Chiodos

Chiodos

Chiodos is an American post-hardcore band from Davison, Michigan, formed in 2001. Originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their first full length album, entitled All's Well That Ends Well, on July 26, 2005. Their second album, Bone Palace Ballet, was released in North America on September 4, 2007 and debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Independent Albums. Warner Bros. Records released Bone Palace Ballet on January 26, 2009, as part of a new distribution deal in the UK. Chiodos covered the song "Flagpole Sitta" on the compilation album "Punk Goes Pop 2", which debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200.

History

Beginnings and All's Well That Ends Well

The original members of Chiodos assembled (under the name The Chiodos Brothers) while attending high school in their hometown of Davison, MI, a suburb of Flint. All's Well That Ends Well (Equal Vision Records) was released on July 26, 2005. It reached #3 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart and #164 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Bone Palace Ballet and departure of Craig Owens

Chiodos headlined some shows on their own before joining Alternative Press's 2006 "Invisible Sideshow" tour, headlined by Armor for Sleep. Following that tour, they supported Matchbook Romance on the Sub City "Take Action" tour in Spring 2006. That summer, they toured with Fear Before the March of Flames, as well as appearing on the Warped Tour. In fall 2006, Chiodos appeared on Atreyu's World Championship Tour, alongside From First to Last and Every Time I Die, as well as 3 and 36 Crazyfists. Chiodos toured alongside Linkin Park and Coheed and Cambria in early 2008. The band also toured with Nine Inch Nails and Alice in Chains in Australia during early 2009. They played Warped Tour 2009 on the main stage alongside bands The Devil Wears Prada, Bad Religion, Silverstein, Saosin and Underoath.

Chiodos has had several scuffs with those in the music industry, most notably Steven Smith of Steven's Untitled Rock Show, Andy Williams of Every Time I Die.

On September 24, 2009 the band announced on their MySpace page that they had "let go" of lead singer, creator, and vocalist of Chiodos, Craig Owens.

To all of our friends, family, and fans: We would like to let you know that

we have let Craig Owens go as the singer of Chiodos. This decision was a necessary one. Out of respect for all of the hard work that we have put in together for all of these years we will not be discussing the specific reasons that this needed to happen. We wish Craig well . We will absolutely be continuing on as a band and we will keep you informed as this next chapter unfolds. Chiodos fans are the best fans in the world and all we can ask of you, after everything you have already given us, is to share in our excitement for this next album. We promise you will not be disappointed............Brad, Jason, Pat, and Matt

People close to the band were apparently aware of the tension and acrimony between Owens and the other members but, in the days following this announcement, expressed both surprise at the firing, and curiosity about how Chiodos would proceed without Owens as the "face of the band." Two days after the official statement from the band Owens made his own unofficial statement to a small group of fans mentioning that he was upset, hurt and frustrated by the event and that he was not sure what he planned on doing regarding his musical career in the immediate future.

New Album and Brandon Bolmer

On February 1, 2010, the band announced on their Myspace page that they are set to record their third album with acclaimed producer, Machine (Lamb Of God, Every Time I Die, Cobra Starship), this month. "Entering the studio with Bell will be members Jason Hale (guitar), Pat Mcmanaman (guitar), Matt Goddard (bass), and a recently added drummer, Tanner Wayne (ex-Underminded, ex-Scary Kids Scaring Kids). For the time being, the band has opted to keep their frontman selection a mystery until new music is available but feel "very confident in their decision."

The band planned to keep the identity of their new vocalist a secret until their performance at Bamboozle left, but on February 2, 2010 Alternative Press reported that former Yesterday's Rising singer Brandon Bolmer was the new vocalist. Bolmer later revealed to AP that he was the new Chiodos vocalist and he would no longer be a part of Yesterday's Rising.

Chiodos performing at Australian music festival, Soundwave, in Melbourne, 2009.

In the May issue of Alternative Press the band stated they and Derrick Frost parted ways at the time due to his and Craig Owens inability to get along. The band let Frost go over Owens, and only months later let Owens go. They also stated they had considered bringing Frost back.

On June 9, a demo featuring Owens on vocals was leaked onto the internet, named "Thermacare". The demo was recorded in September, just before Owens parted ways from the band. Craig has since stated on his twitter account that the song will be released under his yet unnamed band, possibly with a new title.

Music videos

In 2005, Chiodos independently made a video for the song "All Nereids Beware." The video consists of the band playing the rare pre-All's Well That Ends Well version of the song in a parking lot.

In 2006, Chiodos vdeos for "One Day Women Will All Become Monsters" and "Baby, You Wouldn't Last a Minute on the Creek". The "Baby, You Wouldn't Last a Minute on the Creek" video was included on the 2006 re-issue of All's Well That Ends Well, which added a DVD and three acoustic tracks to the 2005 release.

A video for "Lexington (Joey Pea-Pot With A Monkey Face)" was made which premiered world wide on April 2, 2008 on the social network MySpace. This was the first single of their second album, "Bone Palace Ballet". Derrick Frost has stated in an interview that the band was disappointed in the final result of the music video, saying

"Well, usually there are different people who throw out ideas and we go through them and add in our own suggestions but that video definitely didn't turn out like we wanted it to turn out, like at all. We're pretty disappointed with it. We never get a video where we're all like "This is amazing!" And that’s what every band wants, to have an amazing video because that can push your career and your band so.

Band members

Current

• Bradley Bell - keyboard, backing vocals (since 2001)
• Brandon Bolmer - lead vocals (since 2010)
• Matt Goddard - bass guitar (since 2001)
• Jason Hale - lead guitar (since 2004)
• Pat McManaman - rhythm guitar (since 2001)
• Tanner Wayne - drums, percussion (since 2009)

Former members

• Derrick Frost - drums, percussion (2004–2009)
• Craig Owens - lead vocals (2001–2009)

Discography

Main article: Chiodos discography

Studio albums

• All's Well That Ends Well (2005)
• Bone Palace Ballet (2007)
• TBA (2010)

EPs

• The Chiodos Bros. (2001)
• The Best Way to Ruin Your Life (2002)
• The Heartless Control Everything (2003)

External links

• Official Website
• Chiodos at MySpace
• Chiodos at Twitter
• Warped Tour Interview 2006
• Interview with Chiodos Drummer Derrick Frost
• Interview with Craig Owens