Chris Barnes

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.

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August issue of Rhythm on sale now!

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Our Magazines
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Skunk Anansie preview new song and video

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Mark Richardson is back!

Drummers
Our day of drums (and cymbals) begins

Review: Meinl Drum Festival 2010

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Cymbal giants invite Rhythm to their annual drum bash

Gigs & Festivals
The percussive onslaught begins

The Blackout and KIGH get double vision at Download

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Rhythm finds out about The Blackout's epic festival drum stunt

Gigs & Festivals
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Al Murray talks drums!

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The Pub Landlord gets his rock on with T-34

Drums
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Win a drum head signed by the stars of Download!

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including Vinnie Paul, Abe Cunningham, Stix Zadinia and Al Murray

Drum Gear
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Butch Vig sings Bock 507’s praises

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Garbage drummer loves his Bock 507

Drums
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Freese gives update on Slash, Devo and hairdressing

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Cutting hair keeping drum ace busy

Drums
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V and Sonisphere announcements coming tonight

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Who do you want to see?

Drummers
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Chris Adler takes on producer role

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Lamb Of God drummer takes on new role

Drums
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Pete Cater adds more tour dates

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More chances to catch the big band ace

Gigs & Festivals
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My Passion drummer signs Zildjian deal

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Jonathan Gaskin joins Zildjian roster

Drummers
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Vinnie Paul pulling for The Rev in Golden Gods

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Hell Yeah! drummer backs The Rev

Drums
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John Blackwell completes new album

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John Blackwell project revealed

Singles And Albums
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Gavin Harrison lines up one-off clinic

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Session ace announces date

Drummers
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Chickenfoot take DVD on tour!

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Live footage hits the road

Drummers
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Craig Blundell to give V kit masterclass

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Session maestro to give electro insight

Drummers
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Zakk Wylde: Nunenmacher ‘welcome back at any time’

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Craig Nunenmacher left BLS on good terms

Drummers
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Kasabian drummer breaks hand at NME Awards

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Drum tech saves the day

Drummers
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Aerosmith reveal Euro dates

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Classic rockers announce London show

Gigs & Festivals
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Joey Kramer: Aerosmith news coming

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Aerosmith drummer speaks

Drums
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Ryan O’Keefe: I’ll swap pasties for beer!

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Airbourne drummer loves steak bakes

Drums
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Ryan Richards: New FFAF material is ‘extreme’

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Drummer speaks about new album

Singles And Albums
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Protection Racket launches new mat markers

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An end to the pain of taking down kits?

Drummers
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Sabian donates cymbal sets to Little Kids Rock

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