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[[File:Red Chord.jpg|thumb|upright|Kozowyk performing live]]
[[File:Red Chord.jpg|thumb|upright|Kozowyk performing live]]


In February 2007, guitarist Jonny Fay decided to quit the band<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67107 The Red Chord Parts Ways With Guitarist, Seeks Replacement - Feb. 15, 2007], Blabbermouth.net</ref> and was replaced by Mike Keller. In May 2007, the band went on another tour to Europe. The third album, ''[[Prey for Eyes]]'', was released on July 24.<ref name="MM bio"/><ref name="AMG bio"/> The group parted ways with Keller in early September and decided not to replace him.<ref name="MM bio"/>
In February 2007, guitarist Jonny Fay decided to quit the band<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67107 The Red Chord Parts Ways With Guitarist, Seeks Replacement - Feb. 15, 2007] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070302032141/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67107 |date=2007-03-02 }}, Blabbermouth.net</ref> and was replaced by Mike Keller. In May 2007, the band went on another tour to Europe. The third album, ''[[Prey for Eyes]]'', was released on July 24.<ref name="MM bio"/><ref name="AMG bio"/> The group parted ways with Keller in early September and decided not to replace him.<ref name="MM bio"/>


The band's fourth album, ''[[Fed Through the Teeth Machine]]'', was recorded in early to mid-2009 in [[Milford, New Hampshire]], at Backyard Studios, which is owned by the band's former guitarist Jonny Fay.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121876 The Red Chord: New Album Title Revealed - June 13, 2009], [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67107 The Red Chord Parts Ways With Guitarist, Seeks Replacement - Feb. 15, 2007], Blabbermouth.net</ref> The album was released on October 27, 2009.<ref name="blab Sep. 9, 2009">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126672 The Red Chord: 'Fed Through The Teeth Machine' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed - Sep. 9, 2009], [[Blabbermouth.net]]</ref> Kozowyk says the new songs are more intense and mature than those the previous album. "It's faster and heavier, but it's definitely groove-oriented and melodic where it needs to be," he commented.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124644 The Red Chord: Pro-Shot Footage Of Rock am Bach Performance Available - Aug. 3, 2009]</ref> ''Fed Through the Teeth Machine'' sold around 2,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release and debuted at No.&nbsp;180 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129836 The Red Chord: 'Fed Through The Teeth Machine' First-Week Sales Revealed - Nov. 4, 2009], Blabbermouth</ref><ref>[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the red chord|chart=all}} The Red Chord Chart History], [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]</ref>
The band's fourth album, ''[[Fed Through the Teeth Machine]]'', was recorded in early to mid-2009 in [[Milford, New Hampshire]], at Backyard Studios, which is owned by the band's former guitarist Jonny Fay.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121876 The Red Chord: New Album Title Revealed - June 13, 2009]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67107 The Red Chord Parts Ways With Guitarist, Seeks Replacement - Feb. 15, 2007] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070302032141/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67107 |date=2007-03-02 }}, Blabbermouth.net</ref> The album was released on October 27, 2009.<ref name="blab Sep. 9, 2009">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126672 The Red Chord: 'Fed Through The Teeth Machine' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed - Sep. 9, 2009] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913063246/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126672 |date=2009-09-13 }}, [[Blabbermouth.net]]</ref> Kozowyk says the new songs are more intense and mature than those the previous album. "It's faster and heavier, but it's definitely groove-oriented and melodic where it needs to be," he commented.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124644 The Red Chord: Pro-Shot Footage Of Rock am Bach Performance Available - Aug. 3, 2009]</ref> ''Fed Through the Teeth Machine'' sold around 2,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release and debuted at No.&nbsp;180 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129836 The Red Chord: 'Fed Through The Teeth Machine' First-Week Sales Revealed - Nov. 4, 2009]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Blabbermouth</ref><ref>[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the red chord|chart=all}} The Red Chord Chart History], [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]</ref>


