Feature image photo credit: Anabel DFlux
Chris Poland is widely known for being an original member of legendary metal band Megadeth, and has been inducted into the Metal Hall Of Fame. He has also had band projects like OHM and Damn The Machine, as well as having a successful solo career. Chris is currently the guitarist for Nuclear Messiah, an all-star metal project that brings 34 legendary musicians together from across five decades of rock and metal. On April 24th, 2026, Nuclear Messiah is set to release Black Flame on the great Cleopatra Records label.
In this interview, Chris talks about the Nuclear Messiah record, some of the guests on the record, and how it all came together. He also discusses some of the Megadeth years, what we can expect from OHM, and if we’ll ever get an autobiography.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!