, recording, practicing, warming up and playing live.
Chris Barnes, Editor of Rhythm magazine said:
“This is a major milestone for any magazine. We’re going all out on this issue to offer our loyal readers the best of everything – interviews, features, gear, competitions – to mark this special occasion.
We’ve been working since the start of the year to secure exclusive interviews with some of the hottest drummers on the planet and the final list is phenomenal. With so much content, free gifts and the usual expert gear reviews, tuition section and Drum Lessons CD this is an unmissable issue of Rhythm.”
The 25th anniversary issue of Rhythm magazine goes on sale on Tuesday, 31st August priced at £4.75.
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