Chimaira is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in August 1998, the band's name is derived from the word Chimera, a monstrous creature in Greek mythology. Throughout its history, the band had numerous line-up changes, leaving vocalist Mark Hunter as the only constant member. The band dissolved in 2014, but announced a reunion in 2017 and a return in 2023 with most of the group's longtime members rejoined.
Chimaira performing in 2009
Bassist Jim LaMarca played with Hunter in their previous band, Skipline, and later joined Chimaira in 2000.
Drummer Andols Herrick has been in out and Chimaira a total of three times.
Image: Rob Arnold, Chimaira 2004
Stephen "Steph" Carpenter is an American musician, known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the alternative metal band Deftones.
Carpenter performing with Deftones at Rock im Park 2016
Carpenter performing with Deftones in November 2009.