Formed: 1998
From:
Cleveland,
OH,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Self-proclaimed leaders of the "new wave of American heavy metal", Chimaira was formed in Cleveland in 1998, recording the indie This Present Darkness album in 2000 before earning a contract with Roadrunner Records for their next two releases.
Chimaira was spawned in 1998 by Jason Hager, the guitarist of the now defunct, Ascension. Hager's desire to start an intense new metal band led him to Mark Hunter, previously of Cleveland's Skipline. Mark's vocal strengths and abilities as a songwriter made him an easy choice. After a great deal of trial and error the Chimaira family came to be what it is today: Mark Hunter (vocals), Rob Arnold and Jason Hager (guitarists) (recently left band and replaced by Matt Devries), Andols Herrick (drummer), Jim LaMarca (bass), and Chris Spicuzza (electronics).
This Cleveland six piece's unrelenting attitude and drive to succeed has helped them sell close to 10,000 copies of their independently released EP, This Present Darkness. Chimaira developed their fan base through touring, the Internet and radio- particularly stations 93X(Minneapolis) and WSOU (NY/NJ). Last year Chimaira shared the stage with the likes of Soulfly, Hatebreed, Spineshank, and Snapcase.
In March 2001 the band joined forces with the illustrious producer Mudrock (Godsmack, Powerman 5000) to put together the 14 fiercely emotional tracks that are showcased on PASS OUT OF EXISTENCE - the band's Roadrunner debut album.
Latest Chimaira News
Below is our complete Chimaira news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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New Roadrunner United DVD Clips Posted Online
Previews of the forthcoming Roadrunner United have been posted online and are available to view below. The DVD features an all-star lineup of Roadrunner Records alumni and members of the current roster performing some of the biggest songs ever to be released by Roadrunner Records. The DVD also features a 75 minute documentary which includes behind the scenes footage and interviews.
The tracklisting for the concert is as follows:
1. Punishment (originally by Biohazard)
Evan Seinfeld- Vocals
Billy Graziadei- Vocals
Dino Cazares- Guitar
Andreas Kisser- Guitar
Adam Duce- Bass
Joey Jordison- Drums
2. Set It Off (originally by Madball)
Jamey Jasta- Vocals
Andreas Kisser- Guitar
Dino Cazares- Guitar
Paul Gray- Bass
Joey Jordison- Drums
3. River Runs Red (originally by Life Of Agony)
Keith Caputo- Vocals
Andreas Kisser- Guitar
Dino Cazares- Guitar
Scott Ian- Guitar
Paul Gray- Bass
Joey Jordison- Drums More...
Chimaira Enters the Studio
Jim LaMarca, of Ohio's Chimaira's has issued the following update:
"Well here we go again with a new record. We’re about to step in the studio again with Ben Schigel. Some of us have been working with Ben for over 13 years and I am really excited to be working on this record at home this time. We start pre-production this week and it will be fine tuning from here on out. I hope that everyone enjoy’s the YouTube stuff and hopefully we will have some new footage up for you this week. The attached video is a little homeage to The Great Hoya (Madball), I have to admit he is my favorite guy to tour with."
Kevin Talley Talks About New Daath Album
Kevin Talley talked with Sickdrummer.com about his experience working with Daath on their latest album:
'The new Daath was recorded by Jason Suecof and Mark Lewis (they've done Bury your Dead, Devildriver, Chimaira) down in Florida. Finally, I have been able to capture a killer drum sound with them! Utilizing real acoustics, like recording Dying Fetus's Destroy the Opposition. So this drum sound isn't all fake like 90% of the other stuff these days.
"Daath just released new music this past week and I am very stoked about the great response we've gotten. I wasn't really a part of the last Daath record, but I helped write this entire record. It really took me back to the DF days, when I could really connect with other writers who are musically capable and able to handle an asshole drummer.
"The new Daath drum parts are very similar to my old school drumming except, in my opinion, more innovative. I have always been a drummer who writes drum parts to complement, not copy, guitar riffs. This is why I didn't write well with Chimaira. They simply wanted me to copy the riffs which is boring and overdone these days.
