Chris Vrenna

Assistant Professor of Music

Teaching Focus:  Performing Arts Technology,

Bio

Chris Vrenna is a Grammy-winning musician, producer, engineer, remixer, and composer. He is best known as a former founding member of Nine Inch Nails, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Additionally, he has been the drummer for international acts including Gnarls Barkley, Marilyn Manson, and Guns N’ Roses. He has remixed and/or programmed for numerous artists including U2, Rob Zombie, Weezer, Evanescence, and Hole.

Vrenna is also a well-known video game composer whose credits include American McGee’s Alice, Doom 3, Quake 4, Call of Duty: ExoZombies, and Quake: Champions.

Vrenna received his Bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and his Master’s degree in Music Technology from Southern Utah University.

Updated on: 8/27/2024