Today, Chimaira have officially announced that they are calling it quits as a band after 15 years. The Ohio metal outfit issued a statement today via vocalist Mark Hunter:
“After fifteen full-blown ass-ripping years, it is with great honor to announce the end of Chimaira. Thanks to everyone that supported the group in any way shape or form. Everyone involved with the band, from members to fans, put their heart and soul into this project. We achieved a lot. We bled a lot. It fucking ruled.”
Chimaira formed in Ohio in 1998. Their latest album Crown of Phantoms came out just over a year a go on July 30, 2013 and debuted at #52 on the Billboard Top 200. The disc sold just over 7,400 copies in it’s first week of sales. On August 30, the band wrapped up their month-long Artery Metal Tour, which has proved to be their last. – by Matt Bishop
