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
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.
Pete Cater adds more Big Band tour dates
By Chris Barnes last updated
Big Band maestro Pete Cater has added two more dates for 2010.
New Jason Bowld clinic announced
By Chris Barnes last updated
Jason Bowld has just announced a new drum clinic date. This time, Jason
November issue of Rhythm on sale now!
By Chris Barnes last updated
Featuring Tre Cool!
Them Crooked Vultures album details announced
By Chris Barnes last updated
Grohl and Co's debut to hit stores next month!
BBC to broadcast A Cymbal Tale
By Chris Barnes last updated
Fascinating show about cymbals to broadcast on Radio 4
Speech Debelle drummer talks to Rhythm about the Mercury Prize and the future
By Chris Barnes last updated
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