"Now more than ever, I have taken to a very unique writing style. It is, however, very very subtle. It's like the first main riff in Sepultura's Chaos A.D. You may think the kick drums follow the riff, but they don't... The beat is different and and adds a ton of groove by complementing the riff. To notice it, you must listen to the riff and then turn off the music. Next, hum the riff in your head and imagine what beat YOU would write to that same riff. Now, turn the music back on and see if the beats match up. Sometimes they will, but mostly they won't. This is not the case when you listen to Fear Factory or Chimaira, which are more straight forward drum parts. Although I added as many good drum parts I could in Chimaira, my drumming on the self titled album is pretty average IMO."
Chimaira Posts New Webisode Online
Chimaira has uploaded a new webisode which documents the recording of the bands new studio album. You can check it out below. More...
Chimaira Finishes Writing New Material
Cleveland metallers Chimaira has posted the following message online:
"Well friends after four months of writing, we are finally done!
We have 13 songs locked down and we will spend the rest of the month learning them, fine tuning everything and practicing our asses off.
"We start pre-production with Ben Schigel on the 17th.
For those of you that don’t know much about the pre-production process, it’s where “Mr. Producer” comes in and listens to the songs, throws in some ideas here and there and says this part sucks or that part rules. Then we ingest it all, try it, etc… More...
Chimaira To Release New Album In April
According to Ferret Music, Chimaira will release their new studio album on April 28th in North America. The band will be working on the album with producer Ben Schigel who has previously worked with the band on four other albums. The band will be entering Ante Up Studio in Cleveland, Ohio to record the new album to record the drum tracks.
Chimaira Writing New Material, More Updates
Chimaira is currently writing new material for their follow up to "Resurrection." The bands has also posted an unreleased song entitled "Kingdom of Heartache" from the "Resurrection" recording sessions, which you can check out on their Facebook page.
The band reportedly has four songs that are "near musical completion" and they are looking to enter the studio around October with Jason Suecof.
The band also revealed that they have a new DVD planned for next year.
Demonoid Posts Studio Update Online
DEMONOID, the Swedish old-school death/thrash metal project featuring ex-THERION members Kristian Niemann (guitar) and Johan Niemann (bass) along with former SOILWORK/CHIMAIRA drummer Richard Evensand, and DARK FUNERAL's Caligula on vocals are currently working on material for its second full-length CD.
DEMONOID guitarist Kristian Niemann checks in with the following update:
"Just a quick update to let you in on the proceedings of this here new album."
"The drum tracking is complete and sounds MASSIVE! No fucking triggers, samples, sound replacements or any of that shit this time either. Just a great-sounding kit and a guy who can REALLY play. Mr. Evensand has outdone himself yet again." More...
Chimaira Plans Cleveland Signing Session
Chimaira has announced that they will have a signing session on July 12th at 1pm, the same day as their 10th anniversary show at Peabodies Down Under later that night. For the signing session, Matt, Jim, and Rob will be signing autographs and hanging out at the Sam Ash Music Store in Cleveland. Here are the details:
Sam Ash Music Store
5700 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124-2918
Phone: (440) 446-0850
There will be ticket giveaways for the 10th anniversary show and guitar giveaways. Matt and Rob's signature series ESP's will also be on display and for sale.
Chimaira Plans 10th Anniversary Show
Chimaira will celebrate their 10th anniversary as a band by playing a special show at Peabody's Down Under in their hometown of Cleveland, Ohio on July 12, 2008. The band will "play a unique blend of songs from the first 10 years of our career."
"We feel so blessed to be able to say we have been a band for 10 years and we can't thank you guys and gals enough," the band stated in a blog posting.
Chimaira Reschedules Knoxville, TN Show
Chimaira has rescheduled the Knoxville, TN show, previously scheduled for June 18. This off-date from the Dethklok tour, featuring Chimaira headlining with Soilent Green as support, has been rescheduled for July 11, after the Dethklok tour is over.
Chimaira To Release Digital Deluxe Version of CD
Only months before Cleveland metal band Chimaira celebrates their 10 year anniversary, the band will release a Digital Deluxe version of 2007’s, "Resurrection" (Ferret Music), via iTunes. The iTunes exclusive version of the album, which releases June 10th, will include two bonus tracks, "Kingdom Of Heartache" and "Paralyzed," as well as well as a video guitar lesson from the band’s renowned guitarist, Rob Arnold. The lesson was taken from Arnold’s contribution to the Rock House Method instructional DVD series.
