Chevelle is an alternative metal band from Grayslake, IL. They formed in 19… Read Full Bio ↴Chevelle is an alternative metal band from Grayslake, IL. They formed in 1994 with the members of Sam Loeffler, Pete Loeffler (brothers) and Matt Scott. Matt was later replaced in 1996 by Joe Loeffler as bass player. On July 10, 2005 Joe was fired because of "irreconcilable differences". Geno Lenardo (Filter) filled in until August 2005, when Dean Bernardini (brother-in-law to the Loefflers) became the new bass player of Chevelle.

Inspired by the lurching riffs of Helmet and the soft/loud vocal styling of Tool, Chicago-based trio Chevelle's aggressive, heavy sound is all about mounting tension exploding into raw guitar bursts. They started out playing parties and outdoor events, which quickly led to bookings at Chicago clubs when youngest member Joe was just 16.

Chevelle released their first studio album titled Point #1, on May 4, 1999.
Chevelle recorded a demo known as The Blue Album, and played small concerts for the next three years until they were signed on to Steve Taylor's Squint Entertainment.[4] The band recorded for 17 days in Electrical Audio studios, and in 1999, Chevelle released the album, Point #1 which was produced by Steve Albini.

Chevelle released their second studio album titled Wonder What's Next, on October 8, 2002.
Released three years after Point #1 and following tours with bands like Filter, Sevendust, Powerman 5000, and Machine Head — the band had inked a deal with Epic and issued Wonder What's Next, released in August 2002. The album went platinum by the next summer and their second single, "Send the Pain Below," was a number one hit on modern rock and mainstream radio.

Chevelle released their third studio album titled This Type Of Thinking Could Do Us In, on September 21, 2004.
The album debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA six weeks later. The song "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" was released as the first single from the album and reached the number one position on the Mainstream Rock chart. Two other singles were released from the album, the titles of which are "The Clincher" peaking at number three on the Mainstream rock chart, and "Panic Prone" which peaked at number 26 on the same chart.

Chevelle released their fourth studio album titled Vena Sera, on April 13, 2007.
The album was recorded with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, whom the band previously worked with on both "This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)" and "Wonder What's Next" albums. Vena Sera debuted at number 12 in the Billboard 200 with Chevelle being the only rock band in the Top 15.

Chevelle released their fifth studio album titled Sci-Fi Crimes, on August 31, 2009.
The album was recorded with producer Brian Virtue. The band's brand new single, "Jars", was the No. 1 most added track at rock radio and the single is quickly becoming one of the band's biggest hits to date entering the Top 20 after only two weeks.
Chevelle spent seven weeks co-producing "Sci-Fi Crimes" with Brian Virtue (Jane's Addiction, 30 Seconds To Mars, Deftones) in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chevelle's sixth studio album titled Hats Off To The Bull is expected to be released December 6, 2011. The Face To The Floor Songfacts reports that the main concept of Hats Of to the Bull is rooting for the underdog, and its lead single, "Face To The Floor" was written about the many thousands conned by a Ponzi scheme. The track was leaked on September 28, 2011 and debuted on radio October 10, 2011.

Chevelle In an April 2010 interview, drummer Sam mentioned that Pete is currently writing new material for a new album due for a possible fall 2011 release. Chevelle is currently back in the studio working on the new album. According to Pete Loeffler's Twitter account, the band has completed six songs as of April 2011. Chevelle drummer Sam Loeffler mentioned the album could feature a duet with a female artist, and also mentioned that the album could either be fully acoustic or a return to the hard rock style Chevelle had on Wonder What's Next, however Sam Loeffler had mentioned it would be "definitely returning to heavy melodic rock, which is the sound we love."[citation needed] As of May 2011, Chevelle is finished writing songs for the new album and is in Pasadena, CA at JHOC Studios to work with Joe Barresi as the album's producer.[citation needed]. As of June 15, 2011, Pete Loeffler has confirmed the rumors of a female duet (in a Facebook video), by bringing in his sister Natalie, who is also bassist Dean Bernardini's wife. Pete is also expecting to have a single for the new album in August.

Discography

* Point #1 (1999)
* Wonder What's Next (2002)
* This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) (2004)
* Vena Sera (2007)
* Sci-Fi Crimes (2009)
* Hats Off To The Bull (2011)
* La Gargola (2014)
* The North Corridor (2016)
* NIRATIAS (2021)

Members

Current

* Pete Loeffler: vocals, guitars (1995–present)
* Sam Loeffler: drums (1995–present)
* Dean Bernardini: bass, live backing vocals (2005–present)

Former

* Joe Loeffler: bass, live backing vocals (1995–2005)
* Geno Lenardo: bass (2005, live fill-in)

Chevelle is the name of at least two groups, the other being a reggae gospel group.
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Envy
Chevelle Lyrics

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How will this pan out?
Search and wish, so loud
Keep a candle burning
To each his own should learn

Before I turn in envy, I learn through sorrow
I turn in envy and go, to the wall

See how the colors run,
And feel your Sunday rest
Give me a name, bring it in, some change is for the best
I may not win the race
I may not reach the top
Or I may not live your way;
It doesn't mean I'm stuck here
We may not fit the mold
Kind of going off well,
The medicine inside takes a stronger hold

As we turn in envy, I learn through sorrow
I turn in envy and go, to the wall

Before I burn with envy, I learn through sorrow
I burn with envy and go, to the wall

To the wall
To the wall
To the wall
To the wall
To the wall
To the wall
To the wall

If turn in envy, I learn through sorrow
I turn in envy and go, to the wall

Overall Meaning

In Chevelle's song "Envy," the lyrics are introspective and contemplative, encouraging listeners to learn from their experiences and grow from them. The first verse sets the tone for the song, questioning how things will turn out and acknowledging the desire to search for something better. The metaphor of keeping a candle burning suggests holding onto hope and not giving up, even when things seem bleak. The line "To each his own should learn" emphasizes that everyone has their own path and shouldn't compare themselves to others.

The chorus emphasizes the theme of learning through sorrow and growing from it. The line "Before I turn in envy" suggests that envy is a negative trait that can hold someone back, but if they can acknowledge it and learn from their mistakes, they can grow and overcome it. The repetition of "to the wall" at the end of each verse and throughout the song suggest a sense of feeling trapped, but also a determination to push through and break down barriers. The line "The medicine inside takes a stronger hold" could be interpreted as a metaphor for personal growth and resilience in the face of challenges.

Overall, the song encourages listeners to focus on their own journey and not compare themselves to others. It emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes and using them as a catalyst for personal growth and change.

Line by Line Meaning

How will this pan out?
How will this situation turn out?

Search and wish, so loud
Searching and wishing with desperation and intensity

Keep a candle burning
Maintain hope and perseverance

To each his own should learn
Everyone should learn to accept differences

Before I turn in envy, I learn through sorrow
Rather than succumbing to envy, I learn from difficult experiences

I turn in envy and go, to the wall
Allowing envy to consume me and hitting a wall in my progress

See how the colors run,
Witness the chaos and disarray in the world

And feel your Sunday rest
Finding peace and solace from the chaos

Give me a name, bring it in, some change is for the best
Bringing a change and new identity is sometimes necessary

I may not win the race
I may not be successful in my endeavors

I may not reach the top
I may not achieve the highest level of success