Kris Kohls (Born in Bakerfsfield, California May 19, 1972) is an American rock drummer known as member of the band Adema.

In his early life Kris joined several bands (including Cradle of Thorns), a five piece set drummer,[1] Kris develop many skills of drumming during the 1990s. He and other 4 other musicians made the band Adema in the early 2000 who was quickly signed with Arista Records. He recorded several albums for Adema, a band that he is still active with. Outside of his primary band, Kris also made several appearance on other musical projects like "Brides of Destruction" lead by Motely Crue's Nikki Sixx, and Tracii Guns of Guns n Roses, because of his touring schedule with Adema, Kris quit that project. Kris Kohls is sponsored by Tama Drums[2] and has appeared in many articles relating to drums techniques.

He also has a passion for mixed martial arts, and has been practicing for ten years. Kris only has 4 professional fights in MMA, but has a Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, given by Gracie Academy. Kris is also a devout Christian.

Discography :

Adema :

Adema (2001)
Unstable (2003)
Planets (2005)
Kill the headlights (2007)


Brides of Destruction :

Here Come the Brides (2004)


Cradle of Thorns :

Remember It Day (1990)
Feed-Us (1994)
Download This (1996)


Videodrone :

Videodrone (1999)


Solo :

Don't Try Rock and Roll (2011)