Also in the midst of a nationwide tour with animated death metallers, Dethklok, and Louisiana metal veterans, Soilent Green, Chimaira has made the limited edition bonus DVD from Resurrection available for purchase at the Ferret Webstore. Fans that missed out on getting the limited edition release can purchase the DVD at www.ferretstyle.com/store or at any of the band’s upcoming shows.
You can catch Chimaira with Metalocalypse’s Dethklok and Soilent Green on tour this summer on the dates below: More...
Dethklok SF Show Rescheduled Due To Fire
On the night of June 5th, a small electrical fire stopped the DETHKLOK show, also featiring Chimaira and Soilent Green, from happening at the Fillmore in San Francisco, CA. Everyone was evacuated safely and no one was hurt. Ultimately the cops/fire department deemed the situation unsafe to perform and cancelled the show.
The show has been rescheduled for Monday, June 9. All tickets for the original date will be honored. Refunds are available at the place of purchase. The show will start at 7:30.
"Get Thrashed" DVD Release Date Announced
"Get Thrashed: The Story Of Thrash Metal" will be released on DVD in August. The DVD features footage and interviews with thrash legends ranging from Metallica to Kreator to Hirax. You can read an interview with director Rick Ernst at this location.
The complete list of bands interviewed is as follows:
Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Godsmack, Hatebreed, Megadeth, Testament, Overkill, Death Angel, Shadows Fall, Meshuggah, In Flames, Strapping Young Lad, Stone Sour, Superjoint Ritual, Lamb of God, Vio-lence, Kreator, Sodom, Destruction , Nuclear Assault, Voivod, Chimaira, Biohazard, Fozzy/WWE Superstar Chris Jericho, Sepultura, Kittie, The Haunted, DRI, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, Heathen, Hirax More...
Chimaira Announces Headlining Shows
Chimaira has booked a few headline gigs in between days on tour with Dethklok. Each of these headlining show features Soilent Green as support:
6/9 @ Rialto Theatre, Tucson - $16 adv / $18 dos
6:30 doors, 7:30 show
6/18 @ Valarium, Knoxville - $14 adv / $16 dos
7:30 doors, 8:30 show
6/21 @ Intersection, Grand Rapids - $15 adv / $18 dos
6:30 doors, 7:30 show
6/28 @ Jesters Pub, Fayetteville - $15 adv / $18 dos
7:30 doors, 8:30 show
7/3 @ Grant Street Dance Hall, Lafayette LA - $15 adv/dos
8:00 doors, 8:30 show
7/08 @ Sokol Underground, Omaha - $18 adv / $20dos
7/09 @ Pops, St. Louis - $18 adv / $20 dos
7/10 @ Headliners, Louisville - $15 adv / $17 dos
Chimaira says they'd love to have local bands open these shows. Contact the club and or show promoter for requests.
The band also writes, "These are the last Chimaira headline shows for a while. It's time to write a new album."
Dethklok Announce Headlining Tour
This summer, DETHKLOK, the animated band from Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse, hits the road on a 28-city headlining tour kicking off June 2nd in Portland, along with two of metal’s top acts, CHIMAIRA and SOILENT GREEN. Tickets to the five-week Adult Swim Presents tour will go on sale to the general public starting Friday, April 18th through Ticketmaster, but a special pre-sale offer will be made available one week earlier to the most brutal Adult Swim fans.
On Sunday, April 13th, Adult Swim fans tuning in to Metalocalypse during the 12 AM (ET/PT) showing will be given a pre-sale password allowing them access to a customized Dethklok page on Ticketmaster’s website (http://www.ticketmaster.com/dethklok).
Immediately after receiving the password, fans can purchase tickets, which range in price from $20 - $25. The password will also be made available to fans on AdultSwim.com (http://www.adultswim.com) beginning Monday, April 14th.
This major tour starring the five band members from Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse - Nathan Explosion, William Murderface, Skwisgaar Swigelf, Toki Wartooth and Pickles - comes on the heels of an incredibly successful fall for the band. In its first time touring, Dethklok opened for And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead in a 12-city college tour that did not disappoint. More...
Iron Steel Hits The Radio, Plans Tour
IRON STEEL's debut EP, "Devil May Care," is a hit on college and metal radio. IRON STEEL has debuted at #35 with a bullet on the FMQB charts, #3 Most Added at FMQB and #6 Most Added at CMJ Loud Rock.
