Brandon Barnes

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Brandon Barnes is an American musician and producer from Denver, Colorado. He is best known as the drummer for the hardcore punk band, Rise Against. Brandon began studying music in university, and quickly realized this was definitely what he wanted to do with his life. He played in his school's jazz band and also took private lessons. Through the years, he managed to develop his own unique drumming style, compiled by the influence of his drumming heroes such as: Neil Peart, Terry Bozzio, and Dave Lombardo. His sensational drumming brings the mighty Rise Against to a new level of music.


[edit] Equipment

While touring in the United States, he uses Pro-Mark drumsticks, Tama drums, Evans heads, and cymbals from both Sabian and Zildjian.





Rise Against
Brandon Barnes | Zach Blair | Tim McIlrath | Joe Principe
Chris Chasse | Todd Mohney | Mr. Precision
Discography
The Unraveling | Revolutions Per Minute | Siren Song of the Counter Culture | The Sufferer and the Witness
Videography
Generation Lost
Singles
"Heaven Knows" | "Give It All" | "Swing Life Away" | "Life Less Frightening" | "Ready to Fall" | "Prayer of the Refugee" | "Under the Knife"
Labels
Geffen Records | Fat Wreck Chords