Chris Adler Of Lamb Of God Joins DAVE MUSTAINE In The Studio For New MEGADETH Album.
Dave Mustaine, the creative driving force behind original American metal and hard rock crossover giants MEGADETH, and Chris Adler, drummer for the leaders of modern American heavy metal LAMB OF GOD, will join bassist David Ellefson in the creation of MEGADETH’s anticipated forthcoming album. Adler will be appearing as a guest on the album and contributing his thundering, hard-hitting, and technically precise style and skill, adding new blood and drive into the mix while staying true to MEGADETH’s roots.
Dave Mustaine comments, “Chris is a tremendous talent, and an amazing person. He is going to bring a new level of excitement and energy to MEGADETH that the fans are going to lose their minds over. I have nothing but respect for my previous drummers, but this is going to absolutely KILL! Back in 1989, MEGADETH originally worked as a three piece – guitar, bass and drums – when we laid down the framework to our GRAMMY® nominated platinum album ‘Rust In Peace.’ I want to thank the other members of Lamb Of God for allowing this opportunity to take place for all of us in the metal community.”
David Ellefson adds, “Chris has been an endearing friend to us in MEGADETH for many years now, and he truly appreciates our music and its legacy. His drumming has forged such an innovative and ferocious path for metal music and I’m very proud that he is anchoring our rhythm section with us on this new album. I can clearly see a new dawn of ‘utmost heaviness’ unfolding in MEGADETH’s next chapter.”
Chris Adler offers, “MEGADETH was the game changer for me. Growing up, there was no other band that meant as much to my musical interest and direction. There is no doubt I would not be doing what I have been doing for the past three decades had I not stumbled across ‘Killing Is My Business’ and the bible of all metal, ‘Peace Sells‘ in my formative years.”
“About 10 years ago, LAMB OF GOD toured with MEGADETH and I was able to share that story with Dave and David, and we have kept in touch ever since,” adds Adler. “When Dave called me a while ago and asked if I was interested in making a thrash metal album with him, I felt like I must’ve been on a hidden camera show. “I was trying to play it cool, but I was speechless other than YES! Once I called my wife and my band guys to let everyone know, I had some time to really think about it and how I can best fit into this situation. I’m coming into this on fire. There is an incredible amount of respect, but the goal here is to make the very best thrash album we can. Together, I believe we can do something very special! Get ready for a very exciting chapter in the MEGADETH legacy.”
The new album is the follow up to MEGADETH’s 2013 release, Super Collider. Super Collider hit No. 6 on The Billboard 200 and No. 3 on both the Top Rock Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts consecutively. To date, MEGADETH has sold more than 38 million albums worldwide and has scored five Top 10 albums, two Top 5 releases.
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Chris Adler Offers 25% Off Everything In His Online Store!
For a limited time only, Chris Adler is offering an amazing 25% off anything and everything in his online store! There’s plenty of goodies you can grab, especially so for any aspiring drummers out there- Chris recently launched his signature Vruk DrumMaster Heel Plate, and there are very limited quantities available.
For the collectors amongst you, there are a selection of tour-used and autographed goods, that would look fantastic on your wall, I’m sure! Last, but not least, there are the ‘Making Of’ books available, complete with drum tabs and fantastic insight into how New American Gospel and As The Palaces Burn came together all those years ago.
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Chris Adler Says Lamb Of God Have “A Little Surprise Before The End Of The Year”
We love surprises, and especially Lamb Of God surprises, so we were happy to hear that Chris Adler posted the following message on his FaceBook page today.
In the short message he discusses the bands success with summer festivals in Europe, and his part in recording drums for the new Protest The Hero album. Unsurprisingly we aren’t going to see Chris dedicate much, if any, time to playing shows with Protest The Hero.
Chris signs off with talk of a ‘few big announcements’ regarding tours and a little surprise at the end of the years. Well, I’m fairly certain the big tour news is going to be Lamb Of God playing in new countries, it’s recently become public knowledge that Lamb Of God will be in South Africa next year.
As for the surprises, we’ll have to wait and see?!
“Hey all!
Things have been going really well on this trip for us. The band is playing well and much of the hard work we have put in is being rewarded with great slots on the festivals we are doing and huge side shows in between. I feel very lucky to be a part of where we are right now and am enjoying it quite a bit.
I’ve now heard the Protest The Hero record and it’s fantastic! I love listening to it and hope you all do as well. I’ve been asked many times on this tour that since I played drums on the record if I will be touring with them or would consider playing on other projects. I’m fairly sure my schedule won’t allow for me to properly join their band and tour. As much as I love the music, I love being with my family too! LOL. We shall see as it’s not even something we have discussed.
As for other projects, it’s hard to answer that. I was a fan of PTH and jumped at the chance to step out of my box a little bit, push myself and explore my capabilities. It turned into quite a daunting task, but I’m much better off for it. I think I’d have to evaluate every opportunity in the same way. Obviously my main focus is LOG, it’s still my heart and soul and I’m loving being able to get out and share it with you.
We’ve got a few big announcements coming soon regarding tours that will end the Resolution cycle and a little surprise before the end of the year. Stay tuned – and stay metal!
~Chris”
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