Southern
California Experimental Rockers CHRYSALIS to Release New Album “Focus On The
Center” on February 11, 2014
For Fans
of Bands Spanning Coheed & Cambria to In Flames, and Deftones to Finch
As Seen
on Vans Warped Tour 2009
Some may call them “veterans” of the Southern
California rock and metal scene, while others may only just be discovering
experimental hard rock group CHRYSALIS, who are back and ready- after a
brief hiatus- to release their first musical offering in almost seven years. Focus
On The Center hits stores on February 11, 2014 via independent release.
You can pre-order Focus On The Center via iTunes now at this
link.
Boasting an inspiring and eclectic sound that sets
them apart from their contemporaries, CHRYSALIS will appeal to fans of
various rock, hard rock, and metal sub-genres. Focus On The Center was
recorded by John Miller and Kris Comeaux (Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Lorene
Drive), produced by John Miller, and mixed/mastered by Danny Concho
(formerly of The Waiting Hurt).
The Focus On The Center artwork (created
by CHRYSALIS vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist Jesse Elledge)
features a tribute to Jeff Davis, former singer of Lindbergh Skies, who
died of an overdose while it was being recorded. The band felt it essential to
honor Jeff, as he was not only a close friend, but worked with Jesse to develop
some of the vocals for Focus On The Center. The band released the
song ‘Instant Silence’ (a departure from their traditional sound) on December
21st to commemorate the one year anniversary of Jeff’s passing. The
song is dedicated to him.
CHRYSALIS formed in Barstow, CA in
2003, with a current line-up of Jesse Elledge (vocals/guitar), Billy Norris
(drums), Jared Sturgis (bass), Noel Castillo (keyboards), and Chris Norris
(guitar). In 2006, CHRYSALIS released a full-length, self-titled
symphonic metal influenced album at the height of the emo and post-hardcore
scene. The 2006 release not only charted as one of the top all time sellers in
the Gothic Metal genre on CDbaby, but also found a rabid foreign audience as
streams in Europe steadily increased.
This notoriety landed the band endorsement deals with
Ed Stone Rockwear (once touted by Trivium, Lamb of God, etc.), Soultone
Cymbals, and a licensing deal with Audiosocket Music. Carving out a niche
following due to persistence and touring, CHRYSALIS eventually
transcended the trends of their local scene and spread their music beyond
Southern California.
In addition to heightened sales, CHRYSALIS
earned a spot on the Vans Warped Tour in 2009.
Following the tour, the band shared the stage with the likes of Agent Orange,
TSOL, A Day to Remember, Powerman 5000, Fear Before, Heavy Heavy Low Low, and
The Apex Theory.
CHRYSALIS is:
Jesse "Yessi Burton" Elledge - Vocals,
Guitars, Keys
Chris Norris - Guitars, Vocals
Noel Castillo - Keys/Synth
Jared Sturgis - Bass
Billy Norris – Drums
For more information on CHRYSALIS, please visit
these websites:
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