Chimaira was formed in 1998 by rhythm guitarist Jason Hager, and vocalist Mark Hunter. The pair recruited Jason Genaro on drums and Andrew Ermlick on bass to complete the line-up. Their first EP, This Present Darkness, was released on January 11, 2000, on East Coast Empire records. This EP featured a few songs that were later re-recorded for their major label release on Roadrunner Records, entitled Pass Out of Existence. Jason Hager later left the band after Pass Out Of Existence due to family issues and the band gained Matt DeVries, a long time friend of the band and guitarist for the Cleveland based band Ascension. Pass Out of Existence didn't sell that many records when it was released in 2001, but The Impossibility of Reason, released in 2003, was enough to fund Chimaira's extensive touring with In Flames, and their second-stage performance at Ozzfest, also in 2003.
Musically, Pass Out of Existence had a much more "electronic" sound than The Impossibility of Reason, with Chris Spicuzza's pronounced electronic loops featured in many songs. This sound was often compared to artists like Fear Factory, Spineshank and Slipknot. The Impossibility of Reason kept with a more pure, metal-esque instrumentation, akin to metalcore bands such as Killswitch Engage, and this was found to be very popular--the album reached #2 on Billboard's "Heatseekers" chart.
Their self-titled album, released in August 2005, built upon the progress of The Impossibility of Reason. The electronic feel of Pass Out of Existence and This Present Darkness is much reduced, and the guitar riffs and solos are taking a more central position to the band's music. The band hired Kevin Talley (Dying Fetus, Misery Index) to fill position behind the drumkit.
The themes of "rejection, revenge and repercussion" [1] from The Impossibility of Reason remain, although there are exceptions here - the track "Lazarus" is named for, and written about a friend of Mark Hunter's (singer) commiting suicide. In mid-2006 Chimaira and Roadrunner announced they would amicably part ways.
On March 6th, 2007, Chimaira released "Resurrection" on Nuclear Blast/Ferret Records, with some special packs containing a DVD of the making of the album. Andols Herrick returned to the band, and musically the album is an evolution of previous efforts. The songs feature heavy and pounding riffs, as in the likes of "Chimaira", but also features more thoughtful melodic parts and, what can be considered, more progressive solo parts and arrangements. Also from Chris Spicuzza on keyboard there is a heavier contribution than on the last album. The band even manage to create a black-metal-esque song with the help of Morgoth The Impaler on keyboards. Unsurprisingly, the song "Resurrection" was written about the new lease of life the band (especially Mark Hunter) felt upon release from Roadrunner, who they felt, were not promoting the band as much as the band felt they deserved.
Before the release of the album, The Infection (2009), the band had been posting short clips on their web page from the upcoming album, which was written in Cleveland, Ohio with producer Ben Schigel, who previously produced the band's album The Impossibility of Reason and their self titled album. The Infection was mixed by Zeuss, who mixed and produced albums for Hatebreed and Shadows Fall, and was released on April 21, 2009. At its annual Chimaira Christmas show on December 30, 2008, they debuted a new song entitled "Secrets of the Dead."
The first single off The Infection was "Secrets of the Dead", which was released March 3, 2009. The Infection debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200. During a number of European tour dates supporting The Infection, Chimaira had Emil Werstler of Dååth filling in for Matt DeVries, as DeVries' girlfriend had their first child.
The 10th annual Chimaira Christmas show was held at the House of Blues in Cleveland Ohio on December 27, 2009 and was filmed for a live DVD titled Coming Alive, which was released in 2010.
In late 2010, bassist Jim LaMarca retired from the band. Chimaira released the following statement regarding his departure "After a decade of good times and achievements, our friend and band mate Jim LaMarca [bass] has decided to retire from CHIMAIRA. We wish him nothing but the best as he settles in and starts a family. As for seeking a replacement… we'll cross that bridge down the line. In the meantime, consider it 'business as usual' with the CHIMAIRA you know and love." The band tapped Werstler once again, this time to replace LaMarca as a member of the band on bass.
