chimaira-ripChimaira n’est plus.

C’est à la suite de la tournée de 27 dates aux Etats Unis que le groupe à litteralement implosé. Emil Werstler dans un communiqué délivré le 1er septembre 2014,à tiré sa révérence le premier, annonçant que malheureusement son temps avec Chimaira venait de s’achever.

“My time in Chimaira has, unfortunately, come to an end. It is time for me to move on as I continue to focus on harvesting my abilities as a musician. I’m very fond of everyone in the band and wish them all the best in the future.

Although this was a difficult choice to make, I feel it was necessary in order to take the next step in my career. The best is still yet to come and I’m very excited for the multiple projects I am working on. I would like to thank the band, management, and, most importantly, all the fans for the endless support and understanding.”

Le lendemain, c’est au tour des autres musiciens (Austin D’amond, Jeremy Creamer, Matt Szlachta et Sean Zatorsky), à l’exception du vocaliste Mark Hunter, de quitter le navire. “A la lumière des récents évènements”, ils prennent la poudre d’escampette.

“In light of recent news, the rest of the band have decided to part ways with Chimaira. For us this was a great stepping stone, and an honor to play these songs live, and fulfill an incredible legacy. This was an an excellent platform to help continue playing music, when our collective bands either ended or went on a hiatus. Chimaira was an amazing experience and we look forward to future music endeavors with eachother.”

Enfin le 4 septembre, sans donner de détails Mark hunter donne le coup de grace à 16 ans d’histoire du groupe.

After fifteen full blown ass ripping years, it is with great honor to announce the end of Chimaira.

Thanks to everyone that supported the group in any way shape or form.
Everyone involved with the band from members to fans put their heart and soul into this project.

We achieved a lot. We bled a lot.
It fucking ruled”

Les temps sont durs pour la New Wave Of American Heavy Metal. Après God Forbid, Shadows Fall qui vient d’annoncer l’arrêt des tournées intensives, un hiatus après sa tournée en Europe cet automne,  et maintenant Chimaira, qui sera le prochain à jeter l’éponge ?