12 Bloody Spies Explained

12 Bloody Spies
Type:	compilation
Artist:	Chevelle
Cover:	12 Bloody Spies.jpg
Recorded:	2002–2015
Genre:	Alternative metal
Length:	45:30
Label:	Epic
Producer:	Various
Prev Title:	The North Corridor
Prev Year:	2016
Next Title:	NIRATIAS
Next Year:	2021

12 Bloody Spies is the second compilation album by American rock band Chevelle. The album was released on October 26, 2018 by Epic Records. The album consists of B-sides, rarities, covers, and remixes recorded between 2003 and 2016.

Background

The single, "Sleep Walking Elite", a B-side from the Vena Sera sessions,^[1] was released on September 27, 2018.^[2] On September 28, the compilation album was announced.^{[3] [4]} The album's second single, "In Debt to the Earth," was released on October 12.^[5]

The song, "Until You're Reformed", a B-side from the Wonder What's Next sessions, was originally released in 2003 on . "Fizgig," a B-side from the Sci-Fi Crimes sessions, was originally released on the band's greatest hits album in 2012.

Personnel

• Pete Loeffler – lead vocals, guitar
• Sam Loeffler – drums
• Dean Bernardini – bass, backing vocals
• Joe Loeffler – bass, backing vocals (tracks 5 and 9)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chevelle announces rarities and B-sides album, "12 Bloody Spies" . . . October 2, 2018 . September 27, 2018 . October 3, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181003061914/https://wtaq.com/news/articles/2018/sep/27/chevelle-announces-rarities-and-b-sides-album-12-bloody-spies/ . dead .
2. Web site: Cornell . Jeff . Chevelle Prep '12 Bloody Spies' Rarities Album . . October 2, 2018 . September 27, 2018.
3. Web site: Kaufman . Spencer . Chevelle announce 12 Bloody Spies: B-Sides and Rarities album, release "Sleep Walking Elite" single: Stream . . October 2, 2018 . September 28, 2018.
4. Web site: New Noise Staff . Chevelle Announces New Album '12 Bloody Spies: B-Sides and Rarities' . . October 2, 2018 . September 28, 2018.
5. Loudwire. Cornell. Jeff. Chevelle Unleash 'In Debt to the Earth' From '12 Bloody Spies'. October 12, 2018. October 17, 2018.