By mid 2011, more lineup changes would occur. On April 5th, keyboard player Chris Spicuzza announced his departure from the band, citing a "negative environment and the general state of the music industry." A week later, drummer Andols Herrick also announced his departure. He stated he was asked to leave due to "differences." He also stated the band members had parted on good terms. Later in the year, it was announced that the annual Christmas show would be the last for guitarists Rob Arnold and Matt DeVries. Werstler was slid over to guitar duties and Jeremy Creamer, also of Daath, was brought in to replace him on bass. Matt Szlachta of Dirge Within was chosen to fill the other vacant guitar spot. Austin D'amond of Bleed the Sky and Sean Zatorsky of Daath have taken over drums and keyboard duties respectively.
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Time Is Running Out
Chimaira Lyrics
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Nothing could stop me
Now the smallest things are crippling
Where did my passion go?
Why don't I dream anymore?
Is there anything real out there?
I've lost all faith I had before
Sick of making the same mistakes
These memories have torn my heart
Now time is running out
It's hard to face the facts
Head hurts from thinking
All of this could have been avoided
I had to destroy it all
I had to start a new
What is lurking around the corner?
This arrow of time is irreversible
This endless loop repeating infinitely
I'm swallowed by the storm
The lyrics to Chimaira's song "Time Is Running Out" seem to be about a loss of passion and disillusionment. The singer is reflecting on a time when they felt unstoppable, but now even the smallest things feel debilitating. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and confusion, as the singer wonders if there is anything real in the world anymore. They have lost faith and are exhausted from making the same mistakes repeatedly. Despite this, they have made the difficult decision to destroy everything in order to start anew.
The theme of time is also present in the song, as the singer muses over the finite nature of time and the irreversible nature of the arrow of time. There is a deep sense of despair as the singer feels like they are being swallowed by a storm, a metaphor for the chaos and uncertainty they are experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics to "Time Is Running Out" seem to be about the struggle of finding meaning and purpose in life, the pain of letting go of the past, and the inevitability of time.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to feel invincible
I used to feel unstoppable and untouchable
Nothing could stop me
I believed that no obstacle was too great for me to overcome
Now the smallest things are crippling
But now even minor problems can feel overwhelming and debilitating
Where did my passion go?
I've lost my drive and enthusiasm for life and my goals
Why don't I dream anymore?
I don't have any more aspirations and hopes for the future
Is there anything real out there?
I'm starting to doubt the existence of anything of substance or value
I've lost all faith I had before
I've lost all my trust and belief in what I used to hold dear
How much more can I take
I'm at my breaking point and can't handle any more hardships
Sick of making the same mistakes
I'm tired of repeating the same errors and bad decisions
These memories have torn my heart
My past experiences have deeply wounded me emotionally
Now time is running out
I'm running out of time to make things right or achieve my goals
It's hard to face the facts
I'm struggling to come to terms with reality and the truth of my situation
Head hurts from thinking
I'm mentally exhausted from overthinking my problems
All of this could have been avoided
I realize that many of my troubles could have been prevented
I had to destroy it all
I had to tear everything down and start fresh
I had to start a new
I had to begin again from scratch
What is lurking around the corner?
I'm afraid of what may come next or what obstacles may arise
This arrow of time is irreversible
Time only moves forward and once something is done, it cannot be undone
This endless loop repeating infinitely
I feel stuck in a repeating cycle of the same problems and mistakes
I'm swallowed by the storm
I feel overwhelmed and consumed by my struggles and difficulties
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mauricio lara
genial!! chimaira es por mucho una de mis bandas favoritas!
EQUATE pRODUCTIONS
The guy that said you can hear a hint of Alice is spot on
Kirk Powers
Bullcrap, bro. Chimaira is a mythical beast and the 3 heads are still intact. Only the legs have been replaced by cybernetic awesome new ones. ;)
Salad Dressing
Chimaira + Daath = Next album will kick immense ass.
Misael Droguett Gómez
🤘 My Life Is Pure METAL 🤘
RegentDorn
I understand the concerns and a part of me also feels that way, but why don´t we wait until their new record and see then if its really chimaira or just a shadow of it.
declaration14
that's hardly a bad thing!
XXXKARTMANXXX
im worried, i fear that Chimaira Changes of Style to be more Melodic or Groove
Smol Boi
Nostalgia
WKC Media
finally a new video