About
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.
Filmography
Mean Man: The Story of Chris Holmes2021 · Himself
W.A.S.P.: The Sting: Live at the Key Club L.A.2000 · Himself
W.A.S.P. | First Blood... Last Visions...1993 · Self
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years1988 · Self
W.A.S.P. - Videos... In the Raw1988
The Hear 'n Aid Sessions1986 · Self [W.A.S.P.]
W.A.S.P. | Live at the Lyceum, London1984 · Self
The Dungeonmaster1984 · W.A.S.P. guitar player (segment "Heavy Metal")