Adds at Music Choice and Sirius Radio will bring IRON STEEL's music to the whole country. Among the key stations that have come on board early are WAAF-Boston, MA; WSOU-South Orange, NJ; WRIF-Detroit, MI; KFAI-Minneapolis, MN; KDLD-Los Angeles, CA; WPBZ-W Palm Beach, FL; KNON-Dallas, TX; KROX & DMX-Austin, TX; WORT & WJJO-Madison, WI and WRUW & WCSB -Cleveland, OH.
"The only reason we are going on tour is to kick the asses of programmers that haven't played "Attack" yet," says guitarist/vocalist Fran Strine. Bassist, David Ellefson (F5, former Megadeth bassist), adds "Fran probably shouldn't have broken the tour news, but dammit, some people need to be scared into submission!"
Throwdown Added To Australian Korn Tour
THROWDOWN have been added to KORN’s upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand, which will also feature BIOHAZARD (original lineup’s 20th-anniversary reunion), CHIMAIRA, and BLOODSIMPLE. The dates are as follows:
April 15 - Perth, AUS @ Robinson Pavilion
April 17 - Adelaide, AUS @ Entertainment Centre
April 18 - Melbourne, AUS @ Vodafone Arena
April 20 - Sydney, AUS @ Entertainment Centre
April 22 - Brisbane, AUS @ Riverstage
April 24 - Auckland, NZ @ Vector Arena
Korn Reveal Australian Support Acts
According to LiveGuide, KORN has tapped BIOHAZARD (original lineup's 20th-anniversary reunion), CHIMAIRA and BLOODSIMPLE to provide support on KORN's upcoming Australian and New Zealand dates:
April 15 - Perth, AUS - Robinson Pavilion
April 17 - Adelaide, AUS - Entertainment Centre
April 18 - Melbourne, AUS - Vodafone Arena
April 20 - Sydney, AUS - Entertainment Centre
April 22 - Brisbane, AUS - Riverstage
April 24 - Auckland, NZ - Vector Arena
KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer left the band's European tour last month for "personal and family reasons," according to a statement posted by the band at its official web site. Singer Jonathan Davis said, "We fully support Munky's need to be home right now and because we want to come through for all of our European fans, the tour will go on. It's what Munky wants us to do, too. We promise to give it our all every night!"
In a MySpace bulletin, Munky stated about his decision to leave the tour, "If you want to better understand my departure, then listen to the words in the song 'Watching the Wheels' by John Lennon."
Although his departure is not seen as permanent, Shaffer is the third original member of KORN to exit in the last three years. Guitarist Brian "Head" Welch left in early 2005, while drummer David Silveria went on "temporary hiatus" in late 2006 and has yet to return.
KORN's current touring lineup includes guitarists Shane Gibson and Rob Patterson, and ex-ARMY OF ANYONE drummer Ray Luzier, in addition to remaining original members Davis and bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu.
Maroon Announce Euro Tour Dates w/ Chimaira
Having just returned from a tour with Bring Me The Horizon, Architects and Blessed By A Broken Heart, Germain metalcore band Maroon have announced the next set of European tour dates. Maroon will be touring with Chimaira and The Sorrow on the following dates:
MAROON w/ Chimaira & The Sorrow
11.03. (NL) Amsterdam - Melkweg
12.03. (D) Hamburg - Markthalle
13.03. (DK) Aarhus - Train
14.03. (D) Berlin - SO36
15.03. (PL) Warsaw - Progresja
16.03. (CZ) Prague - Rock Café
18.03. (D) Munich - Backstage
19.03. (A) Vienna - Arna
20.03. (SLO) Ljubljana - Media Park
21.03. (I) Bologna - Estragon
22.03. (A) Innsbruck - Hafen
23.03. (D) Frankfurt - Batschkapp
24.03. (CH) Pratteln - Z7
26.03. (F) Marseille - Escape Julien
27.03. (E) Barcelona - Salamandra
28.03. (E) Madrid - Copornica
29.03. (E) Vigo - A
30.03. (E) Irun - Tunk
01.04. (D) Saarbruecken - Roxy
02.04. (F) Paris - La Locomotive
03.04. (UK) Norwich - Waterfront
04.04. (UK) Sheffield - Corporation
05.04. (UK) Glasgow - Yvory Black
06.04. (UK) Bristol - Bierkeller
08.04. (UK) Nottingham - Rock City
09.04. (UK) London - Carling Academy
10.04. (D) Essen - Zeche Carl
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