The Chimpz Explained

The Chimpz
Origin:Los Angeles, California,
United States
Genre:rock
Years Active:–present
Label:Rock Solid Talent Entertainment
Current Members:Artimus Prime
Shawn Lyon
Chuck Preston
Sean Topham
Doug Weiand
Past Members:Henry Atkets
Mario Cadenes
Thomas Nave
Scary Cary

The Chimpz are an American rock band from Los Angeles, California.[1]

History

On Parole

The Chimpz were formed in Los Angeles, California in 2005[2] [3] with Artimus Prime on rhythm guitar,[4] Mario Cadenes on lead guitar,[5] Thomas "Cuzzit" Nave[6] on bass guitar and Sean Topham on drums.[4] Chuck Preston joined the ensemble shortly thereafter.[7] Two years later in September, the ensemble released their debut studio album entitled On Parole [8] via their own record label called Chimpz Music Worldwide. All Access Magazine describes the vocals as "intense [with] lyrics [that] are intelligent and insightful, yet never simplistic or pretentious", going on to say that "The lyrics will make you think" and "will make you question your life and your values".[4] After the album was released, Henry Atkets took over on lead guitar.[6]

Home Invasion

In early 2010, the group published their first EP entitled Home Invasion, which was the second release from the band.[1] The title track from the album was featured on "SO", the first episode from Season 3 of American FX Network television show Sons of Anarchy.[9] [10] In the month following, the ensemble performed at Nightrocker:Live in San Antonio, Texas during the South by Southwest music festival.[11] Later that year, the band performed at Uproar Festival while touring the western and south central United States in support of the EP.[12]

Who Can I Trust

In November 2011, the quintet released their second EP titled Who Can I Trust, produced by Ryan Greene.[13] [14] Matt Crane of Hellhound Music describes the EP as "a fresh mix of rap, punk, and rock: all of which are impressively synergized into an effective showcase of the musical talent behind The Chimpz".[15] "Mr. 44", the first single from the EP, whose video was published in December 2011,[16] was featured on "Stolen Huffy", the fourth episode from Season 5 of Sons of Anarchy.[17] The title track was the second music video from the EP. Directed by David Finkelstein, the clip was produced by Deja vu Productions and published in March 2012.[18] "Victim", the third single from the EP, was released in November 2012, accompanied by a music video for the song directed by Michael Valentino.[19] In mid 2013, the band played Rocklahoma, an annual three-day hard rock music festival held in Pryor, Oklahoma.[20]

The Chimpz EP

Several months later, the ensemble released "War Machine", the first single planned for The Chimpz, their self-titled EP.[21] In April 2014, a lyric video for the song was published via PureGrainAudio.[22]

In the month following, the band performed at Rocklahoma 2014[23] and revealed "Battlegrounds", the official theme song for BattleGrounds MMA, a Tulsa, Oklahoma Mixed Martial Arts organization. In June 2014, the quintet performed the track as they walked to the sparring cage at the Battlegrounds O.N.E. Tournament which was held in the BOK Center.[24]

In August 2014, the group released a music video for "California", the second single off of the same EP.[13] [25] One month later,[25] the EP, which was produced at Validus Recordings by Ryan Greene, was released.[24] [26] That same month, "Right to Left", a song from the EP, was featured on "Toil and Till", the second episode from Season 7 of Sons of Anarchy.[27] [28] [29]

In May 2015, the band is scheduled to perform at both the Swampfox Biker Bash in Myrtle Beach[30] and Rocklahoma 2015.[31] In the month following, the ensemble is also scheduled to perform at the Loudwire Music Festival in Colorado.[32]

In early 2016, the group performed on Lucha Underground[33] and announced that they are working on a new album.[34]

In November 2016, Curtis announced that he was taking an "extended hiatus" from the group.[35] In April 2017, Doug Weiand was recruited as a guitarist for the band.[36]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Members

