Chiodos are a post-hardcore band formed in 2002, while still in high school, just outside of Flint, Michigan, USA. Then known as The Chiodos Bros., they played the local scene and began writing original music. In June 2002, they recorded a demo called, “The Best Way To Ruin Your Life”, which gave the group a healthy local following.

Chiodos (now with a shortened moniker) has covered plenty of ground since then. Lead singer Craig Owens’ bout with pneumonia in 2004 stalled the band’s progress for a brief period of time, but soon after, the band was ready to join the Equal Vision Records family to release their new album, “All’s Well That Ends Well”.

After spending a month recording this past winter, “All’s Well That Ends Well” blasts menacingly at times, and sighs thoughtfully at others. But the various styles found in Chiodos’ past songs have become more defined on the new album. “Everyone [in the band] really wanted this ... read more »