In 2010, the release was followed by a headlining tour in the U.S.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=133356 The Red Chord Announces Headlining Tour - Jan. 13, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref> Due to a [[2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull|volcano eruption on Iceland]], The Red Chord was forced to miss a co-headlining European "Machines Of Grind" tour with [[Aborted]] and [[Rotten Sound]],<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134352 Aborted To Tour Europe WIth The Red Chord And Rotten Sound - Feb. 1, 2010], Blabbermout.net<br />[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138986 The Red Chord Is A Last-Minute Addition To New England Metal And Hardcore Festival - Apr. 22, 2010], Blabbemouth.net</ref> who subsequently embarked on a "DIY Fuck The Volcano" tour without The Red Chord.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138980 Aborted Checks In From 'Machines Of Grind' Tour - Apr. 22, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref> The band later performed in Japan with [[Between the Buried and Me]].<ref>[http://www.alliance-trax.com/tour/btbam.html BTBAM & TRC 2010 tour], alliance-trax.com</ref> Drummer Michael Justian rejoined the band in February 2010, shortly after Fickeisen departed.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134732 The Red Chord Replaces Drummer - Feb. 8, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref> Fickeisen commented his departure: "There is no easy way to go about leaving a busy band with plans in constant motion, but a little abruptly, I chose to depart from manning the kit for The Red Chord. I have had a great time for the past five years with these guys, and wouldn't exchange it for anything. Touring is tough; everyone who's done it knows that. (...) I want to thank Greg, Guy, and Mike, and wish them the best of luck in the future."<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134844 Former The Red Chord Drummer Comments On His Departure - Feb. 10, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref> A music video for "Demoralizer", that was filmed in late 2009, was released in mid-February.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=135079 The Red Chord: 'Demoralizer' Video Released - Feb. 13, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref>
In 2010, the release was followed by a headlining tour in the U.S.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=133356 The Red Chord Announces Headlining Tour - Jan. 13, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref> Due to a [[2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull|volcano eruption on Iceland]], The Red Chord was forced to miss a co-headlining European "Machines Of Grind" tour with [[Aborted]] and [[Rotten Sound]],<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134352 Aborted To Tour Europe WIth The Red Chord And Rotten Sound - Feb. 1, 2010], Blabbermout.net<br />[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138986 The Red Chord Is A Last-Minute Addition To New England Metal And Hardcore Festival - Apr. 22, 2010], Blabbemouth.net</ref> who subsequently embarked on a "DIY Fuck The Volcano" tour without The Red Chord.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138980 Aborted Checks In From 'Machines Of Grind' Tour - Apr. 22, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref> The band later performed in Japan with [[Between the Buried and Me]].<ref>[http://www.alliance-trax.com/tour/btbam.html BTBAM & TRC 2010 tour] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100121172419/http://www.alliance-trax.com/tour/btbam.html |date=2010-01-21 }}, alliance-trax.com</ref> Drummer Michael Justian rejoined the band in February 2010, shortly after Fickeisen departed.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134732 The Red Chord Replaces Drummer - Feb. 8, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref> Fickeisen commented his departure: "There is no easy way to go about leaving a busy band with plans in constant motion, but a little abruptly, I chose to depart from manning the kit for The Red Chord. I have had a great time for the past five years with these guys, and wouldn't exchange it for anything. Touring is tough; everyone who's done it knows that. (...) I want to thank Greg, Guy, and Mike, and wish them the best of luck in the future."<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134844 Former The Red Chord Drummer Comments On His Departure - Feb. 10, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref> A music video for "Demoralizer", that was filmed in late 2009, was released in mid-February.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=135079 The Red Chord: 'Demoralizer' Video Released - Feb. 13, 2010], Blabbermouth.net</ref>


