Megadeth singer biography

American drummer

Musical artist

For other people named Christopher Adler, see Christopher Adler (disambiguation).

Christopher James Adler (born November 23, ) is an American musician, best known as the founder and longtime drummer of heavy metal band Lamb of God from to , and Grammy Award winning member of Megadeth.

Adler was a member of Megadeth from to , appearing on their fifteenth album, Dystopia, and performed some touring dates in support of that album, as well as the touring and creative obligations with Lamb of God.

Adler played in several local bands including Calibra, Jettison Charlie, Grouser and Darker Days before founding Lamb of God in

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.

Early life and influences

His influences include former Wrathchild America and current Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin,^[2