Kris Xenopoulos, AKA KRIS XEN is a South African guitar player, musician and producer. Most well-known for his work with South African death metal outfit, Vulvodynia and the meme-tastic comedy metal band xavlegbmaofffassssitimiwoamndutroabcwapwaeiippohfffx, KRIS XEN does not only have heavy riffs on his mind, but also manages to blend multiple genres into a seamlessly flowing track. He's also explored instrumental, guitar-driven music with his prog band Technopath and now Kris is now branching out as a solo artist. I've been using PreSonus gear since I was 16 years old, I couldn't be happier to be working with a brand that's been such a big part of my life over the years.
-KRIS XEN (2022)
KRIS XEN takes you on a musical journey that could only be described as modern fusion.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Durban, he starting off as a drummer at the age of 11 and became addicted to guitars as a young teenager. He started his first bands at the age of 13 and eventually became a member of one of the most famous death metal outfits in South Africa; Vulvodynia. He is constantly evolving as a guitarist, producer and musician, and developed a great love for expanding his musical knowledge and touring.
During the pandemic Kris focused hard on writing, recording guitar and producing Vulvodynia's most recent offering Praenuntius Infiniti from his home studio. The album was mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson.
Kris shows Studio One to mix/mastering engineer, Christian Donaldson He has played in Ron Bumblefoot Thal's (ex-Guns N Roses, Sons Of Apollo) band, done multiple headlining tours in Europe with Vulvodynia and Xavleg, and has headlined tours in the States, Australia, and Africa with Vulvodynia.
In Technopath, Kris has worked with some legendary musicians such as Brian Beller (Bass for The Aristocrats, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani), Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen) and Nick Johnston.
Kris has also been featured in Guitar World Magazine and was the cover page for New Voices In Guitar, outlining 10 fresh guitarists to keep an ear out for in the coming year for 2020.
Kris has just released a signature guitar with Ormsby Guitars, available worldwide and is presently on tour throughout the United States with Vulvodynia.
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