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{{Short description|American musician (born 1973)}}
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| name = Seven Antonopoulos
| name = Seven Antonopoulos
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name = Chris Antonopoulos
| birth_name = Chris Antonopoulos
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|05|25}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|11|07}}
| instrument = [[Drum kit|drums]] & [[percussion instrument|percussion]]
| instrument = [[Drum kit|drums]] & [[percussion instrument|percussion]]
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Metal]]<br>[[Rock music|Rock]]<br>[[Gothic metal]]<br>[[Post grunge]]<br>[[Alternative metal]]
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Metal]]<br />[[Rock music|rock]]<br />[[gothic metal]]<br />[[post-grunge]]<br />[[alternative metal]]
| occupation = [[Musician]]
| occupation = [[Musician]]
| label = [[Napalm Records]]<br>[[Nuclear Blast]]<br>[[Century Media]]<br> [[American VooDoo]]<br>[[SBK Records]]
| label = [[Napalm Records]]<br />[[Nuclear Blast]]<br />[[Century Media]]<br /> [[American VooDoo]]<br />[[SBK Records]]
| associated_acts = [[Opiate for the Masses]]<br>[[Lone Star Trio]]<br>[[Hellafied Funk Crew]]<br>[[Channel Zero (band)]]<br>[[Vanilla Ice]]<br>[[Leaves' Eyes]]<br>[[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]]<br/>[[Hellflower]]<br/>[[LIVAN]]
| associated_acts = [[Opiate for the Masses]]<br />[[Lone Star Trio]]<br />[[Hellafied Funk Crew]]<br />[[Channel Zero (band)|Channel Zero]]<br />[[Vanilla Ice]]<br />[[Leaves' Eyes]]<br />[[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]]<br />[[LIVAN]]
| website =
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'''Chris Antonopoulos'''<ref>[http://www.bandvibe.com/interview_opiate.asp]</ref> (born on 25 May 1974 in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]]<ref>[http://www.drumchannel.com/library/3340/artist.aspx]</ref>) is Greek-American rock drummer, most notably for his tenure in
'''Chris Antonopoulos'''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.domainmarket.com/buynow/bandvibe.com|title=BandVibe.com is available at DomainMarket.com|website=BandVibe.com is available at DomainMarket.com|accessdate=7 August 2023}}</ref> (born on November 7, 1973<ref>{{Cite web|title=Seven Antonopoulos|url=https://www.facebook.com/SevenAntonopoulos|access-date=2021-02-13|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref> in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.drumchannel.com/library/3340/artist.aspx |title=)))Drum Channel((( |accessdate=2009-03-03 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131072136/http://www.drumchannel.com/library/3340/artist.aspx |archivedate=2009-01-31 }}</ref>) is an American rock drummer, most notable for his tenure in
Opiate for the Masses.<ref>[http://www.sabian.com/EN/artists/Chris_Antonopoulos.cfm Bio at Sabian.com]</ref>
[[Opiate for the Masses]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sabian.com/EN/artists/Chris_Antonopoulos.cfm|title=Bio at Sabian.com|accessdate=7 August 2023}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Antonopoulos joined the Phoenix/Los Angeles hard rock band [[Opiate for the Masses]] as a drummer in 2004.<ref name="moderndrummer.com">[http://www.moderndrummer.com/updatefull/200001588]</ref> Before this time he was a drummer for [[Vanilla Ice]] for three years.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1295041051.html]</ref> In 2006, he toured with the [[Revolting Cocks]].<ref>[http://www.metalnews.de/?metalid=05&action=show&cdid=3075]</ref> On 21 August 2008, he played with Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's ([[Guns N Roses]]) All Star Band at Rock Against Diabetes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=38519|title=Opiate For The Masses' Seven Antonopoulos and Others Join Rock Against Diabetes|publisher=Metal Underground}}</ref> On 3 November 2008, he left [[Opiate for the Masses]] and joined the German bands [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]] and [[Leaves' Eyes]].<ref>[http://www.drum-heads.de/3680.0.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=5682&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=2792&cHash=f8eaf6f442]</ref> After his resigns on 27 March 2010 with [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]].<ref>[http://www.drummerszone.com/news/newsItem.php?n01ID=7860&type=2 Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity announce new drummer: Roland Navratil replacing Chris "Seven" Antonopoulos]</ref> Seven currently plays the live shows for the Belgian band [[Channel Zero (band)|Channel Zero]].
Antonopoulos joined Phoenix/Los Angeles hard rock band Opiate for the Masses as a drummer in 2004.<ref name="moderndrummer.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.moderndrummer.com/updatefull/200001588 |title=Seven Antonopoulos: Artist Update: Modern Drummer Magazine 10/28/2007 |accessdate=2008-07-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071028070859/http://www.moderndrummer.com/updatefull/200001588 |archivedate=2007-10-28 }}</ref> Before this time, he was a drummer for [[Vanilla Ice]] for three years.<ref>{{Citation|url=|title = Opiate For The Masses' Seven Antonopoulus |publisher=Modern Drummer : MD
|date=August 1, 2007 | author=Worley, Gail }}</ref> In 2006, he toured with the [[Revolting Cocks]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.metalnews.de/?metalid=05&action=show&cdid=3075 | title=Инвестиция В Криптовалюту &#124; Заработок На P2P Торговле &#124; Как Заработать На Крипте В 2022 &#124; Питупи Инвест Крипта }}</ref> On 21 August 2008, he played with Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's ([[Guns N' Roses]]) All Star Band at Rock Against Diabetes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=38519|title=Opiate For The Masses' Seven Antonopoulos and Others Join Rock Against Diabetes|publisher=Metal Underground}}</ref> On 3 November 2008, he left [[Opiate for the Masses]] and joined German bands [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]] and [[Leaves' Eyes]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.drum-heads.de/3680.0.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=5682&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=2792&cHash=f8eaf6f442 |title=DrumHeads!! - Deutschlands Nr. 1 für Schlagzeuger - alles zu den Themen Schlagzeug, Drums und Percussion: Seven Antonopoulos neuer Drummer bei Leaves' Eyes |access-date=2009-03-03 |archive-date=2011-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006172206/http://www.drum-heads.de/3680.0.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=5682&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=2792&cHash=f8eaf6f442 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He resigned from [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]] on 27 March 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drummerszone.com/news/newsItem.php?n01ID=7860&type=2|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719132146/http://www.drummerszone.com/news/newsItem.php?n01ID=7860&type=2|url-status=dead|title=Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity announce new drummer: Roland Navratil replacing Chris "Seven" Antonopoulos|archivedate=19 July 2011}}</ref> Seven currently plays drums for the Belgian band [[Channel Zero (band)|Channel Zero]] and appears in the band's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ6fQnR0uIc 2018 Exit Humanity documentary] .