Current members

Former members

In popular culture

Music from the ensemble has also been featured on FX Channel's Sons of Anarchy, MTV show Bam Margera’s Unholy Union, in films such as Where The F*** Is Santa and Dezert People 8.[39]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biography by Gregory Heaney . The Chimpz | Biography . AllMusic . 2015-03-16.
  2. Web site: Interview with THE CHIMPZ: "Follow your passion, follow your dreams and never lose focus. Never let anybody take that away from you." | Metal Shock Finland (World Assault) . Metal Shock Finland . 2015-03-16.
  3. Web site: THE CHIMPZ | New Music And Songs . https://web.archive.org/web/20150404210817/http://www.mtv.com/artists/the-chimpz-1/ . dead . April 4, 2015 . MTV . 2015-03-16.
  4. Web site: The Chimpz :: On Parole :: All Access Magazine :: It's All About The Music . All Access Magazine . 2006-10-26 . 2015-03-16.
  5. Web site: The Chimpz Blast Paladinos Christmas Party '05 . Allaccessmagazine.com . 2005-12-30 . 2015-03-16.
  6. Web site: The Chimpz :: All Access Magazine :: It's All About The Music . All Access Magazine . 2008-10-16 . 2015-03-16.
  7. Web site: Vanguard Music Hall » Krokus – Tickets – The Vanguard – Tulsa, OK – April 28th, 2015 . Thevanguardtulsa.com . 2013-08-30 . 2015-03-16.
  8. Web site: On Parole - The Chimpz | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . AllMusic . 2006-09-12 . 2015-03-16.
  9. Web site: Sons of Anarchy Music - Season 3: "So" . TuneFind . 2010-09-07 . 2015-03-16.
  10. Web site: Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 1: "So" Music . TV Fanatic . 2010-09-07 . 2015-03-16.
  11. Web site: SXSW comes to S.A. - San Antonio Express-News . Mysanantonio.com . 2010-03-11 . 2015-03-16.
  12. Web site: Reid . Sean . The Chimpz US Dates . Alter The Press! . 2015-03-16.
  13. Web site: Linda Heron . THE CHIMPZ Release New Music Video for "California" . PlanetMosh . 2015-03-16.
  14. Web site: iTunes - Music - Who Can I Trust - EP by The Chimpz . Itunes.apple.com . 2011-11-01 . 2015-03-16.
  15. Web site: The Chimpz: Who Can I Trust Review . Hellhoundmusic.com . 2015-03-16.
  16. Web site: THE CHIMPZ- MR. 44 (Official Music Video) . YouTube . 2011-12-06 . 2015-03-16.
  17. Web site: Sons of Anarchy Music - Season 5: "Stolen Huffy" . TuneFind . 2012-10-02 . 2015-03-16.
  18. Web site: THE CHIMPZ- Who Can I Trust (Official Music Video) . YouTube . 2012-03-07 . 2015-03-16.
  19. Web site: THE CHIMPZ - "VICTIM" (Official Video) . YouTube . 2012-11-29 . 2015-03-16.
  20. Web site: Rocklahoma 2013 Daily Lineup Announced. revolvermag.com. 18 March 2015.
  21. Web site: The Chimpz: War Machine - Music on Google Play. google.com. 18 March 2015.
  22. Web site: The Chimpz - "War Machine" [Lyric Video] [Exclusive World Premiere] « Videos « PureGrainAudio.com]. Chris Gonda. puregrainaudio.com. 18 March 2015.
  23. Web site: Rocklahoma reveals daily band lineup for 2014 music festival. Natalie Kuchik. AXS. 18 March 2015.
  24. Web site: The Chimpz Pen New BattleGrounds MMA Theme Song 'Battlegrounds' - Music News Nashville. Music News Nashville. 18 March 2015.
  25. Web site: L.A. Rap Metallers The Chimpz Release Brand New Music Video for "California" via Loudwire . FlashWounds . 2015-03-16.
  26. Web site: Battlegrounds (Theme Song for Battlegrounds MMA) - The Chimpz - Listen, Appearances, Song Review - AllMusic. AllMusic. 18 March 2015.
  27. Web site: Sons of Anarchy. TuneFind. 18 March 2015.
  28. Web site: Sons Of Anarchy Music Season 7. TV Show Music. 18 March 2015.
  29. Web site: Sons of Anarchy - Season 7, Episode 2: Toil and Till - TV.com. CBS Interactive. TV.com. 18 March 2015.
  30. Web site: Scott Weiland And The Wildabouts, Molly Hatchet, And The Chimpz Added To... -- MARION, S.C., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --. LocoDistro, Inc.. 26 March 2015. prnewswire.com. 27 March 2015.
  31. Web site: Rocklahoma announces daily lineup for 2015 festival. Natalie Kuchik. AXS. 18 April 2015.
  32. Web site: Loudwire Music Festival update their 2015 lineup. Melanie Falina. AXS. 18 April 2015.
  33. The Chimpz on Lucha Underground. 31 March 2016. 14 April 2016. YouTube.
  34. Web site: The Chimpz. thechimpz.com. 9 March 2016.
  35. Web site: Chris Coast - Hey Chimpznation The time has come for... . . 2016-11-05 . 2017-03-09.
  36. Web site: The Chimpz. facebook.com. 26 April 2017.
  37. Web site: The Chimpz - The Chimpz | Credits . AllMusic . 2014-09-09 . 2015-03-16.
  38. Web site: War Machine - The Chimpz - Listen, Appearances, Song Review - AllMusic. AllMusic. 18 March 2015.
  39. Web site: THE CHIMPZ | Metal Shock Finland (World Assault) . Metal Shock Finland . 2015-03-16.

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