Chimaira
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: United States
- Active: 1998 - 2014
Biography
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, nu-metal, industrial metal, and death metal influences. Chimaira was formed in 1998 by rhythm guitarist Jason Hager, and vocalist Mark Hunter.
Genres
Chimaira Discography
- This Present Darkness (2000) - EP - rated 3.04/5
- Pass Out of Existence (2001) - Album - rated 2.99/5
- The Impossibility of Reason (2003) - EP
- Chimaira (2005) - Album - rated 2.91/5
- Resurrection (2007) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- The Infection (2009) - Album - rated 2.57/5