Chimaira

Chimaira was an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, formed in 1998 and associated with the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.

Notable albums reviewed here include The Impossibility of Reason (2003), Chimaira (2005) and Resurrection (2007); the band is associated with groove metal and metalcore scenes.

Three DeBaser reviews discuss Chimaira's pivotal era (Pass Out Of Existence, The Impossibility Of Reason, Chimaira, Resurrection). Critics praise heavy grooves, a strong rhythm section, complex riffs and vocal intensity. Common criticisms: less accessibility, uneven song structures and weaker second halves. Resurrection receives the most unreserved praise among the reviewed albums.

For:Fans of heavy groove metal, New Wave of American Heavy Metal, metalcore listeners who appreciate dense riffs and darker, less radio-friendly albums.