Chris Kael Quick Info
Height5 ft 8 in
Weight70 kg
Date of BirthMay 21, 1974
Zodiac SignGemini
Eye ColorLight Brown

Chris Kael is an American bass guitarist who rose to fame after becoming the 2nd bassist and backing vocalist of the band Five Finger Death Punch replacing Matt Snell in 2011, having released numerous albums with the heavy metal group including The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1 (2013). He has also been a member of Cut Love Kill.

Born Name

Christian Kael

Nick Name

Chris

Sun Sign

Gemini

Born Place

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Residence

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Nationality

American

Occupation

Musician

Manager

He is represented by Allen Kovac.

Genre

Heavy Metal, Groove Metal, Thrash Metal, Alternative Metal, Hard Rock

Instruments

Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Labels

  • Better Noise Music
  • Firm
  • EMI Records Ltd.
  • Prospect Park
  • Spinefarm Records
  • Universal Music Group

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 8 in or 173 cm

Weight

70 kg or 154.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

He has dated –

  • Natalie Estes – He was married to Natalie in the past.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    He is of American descent.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Light Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Long mustache and long braided beard
    • Sharp nose
    • Tattooed hands

    Brand Endorsements

    He has a sponsorship with MusclePharm.

    Chris Kael Favorite Things

    • Early Influences – Ian Hill, Jason Newsted
    • Has Treasured – A collection of bass guitars with the Warlocks being among his most cherished ones

    SourceBass Musician Magazine

    Chris Kael Facts

  • He has disclosed that the 1st artist that had made him want to be a musician and a performer was Gene Simmons of the hard rock band KISS whom he had watched on the show 3-2-1 Contact after which he had immediately known that was what he wanted to do. He had not realized back then that it was bass that he would want to do but he had known that he definitely wanted to be on the stage.
  • Chris has recalled that when he was in junior high school, he was in the band playing woodwind instruments and so he knew how to read. He had picked up the guitar at first and then tried out the bass realizing that it was what he had been looking for. He learned bass by using guitar magazines and tablature to learn songs that he craved to learn, from the bands he loved and wanted to emulate. Chris has stated that he was learning songs while developing his own style simultaneously.
  • Kael had shifted to Las Vegas where Five Finger Death Punch had originated.
  • He has affirmed that he has got noticed all the time when he has walked outside due to his beard and realized he has got recognized a lot more because of it.
  • Featured Image by Chris Kael / Instagram

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