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Chimaira 101 Trivia Quiz

Chimaira for beginners; do you know your Chimaira facts? Find out in this quiz. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_zeke. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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ace_zeke

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of Chimaira's first EP, released in 1999? Hint

Silence

Sphere

Divination

This Present Darkness

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of Chimaira's first guitarists, Jason Hager, left the band due to which reason? Hint

He drunk too much

He lost interest in music

His wife was pregnant

He was getting married

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'The Impossibilty of Reason', released in 2003, had 12 tracks. However, it was also released later with a bonus, 13th track. Which of these is the bonus track? Hint

Indifferent to Suffering

Fascination Street

Army of Me

Without Moral Restraint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Chimaira's lead singer is _________. (First and/or last name).

Answer: (One or Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Chimaira's self-titled album, 'Chimaira' released in 2005, contained a bonus disc featuring live tracks, and previously unreleased tracks such as 'Gag.'

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Chimaira released their first three albums with which label? Hint

Vertigo

American Records

Roadrunner

Warner Bros.

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which city or state were Chimaira formed?

Answer: (One Word (City or State))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Andols Herrick left Chimaira for a time after he lost his passion for music. He later returned, but who played drums on the album he missed? Hint

Kevin Talley

Rob Arnold

Richard Evensand

Joey Jordison

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many videos did Chimaira film from their first two albums? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which song from 'Pass Out of Existence' was inspired by a story their producer, Mudrock, told them about a previous relationship he was in? Hint

Abeo

Sp Lit

Painting the White to Grey

Severed

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Chimaira's first EP, released in 1999?

Answer: This Present Darkness

'Silence', 'Divination' and 'Sphere' were only tracks on the EP. Whilst 'This Present Darkness' was both a track, and the name of the EP.

2. One of Chimaira's first guitarists, Jason Hager, left the band due to which reason?

Answer: His wife was pregnant

Shortly after getting married, Jason discovered his wife was pregnant. Jason was unable to leave his wife, and wanted to be there for his child. He was replaced by Matt DeVries.

3. 'The Impossibilty of Reason', released in 2003, had 12 tracks. However, it was also released later with a bonus, 13th track. Which of these is the bonus track?

Answer: Army of Me

'The Impossibilty of Reason' was also released in a two disc digipak. The second disc contained 'Fascination Street', 'Without Moral Restraint' and 'Indifferent to Suffering', along with demos and live tracks.

4. Chimaira's lead singer is _________. (First and/or last name).

Answer: Mark Hunter

Mark Hunter is a successful singer, whose vocal style suits the band very well indeed. Mark also plays a very large part in writing songs and lyrics.

5. Chimaira's self-titled album, 'Chimaira' released in 2005, contained a bonus disc featuring live tracks, and previously unreleased tracks such as 'Gag.'

Answer: False

Whilist the album did have live and unreleased tracks, 'Gag' was a bonus track from the re-release of 'This Present Darkness.' The unreleased tracks from 'Chimaira' were 'Clayden' and 'Malignant.'

6. Chimaira released their first three albums with which label?

Answer: Roadrunner

Chimaira released their self-titled album in 2005, but felt that Roadrunner Records hadn't advertised the album enough. They were released from the label later, and went on to release 'Resurrection' on both Ferret Records (US) and Nuclear Blast (International).

7. In which city or state were Chimaira formed?

Answer: Cleveland

They were formed in 1998, and were signed to Roadrunner two years later.

8. Andols Herrick left Chimaira for a time after he lost his passion for music. He later returned, but who played drums on the album he missed?

Answer: Kevin Talley

Kevin Talley joined Chimaira after a brief touring stint by Ricky Evensand, until his departure from the band. Rob Arnold is one of the guitar players, and Joey Jordison is the drummer from Slipknot.

9. How many videos did Chimaira film from their first two albums?

Answer: 4

'Sp Lit' was the only video from 'Pass Out of Existence,' whereas 'Pure Hatred,' 'Down Again' and 'Power Trip' were taken from 'The Impossibility of Reason.'

10. Which song from 'Pass Out of Existence' was inspired by a story their producer, Mudrock, told them about a previous relationship he was in?

Answer: Sp Lit

Mudrock had dated a girl who went out of her way to mess him up badly; after hearing this story Mark was inspired to write a song about it. Hope you enjoyed my quiz.

Source: Author ace_zeke

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