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Posted On: October 31st 2026, 11:08 pm

This is the first time we actually pulled over alongside this particular spot of Wind River on our way back down to Casper. What an amazing site to absorb. ✨❤️ #windriver #wyoming #river #roadtrip

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FC Barcelona is honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and His Royal Highness Prince George to the Spotify Camp Nou.

Thank you for joining us for a special evening of Champions League football featuring your beloved Aston Villa.

El FC Barcelona té l’honor de donar la benvinguda a Sa Altesa Reial el príncep de Gal·les i a Sa Altesa Reial el príncep Jordi a l’Spotify Camp Nou.

Gràcies per acompanyar-nos en aquesta nit tan especial de la Champions League, en què tenim el plaer de rebre l’Aston Villa, l’equip de què sou seguidors.

El FC Barcelona tiene el honor de dar la bienvenida a Su Alteza Real el príncipe de Gales y a Su Alteza Real el príncipe Jorge en el Spotify Camp Nou.

Gracias por acompañarnos en esta noche tan especial de la Champions League, en la que tenemos el placer de recibir al Aston Villa, el equipo del que son seguidores.

CHRIS ADLER — LAMB OF GOD ERA! 🥁🔥

When we talk about drummers who helped DEFINE the sound of modern heavy metal, CHRIS ADLER absolutely belongs in that conversation!

His work with LAMB OF GOD is a masterclass in SPEED, PRECISION, GROOVE, and rhythmic CREATIVITY.

But one thing I’ve always found FASCINATING about Chris is his approach to CYMBALS!

In a genre where drummers often gravitate toward MASSIVE cymbals, Chris took a DIFFERENT approach.

His setups featured smaller cymbals, including 8” and 12” SPLASHES and 14” CRASHES.

And here’s what I absolutely LOVE.

Chris would actually RIDE on SPLASH CYMBALS during some of Lamb of God’s HEAVIEST sections!

Instead of the sustained WASH of a huge crash, those smaller cymbals delivered a TIGHT, ARTICULATE sound that cut through the distorted guitars.

Of course, he wasn’t afraid to go BIG either. The man also played a MASSIVE 24” RIDE!

And that SNARE DRUM! His 12” x 5.5” Mapex Black Panther produced that unmistakable, cutting CRACK that became such an important part of his sound.

Combine those choices with his intricate double-bass patterns and syncopated grooves, and you get something instantly RECOGNIZABLE.

Go listen to “Ruin,” “Laid to Rest,” “Redneck,” or “Walk with Me in Hell.”

Some absolutely NASTY drum parts!

But what makes Chris so important to me isn’t just his TECHNIQUE.

It’s that he developed a recognizable MUSICAL IDENTITY.

The cymbal choices. The snare sound. The intricate kick patterns. The way his grooves lock in with those CRUSHING guitar riffs.

You hear it, and you KNOW who’s behind the kit.

And THAT is one of the hardest things to accomplish as a musician.

So much has already been done that finding your OWN sound can feel almost IMPOSSIBLE.

But when you stay true to YOURSELF and YOUR musical tastes instead of constantly chasing what everyone else is doing, something truly PERSONAL can emerge.

Chris Adler is PROOF of that! 🥁🔥

What’s YOUR favorite Chris Adler drum performance?

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