
Named after the infamous scar of the same name, Chelsea Grin is an American deathcore band formed in 2007. However, none of the original band members of Chelsea Grin are still in the band. Chelsea Grin has released 7 albums as a band ( 5 albums with 2 ep’s) and the latest album they have released is titled “Eternal Nightmare”. This band has become one of the most known deathcore bands in America and have some of the most dynamic albums I have ever heard from a deathcore band.
Meet the band:




My favorite album from Chelsea Grin would have to be their 3rd album released in 2014 titled “Ashes to Ashes”. All of these song found a way into my playlists but two of these songs have really been able to stand out among the rest: “Playing with fire” and “Angels shall sin, Demons shall pray”. Two incredible songs that really help bring this album into the spotlight with the intense sound and hardcore riffs.
” We will Light ourselves a flame
Light ourselves a flame as we kiss the sky”
“Playing with fire” is the first song that will play when you click on this album and by no means is this an accident. During the first 30 seconds of the song your ears are treated to a hardcore vocals session and some wickedly intense guitar and drum beats that make you want to listen in and see what will happen. Not only do the lyricals draw you in but also the drums will make your head shake and bang with anticipation. While the lyricals them selves are short and to the point, Chelsea Grin is able to put their unique vocals and pure rage/aggression really bring this song together. Further showing us their potential and what they are truly capable of. Here is a link to a Youtube video of the song:
“Angels shall sin, Demons shall pray” sounds exactly like the song does. From the name alone this song gives off an impression of what the world is like sometimes. Good people sin just as much as everyone else and even people who maybe evil can find themselves in a place where they have been wronged and needed to pray. The vocals are super unique in the fact that they are scratchy and raw with the sound because this is a topic that you don’t want any really dark or hard to understand sounds. This should feel raw and hardcore so the audience knows that this is a different kind of song, one to listen to. The vocals are by far my favorite part of this song. The instrumentals are good to with the riffs and the unusually percussion used like the hints of hi-hat as well has as the intense banging on the base drums.
“I don’t want to be you
I don’t want to see you
You say your close to god
I’d really like to meet him”
These lyrics are definitely some that everyone can at least picture in their mind, someone saying that they are close to god but then go and show you that they are not truly with god. They commit evil acts but act good, wolf in sheep’s clothing. That Feeling of asking for proof that they are “close to god” is a major red flag in any relationship (platonic or not) because if they have done you wrong, your basically asking what’s the deal and are you who you say you are. Sad to say that I have been in situations like this and I am sure many people can relate to this.
Chelsea Grin has been a band that is not a friend to make their own sound and talk about their messages. Not caring about trends and staying true to who they are as a band, keeping to their roots even if they are not the original members. The members have been able to preserve the sound and keep the aggressive sounding like the very first album. A very hard thing for bands to do but it is one thing that Chelsea Grin can do no problem. Here are some other albums I recommend:



























