Chamber (metalcore band)

Chamber
OriginNashville, Tennessee, United States
GenresMetalcore
Years active2017–present
LabelsPure Noise Records, Unbeaten Records
MembersJacob Lilly
  • Gabe Manuel
  • Henry Dierig
  • Chris Smith
  • Taylor Carpenter
Past membersMike Moynihan
  • Sam Fleming
  • Taylor Stephenson
Websitechamber615.com

Chamber (stylized as chamber, chamber, or CHAMBER) is an American metalcore band from Nashville, Tennessee formed in 2017.[1] They have released two EPs titled Hatred Softly Spoken[2] and Final Shape/In Search of Truth[3] in 2018 before releasing their third EP Ripping / Pulling / Tearing in 2019.[4] They then released their first studio album Cost of Sacrifice in 2020.[1] The band then released their fourth EP titled Carved in Stone in 2022,[5] before releasing their second studio album A Love to Kill For in 2023.[6] They are currently signed to Pure Noise Records.

The current members are lead vocalist Jacob Lilly, guitarist and vocalist Gabe Manuel, guitarist Henry Dierig, bass guitarist Chris Smith, and drummer Taylor Carpenter.

Musical style and influences

The band self-refer to their sound as "psychotic mosh metal",[7] with extreme use of dissonant chords, odd-time instrumentation, blast beats, and occasional lush, melodic moments. Some of their songs include electronic sounds of synth and programmed drums. The elements found in their songs are that of mathcore and death metal.[8]

They are heavily influenced by bands such as Converge, Deftones, Botch, Coalesce,[2] Gojira, and Slipknot.[9]

Members

Current members

  • Gabe Manuel – guitar, vocals (2017–current)
  • Chris Smith – bass (2017–current)
  • Taylor Carpenter – drums (2017–current)
  • Jacob Lilly – vocals (2018–present)[10]
  • Henry Dierig – guitar (2022–present)

Former members

  • Sam Fleming – vocals (2017–2018)
  • Mike Moynihan – guitar (2019–2020)[11]
  • Taylor Stephenson – guitar (2017–2019)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Cost of Sacrifice (2020)
  • A Love to Kill For (2023)

Extended plays

  • Hatred Softly Spoken (2018)
  • Final Shape / In Search of Truth (2018)
  • Ripping / Pulling / Tearing (2019)
  • Carved in Stone (2022)

Singles

  • "Replacing Every Weakness" (2019)
  • "Scars in Complex Patterns" (2020)
  • "Visions of Hostility" (2020)
  • "In Cleansing Fire" (2020)
  • "Numb (Transfuse)" (2020)
  • "Cellophane Form" (2022)
  • "Tremble" (2023)
  • "Devoured (featuring Matt Honeycutt of Kublai Khan TX, 2023)
  • "Retribution" (2023)
  • "Tears of Joy" (2024)

References

  1. ^ a b "Album Review: Chamber – Cost Of Sacrifice". Kerrang!. 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  2. ^ a b Yoe, Adam (2018-08-02). "Nashville Will Be Laid To Waste: Interview with Chamber". Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  3. ^ "Chamber (USA) - Final Shape/In Search Of Truth User Opinions - sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  4. ^ "Chamber Signs to Pure Noise Records - Music Connection Magazine". musicconnection.com. 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  5. ^ Sacher, Andrew (May 4, 2022). "Chamber release new EP 'Carved In Stone' (listen)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Review: Chamber (USA) - A Love to Kill For | Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  7. ^ "CHAMBER announce headlining tour with support from JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED and FROMJOY". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  8. ^ Media, Breaking Scene (2018-10-22). "In The Spotlight: Tennessee metalcore newcomers Chamber deliver impressive debut on "Hatred Softly Spoken"". Breaking Scene Media. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  9. ^ "The Moshville Times - Interview: Jacob Lilly (Chamber)". The Moshville Times. 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  10. ^ Sacher, Andrew (July 1, 2020). "Chamber kick out guitarist following sexual assault allegation". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  11. ^ "CHAMBER Kick Out Guitarist over Alleged Assault". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.