Justian departed from The Red Chord in March 2011 and the band hired Jon "The Charn" Rice of [[Job for a Cowboy]] for the forthcoming tour.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=155022 The Red Chord Parts Ways With Drummer, Taps Job for a Coboy's Rice For Upcoming Tour - Mar. 8, 2011], Blabbermout.net</ref>
Justian departed from The Red Chord in March 2011 and the band hired Jon "The Charn" Rice of [[Job for a Cowboy]] for the forthcoming tour.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=155022 The Red Chord Parts Ways With Drummer, Taps Job for a Coboy's Rice For Upcoming Tour - Mar. 8, 2011], Blabbermout.net</ref>
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== Musical style ==
== Musical style ==
The majority of The Red Chord's music is composed by McKenzie and to a lesser degree by Weeks and other band members. The lyrics are written by Kozowyk.<ref name="CraveOnline Kozowyk">[http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/music/article/guy-kozowyk-of-the-red-chord-89005 Iann Robinson, Guy Kozowyk of The Red Chord], [[CraveOnline]], October 27, 2009</ref> The band's [[grindcore]]<ref name="Stylus Clients"/><ref name="AMG bio"/><ref name="CraveOnline Kozowyk"/><ref name="Blabbermouth Clients">Scott Alisoglu , [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=278 Clients], Blabbermouth.net</ref><ref name="AMG Clients"/><ref name="AMG Fed Through the Teeth Machine"/><ref name="Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/2844_the_red_chord The Red Chord at Metal Kingdom]. Retrieved December 23, 2011.</ref> and [[deathgrind]]-based sound<ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors">Chris Gramlich, [http://exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid2=846&fid1=11614&csid1=35 Fused Together In Revolving Doors], Exclaim!</ref> also may incorporate elements of [[death metal]],<ref name="Stylus Clients"/><ref name="AMG bio"/><ref name="Blabbermouth Clients"/><ref name="AMG Clients">{{cite web|url = {{Allmusic|class=album|id=r740982|pure_url=yes}}|publisher = [[Allmusic]]|title = Clients review|author = Alex Henderson|accessdate = 2009-04-26}}</ref> [[metalcore]],<ref name="AMG Clients"/><ref name="AMG Fed Through the Teeth Machine"/><ref name="Metal Kingdom"/><ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors"/> [[hardcore punk]]<ref name="Stylus Clients"/><ref name="Blabbermouth Clients"/><ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors"/> and [[technical death metal|progressive death metal]],<ref name="AMG Fed Through the Teeth Machine">{{cite web|last=Freeman |first=Phil |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/fed-through-the-teeth-machine-r1662986 |title=Fed Through the Teeth Machine - The Red Chord |publisher=[[Allmusic]] |accessdate=December 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Metal Kingdom"/> and is typically [[experimental music|experimental]].<ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors"/><ref name="Excaim!PFE"/><ref name="PopMatters">Adrien Begrand [http://www.popmatters.com/pm/column/bruce-willis-genghis-khan-and-ravioli-inside-the-red-chords-prey-for-eyes/ Bruce Willis, Genghis Khan, and Ravioli: Inside the Red Chord’s Prey for Eyes], PopMatters</ref> The Red Chord typically uses frequent tempo changes,<ref name="AMG Clients"/> technically proficient instrumental approach<ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors"/> and emphasizes the element of [[Groove (music)|groove]] in their music.<ref>Scott Alisoglu, [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=1209 Prey For Eyes], Blabbermouth.net</ref><ref name="Exclaim! Clients">Max Deneau, [http://exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid2=846&fid1=18269&csid1=70 Clients], Exclaim!</ref> The vocal style of Kozowyk uses deathgrind guttural growls with occasional spoken word<ref name="Exclaim! Clients"/> and is rather indecipherable.<ref name="Blabbermouth Clients"/> Kozowyk points out [[Frank Mullen]] from [[Suffocation (band)|Suffocation]] as a vocal influence, [[Black Sabbath]] as a musical influence,<ref name="Stylus interview"/> and [[Faith No More]] as a lyrical inspiration.<ref name="PopMatters"/>
