We sat down with Christopher Williams, thunder-handed drummer for metal titans Accept, at RockNPod in Nashville — a celebration of rhythm, riffs, and rock history.
Known for his blistering power, precision, and on-stage ferocity, Christopher brings a modern fire to one of heavy metal’s most iconic legacies. Since joining Accept in 2015, he’s anchored their crushing sound across three studio albums, international tours, and festival stages worldwide — proving that this isn’t just a legacy act… it’s a band still swinging with force.
Whether he's delivering bone-rattling double-kicks on Too Mean to Die or firing up a live crowd with machine-gun grooves, Christopher is the engine that keeps Accept’s sonic war machine marching on.
🥁 About Christopher Williams:
• Born in Washington, D.C., raised in Nashville, TN
• Current drummer for Accept (joined in 2015)
• Albums with Accept include: The Rise of Chaos (2017), Too Mean to Die (2021), and Humanoid (2024)
• Extensive international touring, including Wacken Open Air, Hellfest, and multiple world tours
• Known for technical finesse, relentless stamina, and dynamic live performances
• Has also played with bands like Blackfoot, The Voodoo Prophet, and various Nashville session gigs
• In-demand clinician and educator, offering masterclasses and drum clinics worldwide
• Endorsed by Pearl Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Remo, Vater, and more
• Frequently appears at NAMM, PASIC, and drum expos representing major gear brands
• Combines classic metal thunder with modern technique and a southern work ethic
Christopher is one of the rare drummers who channels both tradition and innovation — a bridge between the old gods of metal and its future. His seat on the drum throne isn’t inherited — it’s earned.
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👇 Stay connected with Christopher Williams and explore his work:
🎧 Accept
• Official Site: https://www.acceptworldwide.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ACCEPTTUBE
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JDIAtVrJdQ7GFOX26LYpv?si=CvcbZZvkQ_6J4CKgENCeMw
• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/accept/545085
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acceptworldwide/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accepttheband
• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/accepttheband
🥁 Christopher Williams
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwilliamsdrums/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drumgodpc3
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cwilliamsdrums
• Drum Clinics & Booking: https://www.cwilliamsdrums.com/
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cwilliamsdrums
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