Chimaira (/kaɪˈmɪərə/ ky-MEER-ə) is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in August 1998, the band's name is derived from the word Chimera, a monstrous creature in Greek mythology. Throughout its history, the band had numerous line-up changes, leaving vocalist Mark Hunter as the only constant member. The band dissolved in 2014, but announced a reunion in 2017 and a return in 2023 with most of the group's longtime members rejoined.
Members:
Mark Hunter - lead vocals (1998-2014, 2017, 2023-present)
Rob Arnold - lead guitar (1999-2011, 2017, 2023-present)
Jim LaMarca - bass (2000-2010, 2017, 2023- present)
Chris Spicuzza - keyboards, electronics, backing vocals (2000-2011, 2017, 2023-present)
Matt DeVries - rhythm guitar (2001-2011, 2017, 2023-present)
Austin D'Amond - drums (2011-2014, 2017, 2023-present)
Previous members:
Jason Hager - lead guitar (1998-1999), rhythm guitar (1998-2001)
Jason Genaro - drums (1998-1999)
Andrew Ermlick - bass (1998-1999)
Rob Lesniak - bass (1999-2000)
Richard Evensand - drums (2003-2004)
Kevin Talley - drums (2004-2006)
Andols Herrick - drums (1999-2003, 2006-2011, 2017)
Emil Werstler - lead guitar (2012-2014), bass (2010-2011), live rhythm guitar (2009)
Sean Zatorsky - keyboards, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals (2011-2014)
Jeremy Creamer - bass (2012-2014)
Matt Szlachta - rhythm guitar (2012-2014)
From: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genre(s):
Groove metal,
metalcore,
nu metal
Active From: 1998-2014, 2017, 2023-present