The majority of The Red Chord's music is composed by McKenzie and to a lesser degree by Weeks and other band members. The lyrics are written by Kozowyk.<ref name="CraveOnline Kozowyk">[http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/music/article/guy-kozowyk-of-the-red-chord-89005 Iann Robinson, Guy Kozowyk of The Red Chord], [[CraveOnline]], October 27, 2009</ref> The band's [[grindcore]]<ref name="Stylus Clients"/><ref name="AMG bio"/><ref name="CraveOnline Kozowyk"/><ref name="Blabbermouth Clients">Scott Alisoglu , [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=278 Clients] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050922171920/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=278 |date=2005-09-22 }}, Blabbermouth.net</ref><ref name="AMG Clients"/><ref name="AMG Fed Through the Teeth Machine"/><ref name="Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/2844_the_red_chord The Red Chord at Metal Kingdom]. Retrieved December 23, 2011.</ref> and [[deathgrind]]-based sound<ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors">Chris Gramlich, [http://exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid2=846&fid1=11614&csid1=35 Fused Together In Revolving Doors], Exclaim!</ref> also may incorporate elements of [[death metal]],<ref name="Stylus Clients"/><ref name="AMG bio"/><ref name="Blabbermouth Clients"/><ref name="AMG Clients">{{cite web|url = {{Allmusic|class=album|id=r740982|pure_url=yes}}|publisher = [[Allmusic]]|title = Clients review|author = Alex Henderson|accessdate = 2009-04-26}}</ref> [[metalcore]],<ref name="AMG Clients"/><ref name="AMG Fed Through the Teeth Machine"/><ref name="Metal Kingdom"/><ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors"/> [[hardcore punk]]<ref name="Stylus Clients"/><ref name="Blabbermouth Clients"/><ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors"/> and [[technical death metal|progressive death metal]],<ref name="AMG Fed Through the Teeth Machine">{{cite web|last=Freeman |first=Phil |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/fed-through-the-teeth-machine-r1662986 |title=Fed Through the Teeth Machine - The Red Chord |publisher=[[Allmusic]] |accessdate=December 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Metal Kingdom"/> and is typically [[experimental music|experimental]].<ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors"/><ref name="Excaim!PFE"/><ref name="PopMatters">Adrien Begrand [http://www.popmatters.com/pm/column/bruce-willis-genghis-khan-and-ravioli-inside-the-red-chords-prey-for-eyes/ Bruce Willis, Genghis Khan, and Ravioli: Inside the Red Chord’s Prey for Eyes], PopMatters</ref> The Red Chord typically uses frequent tempo changes,<ref name="AMG Clients"/> technically proficient instrumental approach<ref name="Exclaim! Fused Together In Revolving Doors"/> and emphasizes the element of [[Groove (music)|groove]] in their music.<ref>Scott Alisoglu, [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=1209 Prey For Eyes], Blabbermouth.net</ref><ref name="Exclaim! Clients">Max Deneau, [http://exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid2=846&fid1=18269&csid1=70 Clients], Exclaim!</ref> The vocal style of Kozowyk uses deathgrind guttural growls with occasional spoken word<ref name="Exclaim! Clients"/> and is rather indecipherable.<ref name="Blabbermouth Clients"/> Kozowyk points out [[Frank Mullen]] from [[Suffocation (band)|Suffocation]] as a vocal influence, [[Black Sabbath]] as a musical influence,<ref name="Stylus interview"/> and [[Faith No More]] as a lyrical inspiration.<ref name="PopMatters"/>


