Chris is
a heavy metal drummer who has played in various projects in Louisville, Kentucky
since arriving in 1997. He favors Tama drums and owns a Midnight Blue Fade
Tama Starclassic kit with twin 24" bass drums, 11, 12, and 16" toms, 14" snare,
and a variety of symbols from the Zildjian and Sabian line. He also owns a
Yamaha DTX electronic kit which he uses to add electronic effects to his music.
You can find links to some of the songs that Chris' past bands have recorded
here. You can also catch youtube videos of Chris performing.
He is currently working on a Power Metal project complete with armor and
theatrical stage show. The group practices twice a week at Chris' place
and hopefully will be making a debut this fall in the Louisville music scene.
Once there is more information from this group there will be an update here.
Chris is also currently working on learning to play the guitar. He owns a
Flying V Dave Mustaine signature Dean with which he has been practicing for over
a year now with. He still has a lot of work to go but looks forward to
being able to produce his own music one day.
Anvil Grey (2005-2008) a heavy metal band that was formed in the summer of 2005 by Nick
Johnson and Chris Nye, Anvil Grey would have several members pass through their
ranks before the conclusion. The following is a roster of band members who
were once a part of the band, whose last show was July 2008.
Matt Menefee - Vocals
Nick Johnson - Bass
Chris Nye - Drums
Tyler Brandenburg - Rhythem Guitar (2005-2007)
Jeff Clark - Lead Guitar (2005-2006; 2007)
Chris Mitchell - Guitars (2007-2008)
Brandon Green - Guitars (2008)
Video
Chris' first attempt at playing guitar on video
Short lived project called Caetharsis September 2009. Sadly did not get off the ground
Part of the song that Chris wrote, Auticus, performed at Headliners 2008
Media Interview Conducted June 2007
Opening for Powerman 5000 at Headliners March 11 2007
Chris is
a heavy metal drummer who has played in various projects in Louisville, Kentucky
since arriving in 1997. He favors Tama drums and owns a Midnight Blue Fade
Tama Starclassic kit with twin 24" bass drums, 11, 12, and 16" toms, 14" snare,
and a variety of symbols from the Zildjian and Sabian line. He also owns a
Yamaha DTX electronic kit which he uses to add electronic effects to his music.
