Chris Kontos (born June 25, 1968) is an American drummer, born in New York City. [1] As a former drummer of the heavy metal band Machine Head, he performed on their first album, 1994's Burn My Eyes. [2] [3] He and the band parted ways in 1995, before their second album. [4] [2] [3] He played in many bands and projects before and after that period of time, including Testament, Konkhra, Attitude Adjustment, Exodus, Death Angel, and Verbal Abuse. [2] [5] Kontos is recognized by his peers for his performance on songs—notably in " Davidian"—which are "considered by many as classic pieces of metal drumming". [2]
Kontos performed with Machine Head for the first time in 24 years with a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of Burn My Eyes in 2019, [4] [6] though, he never officially rejoined the band. [7]
On April 19, 2023, Kontos was announced as the drummer for the reactivated band Forbidden. [8]
Kontos currently uses Ddrum drums, Soultone cymbals, Vic Firth drumsticks, and Czarcie Kopyto pedals.
Chris Kontos (born June 25, 1968) is an American drummer, born in New York City. [1] As a former drummer of the heavy metal band Machine Head, he performed on their first album, 1994's Burn My Eyes. [2] [3] He and the band parted ways in 1995, before their second album. [4] [2] [3] He played in many bands and projects before and after that period of time, including Testament, Konkhra, Attitude Adjustment, Exodus, Death Angel, and Verbal Abuse. [2] [5] Kontos is recognized by his peers for his performance on songs—notably in " Davidian"—which are "considered by many as classic pieces of metal drumming". [2]
Kontos performed with Machine Head for the first time in 24 years with a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of Burn My Eyes in 2019, [4] [6] though, he never officially rejoined the band. [7]
On April 19, 2023, Kontos was announced as the drummer for the reactivated band Forbidden. [8]
Kontos currently uses Ddrum drums, Soultone cymbals, Vic Firth drumsticks, and Czarcie Kopyto pedals.