Chelsea Grin

Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, Chelsea Grin emerged from the ashes of the band Ahaziah in 2007, quickly establishing themselves as a major force in the American deathcore scene. The original Ahaziah lineup – vocalist Alex Koehler, guitarist Chris Kilbourn, bassist Austin Marticorena, and lead guitarist Michael Stafford – underwent a significant transformation with the addition of Andrew Carlston and a name change. Marticorena played a crucial role in this transition, contributing to the songwriting and helping shape the band`s new sound.

Their self-titled debut EP, initially released online via iTunes before receiving a worldwide CD release in July 2008, showcased their brutal yet melodic deathcore style. Early singles like "Crewcabanger" and "Lifeless" garnered significant attention on Myspace, building a dedicated fanbase. The addition of guitarist Dan Jones and bassist David Flinn solidified their lineup, leading to the creation of their acclaimed full-length debut, Desolation of Eden (2010), followed by My Damnation (2011) and the Evolve EP (2012). While the band has seen numerous lineup changes since its inception – with no founding members remaining since 2018 – bassist David Flinn stands as the sole constant across all their studio albums, a testament to his enduring contribution to Chelsea Grins legacy. Over their career, theyve released two EPs and seven full-length albums, cementing their place as deathcore veterans.