Chiodos “Illuminaudio” Available Now

The brand new Chiodos album, Illuminaudio, is now available in stores and online. This is the debut Chiodos recording for new members, vocalist Brandon Bolmer (formerly of Yesterdays Rising) and drummer Tanner Wayne (formerly of Scary Kids Scaring Kids and Underminded).

Bolmer and Wayne join Bradley Bell (keys), Matt Goddard (bass), Pat McManaman (guitar) and Jason Hale (guitar) on Chiodos‘ third full-length album and the follow up to their critically acclaimed 2007 release, Bone Palace Ballet.

“A common theme in the record is dealing with life’s transitions so I believe a lot of it is pretty relatable on a multitude of personal levels,” Bell states. “I hope that people can use Illuminaudio as an escape from their problems and see a light at the end of the tunnel no matter what their situation.”

Alternative Press describes Illuminaudio as “…a ferociously ambitious album, anthemic and operatic but loaded with post-hardcore screaming, avalanches of drums and choruses meant (and destined) to be screamed back at the stage by the audience.” AbsolutePunk.net similarly praises the album stating that the album is “…by far the most pleasant surprise of 2010…” and that “…Chiodos have managed to keep the signature sound that has always separated them from the rest of the post-hardcore pack.”

Chiodos will next head out on the “Congregation of the Damned” tour with Atreyu, blessthefall, Architects (UK), and Endless Hallway. “I’m amped that the day has come where people can finally hear this work of art. We’re all excited to see everyone singing along at the upcoming shows this fall,” Bolmer concludes. Complete tour dates can be seen below.

w/Atreyu, blessthefall, Architects (UK), and more
Oct 20 Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
Oct 21 San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
Oct 22 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Oct 23 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Oct 25 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
Oct 26 Spokane, WA @ The Knitting Factory
Oct 27 Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
Oct 28 Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Events Centre
Oct 29 Saskatoon, SK @ The Odeon
Oct 30 Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Center
Oct 31 Thunder Bay, ON @ Jacks*
Nov 02 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
Nov 03 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
Nov 04 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
Nov 05 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Nov 06 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
Nov 07 Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84**
Nov 08 Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
Nov 09 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr Small’s
Nov 10 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
Nov 12 Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House Of Blues
Nov 13 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Nov 14 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
Nov 15 Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
Nov 17 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
Nov 18 Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
Nov 19 Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze
Nov 20 Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club
Nov 21 Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
Nov 23 San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
Nov 24 Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall
Nov 26 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Nov 27 Los Angeles, CA @ House Of Blues

* w/Architects [UK], more TBA
** w/locals TBA