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Chimaira has made the announcement of their breakup due to the fallout of every member except frontman vocalist Mark Hunter. A farewell statement has been posted online "After fifteen full blown ass ripping years, it is with great honor to announce the end of Chimaira. Thanks to everyone that supported the group in any way, shape, or form. Everyone involved with the band from members to fans put their heart and soul into this project. We achieved a lot. We bled a lot. It fucking ruled."
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Chimaira have announced the following headlining run in support of their coming album “Crown Of Phantoms“, out July 30th. The trek will see them supported by The Browning, Threat Signal and Dark Sermon.

07/26 Springfield, VA – Empire
07/27 Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
07/28 Orlando, FL – The Social
07/29 Jacksonville, FL – Freebird Live
07/31 Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s
08/01 Dallas, TX – Trees
08/02 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s
08/03 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
08/04 Tempe, AZ – Rocky Point
08/06 San Diego, CA – House Of Blues
08/07 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
08/08 Hollywood, CA – The Whisky
08/09 Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
08/10 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
08/11 Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
08/13 CO Springs, CO – Black Sheep
08/14 Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
08/15 Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
08/16 Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
08/17 Columbus, OH – Frontier Ranch
08/18 Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
08/20 Philadelphia, PA – Theater Of The Living Arts
08/21 New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
08/22 Boston, MA – Middle East
08/23 Toronto, ON – Wreck Room
08/24 Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
08/25 Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
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CHIMAIRA have debuted a brand new single called "All That's Left is Blood" from their upcoming new LP "Crown Of Phantoms." Vocalist Mark Hunter weighs in on the single;

"'All That’s Left is Blood' is an exercise in musical evisceration. One almost feels guilty for screaming along to such audio violence. Here, Werstler’s soloing lays a daring fluidity over the riot-inciting main riff. It’s immediately recognizable as being another classic Chimaira track, trademarked territory yet radical with growth."

Check out the single HERE.
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Metal titans CHIMAIRA announce a massive crowd funding campaign surrounding the release of their brand new LP, “Crown of Phantoms.”  The album will be released on Tuesday, July 30. 2013.
The band is seeking support for a special fan edition CD/DVD. This edition and its perks will only be available to campaign supporters and will not be sold anywhere else. Specifically, supporters will be contributing to the following:

Two narrative music videos
A behind the scenes, "Crown Of Phantoms" making-of documentary
Seven additional tracks exclusive to the fan edition
Various behind the scenes videos
Expanded version of "Dr. Z" with fan determined ending
Full length album commentary that features dialog from all the band members as they listen to the record start to finish
Graphic art storyboards created specifically for the music videos included in the fan edition booklet
Original Artwork & Packaging exclusive to the fan edition

To further conceptualize their plan, the band has released a video explaining, with some satire, the details of their campaign along with a sneak peek of a brand new track called "Kings of the Shadow World" and a visual display of the many creative perks they're offering to contributors. Visit the official campaign site HERE for full details on the endeavor and its perks.
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Asking Alexandria, Whitechapel, Motionless In White, Chimaira and I Killed the Prom Queen will team up for the Don't Pray For Us tour. Ben Bruce (guitars) states: "AMERICA, how have you been? Good? Yup thought so, me too! Well, as promised, we are back and we are better than ever. With our third studio album looming dangerously near we thought we should do a tour for you lot. An aggressive, heavy as fuck and balls to the wall tour to get you all ready for our new album. We shall be releasing some new material leading up to the tour and we shall be playing this new material for you all to enjoy live as well. 'The Don't Pray For Me Tour' is our first U.S. tour of the year and fuck it feel good to be back. We have a great support line up and will be tying in the headlining dates with some amazing festival appearances. America, get fucking ready, lets start the new year with a HUGE fucking bang. Can't wait to see you all."

TOUR DATES:


4/19 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotilion
4/21 - Lubbock, TX @ FMX Purple Spot Show
4/23 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues  
4/25 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Moon
4/26 - Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29
4/27 - Jacksonville, FL @ Welcome to Rockville
4/28 - Tampa, FL @ The Ritz (NO MIW)
4/30 - Birmingham, AL @ Bessemer Civic Center
5/01 - Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
5/03 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Ice Garden Arena
5/04 - Charlotte, NC @ Carolina Rebellion
5/05 - Richmond, VA @ The National
5/07 - Long Island, NY @ The Paramount
5/08 - Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theatre
5/10 - Des Moines, IA @ KAZR Lazer Fest
5/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
5/12 - Minneapolis, MN @ Epic
5/14 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
5/15 - Kansas City, MO @ Granada Theater
5/17 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection                          
5/18 - Columbus, OH @ Rock On The Range
5/25 - Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma
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Cleveland's heavy metal beast CHIMAIRA will return to the stage for their first and only US appearance of 2012 on December 29. The 13th annual Chimaira Christmas will take place at Cleveland's House Of Blues. Commented frontman Mark Hunter:

"Cleveland's had Chimaira's back since the beginning - they've weathered the storms- now it's time to celebrate!"

