After wrapping a successful arena tour with Linkin Park, Chiodos--the Flint, MI sextet known for their compelling post-hardcore music--is receiving a strong critical reaction for their powerful live show which continues to flourish as a result of non-stop touring. In his live review for the Hollywood Reporter, Paul Gargano noted that Chiodos was "...memorable with its rough-around-the-edges fusion of...modern rock churning infectiously within progressive metal keyboard trappings and guitar riffs" (March 6, 2008).
Meanwhile, the Oakland Press added, "
With its irregular beats that mix cabaret-style tunes and some classical with heart-stopping screams, the group's sound defies all categorization" (February 18, 2008). Elsewhere Artist Direct hailed, "
Chiodos kicked off the show, bringing a highly energetic set of songs from their breakout hit Bone Palace Ballet. Each scream and note resonated equally, and the band set the stage for a raucous night of rock and roll" (March 6, 2008).
The Linkin Park run included sellout arena shows at Madison Square Garden (2/21) in New York: in front of 18,000 fans Chiodos received an introduction from friends the Trailer Park Boys (of the hit Canadian show and Ivan Reitman film). Other sold out gigs included: the Staples Center (3/4) in Los Angeles in front of 16,232 fans, Qwest Center in Omaha, Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH, 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Bell Centre in Montreal, John Labatt Centre in London, ON, two shows at The Joint in Las Vegas and the E Center in West Valley City, UT.
Chiodos--who released their sophomore album Bone Palace Ballet on indie Equal Vision Records which debuted at #5 on Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart and has sold over 140,000 copies--have announced the premiere of the video for their first single "Lexington (Joey Pea Pot with a Monkey Face)" live today on MySpace. Directed by Josh Graham (Dillinger Escape Plan, Underoath, Isis) and shot in Hollywood, the performance-based clip perfectly displays the piano-driven macabre track which Billboard magazine hailed as "a newfound orchestral and melodic touch with livelier piano driven jaunts that nod to Queen" (9/3/07). Click here watch the video.
In radio news, CHIODOS are enjoying early success at radio for "Lexington..." with adds at the following stations in the past three weeks: WZMR/Albany, NY, CIMX/Detroit, WIIL/Chicago, WWCD/Columbus, WROX/Norfolk, KHBZ/Oklahoma City, KUCD/Honolulu, WGRD/Grand Rapids, KFRQ/McAllen, WYBB/Charleston, KCCQ/Des Moines, WJJO/Madison, WARQ/Columbia, WKLC/Charleston, KXTE/Las Vegas, KENZ/Salt Lake City.
Catch Chiodos--Craig Owens (vocals), Bradley Bell (keyboards), Pat McManaman (guitar), Matt Goddard (bass), Jason Hale (guitar) and Derrick Frost (drums)--at both the Bamboozle Left Festival at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA Sunday, April 6 and the Bamboozle Festival at Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey Saturday, May 3. In between the Bamboozle dates, Chiodos will launch U.S. and Canadian headlining tours with rotating support acts including: MxPx, The Color Fred, Protest The Hero, The Fall Of Troy, From First To Last and Drop Dead Gorgeous among others.
Tour dates are as follows:
04/01 - Columbia, MO, Blue Note
04/02 - Wichita, KS, The Cotillion
04/03 - Fort Worth, TX, Ridglea Theatre
04/04 - Odessa, TX, Dos Amigos
04/05 - Flagstaff, AZ, Orpheum Theatre
04/06 - Irvine, CA, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
04/08 - Chico, CA, Senator Theatre
04/09 - Eugene, OR, Taboo
04/10 - Spokane, WA, Big Easy Concert House
04/11 - Vancouver, BC, Croatian Cultural Centre
04/13 - Calgary, AB, MacEwan Hall Ballroom
04/14 - Edmonton, AB, Edmonton Events Centre
04/15 - Saskatoon, SK, The Odeon
04/16 - Winnipeg, MB, Burton Cummings Theatre
04/17 - Fargo, ND, The Venue at Playmakers
04/18 - Milwaukee, WI, Eagles Club
04/19 - Grand Rapids, MI, Orbit Room
04/20 - Indianapolis, IN, Egyptian Room @ Murat Centre
04/22 - Montreal, QC, Metropolis
04/23 - Kitchener, ON, Element
04/24 - London, ON, Cowboy's
04/25 - Toronto, ON, The Sound Academy
04/26 - Rochester, NY, Water Street Music Hall
04/27 - Pittsburgh, PA, Club Zoo
04/29 - Allentown, PA, Crocodile Rock
04/30 - Worcester, MA, The Palladium
05/01 - Hartford, CT, Webster Theatre
05/03 - East Rutherford, NJ, Meadowlands Complex
05/09 - London, UK, The Monarch
05/10 - London, UK, London Earls Court
05/11 - Sheffield, UK, Sheffield Arena
i love craigery's vocals...
