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.

Latest articles by Chris Barnes

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Roland to launch new product via web exhibition

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582 drummers break world record

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All playing the same beat at Drumfest

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Get your face in the 2010 Meinl catalogue!

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Cymbals
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Steven Adler to record drums for Slash solo album

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Singles And Albums
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Protection Racket announces new endorsees

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Drumfest is almost upon us!

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Gigs & Festivals
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V-drums event scheduled for September...

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...featuring Jonny Rabb, Craig Blundell and more!

Drummers
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Megenkyo taiko drummers to tour this Autumn

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in celebration of 15 years of limitless reverberation

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VIDEO: The drummers of Michael Jackson

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and the hits they played on

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Nine Inch Nails drummer celebrates birthday in style

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Reznor serves up a treat for Rubin's 21st

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DrumWright rescues UB40 for Glastonbury

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Gigs & Festivals
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Darth Vader backs Welsh drum talent!

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Drums
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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!

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Al Murray talks drums!

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The Pub Landlord gets his rock on with T-34

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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

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V and Sonisphere announcements coming tonight

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Who do you want to see?

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Chris Adler takes on producer role

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Lamb Of God drummer takes on new role

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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

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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

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