CHIMAIRA's MARK HUNTER: "New Music Is Not Off The Table" • Strah

Chimaira recently posted a mysterious teaser on their social media that caused a bit of a stir, namely regarding potential new music. The teaser turned out to be that Chiamira was launching their own record label and reissuing their 2005 self-titled album, which is still pretty damn cool and very respectable of the band to do. But of course that leaves the question of if we’ll ever get new music from Chimaira. The answer is “maybe.”

In a post-announcement post on X, Chimaira vocalist Mark Hunter said: “I appreciate that so many were hoping for new music. That is not off the table… Your support for this release ensures we can continue to be self-reliant and create more art. Don’t be disappointed. Look at the big picture! Thank you so much to all that bought day one!”

The reissue is completely remastered and features the bonus tracks “Threnody”, a cover of Metallica‘s “Disposable Heroes”, and covers of Ascension‘s “Clayden” and “Malignant”. Pre-orders are available here.

Whenever that happens, it’ll be the first new Chimaira material since their 2013 record Crown Of Phantoms. In the meantime, you can catch Chimaira at one of their few festival appearances at one of the dates below.

5/16 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Metal Fest
5/18 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome to Rockville
9/20 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life Festival
10/5 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival

I appreciate that so many were hoping for new music.

That is not off the table…

Your support for this release ensures we can continue to be self-reliant and create more art.

Don’t be disappointed.
Look at the big picture!

Thank you so much to all that bought day one!

— chimairamark (@chimairamark) March 22, 2025