Chris Garza is a guitarist, podcast host, and founding member of Suicide Silence, one of the most influential bands in modern deathcore. Known for his aggressive tone, crushing riffs, and precision rhythm playing, Chris helped shape the sound and direction of extreme modern metal through relentless touring, acclaimed releases, and high-energy live performances around the world.
Since forming Suicide Silence, Chris has played a major role in pushing deathcore into the mainstream heavy music scene while continuing to evolve the band’s sound across multiple eras of modern metal. His guitar work combines tight articulation, heavy groove, and raw aggression that has become instantly recognizable to fans of the genre.
Outside of performing, Chris hosts the popular Garza Podcast, featuring raw and unfiltered conversations with some of the most respected names in metal, rock, and heavy music culture. Through both music and media, he continues to be an influential voice within the heavy music community.
Chris relies on S.I.T. Strings Power Steel Stainless Electric Guitar Strings for the aggressive response, durability, and tuning stability required for modern metal performance. His setup includes PS1052 sets along with a custom .066 Power Steel Stainless single for 7-string guitars.
