Chiodos

Chiodos (pronounced /ˈkjɔːdos/), the Davison, Michigan post-hardcore powerhouse, exploded onto the scene in 2001. Initially known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name—a tribute to the Chiodo brothers, creators of the cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space— foreshadowed their own brand of darkly comedic, intensely theatrical music.

Their debut full-length, All's Well That Ends Well, dropped on July 26, 2005, laying the groundwork for their explosive rise. The follow-up, Bone Palace Ballet (September 4, 2007), was a major success, charting at #5 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Independent Albums chart. Warner Bros. Records picked up the album for UK distribution in January 2009, solidifying their international presence.

2010 saw the release of Illuminaudio, their only studio album featuring Brandon Bolmer on vocals and Tanner Wayne on drums. However, the band's story concluded with the return of original vocalist Craig Owens and drummer Derrick Frost for their final album, Devil, released April 1, 2014.

History:

Inception and All's Well That Ends Well (2001-2005):

Hailing from Davison, Michigan, the original Chiodos lineup formed in high school during 2001. Their early gigs were honed at the Flint Local 432, an all-ages, substance-free venue that also nurtured other notable alternative acts like The Swellers and Empty Orchestra. This Flint scene provided the fertile ground for Chiodos' distinctive sound to develop before they unleashed it on a larger audience.