DD1- Chiodos

If you don’t listen to what most people call hardcore, or metal music you probably have never heard of Chiodos. Chances are that if you ever chose to listen to them, you would probably not enjoy their music. They take a special ear. The guitar, bass, and drums follow the same generic pattern that most hardcore bands tend to follow. Fast and pounding, with frequent breaks that slide into calming riffs. The vocals in Chiodos are very unique though. Most tend to not enjoy it whatsoever. They have a sound that I can’t really put into words. You just have to listen to them to understand what I’m referring to. I personally enjoy their music quite a bit. They are one of the first bands in the hardcore scene I really got into. The band was formed in the town of Davison Michigan. The band members included vocalist Craig Owens, keyboardist 

and vocalist Bradley Bell, guitarists Pat McManaman and Jason Hale, bassist Matt Goddard, and drummer Derrick Frost. The band recorded a demo tape in 2002 while still in high school. It was titled “The Best Way to Ruin Your Life”. The band had a phenomenal live show, and it helped to develop a cult-like following. Their next release was also a self-recorded and produced album. The album was called “The Heartless Control Everything” and was recorded in McManaman’s bedroom. The album was released in 2003, and after its release the band suited up for their first tour. They crossed the United States even times all the while performing with bands like “YellowCard”, and “Coheed & Cambria”. All of these shows eventually led to a deal with Equal Vision. They released their first album on a real label in 2005 titled “All’s Well that Ends Well”. After the release, the band didn’t stop touring. They continued travelling the US. Eventually they started opening for bigger bands such as Atreyu. Their second full length album was titled “Bone Palace Ballet” and was released in 2007. The album hit number five on the charts. Shortly after the release, Owens and Frost left the band. By 2012 however they were back in. At the end of 2012, guitarist Hale announced he would be leaving Chiodos. His replacement would be Thomas Erak from “The Fall of Troy”. Chiodos toured quite a bit in 2013, and is still going strong today.