Given the amount of sonic territory The Infection covers, the band’s power and vision remain consistent. While the individual members will pledge allegiance to disparate-sounding bands ranging from Carcass, Slayer and Nine Inch Nails, the commonality they share is 100-percent Chimaira, a chemistry not lost on Hunter. That’s why when a waitress at a truck stop asks him what kind of music he plays, the singer says “metal” like it’s a badge of honor. “I think you can alienate people if you’re linked to a particular genre,” Hunter says. “We’re not in the death-metal scene, we’re not in the hardcore scene. I just tell people we’re metal, because that gives us carte blanche to do what we want. I’m glad we’re not some hip, scene-centered band, because we can make the decisions we want to make and not worry about backlash. Our fans have always come along for the ride with us, and we feel really blessed in that regard.”

If Chimaira didn’t hold back anything for the making of The Infection, it’s obvious they sure as hell aren’t going to phone it in onstage. Don’t invite the members to any weddings, birthday parties or new bar openings this year: The band’s 2009 is slammed with a relentless touring campaign beginning with a slot supporting Disturbed this spring, followed by trips to Japan, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the band will visit Russia for the first time, and are also looking forward to appearing at the Desert Rock Festival in Dubai. With a decade of service to the metal masses behind them, Chimaira are embracing their future with an unwavering enthusiasm. Consider the number of bands who lose the plot entirely by making oh-so-grand “art statements” or stay together to rehash pale imitations of their glory days simply because they can’t do anything else. As a music fan, Hunter is well aware of the traps his heroes have fallen into, and instead of slapping the backs of his bandmates in a self-congratulatory mode, Hunter gives the credit to the people who encourage him: the fans.

“You can’t make a fly-by-night record anymore,” the singer warns. “As a musician you need to work your ass off; otherwise, your fans will see right through it. I am proud to say that as I speak, there is no bullshit on The Infection. It’s as honest as we’ve ever been.”

Introducing The Infection: Ten doses of intensity and integrity to cleanse you of all the festering mediocrity happening in music today. Roll up your sleeves, because this is going to leave a mark…

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