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.
The Undertaker's Thirst for Revenge Is Unquenchable
Chiodos Lyrics
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The memories that we once had
Now that you've turned the world against me
I'm only trying to win them back
With my eyes sewn shut
To shut down and bathe in these words about me
Standing alone with your eyes to the sun
That heaven and earth may strike their sounds together
Worlds are ruined this way
And we've all been there time and time again
The final battle always seem so still
And I will see you someday again in the clouds
And I will see you someday again in the clouds
All the world's a stage
And all the world's a stage
With my eyes sewn shut
To shut down and bathe in these words about me
And now you're standing alone with your eyes to the sun
Standing alone with your eyes to the sun
That heaven and earth may strike their sounds together
Worlds are ruined this way
And we've all been there time and time again
Time
My eyes are glistening with the ghosts of my past
And what we once had
All the world's a stage
I existed because I dreamed
And well, I dream no more
I've given up on the entire human race
Empty is the sky before the sun wakes up
Empty is the eyes of animals in cages
Empty are faces of women in mourning
And everything has been taken from them
Me? Don't ask me about empty
The lyrics of Chiodos's song "The Undertaker's Thirst For Revenge Is Unquenchable" are about a person who is haunted by memories from the past. The opening line, "My eyes are glistening with the ghosts of my past," indicates that the memories are still vivid for the singer. The singer is trying to win back the trust of people who have turned against him or her, but it seems that the betrayal has made the situation challenging. The line "Now that you've turned the world against me, I'm only trying to win them back" highlights this sentiment.
The next few lines of the song describe the singer shutting down and taking in negative comments about him or her. The line "With my eyes sewn shut to shut down and bathe in these words about me" suggests that the singer is willing to hear what others are saying, despite the words being hurtful. The lines "And now you're standing alone with your eyes to the sun/ Standing alone with your eyes to the sun" indicates that the person is alone and searching for a way to cope.
The song then moves on to describe how ruined worlds can be when heaven and earth strike together. However, even with these challenges, the singer promises to see the person again someday in the clouds. The line "All the world's a stage" implies that this person feels as though they are putting on a show as they navigate through life. The final lines of the song "Me? Don't ask me about empty" suggest that the singer is feeling lost and hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes are glistening with the ghosts of my past
I am haunted by memories of my past
Now that you've turned the world against me
You have caused others to turn against me
I'm only trying to win them back
I am attempting to regain the favor of those who have turned against me
With my eyes sewn shut
I am metaphorically closing my eyes to ignore the negativity surrounding me
To shut down and bathe in these words about me
I am allowing myself to be consumed by people's negative opinions of me
And now you're standing alone with your eyes to the sun
You are standing alone and looking towards the future with optimism
That heaven and earth may strike their sounds together
Anything is possible, even if it seems impossible
Worlds are ruined this way
This kind of conflict and negativity can destroy relationships and even entire communities
And we've all been there time and time again
We have all experienced similar conflicts and situations repeatedly
The final battle always seem so still
Despite the tension and drama, the end result often seems anticlimactic
And I will see you someday again in the clouds
I hope to one day reconcile with you, even if it is in the afterlife
All the world's a stage
Life is like a theatrical play, where everyone plays a role
I existed because I dreamed
My existence was fueled by my dreams and aspirations
And well, I dream no more
I have lost my ability to dream and hope for a better future
I've given up on the entire human race
I have lost faith in humanity and its ability to do good
Empty is the sky before the sun wakes up
The world can feel empty and hopeless before new beginnings and opportunities arise
Empty is the eyes of animals in cages
Living a life in captivity can leave one feeling empty and trapped
Empty are faces of women in mourning
The grief and pain of losing a loved one can leave one feeling empty and alone
And everything has been taken from them
They have lost all that they held dear
Me? Don't ask me about empty
I do not want to talk about my own emptiness and pain
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BELL, FROST, GODDARD, HALE, JOHNSON, LEO, MCMANAMAN, OWENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nicolas De Besse
"All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages. "
As You Like It, Act II, Scene VII [All the world’s a stage]
William Shakespeare
Chiodos using some Shakespeare in the lyrics makes this song even more incredible than it is already.
KeithS90
I was here when this song released and, I’m still here! Salute to all my fellow 30 year olds who truly appreciate this music #emosnotdead
ITSCAGE!
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keith conner
36 now. Seen them 4 times. Live show is still the best I've ever seen
Ryan Kessler
Did a wall of death to this at vans warped tour 2009. Still gives me the chills when I think about it. It was unreal
Jesse Steeves
This song got me threw my first break up haha! 31 still listen to it!!
The Film Effect
Been going on a nostalgia trip lately with some Chiodos, Enter Shikari, The Devil Wears Prada, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, etc. So many memories.
unwantedHero
What about some Greeley Estates!!!
gloomkillah
Same
Jackie
Bruh same
raybombs
Dont forget from first to last