Chris Barnes
I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.
Latest articles by Chris Barnes
Kaz Rodriguez talks viral hits, hybrid drums and A-list fans
By Chris Barnes published
Fast-rising Brit drum hero discusses past, present and future
43 new drum products you must try in 2017
By Chris Barnes published
All of the hottest new gear
Drum kits of the pros: Ryan Jenkinson
By Chris Barnes published
Reverend & The Makers drummer Ryan Jenkinson has just stepped off a tour with the Brit indie upstarts and got in touch to fill us in on the acoustic/electro hybrid kit he's been using.
First look: Carrera Drums Terrier drum kit
By Chris Barnes published
Close up of UK builders new kit with concert toms!
21 greatest drum intros
By Chris Barnes, Stuart Williams, Drum Expo 2014 last updated
In our search for the greatest drum intros, we racked our brains and serched our record collections to come up with this list of 21 prime contenders...
Taylor York, Paramore: guitarist 2.0
By Chris Barnes, Guitars and Amps Expo 2014 last updated
As greater demands are being put on musicians to bring more than just great playing to the table, we ask Taylor what it takes to be a professional guitarist in 2014.
What makes a great session drummer?
By Chris Barnes, Rhythm magazine last updated
Session guitarist Gannin Arnold gives his perspective on working with Colaiuta, Hawkins, Bozzio, Chamberlin and more
Royal Republic drummer talks stripping back
By Chris Barnes last updated
Per Andreasson on the art of the acoustic version
VIDEO: Recording tips for the Remote Session Drummer
By Chris Barnes last updated
with Ralph Salmins, Russ Miller, James Hester and more
Want to print a page from your digital edition of Rhythm?
By Chris Barnes last updated
With Rhythm's new enhanced digital edition it's possible to print the accompanying notation to follow while you view a video or listen to a track.
VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes with Drummer Love UK winner
By Chris Barnes last updated
UK Zildjian comp winner prepares for his close up!
VIDEO: Guide to Remote Session Drumming (part 3)
By Chris Barnes last updated
with Ralph Salmins, Russ Miller, James Hester and more
Video: Interview with Buddy show organiser Elliott Henshaw
By Chris Barnes last updated
Rhythm goes behind-the scenes at the Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial concert
Video: Cathy Rich talks about keeping her father's legacy alive
By Chris Barnes last updated
Continuing our coverage of the Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert, Buddy's daughter Cathy and touring Buddy Rich Big Band drummer Gregg Potter remember the drumming legend.
Video: Gavin Harrison discusses Buddy Rich
By Chris Barnes last updated
Rhythm goes behind-the scenes at the Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial concert
VIDEO: Example drummer talks through his LED Chequerplate kit
By Chris Barnes last updated
Johnny 'Drum Machine' Jenkins gives Rhythm a guided tour of his Tron-style LED kit
Ralph Salmins: A session drummer's diary
By Chris Barnes last updated
Brit drum star takes you behind the scenes of his most recent sessions
Good Charlotte drummer Dean Butterworth talks pop punk sessions, having a hit TV show and GC's return
By Chris Barnes last updated
Transatlantic drummer on Youth Authority
Brad Wilk on Prophets of Rage, Sabbath and Alex Van Halen's swing
By Chris Barnes last updated
Rap-rock trailblazers Rage Against The Machine exploded from speakers and stages with their incendiary self-titled debut in 1992.
Rian Dawson's 6 tips for pop punk perfection
By Chris Barnes last updated
All Time Low drummer talks gear, technique and more
Paul Jones on the drum gear that powers drum 'n' bass maestros Sigma
By Chris Barnes last updated
The demands on today's live session drummers are increasing at a rapid rate.
MusikMesse 2011: New gear revealed
By Chris Barnes last updated
More great gear from last week's German show
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