First off, we’d like to thank everyone for their support and understanding. We also want to keep all of you updated with everything that has been happening. For the past couple weeks we’ve locked ourselves in a studio here in MI and writing as much as we possibly can. Tanner Wayne (Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Underminded) has been behind the kit and so far things are feeling awesome. There are about a dozen songs that we feel great about right now. We know the big question hanging out there is “Who will the new singer of Chiodos be?” That being said we’ve had some amazing singers come forward to fill the slot and there are some great ideas bouncing around. 

We have received a massive amounts of emails from guys and girls who would like to be considered for the vocalist position. We went ahead and developed a page where you can upload music and videos to. We’ll be going through every submission and keeping you in the loop with what we’re up to. Please contact this email with SUBMISSIONS ONLY as we won't be able to answer everyone's questions. Thanks everyone, we’re excited to make this next step with all of you!

http://www.chiodos.net/submissions

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After rocking together for nearly 5 years, we have decided to part ways with our drummer Derrick Frost. We've got nothing but love for the guy, we just feel it is the right move at this time as a band. Don't worry, there was no crazy drama or anything of the sort that needs everyone freaking out about. We are parting on good terms and are very thankful for the time and dedication the Derrick has given us and our fans over the past years. We send him our best wishes on whatever he pursues next and we know that you all will as well. We ask that you continue to support us as the bonded musicians that we still are as we continue to write new music and enjoy old tunes together. Because currently we are getting deep into writing a new record, and are beyond stoked to finish it up for all to hear!

See you on Warped Tour this summer! We are currently accepting submissions and holding tryouts for the drummer position of our band. If you are interested, please contact DRUMMERS@CHIODOS.NET. Only serious inquiries, with touring history, PLEASE.


Edit: From Craig's Twitter -
"everyone keeps asking me why? we thought we were clear in the blog but here it is - this was a mutual thing - musical differences."

We have missed everyone in the US so much! So, we have decided to add 3 VERY SPECIAL shows at the end of May. These shows are close to home, and we chose some of the SMALLEST venues that we could find! Let's get intimate!

GET YOUR TICKETS ASAP! THESE WILL SELL OUT VERY SOON!

05.29 - Columbus, OH @ The Basement
05.30 - Dekalb, IL @ The House Cafe
05.31 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater

So excited to see all of you again, and play some new songs for you!
Craig.

Tune in on Wednesday, April 29th at 7pm EST!

Pre-order your tickets to the Vans Warped Tour 2009!!

TOUR DATES:
6/26 - Pomona, CA
6/27 - San Francisco, CA
6/28 - Ventura, CA
6/30 - Phoenix, AZ
7/1 - Las Cruces, NM
7/2 - San Antonio, TX
7/3 - Houston, TX
7/5 - Dallas, TX
7/7 - Indianapolis, IN
7/8 - Pittsburgh, PA
7/9 - Cleveland, OH
7/10 - Toronto, ON
7/11 - Montreal, QC
7/12 - Hartford, CT
7/14 - Washington, DC
7/15 - Buffalo, NY
7/16 - Scranton, PA
7/17 - Camden, NJ
7/18 - Uniondale, NY
7/19 - Oceanport, NJ
7/21 - Boston, MA
7/22 - Virginia Beach, VA
7/23 - Charlotte, NC
7/24 - Orlando, FL
7/25 - Miami, FL
7/26 - St. Petersburg, FL
7/28 - Atlanta, GA
7/29 - Cincinnati, OH
7/30 - Milwaukee, WI
7/31 - Detroit, MI
8/1 - Chicago, IL
8/2 - Minneapolis, MN
8/3 - St. Louis, MO
8/4 - Kansas City, KS
8/7 - Boise, ID
8/8 - Salt Lake City, UT
8/9 - Denver, CO
8/12 - Calgary, AB
8/14 - Vancouver, BC
8/15 - Seattle, WA
8/16 - Portland, OR
8/19 - Fresno, CA
8/20 - Mountain View, CA
8/21 - Sacramento, CA
8/22 - San Diego, CA
8/23 - Los Angeles, CA

...because the fans are amazing!

The Chiodos World Tour has started! Over the next month, we're traveling across the entire world and we want to see every single one of you!

Also wanted to remind you that Bone Palace Ballet: Grand Coda is being released internationally! It's available now in the UK, coming February 6th in Germany, February 15th in Australia, and March 25th in Japan!

United Kingdom
2/5 - Manchester, UK @ Academy 3 - 7:00pm
2/6 - London, UK @ Underworld - 7:00pm
2/7 - Birmingham, UK @ Barfly - 7:00pm

Germany
2/9 - Cologne, DE @ Luxor - 7:00pm
2/10 - Hamburg, DE @ Molotow - 7:00pm
2/11 - Berlin, DE @ Magnet Club - 7:00pm
2/13 - Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof - 7:00pm
2/14 - Karlsruhe, DE @ Substage - 7:00pm

Japan
2/17 - Osaka @ Club Quattro - 7:00pm
2/18 - Tokyo @ Liquid Room - 7:00pm

Australia
2/21 - Brisbane @ Soundwave Festival
2/22 - Sydney @ Soundwave Festival
2/24 - Sydney @ Forum
2/27 - Melborne @ Soundwave Festival
2/28 - Adelaide @ Soundwave Festival
3/2 - Perth @ Soundwave Festival

Hawaii
3/4 - Honolulu, HI @ Pipeline Cafe

i was sent a picture of our old flyer from The Chiodos Bros. days for our cd release show for the ep The Heartless Control Everything. So I thought that I would share it with everyone here on myspace for a good laugh! Oh, the memories of the old Flint Local 432, where we grew up playing.

craig.