Chapter 14 Explained

Chapter 14
Origin:	San Diego, California, U.S.
Genre:	Rock, post-hardcore
Years Active:	2003–2007, 2010–present
Associated Acts:	Destroy the Runner
Current Members:	Chad Ackerman Tanner Sparks Edwin Peraza Jonathan Knauer
Past Members:	Joel Piper Eddie Hudson Noah Slifka Caylen Denuccio Mike Catalano

Chapter 14^[1] is an American post-hardcore/alternative rock band from Carlsbad, California, consisting of vocalist Chad Ackerman (Destroy the Runner, As I Lay Dying, Austrian Death Machine), guitarist Tanner Sparks (Destroy the Runner), bassist Edwin Peraza,^[2] and Jonathan Knauer on drums.^[3]

History

Founded in 2003 by Ackerman and Sparks the band also consisted of drummer Mike Catalano (Chiodos, Destroy the Runner), guitarist Noah Slifka (In Fear and Faith) and bassist Eddie Hudson (Paper Mache). The band was unable to put together a full-length album but did complete two full U.S. tours and several demos without a label or financial backing.

After four years trying to land a record deal the band split up in 2007 when Ackerman and Sparks were offered the roles of vocalist and bassist for Destroy the Runner's departing Kyle Setter and Jeremiah Crespo respectively. Noah Slifka went on to join In Fear and Faith the same year while Mike Catalano would join back up with Ackerman and Sparks in Destroy the Runner in 2008. Eddie Hudson moved on to play bass for the band Paper Mache. ^[4]

On May 16, 2010, Destroy the Runner announced they were going on an "indefinite hiatus." The same day Ackerman announced that he and Sparks would reform Chapter 14, and he invited the other members to rejoin.

Chapter 14 self-released an EP entitled Like Trees in November on November 30, 2010.^[5]

Discography

EPs

• Like Trees In November^[6] (2010) (self released)
  1. "Winter"
  2. "Roses"
  3. "Wizard Of Gods"
  4. "Acts Aside From Action"
  5. "Moth and Rust (featuring Matt Geise)"

Singles

• "The Bad Shephard"^[7] (2011) (self released)

Other sources

• Ryan's Rock Show. "Why Destroy The Runner Broke Up: Vocalist Chad Ackerman Tells All".
• Pure Volume. Chapter 14 @ Pure Volume
• San Diego Reader. Chapter 14 "We're Back,Full Throttle"
• Metal Underground. Chapter 14 "Like Trees In November"

External links

• Chapter 14 at MySpace

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chapter 14's Chad Ackerman: The Gun Shy Interview | Gun Shy Assassin. November 6, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111106143415/http://gunshyassassin.com/gun-shy-interview/chapter-14%E2%80%99s-chad-ackerman-the-gun-shy-interview/. November 19, 2020. usurped. November 6, 2011.
2. Web site: Chapter 14 Exclusive Song Stream: "The Bad Shepherd" | Gun Shy Assassin . September 23, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130927044837/http://gunshyassassin.com/exclusive/chapter-14-exclusive-song-stream-the-bad-shepherd/ . September 27, 2013 . usurped .
3. Web site: Ex-Destroy The Runner Members Start Chapter 14 . Ryansrockshow.com . June 6, 2010 . October 10, 2011.
4. Web site: Interview with Chad Ackerman of Chapter 14 - Rock Edition | Rock News, Interviews, Tour Dates . Rock Edition . December 1, 2010 . October 10, 2011.
5. Web site: Chapter 14's Chad Ackerman: The Gun Shy Interview | Gunshy Assassin . August 2, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131223104956/http://gunshyassassin.com/gun-shy-interview/chapter-14%E2%80%99s-chad-ackerman-the-gun-shy-interview/ . December 23, 2013 . usurped .
6. Web site: Interview with Chad Ackerman of Chapter 14 - Rock Edition . September 23, 2013 . September 28, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130928170352/http://www.rockedition.com/interviews/artist-interviews/interview-with-chad-ackerman-of-chapter-14/ . dead .
7. Web site: Chapter 14 : The Bad Shepherd. www.spirit-of-metal.com. November 19, 2020.