Seven describes his approach to the drums as "the idea of putting on a show as well as having fun and playing.<ref>[http://www.bandvibe.com/interview_opiate.asp Interview at bandvibe.com]</ref>
Seven describes his approach to the drums as "the idea of putting on a show as well as having fun and playing.<ref name="auto"/> He has been featured in [https://www.moderndrummer.com/2007/06/seven-antonopoulos/ Modern Drummer], China's Modern Player and Drum Magazine and [https://www.moderndrummer.com/2008/05/seven-antonopoulos-2/ blogged for Modern Drummer].

He performed with the [[Percussive Arts Society]] (PASIC) [https://www.pas.org/Files/PASIC_Archives/2008/PASIC08Program.pdf in 2008] and has delivered drum clinics around the world in the United States, China, Sweden and Norway.

Seven also serves as host of the YouTube series [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2J39bgBjqornBB6zCiOkg Metal Wine Guide] which brings together metal musicians who love wine and the canned wine industry.


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
'''Drums-PDP and DW (PDP is actually owned by Drum Workshop)'''
'''Drums - [[Pacific Drums and Percussion|PDP]] and [[Drum Workshop|DW]]'''
* 18x24 bass drum (2x)
* 18x24 bass drum (2x)
* 12x14 floor tom used between bass drums in place of rack tom
* 12x14 floor tom used between bass drums in place of rack tom
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* 6x12 DW Edge snare
* 6x12 DW Edge snare


'''Cymbals-Sabian'''
'''Cymbals - [[Sabian Cymbals|Sabian]]'''
(from left to right)
(from left to right)
* 20" APX Solid Crash
* 20" APX Solid Crash
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* 9" Alu Bell (mounted on top of 2nd AA rock crash)
* 9" Alu Bell (mounted on top of 2nd AA rock crash)


