Chimaira parts ways with keyboardist
Metelcore band Chimaira have announced that keyboardist/programmer Chris Spicuzza has left the band
Metelcore band Chimaira have announced that keyboardist/programmer Chris Spicuzza has left the band
Spicuzza stated that “As of early January I decided to leave Chimaira. The choice was extremely tough and stewed around in my mind for quite awhile. Many things led to this decision. The situation in Chimaira had ultimately become a negative environment that I had to get out of. Secondly, the music industry is completely fucked and honestly, I became concerned for my future. The amount of work and stress I took on got the best of me. I guess if you’re not happy or having fun, what’s the point?''
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Vocalist Mark Hunter also commented on the situation;
''All hail Spicuzza, good to see the love you guys express for him. The feelings are mutual.
As we know, this news sucks. Hopefully this cheers you up a little.
There are definitely samples, keys, electronics, and all sorts of other wizardry on this record. We’ve spent the past 12 years creating the atmospheric side of Chimaira, and we can’t imagine listening to us without those cool bits either.
Each album brought new noises and a vibe to accompany that particular record. nothing has changed in that regard. This has always been an evolution. While it may seem like the end of days, we see this as another chapter.
Chimaira developed our sound together with chris, and although he is gone, his spirit, class, and the foundation he helped lay, will always remain.
You know us. We don’t drive our cars looking through the rearview mirror. Never have, never will. Keep the glasses half full, amigos. It makes for a much more interesting ride and we’re just getting started.
Thanks for your continuous support”
Chimaira's last release was 2009's 'The Infection' with their sixth full length due out later this year
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