Articles by: Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. It's my job to manage the buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear and the best prices. I'm a guitarist and a drummer and I've worked in the music gear industry for 18 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance writer working with many of the world's biggest musical instrument brands including the likes of Roland, Boss, MusicRadar and Natal.

Articles by: Chris Barnes

Architects' Dan Searle: "Once Tom left us we needed to get back to some kind of normality"

By Chris Barnes published 8 January 19

The Brighton metaller on how Architects' magnum opus, Holy Hell, came into being in the wake of unimaginable tragedy

Session ace Geoff Holroyde: "Sometimes with a terrible drum kit you can play into that sound and make something of it"

By Chris Barnes published 26 October 18

From recording with S Club 7 to Feeder, we meet one of the most prolific British session drummers you’ve never heard of

Aric Improta’s Guide to drumming showmanship

By Chris Barnes published 16 October 18

From backflips to slam dunks

Kasabian's Ian Matthews: We always go about every gig like it’s the biggest, even if it’s the smallest gig

By Chris Barnes published 2 October 18

Mega gigs, movie sessions and the British Drum Co

Josh Dion: "You’re constantly learning about the choices you make, how to make an impact and how to listen to others"

By Chris Barnes published 24 September 18

The drum world’s newest sensation discusses his musical upbringing

Fall Out Boy's Andy Hurley: “For a long time, I had doubts that I could play drums anymore”

By Chris Barnes published 20 September 18

Drummer reflects on his evolution as a player and the importance of heavier side projects

Cassell The Beatmaker: "I go from touring to teaching to production; If I was just playing drums I’d probably be working in Sainsburys"

By Chris Barnes published 23 August 18

From touring the world and producing hits to mentoring and inspiring the next generation

Jamie Lenman and Dan Kavanagh talk double drumming and the most exciting beats in British rock

By Chris Barnes published 4 June 18

Two players are better than one?

Paramore drummer Zac Farro on rejoining the band, HalfNoise and his birthday gift from Taylor York: "It’s been an incredibly cool process"

By Chris Barnes published 12 March 18

Farro discusses his return

Mike Joyce: “When I started I had three styles of playing: fast and loud, faster and louder and fastest and loudest. The Smiths was a shock”

By Chris Barnes published 1 March 18

The Smiths went from indie rock innovators to cult heroes in just six years. Drummer Mike Joyce looks back on his rhythmic contributions that helped fuel the musical magic