Chris Adler

Chris Adler
Birth name Christopher Adler
Born (1972-11-23) November 23, 1972
Origin Richmond, Virginia
Genres Groove metal, thrash metal, progressive metal
Occupation(s) musician
Instruments drums, percussion, guitar, bass guitar, piano, saxophone
Years active 1986–present
Labels Epic
Associated acts Lamb of God, Megadeth, Burn the Priest, Jettison Charlie, Blotted Science, Testament, Protest The Hero,
Website chrisadler.com
Notable instruments
Mapex Saturn Series Kit, and Signature Warbird 12" Snare drum, 24" Meinl Ride a cymbal, 14" Distortion Splash Cymbal, signature ProMark Drum sticks

Christopher James Adler (born November 23, 1972) is an American drummer, best known as a member of the groove metal band Lamb of God. In July 2015 Adler confirmed he is also joining Megadeth as a temporary member and will be touring with them during the upcoming album cycle. He is the elder brother of Lamb of God bandmate and guitarist Willie Adler. Adler had played in several local bands before founding Lamb of God in 1994. He is recognized by his left handed playing on a right handed kit, his use of fhe heel-toe technique , his unusual approach to the drum kit, and his tendency to play in 6/4 time.

Biography

Adler attended Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia; Adler attended college at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia where he met current bandmates John Campbell and Mark Morton. His inspirations include former Wrathchild America and current Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin[1] and Stewart Copeland[2] of The Police. Other influences are John Bonham, Dave Lombardo, Gar Samuelson, Lars Ulrich, Billy Cobham and Gene Hoglan.[3] On August 9, 2014 ABC News radio asked Adler in an interview if he did the drums for the new Slipknot single "The Negative One". Adler responded with "I can"t confirm nor deny it".

According to DRUM! Magazine, Adler describes his first drum kit as a disaster:

"The bass drum legs were different lengths so they wouldn't touch the ground at the same time. Every time I would hit it, it would wobble from left to right. The cymbal stands were duct taped together, and I think after two or three times playing the kit, the pedalboard actually broke in half because it was made of that crappy old fake metal."[4]

Adler is a pescatarian.[5][6]

Chris Adler's equipment

Adler uses Saturn Mapex Drums, his own signature Black Panther 12x5.5" snare, and Gibraltar Hardware. He also uses and endorses Evans Drumheads, Pro-Mark signature Sticks, Czarcie Kypto Pedals and Meinl Cymbals. Chris helped Meinl produce the 24" MB20 Pure Metal Ride for him and helped with the creation of the 12" Soundcaster Custom Distortion Splash. He also uses a Roland pad and two Roland trigger Modules linked to a 808. He also uses a Roland TD30k Kit at home and for warmups on tour.

Current tour kit

Discography

With Calibra

With Cry Havoc

With Jettison Charlie

With EvilDeathInc.

With Burn the Priest

With Grouser

With Lamb of God

Solo

With Testament

With Protest The Hero

With Megadeth

References

  1. ↑ "Lamb of God's Chris Adler Talks Drums (w/ Audio) - in Interviews". Metal Underground.com. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  2. ↑ Linda Friedel (2011-03-16). "Drum clinic rocks local music store - Wednesday Sun News Story - Kansas City". Kccommunitynews.com. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  3. ↑ Phil Freeman (2012-02-24). "Lamb of God’s Chris Adler’s Five Favorite Drummers". wonderingsound.com. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
  4. ↑ "Chris Adler: Working Man's Metal". DRUM! Magazine.
  5. ↑ "Lamb of God interview". YouTube. 2007-02-19. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  6. ↑ "Lamb of God’s Chris Adler". peta2.com. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
  7. ↑ "MEINL_cymbals_2008.pdf" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  8. ↑ "Pictures of Chris Adler's new kit-HE LEFT AXIS". Pearl Drummers Forum. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  9. ↑ "DRUMHEAD Magazine". Drumheadmag.com. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  10. ↑ "Testament: New Album Title Revealed; Tour With Anthrax, Overkill, Death Angel Planned".
  11. ↑ Lamb Of God’s Chris Adler Is Officially The Drummer For Megadeth’s New Album

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