==Members==
==Members==

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The Red Chord
Origin
Deathgrind, technical death metal, deathcore
Years active1999–present
LabelsMetal Blade, Robotic Empire
MembersGuy Kozowyk
Mike McKenzie
Greg Weeks
Michael Justian
Past membersKevin Rampelberg
Jonny Fay
Mike Keller
Adam Wentworth
Brad Fickeisen
Matt Murphy
Websitewww.theredchord.com

The Red Chord is an American metal band from Revere, Massachusetts, formed in 1999. The group comprises vocalist Guy Kozowyk, guitarist/vocalist Mike "Gunface" McKenzie, bassist Greg Weeks and drummer Michael Justian. The band gained a fanbase with its 2002 debut album Fused Together in Revolving Doors. The second album, Clients, was released in 2005 and sold over 50,000 copies in the U.S. They released their third album, Prey for Eyes in 2007, which sold in between 4,000 and 5,000 copies and debuted at No. 198 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their latest album, 2009's Fed Through the Teeth Machine, debuted at No. 180 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The Red Chord has released four studio albums, having toured in North America, Europe, and Japan.[1]

History

Formation, Fused Together in Revolving Doors and Clients (1999–2006)

The Red Chord was formed in Revere, Massachusetts in 1999 by vocalist Guy Kozowyk and guitarist Kevin Rampelberg. One year later, the band was joined by second guitarist Mike "Gunface" McKenzie, bassist Adam Wentworth and drummer Mike Justian.[2] The band's name is derived from Alban Berg's opera Wozzeck, in which a schizophrenic man slits his lover's throat, then reverts to his normal self and asks, "My love, what is that red cord across your neck?"[3] The debut album Fused Together in Revolving Doors was recorded with producer Andrew Schneider in December 2001 and released by the Robotic Empire record label.[2] With the debut album, The Red Chord gained a substantial fanbase.[4]

In early 2004, Wentworth and Justian announced their withdrawal from The Red Chord and the band found replacements in bassist Gregory Weeks and drummer Jon Dow. In April that year, The Red Chord toured with

Metal Blade. John Longstreth replaced Dow in May but exited in September. The Red Chord entered Planet Z Studios in Hadley, Massachusetts on November 1, with Brad Fickeisen as a new drummer, and recorded their second album Clients,[2][4] which subsequently sold over 50,000 copies in the US.[5]

2005 started with American tours and resumed on European tours in December. The band filmed a promotional video for the track "Antman" with director Dave Brodsky. The tour continued in North America through February 2006 until Ozzfest in June.[2][4]

Prey for Eyes and Fed Through the Teeth Machine (2007–present)

Kozowyk performing live

In February 2007, guitarist Jonny Fay decided to quit the band[6] and was replaced by Mike Keller. In May 2007, the band went on another tour to Europe. The third album, Prey for Eyes, was released on July 24.[2][4] The group parted ways with Keller in early September and decided not to replace him.[2]

The band's fourth album, Fed Through the Teeth Machine, was recorded in early to mid-2009 in Milford, New Hampshire, at Backyard Studios, which is owned by the band's former guitarist Jonny Fay.[7] The album was released on October 27, 2009.[8] Kozowyk says the new songs are more intense and mature than those the previous album. "It's faster and heavier, but it's definitely groove-oriented and melodic where it needs to be," he commented.[9] Fed Through the Teeth Machine sold around 2,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release and debuted at No. 180 on the Billboard 200 chart.[10][11]

In 2010, the release was followed by a headlining tour in the U.S.[12] Due to a volcano eruption on Iceland, The Red Chord was forced to miss a co-headlining European "Machines Of Grind" tour with Aborted and Rotten Sound,[13] who subsequently embarked on a "DIY Fuck The Volcano" tour without The Red Chord.[14] The band later performed in Japan with Between the Buried and Me.[15] Drummer Michael Justian rejoined the band in February 2010, shortly after Fickeisen departed.[16] Fickeisen commented his departure: "There is no easy way to go about leaving a busy band with plans in constant motion, but a little abruptly, I chose to depart from manning the kit for The Red Chord. I have had a great time for the past five years with these guys, and wouldn't exchange it for anything. Touring is tough; everyone who's done it knows that. (...) I want to thank Greg, Guy, and Mike, and wish them the best of luck in the future."[17] A music video for "Demoralizer", that was filmed in late 2009, was released in mid-February.[18]

Justian departed from The Red Chord in March 2011 and the band hired Jon "The Charn" Rice of Job for a Cowboy for the forthcoming tour.[19]

Rumours that band had split up or were on hiatus were finally quashed when, in December 2012, the band wrote this status on their Facebook page: "Apparently the Wikipedia page for The Red Chord says we're "on hiatus." This is not true. We're just taking forever to write a record."

