Chimaira Begin recording New Album
11th February 2013Chimaira have begun the recording process for their forthcoming album. No other details of the effort have been released apart from a sole photo posted to the bands official Instagram account.
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Chimaira have begun the recording process for their forthcoming album. No other details of the effort have been released apart from a sole photo posted to the bands official Instagram account.
Chimaira have released a teaser video for their upcoming release. The band has been demoing new material as of late and expect to head to the studio to begin the recording process in February. Check out the video below:
The band have also performed a new track titled “I Despise” live during their annual Cleveland, OH Christmas show on December 29. You can watch fan-filmed footage the track below:
Fear Factory have confirmed Matt DeVries (ex-rhythm guitarist for Chimaira/Six Feet Under) as their new bass player replacing Byron Stroud, who was recently announced as the new bassist for 3 Inches of Blood.
Los Angeles, California: Fear Factory today confirms Matt DeVries as the band’s new bass player. DeVries, previously of Chimaira and most recently Six Feet Under, joins the band replacing Byron Stroud. The announcement comes as the band continues work on their upcoming new album, planned for release early summer. The album is currently being mixed in Canada by Greg Reely while artwork for the album’s packaging is nearly complete.
DeVries comments, “I have been asked by Dino and Burton to join one of my favorite bands. I have been a fan of Fear Factory since 1992 and I could not be more excited to be part of this incredible band. We have shared the stage many times together and now I’m beyond stoked to be on the same stage playing together. Thank you to all my fans worldwide for sticking by me and I will be seeing you all on the road very soon.”
Guitarist Dino Cazares and Vocalist Burton C. Bell note, “we are very excited to have Matt playing bass for Fear Factory. We feel he is a great addition to our touring line-up. He has been a friend for a very long time and he is a great musician who will be a perfect instrument in the FF machine.”
Specific details with regards to Fear Factory’s new album are expected to be released in the coming week.
Chimaira guitarists Rob Arnold and Matt DeVries will be parting ways with the band at the end of 2011. A statement from the band’s frontman Mark Hunter can be found below:
“I would like to start off by thanking our fans for a great tour. This last run was a blast, and truly the most fun we’ve had in a long while. The energy from the audience was exactly what we needed, and a welcoming return. Thank you guys!
Unfortunately, as much fun as we were having, behind the scenes we were aware of some unfortunate realities that prevented us from “living the dream” and having the time of our lives. We had another bomb to drop on the fans.
Early in July we were informed that Rob Arnold and Matt DeVries would be leaving Chimaira at the end of 2011. Of course this was a huge blow, but there were no hard feelings. We understand that life invades art, everything runs its course, and we have to take different paths.
We respect their decision and wish them only the best. We made heavy metal history together and that is all that matters at the end of the day.
Chimaira Christmas 12 will be their last show, and we’ve been preparing to make it one that you’ll never forget.
I would personally like to thank Rob and Matt for all of their hard work, years of service to Chimaira, amazing songs, and for their friendship. Together we built something special that will remain for generations to come. I’m looking forward to spending another 5 weeks on the road with two of the best (and criminally underrated) guitarists in modern metal.
What’s next for Chimaira in 2012?
More on that very soon.
Rather than try and make light of unpleasant news, or downplay this by hyping up a new line-up, let’s take a few to honor Rob and Matt”.
Chimaira have released a new video for their track “Year Of The Snake” from their upcoming album “The Age Of Hell” due out this coming Tuesday.
A video teaser for Chimaira’s upcoming new album “The Age Of Hell” has been released, the new album is due out in August. Check out the video below:
Chimaira‘s drummer Andols Herrick is the latest member to announce his departure from the band. Keyboardist/programmer Chris Spicuzza and bassist Jim LaMarca also recently left the band. Guitarist’s Rob Arnold and Matt DeVries are both playing in Six Feet Under.
Despite the departures Chimaira have a new album recorded and will be ready for release later this year.
Chimaira have released a trailer for their upcoming DVD ‘Coming Alive‘ due out July 20, check it out below:
Chimaira have released a preview of their upcoming DVD due out in 2010. Watch “The Disappearing Sun” live from Helsinki, Finland below:
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