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.
No Hardcore Dancing In the Living Room
Chiodos Lyrics
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Denying this day, didn't stop it from coming
Promise me, that you won't be consumed when you realize
We're screaming at the same moon
Shredded by state lines
Press my face up against the glass
With both eyelids shut and
baby, this won't get any easier
baby, this won't get any easier
Don't let this die, we may never fall in love again
It's hard but worth the wait when it's over
...this die, we may never fall in love again
It's hard but worth the wait when it's over
Now open up wide, fist first down your throat
Where no beauty lies, and rip out what should've been mine
Comfort always made the rescue, we always hoped 'for the best'
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
The lyrics of Chiodos's song "No Hardcore Dancing In the Living Room" are full of emotion and desperation. The first verse expresses a sense of independence and self-assurance, with the singer stating that they have resolved upon a course that does not require anyone else's input. However, the second half of the verse hints at a deeper sense of loneliness and isolation, as the singer admits that denying the passage of time and the changes it brings does not prevent them from occurring. The hauntingly beautiful chorus offers a melancholy plea to a lover not to lose themselves in the realization that they are both screaming at the same moon, suggesting that they share a fundamental sense of longing and dissatisfaction.
The second verse intensifies the despair, with the singer feeling shredded by the state lines that separate them from their lover. They press their face up against the glass as if trying to bridge the distance, but acknowledge that it won't get any easier. The repetition of "baby, this won't get any easier" underscores the pain and hopelessness of the situation. The third verse takes a dark turn as the singer demands that their lover open up wide and let them take what should have been theirs, suggesting a sense of entitlement and bitterness. The final lines offer a sense of resignation as the singer burns everything with torches and drowns in their own consideration, suggesting that they have reached a point of no return.
Line by Line Meaning
I've resolved upon this course, which has no need of you
I have made a decision, and you are not needed in this plan
Denying this day, didn't stop it from coming
Ignoring this day did not prevent it from happening
Promise me, that you won't be consumed when you realize We're screaming at the same moon
Ensure me that you won't be overwhelmed when you realize that we share a common pain
Shredded by state lines
Divided by geographical boundaries
Press my face up against the glass
Pressing my face against the windowpane
With both eyelids shut and baby, this won't get any easier
With closed eyes, and knowing that this will not become simple
Don't let this die, we may never fall in love again
Let's not end this, as we may never experience love again
It's hard but worth the wait when it's over
It may be difficult, but it will be worth it in the end
Now open up wide, fist first down your throat
Open your mouth, and force your fist down your throat
Where no beauty lies, and rip out what should've been mine
Where there is no beauty, and take away what was supposed to be mine
Comfort always made the rescue, we always hoped 'for the best'
We cling onto comfort, and hope for the best outcome
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
I will set this on fire with torches, and immerse myself in deep reflection
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
I will set this on fire with torches, and immerse myself in deep reflection
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@JasciaRoberts
I've resolved upon this course, which has no need of you
Denying this day, didn't stop it from coming
Promise me, that you won't be consumed when you realize
We're screaming at the same moon
Shredded by state lines
Press my face up against the glass
With both eyelids shut and
Baby, this won't get any easier
Baby, this won't get any easier
Baby, this won't get any easier
Don't let this die, we may never fall in love again
It's hard but worth the wait when it's over
...this die, we may never fall in love again
It's hard but worth the wait when it's over
Now open up wide, fist first down your throat
Where no beauty lies, and rip out what should've been mine
Comfort always made the rescue, we always hoped 'for the best'
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
I'll burn this with torches, and drown in my consideration
@lilpeepshowx2605
Now I’m an adult I’ll hardcore dance wherever I please
@hj6507
We grew up and all got our own places so we could fucking two step without mom telling us to stop
@SweetDemoness
@@hj6507 LMAO I two step all the time at home when no one is there XD
@FactMan8
I literally just injured my shoulder hardcore dancing in the living room, granted it wasnt this song but I instantly listened to it... they warned me lol
@iamthatlemon
@@FactMan8 what song was it
@FactMan8
@@iamthatlemon I cant remember now lol but I'm pretty sure it was a Knocked Loose song, they always get me rowdy.
@josephesh294
41 years old and just discovering this band. holy shit, amazing!
@Laughingjack178
Craig Owens is a beast of a vocalist if you like him you should check out his other bands destroy rebuild until God shows anf isles and glaciers
@LottoBartoLotto
@@Laughingjack178 Craig is a beast but it'd be nothing without the "musicality" of the band. This whole album is just a bunch of beautiful parts put together to make songs not just verse chorus verse chorus bridge chorus, and i haven't found that with Craig's other projects or even later Chiodos. This album was really something special.
@3040307
This is their best album in my opinion. Good lucck finding more thats related. Forever 16! Lmao