
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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A different kind of tattoo...
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...'the stuff dreams are made of'
Jane's Addiction cancel a show due to drummer's infected elbow
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Are you ready to rock?
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BIMM Metal Hammer and Total Guitar schools ready to rock and roll!
Kate Nash's drummer reports from the studio...
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Whilst cruising Twitter last week we struck up conversation with Kate Nash drummer-of-choice Elliott Andrews only to discover he is currently
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