'''Drumheads-Aquarian'''
'''Drumheads - Aquarian'''
*Snare: Hi-Energy (Batter); Classic Clear Snare Side (Reso)
*Snare: Hi-Energy (Batter); Classic Clear Snare Side (Reso)
*All Toms: Clear Performance II (Batter); Classic Clear Video Gloss Black (Reso)
*All Toms: Clear Performance II (Batter); Classic Clear Video Gloss Black (Reso)
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*Vic Firth American Classic rock w/ wood tips
*Vic Firth American Classic rock w/ wood tips


==Member Of==
==Associated acts ==
* Channel Zero 2014-Present
* [[Channel Zero (band)|Channel Zero]] (2014–Present) - ''member''
*Beasto Blanco (2019) - ''touring''
* Brand New Machine 2013–2014
* Brand New Machine (2013–2014) - ''member''
* Livan 2011–2013
* [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]] (2008-2010)
* [[Livan (band)|Livan]] (2011–2013) - ''touring''
* [[Leaves' Eyes]]: (2008-2010)
* [[Atrocity (band)|Atrocity]] (2008-2010) - ''member''
* [[Opiate for the Masses]] (2005-2008)
* [[Leaves' Eyes]] (2008-2010) - ''member''
*Revolting Cocks (2006) - ''touring''
* [[Vanilla Ice]] (2001-2004)
* [[Hellafied Funk Crew]] (1996-2001)
* [[Opiate for the Masses]] (2005-2008) - ''member''
* [[Lone Star Trio]] (1993-1996)
* [[Vanilla Ice]] (2001-2004) - ''touring''
* [[Hellafied Funk Crew]] (1996-2001) - ''member''
* [[Lone Star Trio]] (1993-1996) - ''member''


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===with Opiate for the Masses===
===with Opiate for the Masses===

====Studio albums====
====Studio albums====

*''[[The Spore]]'' (2005)
*''[[The Spore]]'' (2005)
*''[[Manifesto (Opiate For The Masses album)|Manifesto]]'' (2008)
*''Manifesto'' (2008)


===Compilations===
===Compilations===
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*''[[Saw III (soundtrack)|Saw III soundtrack]]''
*''[[Saw III (soundtrack)|Saw III soundtrack]]''
*''[[The Best of Taste of Chaos]]''
*''[[The Best of Taste of Chaos]]''
*''[[The Best of Taste of Chaos Two.]]''
*''The Best of Taste of Chaos Two.''


===with Leaves' Eyes===
===with Leaves' Eyes===


=== Albums ===
==== Albums ====
* ''[[Njord (album)|Njord]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Njord (album)|Njord]]'' (2009)

=== with Atrocity ===

==== Albums ====

* After the Storm (2010)

=== with Liv Kristine ===

==== Albums ====

* Skintight (2010)

=== with Channel Zero ===

==== Albums ====
* ''Channel Zero Unplugged'' (2017)
*''Exit Humanity (2017)''
*''Channel Zero 30th Anniversary'' (2020)


===Live Session Member Of===
===Live Session Member Of===
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Antonopoulos became fast friends with [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]]’s [[Al Jourgensen]] and is married to [[Drain STH|Anna Kjellberg]] who also played in his former band [[Opiate for the Masses]].<ref>[http://drummertalk.org/2008/11/08/ray-luzie-seven-antonopoulos-clinic/ Interview]</ref>
Antonopoulos became fast friends with [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]]’s [[Al Jourgensen]] and was married to [[Drain STH|Anna Kjellberg]] who also played in his former band [[Opiate for the Masses]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://drummertalk.org/2008/11/08/ray-luzie-seven-antonopoulos-clinic/|title=Interview|accessdate=7 August 2023}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:58, 17 April 2024

Seven Antonopoulos
Birth nameChris Antonopoulos
Born (1973-11-07) November 7, 1973 (age 51)
GenresMetal
rock
gothic metal
post-grunge
alternative metal
OccupationMusician
Instrumentdrums & percussion
LabelsNapalm Records
Nuclear Blast
Century Media
American VooDoo
SBK Records

Chris Antonopoulos[1] (born on November 7, 1973[2] in Dallas, Texas[3]) is an American rock drummer, most notable for his tenure in Opiate for the Masses.[4]

Career

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Antonopoulos joined Phoenix/Los Angeles hard rock band Opiate for the Masses as a drummer in 2004.[5] Before this time, he was a drummer for Vanilla Ice for three years.[6] In 2006, he toured with the Revolting Cocks.[7] On 21 August 2008, he played with Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's (Guns N' Roses) All Star Band at Rock Against Diabetes.[8] On 3 November 2008, he left Opiate for the Masses and joined German bands Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes.[9] He resigned from Atrocity on 27 March 2010.[10] Seven currently plays drums for the Belgian band Channel Zero and appears in the band's 2018 Exit Humanity documentary .

