Chiodos

Chiodos (pronounced /ˈdz/ chee-OH-dohz) is an American post hardcore band. They formed in Davison, Michigan in 2001. The band was first known as "The Chiodos Bros." This was a tribute to the filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo. Chiodos released their first full-length album on July 26, 2005. It was titled All's Well That Ends Well. Their second album was titled Bone Palace Ballet.

Chiodos
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Background information
OriginDavison, Michigan United States
GenresPost-hardcore
Years active2001–present
LabelsEqual Vision, Warner Bros.
Associated actsCinematic Sunrise, Isles & Glaciers, The Sound of Animals Fighting, D.R.U.G.S., Yesterdays Rising, In Fear and Faith
Websitewww.chiodos.net
MembersMatt Goddard
Pat McManaman
Tanner Wayne
Brandon Bolmer
Jason Hale
Bradley Bell
Past membersDerrick Frost
Craig Owens
Crosby Clark
Dane Spencer

It was released in North America on September 4, 2007. Later on, Warner Bros. Records released Bone Palace Ballet in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2009.[1][2][3][4][5] It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200.[6]

It also reached number 1 on the Independent Albums chart.[6] In 2010, they released their third studio titled Illuminaudio. This is the first album without lead vocalist Craig Owens.[7] Chiodos has not said why they let Owens leave the band. On February 2, 2010, Chiodos announced Brandon Bolmer from Yesterday's Rising would be their new lead vocalist. Illuminaudio has received very positive reviews. It reached #37 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on Top Alternative Albums.

Band members

Current
Former
  • Craig Owens - lead vocals (2001–2009)
  • Crosby Clark - drums (2002–2004)
  • Dane Spencer - lead guitar (2002–2003)
  • Patrick "Chip" Kelly - lead guitar (2003–2004)
  • Derrick Frost - drums (2004–2009)
  • Mike Catalano - drums (2009)

Discography

EP's
Studio albums

Chiodos Media

References

  1. "Chiodos - Bone Palace Ballet + Tour Dates | rock". ilikemusic.com. 2009-02-23. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  2. "Chiodos Announce UK Release For Bone Palace Bullet And February Tour Dates". Komodo Rock. 2009-01-23. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  3. "Chiodos 'Bone Palace Ballet Grand Coda' album". Musicremedy.com. 2008-10-28. Archived from the original on 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  4. (Created by Dionna Lashley) lead singer stated himself while being interviewed by Alternative Press (Alternative Press Podcast #18)
  5. "Chiodos - Main". MTV. Retrieved December 14, 2007.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Chiodos
  7. Sciarretto, Amy (August 19, 2010). "Chiodos, 'Illuminaudio' -- New Album". Noisecreep. AOL Music. Retrieved August 19, 2010.