Chris Barnes

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

Ash Soan talks revolutionising the drum session world from his back garden: “This place was basically built to get my crap out of the house"

By Chris Barnes published

Session hero on home studios, The Voice and much more

Meinl Cymbal Tuners review

By Chris Barnes published

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Discover brilliance in simplicity

Steven Wilson’s Craig Blundell: 10 drumming albums that changed my life

By Chris Barnes published

Prog drumming virtuoso picks the albums that shaped him

Jonathan Ullman’s secrets for drum session success

By Chris Barnes published

Boston drummer shares his top tips

Gojira's Mario Duplantier reveals all about his astonishing technique

By Chris Barnes published

Modern metal drumming hero talks

Brooks Wackerman on making his mark with metal masters Avenged Sevenfold

By Chris Barnes published

Ex-Bad Religion man discusses The Stage

New gear galore: The hottest drum products coming your way

By Chris Barnes published

An occasional round-up of the latest gear off the production lines

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

Brad Wilk on Prophets of Rage, Sabbath and Alex Van Halen's swing

By Chris Barnes published

Rage drummer talks groove

Good Charlotte drummer Dean Butterworth talks pop punk sessions, having a hit TV show and GC's return

By Chris Barnes published

Transatlantic drummer on Youth Authority

Rian Dawson's 6 tips for pop punk perfection

By Chris Barnes published

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 published

Inside Paul's hybrid rig

Luke Holland's 5 steps to YouTube drumming stardom

By Chris Barnes published

World Alive drummer tells you how to go viral

Bring Me The Horizon drummer Matt Nicholls on confidence, computer composition, clicks and more

By Chris Barnes published

From tiny metal clubs to headlining Wembley, it's been an eventful 12 years

Marilyn Manson

Gil Sharone on drumming for Marilyn Manson

By Chris Barnes published

The versatile sticksman reveals all about his latest gig with the Pale Emperor

21 greatest drum intros

21 greatest drum intros

By Chris Barnes, Stuart Williams, Drum Expo 2014 published

Featuring U2, Rainbow, Benny Goodman Orchestra and more

Taylor York, Paramore: guitarist 2.0

By Chris Barnes, Guitars and Amps Expo 2014 published

How to cut it as a modern player. Plus, Taylor's studio setup

Tim performing at the Voodoo Music Experience festival in New Orleans, Louisiana

9 of the best Tim Commerford basslines

By Chris Barnes, Bass Expo 2014 published

Rage Against The Machine bassist brings the funk to rap rock

Video: Ilan Rubin Paramore kit tour

By Chris Barnes published

Take a tour of Ilan Rubin's latest Q Drum Co. kit

What makes a great session drummer?

By Chris Barnes, Rhythm magazine published

Session guitarist Gannin Arnold gives his perspective on working with Colaiuta, Hawkins, Bozzio, Chamberlin and more

Reverend & The Makers drummer's hybrid setup

Drum kits of the pros: Ryan Jenkinson

By Chris Barnes published

Reverend & The Makers drummer talks through his hybrid set-up

Royal Republic with Per Andreasson (far right)

Royal Republic drummer talks stripping back

By Chris Barnes published

Per Andreasson on the art of the acoustic version

Want to print a page from your digital edition of Rhythm?

By Chris Barnes published

Follow our step-by-step guide

VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes with Drummer Love UK winner

By Chris Barnes published

UK Zildjian comp winner prepares for his close up!

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