Band

Chimaira

Chimaira is a groove metal band from United States, active 1998 to 2014. 13 releases and 15 musicians in the catalog.

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Facts

Genre: Groove Metal
Parent genre: Thrash Metal
Origin: Cleveland, United States
Formed: 1998
Disbanded: 2014
Releases: 13

Biography

Chimaira is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in August 1998, the band's name is derived from the word Chimera, a monstrous creature in Greek mythology. Throughout its history, the band had numerous line-up changes, leaving vocalist Mark Hunter as the only constant member. The band dissolved in 2014, but announced a reunion in 2017 and a return in 2023 with most of the group's longtime members rejoined.

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Genres

Former members

Musician	Instruments	Years
Kevin Talley	Drums (drum set)	2004 to 2006
Richard Evensand	Drums (drum set)	2003 to 2004
Matt DeVries	Guitar	2001 to 2011
Rob Lesniak	Bass guitar	1999 to 2000
Austin D’Amond	Drums (drum set)	2011 to 2022
Matt Szlachta	Guitar	2007 to 2011
Sean Zatorsky	Background vocals, Keyboard	2011 to 2014
Emil Werstler	Bass guitar, Guitar	2011 to 2014
Jeremy Creamer	Bass guitar	2011 to 2014
Rob Arnold	Guitar	1999 to 2011
Andols Herrick	Drums (drum set)	1999 to 2010
Chris Spicuzza	Background vocals, Synthesizer, Keyboard	2000 to 2011
Jason Hager	Guitar	1998 to 2002
Jim LaMarca	Bass guitar	2000 to 2010
Mark Hunter	Lead vocals	1998 to 2014

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

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