Brett Aveni | Chris Pennie | Ron Scalzo

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Chris Pennie: drums, programming, synths, guitar

With a growing reputation built on the strength of his high-energy, diverse playing style, Chris Pennie is one of today's most influential drummers. As a founding member of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Chris earned a reputation for breaking down musical barriers.  Listening to bands as diverse as The Police, Kool and the Gang, and Metallica while growing up, Chris absorbed many different styles of music.

Pennie got his first drum kit at the age of twelve.  After attending the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston as a synthesis major, Chris, along with guitarist Ben Weinman, formed The Dillinger Escape Plan in early 1997.  Through extensive touring, the band built a devout international following, and earned a reputation as one of the most exciting live bands in the world.  Chris left the band in 2007 and soon joined up with Coheed and Cambria.  Return to Earth is Chris's first "official" side project.