Chris Adler
Chris Adler | |
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Adler in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher James Adler |
| Born | November 23, 1972 |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Formerly of | |
| Website | chrisadler |
Christopher James Adler (born November 23, 1972) is an American musician, best-known as a founding member and the longtime drummer of heavy metal band Lamb of God from 1994 to 2019.
He was also a Grammy Award winning member of Megadeth from 2015 to 2016, appearing on their fifteenth album, Dystopia. He performed some touring-dates in support of that album, as well as adhering to the touring and creative obligations of Lamb of God. Adler played in several local bands including Calibra, Jettison Charlie, Grouser, and Darker Days before founding Lamb of God in 1994.
Adler is well-recognized for his open-handed technique, his use of the heel-toe technique, and his unusual approach to the drum kit as a left-handed player on a right-handed kit.