Chris Adler

Christopher James Adler (born November 23, 1972) is an American drummer, best known as a member of the groove metal band Lamb of God, as well as the glam band Nitro.

Chris Adler, 2015

Quotes

• I was just always really into having pets and felt a real connection with animals, and I guess as I became aware … from where it was coming to my plate it's just I couldn't eat it—it was disgusting. I stopped eating read meat … but I still ate chicken for a long time, and we were on tour and saw a chicken truck go by with these chickens that were just bleeding—it was just disgusting. And that was it. I haven't had a piece of it since. … We're not actually born ready to eat meat, it's something you have to develop and it's not something that you need to develop. The issue with the whole thing is just education and information. You know, most people don't think about it.
  • “Lamb of God interview,” by Peta2.com, on YouTube (19 February 2007).

• My marriage, my relationships and family, my accomplishments with my band and my choice to be vegetarian are not only things I am proud of, they define me.
  • Print ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, in “Lamb of God’s Chris Adler is Vegetarian,” Peta2.com (20 July 2011).