Chevelle
Apr 29, 2021
Chevelle started rocking in 1994, formed in Grayslake, Illinois, when the brothers Pete Loeffler and Sam Loeffler started playing music. Pete started playing guitar and singing while Sam began playing drums in their parents' garage. Their youngest brother Joe joined the band in 1996. The name Chevelle came from the band members' passion for fast cars. It was also a car their father liked, the Chevrolet Chevelle.
After more than two decades together, numerous releases, and countless world wide tours, Chevelle now consists of brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler who recently released their 9th full length album, "Niratias." The album draws on Pete's fascination with space travel, simulation theory and a healthy distrust/skepticism of the unknown. The new LP was recorded over 2019 and 2020 with their long time producer, