Chris Kontos is known from his drumming in several hardcore- and metal bands including Verbal Abuse, Testament, Konkhra (also featuring guitarist James Murphy back then), Machine Head, Attitude Adjustment, Exodus, Death Angel, Anti Trust and Daemon from Norway.



When Kontos left Konhkra, he was replaced by Per M. Jensen. In Machine Head Kontos was followed up by Dave McClain.



Chris Kontos is currently playing with Hot For Teacher, a Van Halen tribute band and Sangre Eterna.