Chris Adler

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Chris Adler
Birth name Christopher Adler
Born (1972-11-23) November 23, 1972 (age 51)
Origin Richmond, Virginia
Genres Groove metal, thrash metal, progressive metal
Instruments drums
Years active 1989–present
Labels Epic
Associated acts Lamb of God, Megadeth, Burn the Priest, Jettison Charlie, Blotted Science, Testament, Protest The Hero,
Website www.lamb-of-god.com
Notable instruments
Mapex Saturn Series Kit, and Signature Warbird 12" Snare drum.

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 on Jamey Jasta's podcast that he is also joining Megadeth as a full-time 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 joining Lamb of God in 1994. He is known for his often used Heel-toe technique and unusual approach to the drum kit.

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, Brann Dailor 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]

Like Lamb of God Bassist John Campbell, Adler is a vegetarian.[5][6]

Chris Adler's equipment

Adler uses Saturn V Mapex Drums, his own signature Black Panther 12x5.5" snare, and Gibraltar Hardware. He also uses and endorses Evans Drumheads, Pro-Mark signature Sticks, Trick Big Foot 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 TD-7 Module to trigger an 808.

Current tour kit

  • Drums - Mapex Saturn V in Satin Black Maple Burl
    • 10"x9" Tom
    • 12"×10" Tom
    • 16"×16" Floor Tom
    • 18"×16" Floor Tom
    • 22"×18" Bass Drum (×2)
    • 12"×5.5" Mapex Warbird (Chris Adler Signature)
  • Cymbals – Meinl [7]
    • 14" Generation X Filter China
    • 16" Generation X Filter China
    • 17" Byzance China (Prototype)
    • 14" Soundcaster Custom Medium Soundwave Hihat - 14" Byzance Dark Hihat
    • 8" Byzance Splash (x2)
    • 12" Soundcaster Custom Distortion Splash
    • 14" Soundcaster Custom Medium Crash
    • 16" Mb8 Medium Crash
    • 18" Byzance Medium Thin Crash
    • 24" Mb20 Pure Metal Ride (Signature model)
    • 8" Classics High Bell
  • Drumheads - Evans
    • Toms: EC2S Clear - G1 Clear
    • Bass: EMAD Heavyweight - Custom Resonant
    • Snare: Heavyweight snare batter - 300 snare side
  • Hardware [8]
    • Trick pro 1v bigfoot pedals
    • VRUK Pedals
    • Gibraltar Rack System and Clamps
    • Mapex Cymbal Boom Arms
  • Other [9]

Discography

With Calibra

  • Demo Tape (1989, Independently Released)

With Cry Havoc

  • Demo Tape (1993, Independently Released)

With Jettison Charlie

With EvilDeathInc.

With Burn the Priest

With Grouser

  • Demo Tape (1996, Independently Released)

With Lamb of God

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Main article: Lamb of God discography

Solo

  • Drum Nation Volume 3 (2006, Magna Carta) feat. Ron Jarzombek
  • Chris Adler and Jason Bittner: Live at Modern Drummer Festival 2005 DVD (2006, Hudson Music)

With Testament

With Protest The Hero

With Megadeth

References

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External links

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