How Is Chimaira Not Done By This Point?

[mastodon421]

Damn this sucks. They have been going through a lot of shit lately. Hopefully they can regroup and solider on.

[jd091]

Originally Posted by makethemsuffer12

Chimaira Christmas sounds like the shit, but Cleveland isn't exactly around the corner from me.

I'm just giving you a hard time. Do you know how bad I'd kill to go to the NEMHF?

[makethemsuffer12]

Originally Posted by jd091

I'm just giving you a hard time. Do you know how bad I'd kill to go to the NEHMF?

Well NEHMF is still about 3 hours away from me...

Though that's nothing compared to the 10 hour trip to fucking Toronto (which I will hopefully be undertaking to go to Heavy TO).

[jd091]

Never fear, Metalsucks is interviewing the guys with chimaira tonight and it sounds all good.

http://www.metalsucks.net/2011/04/14...se-your-fears/

"It’s kind of a weird time to be a Chimaira fan — we know the band is working on a new album for a new label (eOne), and we’ve even gotten to hear the slightest sliver of new music, and yet the band has shed half its line-up since November. (Drummer Andols Herrick just announced his split with the group yesterday.)

I’ve said time and again that I’m really not worried about the ongoing quality of the band’s music, since none of the now-departed members were known for being the songwriters in the group, and, let’s be real, at the end of the day, it really is all about the quality of the songs. That being said, I understand why some Chimaira fans are feeling kinda anxious right now; as fans, these are musicians we’ve come to know and love (and Todd Bell’s various behind-the-scenes DVDs do a really incredible job of making fans feel like they know each member of the band, regardless of whether or not that’s actually true), so, yeah, one might find it a little disconcerting to see these guys fly the coop.

The band understands your concern, though, and are planning to address those concerns in a live chat tonight at 9pm EST/6pm PST. Says vocalist Mark Hunter:

“In addition to answering questions about the new album, we will discuss the past, the present, and the future. We’re looking forward to seeing you all, and please help spread the word. Thank you!”"

[makethemsuffer12]

New lineup:

Mark Hunter - Vocals
Rob Arnold - Guitar
Matt DeVries - Guitar
Emil Werstler (DAATH) - Bass
Sean Zatorsky (DAATH) - Keyboards/Samples
Austin D'Amond (BLEED THE SKY, THE ELITE) – Drums

Kind of seems like a waste to have Emil be their permanent bassist, but hey, as long as Chimaira doesn't break up and Mark, Rob, and Matt are still in, whatever. Though this doesn't look particularly great for Daath's future

[Steev]

Originally Posted by makethemsuffer12

New lineup:

Mark Hunter - Vocals
Rob Arnold - Guitar
Matt DeVries - Guitar
Emil Werstler (DAATH) - Bass
Sean Zatorsky (DAATH) - Keyboards/Samples
Austin D'Amond (BLEED THE SKY, THE ELITE) – Drums

Kind of seems like a waste to have Emil be their permanent bassist, but hey, as long as Chimaira doesn't break up and Mark, Rob, and Matt are still in, whatever. Though this doesn't look particularly great for Daath's future

I don't know, Daath has had a lot of lineup changes over the years

[makethemsuffer12]

Originally Posted by Steev

I don't know, Daath has had a lot of lineup changes over the years

True, but Emil is one of the best parts of Daath.

[Steev]

Originally Posted by makethemsuffer12

True, but Emil is one of the best parts of Daath.

he'll probably still do stuff with them, plus his other project


I think this is a good move for Chimaira, they signed with E1(who have been doing a great job promoting bands like Darkest Hour and Crowbar) and if the other guys weren't into anymore then the right call was made


I was kinda hoping Ben Schigal(who played on the album) would join

[jd091]

Originally Posted by makethemsuffer12

True, but Emil is one of the best parts of Daath.

This is very true, not to mention Levi/Werstler.

To be honest though, I like Chimaira a lot more than I like Daath, and Emil was amazing on bass last Chimaira Christmas. He has a great stage presence, much more than Jim had.

Can't wait to hear the new album! Hopefully they keep the slower tempos from The Infection, that album was pure gold