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. In 2004, the ''Forthcoming Addiction'' demo, containing four songs, was recorded at DUB studio. The band signed a two album record deal with

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in September 2004, but due to the touring of some members with their other bands at the beginning the year, the production of ''The Masquerade'' was not finished until March 2005. In July 2005 the German label

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became interested in the band, and Sound Riot Records licensed the Chain Collector album to them. Massacre Records released ''The Masquerade'' in Europe, Canada, and Australia in November 2005, while Sound Riot Records released their edition in December 2005. The band parted ways with Sound Riot and released the second album, ''Unrestrained'' in 2007.

Members

Current members

* Gøran Bomann - guitar * Svenn Aksel Henriksen - vocals * Anders Kobro - drums * Martin Eltvik - bass

Former members

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- vocals * Kjell Jacobsen - guitar * Runar Hansen - guitar

Session members

* Hanne Kolstø - vocals * Endre Kirkesola - bass, keyboards

Discography

* ''The Masquerade'' (2005) * ''Unrestrained'' (2008)

References

External links

Chain Collector's official website

Chain Collector at Encyclopaedia Metallum
{{Authority control Norwegian melodic death metal musical groups Norwegian progressive metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2003 2003 establishments in Norway Musical groups from Kristiansand