Chimaira

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Chimaira (pronounced /kaɪˈmɪərə/) is an American metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, formed in 1998. The band is a notable member of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Their band name is derived from the word Chimera, a monstrous creature in Greek mythology. They play a style of mainly groove metal, with some metalcore, industrial metal, and death metal influences. Chimaira was formed in 1998 by rhythm guitarist Jason Hager, and vocalist Mark Hunter. The pair recruited Jason Genaro on drums and Andrew Ermlick on bass to complete the line-up. Read more about Chimaira on Last.fm.

Type: Group
Area: United States
Founded: 1998
Tags: metalcore metal groove metal thrash metal hardcore

ACHIEVEMENTS

ALBUMS
5
ALBUM WEEKS
18
FIRST WEEK
32/05
LAST WEEK
33/13

ALBUMS

Peak Title First Week Weeks Last Week
#54
1 wk
Age Of Hell by  Chimaira
35/11 - 35/11 wks: 1
35/11 1 35/11
#45
1 wk
Chimaira by  Chimaira
32/05 - 35/05 wks: 6
32/05 6 35/05
#52
1 wk
Crown Of Phantoms by  Chimaira
33/13 - 33/13 wks: 1
33/13 1 33/13
#30
1 wk
Infection by  Chimaira
18/09 - 20/09 wks: 6
18/09 6 20/09
#42
1 wk
Resurrection by  Chimaira
10/07 - 12/07 wks: 4
10/07 4 12/07
#30 32/05 18 33/13