Brandon Barnes

Brandon Barnes (born October 10, 1972) is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer and co-composer for the hardcore punk band Rise Against. He lives with his wife, son and daughter in Colorado.

Biography
Brandon studied music in college and played drums in the University of Colorado music program. He knew then he wanted to make music his career. By listening to his favorite drummers such as Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Terry Bozzio, Peter Erskin, and Dave Lombardo, Brandon got the style of playing he has used in many bands over the last 10 years."Brandon Barnes Bio"  Sabian.com. Retrieved on November 25, 2009.
Brandon joined Rise Against in 2000 after the breakup of "Pinhead Circus" and was on the 2001 release and tour of The Unraveling. Since then, Brandon Barnes is continuing to play in Rise Against and has made drum tracks for all six of their albums.

Discography
Pinhead Circus
Everything Else Is Just a Far Gone Conclusion (1999)

Rise Against
The Unraveling (2001)
Revolutions Per Minute (2003)
Siren Song of the Counter Culture (2004)
The Sufferer & the Witness (2006)
This Is Noise (2007)
Appeal to Reason (2008)
Endgame (2011)

References

Category:1972 births
Category:Living people
Category:Rise Against members
Category:Musicians from Colorado
Category:American punk musicians
Category:American rock musicians
Category:American drummers