A special pre-sale for fans will take place through the band's Facebook and Twitter pages this Wednesday. Tickets will go on sale through Live Nation on Friday.
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CHIMAIRA have issued the following update:

"We are proud to announce the addition of Matt Szlachta [DIRGE WITHIN] and Jeremy Creamer [DAATH] to CHIMAIRA. The plan was to build an undeniable string section and we have done just that. Jeremy will be pounding on the bass, and Matt shredding alongside Emil [Werstler, DAATH] on guitar. As a way to say hello to the CHIMAIRA fans, Jeremy recently remixed a couple of tracks from [CHIMAIRA's latest album] 'The Age Of Hell'. We look forward to 2012. Thank you all for your overwhelming, and continuous support."
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Chimaira's Ron Arnold and Matt DeVries have quit the band. Frontman Mark Hunter released the following information in regards to this,

"I would like to start off by thanking our fans for a great tour. This last run was a blast, and truly the most fun we’ve had in a long while. The energy from the audience was exactly what we needed, and a welcoming return. Thank you, guys!

"Unfortunately, as much fun as we were having, behind the scenes we were aware of some unfortunate realities that prevented us from 'living the dream' and having the time of our lives. We had another bomb to drop on the fans.

"Early in July, we were informed that Rob Arnold [guitar] and Matt DeVries [guitar] would be leaving CHIMAIRA at the end of 2011. Of course, this was a huge blow, but there were no hard feelings. We understand that life invades art, everything runs its course, and we have to take different paths. We respect their decision and wish them only the best. We made heavy metal history together and that is all that matters at the end of the day. 'Chimaira Christmas 12' will be their last show, and we've been preparing to make it one that you'll never forget.

"I would personally like to thank Rob and Matt for all of their hard work, years of service to CHIMAIRA, amazing songs, and for their friendship. Together we built something special that will remain for generations to come.


"I'm looking forward to spending another five weeks on the road with two of the best (and criminally underrated) guitarists in modern metal.

"What's next for CHIMAIRA in 2012? More on that very soon.

"Rather than try and make light of unpleasant news, or downplay this by hyping up a new lineup, let's take a few to honor Rob and Matt. My favorite solo of Rob's is on 'The Heart Of It All' and my favorite riff of Matt's is 'The Dehumanizing Process'. I'll be cranking those today. What about you?"
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CHIMAIRA will be heading out on the road for a round of dates with UNEARTH this fall on "THE JÄGERMEISTER PRESENTS TOUR" with Skeletonwitch and Molotov Solution. The Jägermeister Presents Tour featuring Chimaira will begin October 10th in Kent, Ohio. The band will be touring in support of their latest record “The Age of Hell” and will be embarking on an Australian and European tour in 2012, followed by more US touring.

"We are extremely excited to hit the road with our old friends in Unearth,” says Mark Hunter. “Crazy to think that our bands have been playing shows for over 10 years but never headlined together in the states. A lot of fans have been waiting for this line-up and now the wait is over. This is going to be a blast! Our friends at Jägermeister will be supplying the fun, we'll be blasting the tunes, and you guys bring the ruckus! I guarantee you don't want to miss this!"

Tickets will be on sale to the general public starting September 23 through each venue’s ticketing outlet. Please check local listings or Chimaira’s official website for more details.


TOUR DATES:

11/13 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
11/14 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
11/16 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
11/17 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
11/18 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
11/19 - Hampton Beach, NH - Wally’s Pub
11/20 - Springfield, VA - JAXX
11/21 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
11/22 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theater
11/23 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues
11/25 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
11/26 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
11/27 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
11/29 - Austin, TX - Emo’s
11/30 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
12/01 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater*
12/02 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
12/03 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep*
12/04 - Farmington, NM - Top Deck
12/05 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee Theatre*
12/07 - Pomona, CA - Glass House*
12/08 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
12/09 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
12/10 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory*
12/11 - Calgary, AB - Republik
12/12 - Edmonton, AB - The Starlite Room
12/14 - Winnipeg, MB - Pyramid Cabaret
12/16 - Cedar Falls, IA - Wheelhouse
12/17 - Madison, WI - The Barrymore Theater
12/18 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection

* Skeletonwitch not appearing on these dates
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CHIMAIRA have debuted a brand new music video for the track "Year Of The Snake" off their much anticipated new release "The Age Of Hell" which comes out next week.

