Christopher John Holmes (born June 23, 1958) is an American heavy metal guitarist and songwriter. Holmes started his musical career in the Pasadena, California area in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He is best known as the lead guitarist of heavy metal band W.A.S.P. Together with Blackie Lawless and Randy Piper he was one of the founding members of the band. Holmes was a member of W.A.S.P. first from 1983 to 1990, and again from 1996 to 2001.

Chris Holmes

Acting Born June 23, 1958 Glendale, California USA

Christopher John Holmes (born June 23, 1958) is an American heavy metal guitarist and songwriter. Holmes started his musical career in the Pasadena, California area in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He is best known as the lead guitarist of heavy metal band W.A.S.P. Together with Blackie Lawless and Randy Piper he was one of the founding members of the band. Holmes was a member of W.A.S.P. first from 1983 to 1990, and again from 1996 to 2001.

Known For

The Dungeonmaster

W.A.S.P. guitar player (segment "Heavy Metal")

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Self

Hitler's Engineers: Building the Third Reich

The Hear 'n Aid Sessions

Self [W.A.S.P.]

W.A.S.P. - Videos... In the Raw

Mean Man: The Story of Chris Holmes

Himself

W.A.S.P. | First Blood... Last Visions...

Self

W.A.S.P. | Live at the Lyceum, London

Self

W.A.S.P.: The Sting: Live at the Key Club L.A.

Himself