Seven describes his approach to the drums as "the idea of putting on a show as well as having fun and playing.[1] He has been featured in Modern Drummer, China's Modern Player and Drum Magazine and blogged for Modern Drummer.

He performed with the Percussive Arts Society (PASIC) in 2008 and has delivered drum clinics around the world in the United States, China, Sweden and Norway.

Seven also serves as host of the YouTube series Metal Wine Guide which brings together metal musicians who love wine and the canned wine industry.

Equipment

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Drums - PDP and DW

  • 18x24 bass drum (2x)
  • 12x14 floor tom used between bass drums in place of rack tom
  • 16x18 floor tom
  • 18x20 bass drum on floor tom legs used as floor tom
  • 14x16 floor tom (on left side)
  • 7x14 DW cast steel snare
  • 6x12 DW Edge snare

Cymbals - Sabian (from left to right)

  • 20" APX Solid Crash
  • 20" AA Metal-X Chinese
  • 14" AAX X-Celerator Hi-Hats
  • 20" AA Metal-X Crash
  • 20" AAX Metal Crash
  • 24" (custom) HH Power Bell Ride
  • 20" AA Rock Crash
  • 20" HH Chinese
  • 20" Paragon Crash
  • 12" Chopper
  • 20" AA Rock Crash
  • 9" Alu Bell (mounted on top of 2nd AA rock crash)

Drumheads - Aquarian

  • Snare: Hi-Energy (Batter); Classic Clear Snare Side (Reso)
  • All Toms: Clear Performance II (Batter); Classic Clear Video Gloss Black (Reso)
  • Bass: Superkick II (Batter); Regulator Small Hole (Reso)

Drumsticks-Vic Firth

  • Vic Firth American Classic rock w/ wood tips

Associated acts

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Discography

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with Lone Star Trio

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Studio albums

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  • 21 Songs (1993)
  • Four Play (1995)

with Hellafied Funk Crew

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  • 1998 "Hellafied Funk Crew"

with V-Ice

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Studio albums

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with Opiate for the Masses

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Studio albums

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Compilations

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with Leaves' Eyes

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Albums

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with Atrocity

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Albums

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  • After the Storm (2010)

with Liv Kristine

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Albums

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  • Skintight (2010)

with Channel Zero

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Albums

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  • Channel Zero Unplugged (2017)
  • Exit Humanity (2017)
  • Channel Zero 30th Anniversary (2020)

Live Session Member Of

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Personal life

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Antonopoulos became fast friends with Ministry’s Al Jourgensen and was married to Anna Kjellberg who also played in his former band Opiate for the Masses.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b "BandVibe.com is available at DomainMarket.com". BandVibe.com is available at DomainMarket.com. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Seven Antonopoulos". www.facebook.com. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  3. ^ ")))Drum Channel(((". Archived from the original on January 31, 2009. Retrieved March 3, 2009.
  4. ^ "Bio at Sabian.com". Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Seven Antonopoulos: Artist Update: Modern Drummer Magazine 10/28/2007". Archived from the original on October 28, 2007. Retrieved July 11, 2008.
  6. ^ Worley, Gail (August 1, 2007), Opiate For The Masses' Seven Antonopoulus, Modern Drummer : MD
  7. ^ "Инвестиция В Криптовалюту | Заработок На P2P Торговле | Как Заработать На Крипте В 2022 | Питупи Инвест Крипта".
  8. ^ "Opiate For The Masses' Seven Antonopoulos and Others Join Rock Against Diabetes". Metal Underground.
  9. ^ "DrumHeads!! - Deutschlands Nr. 1 für Schlagzeuger - alles zu den Themen Schlagzeug, Drums und Percussion: Seven Antonopoulos neuer Drummer bei Leaves' Eyes". Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2009.
  10. ^ "Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity announce new drummer: Roland Navratil replacing Chris "Seven" Antonopoulos". Archived from the original on July 19, 2011.
  11. ^ "Interview". Retrieved August 7, 2023.
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