''Chelsea Grin'' is the debut EP by American
deathcore
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band
Chelsea Grin
Chelsea Grin is an American deathcore band from Salt Lake City, Utah. Formed in 2007, the group have released two EPs and seven full-length albums. Since 2018, no founding members remain in the band. Despite not being in the original line-up, ...
, released in 2008. It was initially released as downloadable content through
iTunes
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and was later made available as a
CD through Statik Factory Records. Since the EP was released before the band was signed to
Artery Recordings
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On August 31, 2017, it was announced that Artery was acquired by Warn ...
, original copies are rare and now highly valued.
The EP assisted in popularizing the band and the songs "Cheyne Stokes" and "Recreant" were re-recorded for their
debut full-length album, which was released in February 2010. This is their only recording as 5 piece before they switched to their signature 6 piece lineup by adding a third guitarist, which would last until 2018.
In January 2015, the EP was reissued as a signed digipak and was made available on their online store. The release was limited to only 1,000 copies.
Track listing
Personnel
;Chelsea Grin
*Alex Koehler - vocals
*Mike Stafford - lead guitar
*Chris Kilbourn - rhythm guitar
*Austin Marticorena - bass
*Andrew Carlston - drums
;Production
*Produced by Stephan Hawkes
*Recorded, Mixed & mastered by Matt Winegar
*Art by Dennis Sibeijn
References
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2008 debut EPs
Chelsea Grin EPs