Chiodos: Biography

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Formed:

Jan 1, 2001 in Davison, MI

Genres:

Rock Music, Alternative Rock Music, Punk and Hardcore Rock Music, Emo

Decades Active:

2000's

Originally known as the Chiodos Bros., the sextet better known as simply Chiodos (pronounced "cheeOHdose") named after an obscure '80s horror movie term came together during high school in their hometown of Davison, MI, located just outside of Flint. Citing influences like Saves the Day, At the DriveIn, and Queen, the band's sound was a melting pot of punk energy, metal riffing, melodic instincts, piano tinkering, and occasional electronic beats that prevented an easy genre classification. Comprised of vocalist Craig Owens, keyboardist/vocalist Bradley Bell, guitarists Pat McManaman and Jason Hale, bassist Matt Goddard, and drummer Derrick Frost, the band recorded a demo, The Best Way to Ruin Your Life, in June 2002. The release, along with the band's energetic and powerful live show, helped bolster a notable local following.

They next selfrecorded and produced the sevensong The Heartless Control Everything in McManaman's bedroom, which was subsequently issued by Ann Arborbased indie Search and Rescue in January 2003. Following the release, the guys hit the road hard, trekking across the nation seven times over, including shows with Yellowcard and Coheed Cambria. All this activity and buzz eventually led to a 2004 signing with Equal Vision, which then released All's Well That Ends Well in July 2005. Chiodos stayed on the road and spent early 2006 playing Sub City's Take Action Tour and a successful spot at Bamboozle. A full summer's worth of shows got underway that May, including a handful of Warped Tour dates, before spending fall opening for heavyhitters Atreyu. Owens was also involved for a time in the rotating cast of musicians that made up the Sound of Animals Fighting.

- Corey Apar, All Music Guide