CHIMAIRA also have a slew of bundle pre order packages that feature a variety of exclusive merch for true diehard fans. View those HERE.

CHIMAIRA have officially announced their new release "The Age Of Hell" which will hit the US August 16, 2011. "Words can't express what it took to create this album. We hope you love it as much as we do. Turn it up loud, this is Chimaira at it's finest." says frontman Mark Hunter.

The band recently released singles Born In Blood and Trigger Finger to much critical praise. Alternative Press recently stated that this is "Chimaira's most ferocious material to date." The record will be released with a DVD containing an intimate in depth interview with the band as well. "The Age Of Hell" will be the band's newest release since "The Infection" which was released in 2009.

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Chimaira Guitarist Joins SFU!

Tampa, FL Death metallers, SIX FEET UNDER, has delivered the following update regarding the bands line up:

We would like to announce and welcome the addition of guitarist Rob Arnold (Chimaira) to the SIX FEET UNDER family! Just wanted to give you a SIX FEET UNDER band update and let you all know that we would like to announce our good friend Rob Arnold will be joining SFU as 2nd rhythm guitarist for upcoming touring duties, as well as collaborating on the new CD.

Chris Barnes comments; "I couldn't be happier about the new songs and line up! Rob and myself have been collaborating on new songs along with the bands new drummer, Kevin Talley (www.drummerkevintalley.com) for the past few months. We are all feeling really excited about the bands future, and the raw intensity of the songs that we have created together so far. THIS IS THE HEAVIEST MOST EXCITING MATERIAL THAT IVE WORKED ON SINCE THE BLEEDING, AND IM STOKED THAT ROB WILL BE HELPING OUT CREATING THIS CD WITH US! We've all known each other for a while and we're really looking forward to continue writing the new CD and future tours. We are committed to taking SIX FEET UNDER to the next level of brutality!!!"

Rob Arnold comments; "It's been an amazing honor and opportunity to have been called upon by one of my biggest idols, Chris Barnes!! SIX FEET UNDER and the Barnes era Cannibal stuff had enormous effects on me as a young musician, and still do to this day. In 1996, I was a kid in the front row screaming my head off to 'Lycanthropy' and 'Torn to the Bone'…and now here I am, being asked to play the songs on stage with the band! Dreams do come true!!! And the stuff we've been writing absolutely RIPS! Watch out!!"

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Chimaira formed in 1998 based out of Cleveland, Ohio these metalcore thrash addicts have taken the metal genre to a whole new level after unleashing "The Infection," Expanding a series of new material to express itself to not only the old school fans but the new comers as well. Matt spoke to me briefly on the band's tour bus right outside their last stop in California before heading out East to finish up the remainder of what is left is The Decimation of the Nation Tour.



1. So you must get a lot of freedom to do what you want to do with your music?

Matt: What’s cool about this record is having us as a whole grow up and being able to combine our certain favorites together to create a style all our own.

2. What are you currently listening to?

Matt: We kind of go back on what we grow up with I’ve been listening to Pantera lately.

3. If every member of Chimaira was locked in a room together what could you all agree on to listen to?

Matt: What’s cool a lot of us have the same backgrounds like Pantera, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, any of the old school heavy metal acts we can all relate too.



4. Are you looking forward to any specific venues or cities on this tour?

Matt: There’s some I’m trying to think all the California dates I love coming out here in the West Coast but I also like going out to Austin.

5. Any tour anxieties?

Matt: Not really anymore everything is pretty much going well.

6. Is everyone in Chimaira still sort of located in Ohio? Or have some members branched out and moved away?

Matt: Everyone is in Cleveland, Chris moved down in Florida stayed out there for 2 years then moved back. So having everyone around makes the music process a lot easier.

7. Does that make it difficult when the time comes to practice or write? Is the writing done separately and then sort of pieced together, or is it more of as group effort?

Matt: We write on our own at first then come together. Then we get together and piece it altogether.



8. How do you feel like "The Infection," is different than the other albums that Chimaira has released?

Matt: Yeah it’s definitely different than anything else we’ve released.

9. How does it make you guys feel to hear so many other bands trying to sort of mimic your sound? Is it flattering or…?

Matt: I think it’s flattering for sure it’s not like someone is trying to rip us off but I think its cool overall.

10. Of all of Chimaira’s albums, what is your personal favorite? Or is that like asking you to try and choose a favorite child?

Matt: I’d have to say this one because it’s fresh and new.

11. Any last words of wisdom?

Matt: Thanks for all the support.
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