Chiodos was an American post-hardcore band from Davison, Michigan, formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Chiodos was an American post-hardcore band from Davison, Michigan, formed in 2001. Originally known as "The Chiodos Bros." the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Their second full length album, Bone Palace Ballet, was released in North America on September 4, 2007 and debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on Top Independent Albums. Warner Bros. Records released Bone Palace Ballet on January 26, 2009, as part of a new distribution deal in the UK.

Chiodos was formed at the Flint Local 432, a small venue in downtown Flint, Michigan and Olde Jamestowne Hall in Saginaw, Michigan. The band is known for their on-stage performances which include controlled, high-pitched vocals from former lead singer, Craig Owens. Craig Owens has cited lead singer of Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, etc. fame, Mike Patton as one of his greatest influences saying, "I only wish I could be as good as him."

Their debut album, All's Well That Ends Well (Equal Vision Records) was released on July 26, 2005. It reached #3 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart and #164 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. While their sophomore album, Bone Palace Ballet reached the number 5 spot on the Billboard 200. The band's albums and live performances have garnered praise from press outlets.

Chiodos headlined some shows on their own before joining Alternative Press's 2006 "Invisible Sideshow" tour, headlined by Armor for Sleep. Following that tour, they supported Matchbook Romance on the Sub City "Take Action" tour in Spring 2006. That summer, they toured with Fear Before the March of Flames, as well as appearing on the Warped Tour.In fall 2006, Chiodos appeared on Atreyu's World Championship Tour, alongside From First to Last and Every Time I Die, as well as 3 and 36 Crazyfists.

Chiodos has had several scuffs with those in the music industry, most notably Steven Smith of Steven's Untitled Rock Show, Andy Williams of Every Time I Die, and HORSE The Band.

In 2005, Chiodos independently made a video for the song "All Nereids Beware." The video consists of the band playing the rare pre-All's Well That Ends Well version of the song in a parking lot.

In 2006, Chiodos made videos for "One Day Women Will All Become Monsters" and "Baby, You Wouldn't Last a Minute on the Creek". The "Baby, You Wouldn't Last a Minute on the Creek" video was included on the 2006 re-issue of All's Well That Ends Well, which added a DVD and three acoustic tracks to the 2005 release.

A video for "Lexington (Joey Pea-Pot With A Monkey Face)" was made which premiered world wide on April 2, 2008 on the social network MySpace. This was the first single of their sophomore album, "Bone Palace Ballet". Chiodos' drummer, Derrick Frost has stated in an interview that the band was disappointed in the final result of the music video, saying

"Well, usually there are different people who throw out ideas and we go through them and add in our own suggestions but that video definitely didn’t turn out like we wanted it to turn out, like at all. We’re pretty disappointed with it. We never get a video where we’re all like “This is amazing!” And that’s what every band wants, to have an amazing video because that can push your career and your band so far. And we haven’t gotten that yet so it’s kind of frustrating. It’s just like so much money that we spent on this for no reason. No one’s going to play it; it’s not getting played at all."

On September 16, 2008, Chiodos teamed up with acclaimed director Darren Doane and The Crofoot Ballroom to shoot a video for "The Undertaker's Thirst For Revenge Is Unquenchable (The Final Battle)" in downtown Pontiac, MI. The video was released on December 20, 2008.

On September 24, 2010, it was announced that Craig Owens was no longer the singer of Chiodos.

On February 8, 2010, Brandon Bolmer (Yesterdays Rising) was confirmed as the new lead singer for Chiodos; he performed vocals on the band's third studio album, Illuminaudio.

Craig Owens later returned for the band's fourth studio album, Devil, but Chiodos disbanded before recording any more material.

Expired In Goreville
Chiodos Lyrics

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i'll stop

stabbing

when you stop

screaming

it's dropping to the terrain at my feet

palm trees are my only company

on this beach

star crossed lovers obsess

alluring dreams of touching starry skies

ill love you until my last breathe

each speck of sand fills in each footstep along the shore

as every tide rolls in; every one takes its toll

the salt in this water is nauseating

keeping me trapped and running in circles

on this beach star crossed lovers obsess

alluring dreams of touching starry skies

a quick glance over my shoulder reveals a number only seen in the movies

chardes of glass, and a decayed piece of parchment half buried that reads:

'you cured me of my foolish obsession with love'

i'll love you until my last breath takes you from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chiodos's song Expired In Goreville can be interpreted as a tale of obsessive love and the destructive consequences that can arise from becoming too attached to someone. The singer is portrayed as being lost and alone, with only palm trees for company on a beach. The imagery of palm trees could represent the idea of the singer being stranded on a deserted island with no way of escape. Meanwhile, the ocean represents the unpredictable nature of love, which can pull someone in and trap them like the waves of the sea.

The star-crossed lovers referred to in the song represent the obsession that the singer has with his partner. The desire to touch the starry skies symbolizes their desire for a love that is beyond their current reach. However, the imagery of the sand filling in their footprints is a reminder that every action has consequences, and the tide will inevitably take its toll.

The lyrics also suggest that the singer's love has become an addiction, one that is keeping him trapped and running in circles. The salt in the water is nauseating, representing the bitterness that comes with an unhealthy attachment to someone. Even when the singer catches a glimpse of a number that is only seen in movies, he is still unable to break free from this attachment. This is shown when the singer states, "I'll love you until my last breath takes you from me," suggesting that he will always be unable to let go of his love, even if it destroys him.

Line by Line Meaning

i'll stop
I will cease my action

stabbing
Piercing with a sharp object

when you stop
As soon as you discontinue

screaming
Making a high pitched and loud noise

it's dropping to the terrain at my feet
It falls to the ground at my feet

palm trees are my only company
Only palm trees are with me

on this beach
I am currently situated on a beach

star crossed lovers obsess
Lovers whose fate is doomed are fixated

alluring dreams of touching starry skies
Desiring the impossible

ill love you until my last breathe
I will love you until I am no longer able to

each speck of sand fills in each footstep along the shore
The sand covers my footprints as I walk