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
Rhythm's 25th anniversary: 25 Drum Icons interviewed
By Chris Barnes last updated
More great content from Rhythm's special anniversary issue
Interview: Deftones guitarist Stef Carpenter (part two)
By Chris Barnes last updated
"I sometimes wonder why I do interviews because I'm not the one who's going to hype it up. S***, six months to a year from now this record's gonna be dead!"
In Pictures: English Rogers snare restoration project
By Chris Barnes last updated
English Rogers snare finds a new home, and a new lease of life
Drum mugs!
By Chris Barnes last updated
We're always on eBay searching for the next gear bargain, but we couldn't believe our eyes when we saw these killer mugs. For the drummer who has everything...
Jason Sutter lands Foreigner gig
By Chris Barnes last updated
Jason Sutter has today been announced as the new sticksman for British-American rockers Foreigner after three years on the road performing with Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell.
White Stripes auction marimba for charity
By Chris Barnes last updated
Meg White may not be the most lauded drummer around, but she's certainly doing her bit offering fans their chance to own a bit of White Stripes history.
Interview: Deftones guitarist Stef Carpenter (Part One)
By Chris Barnes last updated
This month Sacramento slayers Deftones released their long-awaited sixth studio album 'Diamond Eyes'. We caught up with guitarist Stef Carpenter to get the lowdown on their heavy-ass new album
REVIEW: Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders 11/05/10
By Chris Barnes last updated
We've been aware of Taylor Hawkins' 'other' band the Coattail Riders for a few years now and when we received the band's new album Red Light Fever last month we really took notice.
Everything you need to know about Rhythm
By Chris Barnes last updated
This website is just a small glimpse of what's on offer in Rhythm magazine – The UK's Best-Selling Drum Magazine. Find out more about us here.
In Pictures: The 2010 Jobeky UK Custom Drum Festival
By Chris Barnes last updated
Drum builders gather for second UK Custom Drum show
KickPort soon to be available in white
By Chris Barnes last updated
Funky new colour incoming
Four drummer tribute to Gene Krupa
By Chris Barnes last updated
Sticky Wicket Swing Orchestra to mark Gene Krupa's 100th birthday with four-drummer charity spectacular
Take home Simple Minds
By Chris Barnes last updated
Fans attending Simple Minds’ UK gigs will be able to take home a USB
Get Ilan Rubin's solo album for free
By Chris Barnes last updated
The debut album from The New Regime – Nine Inch Nails and former Lostprophets drummer Ilan Rubin's solo project – is now available as a free download.
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