On April 15th 2013, Guy Kozowyk became a sworn officer of the Manchester New Hampshire Police Department. He was sworn in with six other new officers during a ceremony at police headquarters.[20]

Musical style

The majority of The Red Chord's music is composed by McKenzie and to a lesser degree by Weeks and other band members. The lyrics are written by Kozowyk.

deathgrind-based sound[26] also may incorporate elements of death metal,[3][4][22][23] metalcore,[23][24][25][26] hardcore punk[3][22][26] and progressive death metal,[24][25] and is typically experimental.[26][1][27] The Red Chord typically uses frequent tempo changes,[23] technically proficient instrumental approach[26] and emphasizes the element of groove in their music.[28][29] The vocal style of Kozowyk uses deathgrind guttural growls with occasional spoken word[29] and is rather indecipherable.[22] Kozowyk points out Frank Mullen from Suffocation as a vocal influence, Black Sabbath as a musical influence,[5] and Faith No More as a lyrical inspiration.[27]

Members

Timeline

Discography

Music videos

  • "Antman" (2005)
  • "Blue Line Cretin" (2005)
  • "Black Santa" (2006)
  • "Fixation on Plastics" (2006)
  • "Dread Prevailed" (2007)
  • "Demoralizer" (2009)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Prey For Eyes, Exclaim!
  2. ^ a b c d e f "The Red Chord Biography". MusicMight. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  3. ^ a b c d Clients review, Stylus Magazine
  4. ^
    Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  5. ^ a b The Red Chord interview, Stylus Magazine
  6. ^ The Red Chord Parts Ways With Guitarist, Seeks Replacement - Feb. 15, 2007 Archived 2007-03-02 at the Wayback Machine, Blabbermouth.net
  7. ^ The Red Chord: New Album Title Revealed - June 13, 2009[permanent dead link], The Red Chord Parts Ways With Guitarist, Seeks Replacement - Feb. 15, 2007 Archived 2007-03-02 at the Wayback Machine, Blabbermouth.net
  8. ^ The Red Chord: 'Fed Through The Teeth Machine' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed - Sep. 9, 2009 Archived 2009-09-13 at the Wayback Machine, Blabbermouth.net
  9. ^ The Red Chord: Pro-Shot Footage Of Rock am Bach Performance Available - Aug. 3, 2009
  10. ^ The Red Chord: 'Fed Through The Teeth Machine' First-Week Sales Revealed - Nov. 4, 2009[permanent dead link], Blabbermouth
  11. ^ The Red Chord Chart History, Billboard
  12. ^ The Red Chord Announces Headlining Tour - Jan. 13, 2010, Blabbermouth.net
  13. ^ Aborted To Tour Europe WIth The Red Chord And Rotten Sound - Feb. 1, 2010, Blabbermout.net
    The Red Chord Is A Last-Minute Addition To New England Metal And Hardcore Festival - Apr. 22, 2010, Blabbemouth.net
  14. ^ Aborted Checks In From 'Machines Of Grind' Tour - Apr. 22, 2010, Blabbermouth.net
  15. ^ BTBAM & TRC 2010 tour Archived 2010-01-21 at the Wayback Machine, alliance-trax.com
  16. ^ The Red Chord Replaces Drummer - Feb. 8, 2010, Blabbermouth.net
  17. ^ Former The Red Chord Drummer Comments On His Departure - Feb. 10, 2010, Blabbermouth.net
  18. ^ The Red Chord: 'Demoralizer' Video Released - Feb. 13, 2010, Blabbermouth.net
  19. ^ The Red Chord Parts Ways With Drummer, Taps Job for a Coboy's Rice For Upcoming Tour - Mar. 8, 2011, Blabbermout.net
  20. ^ http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130416/NEWS07/130419313/0/SEARCH
  21. ^
    CraveOnline
    , October 27, 2009
  22. ^ a b c d Scott Alisoglu , Clients Archived 2005-09-22 at the Wayback Machine, Blabbermouth.net
  23. ^
    Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  24. ^
    Allmusic
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  25. ^ a b c The Red Chord at Metal Kingdom. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
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