Nuclear Chaos
| Nuclear Chaos | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico |
| Genres | Melodic death metal[1] |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Associated acts | David Vincent, Cerberus, Archetype, Naica |
| Members |
Anuar Solís Pablo Gutiérrez Lou Alpízar Rubén Vega |
| Past members |
Christian García Rudy Paz Jerónimo Chanona Bart Chanona |
Nuclear Chaos is a Mexican melodic death metal band from Tehuacán, Puebla based in Mexico City, Mexico, founded in 2009 by guitarist and vocalist Anuar Solís, guitarist and bassist Christian García, and drummer Rudy Paz. Nuclear Chaos's current line-up comprises founding member Solís, guitarist Pablo Gutiérrez, bassist Lou Alpízar, and drummer Rubén Vega.
History
Formation, demos and Absolution (2009–2013)
Nuclear Chaos was formed in 2009 in Tehuacán, Puebla by guitarist and vocalist Anuar Solís, guitarist and bassist Christian García, and drummer Rudy Paz. This first formation of the band recorded the demo Ruins of the Future. Songs from this demo would later be rerecorded for their first official releases, including an EP with the same title. Due to personal and creative problems, García left the band in 2011, leading to the incorporation of guitarist Pablo Gutiérrez and bassist Jerónimo Chanona. The band recorded their debut album Absolution, released on March 2, 2013.
First European dates and Ruins of the Future (2014–2016)
On July 21, 2014, the band played for the first time MetalDays in Tolmin, Slovenia, as part of Young Forces contest. Nuclear Chaos ended as one of the five best bands, earning them a spot at MetalDays 2015's Main Stage.[2] Later that year, Paz left the band and Bart Chanona, brother of bandmate Jerónimo Chanona, took over as drummer.
2015 saw the release of their first EP, Ruins of the Future, released on February 9. The EP consisted of rerecodrings from their demo album of the same name, which included a collaboration with Morbid Angel's ex-vocalist David Vincent for "Suffocate". It was released as a double album along their debut album Absolution. A music video for "Suffocate" was released on January 10 via YouTube, which also included Vincent's participation.
On July 23, 2015, Nuclear Chaos repeated MetalDays, this time at the Main Stage on Thursday, as winners of previous year Young Forces contest.[3] They shared stage with bands such as Arch Enemy and Crowbar.[4] A week later they represented Mexico at Wacken Open Air Metal Battle, playing the Headbangers Stage on Wednesday, July 29.[5][6]
Unite and Reborn Tour (2016–present)
After a six-month hiatus, the band returned to stages on August, 2016, meanwhile working on their second album. On August 8, the band released a music video for a new single, "Shockwave". This single, along with songs such as "Remain in the Darkness" and "Mi Guerra", the band's first approach to Spanish lyrics, were debuted during their Reborn Tour.[7] This tour has taken the band to seven cities in nine dates across Mexico, including Force Fest in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
On March 16, 2017, the band announced Unite as their second album's title.[8] "Remain in the Darkness" was released as single via YouTube on May 15.[9]
On May 2, 2017, the band announced the departure of both Chanona brothers due to personal and professional interests.[10] On July 17, the band presented their new lineup, with Lou Alpízar as bassist and Rubén Vega as drummer.[11]
Members
Current members
- Anuar Solís – guitar, vocals (2009–present)
- Pablo Gutiérrez – guitar (2011–present)
- Lou Alpízar - bass, backing vocals (2017–present)
- Rubén Vega - drums (2017-present)
Former members
- Christian García - guitar, bass (2009–2011)
- Rudy Paz – drums (2009–2014)
- Jerónimo Chanona - bass, backing vocals (2011–2017)
- Bart Chanona - drums (2014–2017)
Touring members
- Johnny Chavez - drums (2017)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Absolution
|
| 2017 | Unite
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Demo albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Ruins of the Future
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EPs
| Year | EP details |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Ruins of the Future
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Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Suffocate" | Ruins of the Future |
| 2016 | "Shockwave" | Unite |
| "Remain in the Darkness" |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Suffocate" | Miguel Márquez |
| 2016 | "Shockwave" | Frank Fletcher |
References
- ↑ http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Nuclear_Chaos/3540355621
- ↑ http://metaldays.net/News/331/Young-Forces-2014-The-winners-are
- ↑ http://metaldays.net/News/332/Young-Forces-who-play-Metaldays-2015
- ↑ http://agenda.concerts-metal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/splash2015.jpg
- ↑ http://www.metal-battle.com/history/mb-2015/results-15/?type=0%22...ocus%3D%22blurlink%28this%29%3B271
- ↑ http://www.wacken.com/de/festivalinfo/history/woa-2015/billing-2015/bands-2015/nuclear-chaos-2015/
- ↑ http://www.setlist.fm/stats/nuclear-chaos-63c3169b.html?tour=Reborn+Tour
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/nuclearchaosmusic/photos/a.339106036136755.72929.111350852245609/1446440735403274/?type=3&theater
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biX3mjHXnio
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/nuclearchaosmusic/photos/a.171780832869277.35898.111350852245609/1497119767002037/?type=3&theater
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/nuclearchaosmusic/photos/a.171780832869277.35898.111350852245609/1580892691958077/?type=3&theater
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