Group
Chimaira
- From
- Cleveland, United States
- Active
- 1998–2014
- Rating
- ★ 4.35
- Releases
- 31
- groove metal
- metalcore
- metal
- thrash metal
About
Chimaira ( ky-MEER-ə) 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.
Members
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Jason Hager guitar
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Mark Hunter lead vocals
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Rob Lesniak bass guitar
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Andols Herrick drums (drum set)
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Rob Arnold guitar
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Jim LaMarca bass guitar
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Chris Spicuzza background vocals, keyboard, synthesizer
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Matt DeVries guitar
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Richard Evensand drums (drum set)
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Kevin Talley drums (drum set)
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Matt Szlachta guitar
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Emil Werstler bass guitar, guitar
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Jeremy Creamer bass guitar
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Sean Zatorsky background vocals, keyboard
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Austin D’Amond drums (drum set)
Discography
Albums
EPs
Singles
Compilations
Links
Official
Concerts
Buy
Also known as
Chrimaira
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- d624df22-b03d-4746-ac28-a4bd72aeec26
- ISNI
- 0000000115511012
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.