Chiodos

Chiodos (English: , Italian pronunciation: [ˈkjɔːdos]) is an American post-hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as “The Light-hearted Carpet Knights” before changing their name to "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their first full-length album, titled All's Well That Ends Well, on July 26, 2005. Their second 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 the Independent Albums. Warner Bros. Records released Bone Palace Ballet on January 26, 2009, as part of a new distribution deal in the UK. They released their third studio album, Illuminaudio in 2010, and it was the only studio album to feature Brandon Bolmer as lead vocalist and Tanner Wayne as drummer. The band released their fourth and final album, Devil on April 1, 2014, which marked the return of original vocalist Craig Owens and drummer Derrick Frost.

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Live Review: Chiodos,Still Water Claims, Vice Versa, Finders

Chiodos inspired madness in Perth

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Chiodos brought the party to a Tuesday Night in Adelaide

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Chiodos

Chiodos are post-hardcore kingpins, but it hasn’t been an easy ride. Their revolving door of members has hailed in troubling times for the band, but they’re carrying on to wrap up their tour for their latest LP ‘Devil’. We spoke to frontman Craig Owens about their recent run of shows in Australia, what lies ahead and who he’s tipping to win the NBA Championship.

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Chiodos Guitarist Quits To Focus On The Fall Of Troy

Thomas Erak's two-year stint with the seminal post-hardcore act has come to an end

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Chiodos Announce National Tour

A return with a new line-up and record

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Chiodos

Chiodos are a band you can't take lightly. They serve to remind the listener that post-hardcore isn't just alive and well, but flourishing and expanding every day. With elements that make the hardcore kids weep with mosh-pit wet dreams coupled with melodic sensibilities, Chiodos show just how to combine all the aspects of the genre into a sonic-aesthetic ball. We spoke with lead singer Craig Owens about the band's fourth release, 'Devil', its meaning, D.R.U.G.S and whole lot more.

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Album Review: Chiodos - Devil

"What we have here is just another forgettable post-hardcore album with a small helping of pop."

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Album Review: Chiodos - 'Devil'

Back in full form, Chiodos are ready to remind us why we loved them all that time a go.

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Album Review: Chiodos - 'Illuminaudio'

Unexpected Success

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Chiodos

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