Chevelle
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Chevelle is a hard rock metal band which originally composed of brothers Sam and Pete with Joe Loeffler. The trio formed in 1994 with the hit song "The Red".
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About
Alternative metal band Chevelle was formed in 1994 in Grayslake, Illinois by Pete Loeffler (vocals, guitar), Dean Bernadini (bass) and Sam Loeffler (drums). Their genre was previously a christian rock band but they are more classified as an alternative metal. Chevelle's debut album, Point #1, which was released under Squint Entertainment in 1999. Their songs are influenced by their religious beliefs. Three years later, Chevelle decided to switch label and signed in with Epic Records. In 2002, their follow-up album, Wonder What's Next, was issued. The album later went platinum with the help of the single "Send the Pain Below". The single peaked the Modern Rock Charts. Chevelle went on the Ozzfest tour to promote their album. In 2003, Live From The Road, a live album was released followed by This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) in 2004.
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Wonder What's Next | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 2004 | This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In) | Certified Gold in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Mainstream Rock Tracks | Modern Rock Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Point #1 | 40 | Point #1 | ||
| 2002 | The Red | 4 | Wonder What's Next | ||
| 2003 | Send The Pain Below | 1 | 1 | 65 | Wonder What's Next |
| 2003 | The Red | 3 | 56 | Wonder What's Next | |
| 2004 | Closure | 17 | 11 | Wonder What's Next | |
| 2004 | Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) | 1 | 3 | 68 | This Type Of Thinking |
| 2005 | Panic Prone | 26 | This Type Of Thinking | ||
| 2005 | The Clincher | 3 | 8 | This Type Of Thinking | |
| 2007 | Well Enough Alone | 9 | 18 | Vena Sera |
News
Tours & Concerts
3/16/07 - Fresno, CA Selland Arena
3/17/07 - Las Vegas, NV Pearl/Palm Hotel
3/19/07 - Las Cruces, NM Pan American Ctr
3/21/07 - Oklahoma City, OK Ford Ctr
3/22/07 - Council Bluffs, IA Mid America Center
3/23/07 - Cedar Rapids, IA US Cellular Center
3/25/07 - Little Rock, AR Alltel Arena
3/27/07 - Louisville, KY Louisville Gardens
3/28/07 - Nashville, TN Gaylord Music Ctr
3/30/07 - Norfolk, VA Constant Conv Ctr
3/31/07 - Hartford, CT Dodge Music Center
4/2/07 - Reading, PA Sovereign Ctr
4/4/07 - Providence, RI Dunkin Doughnuts Ctr
4/5/07 - Glen Falls, NY Glen Falls Civic Ctr
4/17/07 - Abilene, TX Cowboys
4/19/07 - San Antonio, TX Sunset Station
Announcements
- Chevelle announced the release date of their latest album Vena Sera which will be on April 3rd.
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Red | Sony | Wonder What's Next |
| 2007 | Well Enough Alone | Epic | Vena Sera |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- The name of the band came from Pete and Sam's love for cars especially the Chevrolet line.
- The group contributed a song for the movie soundtrack The Punisher titled "Still Running".
Reviews
Expressive and loud two words that fit Chevelle. These boys are full of emotions. They express it in their singles and Chevelle makes it sound dark and explosive. Chevelle's throat-shredding screams make them sound helpless, choked and weak. --Mimi 12:35, 14 March 2007 (PST)
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Categories: Artist | Rock | Pop
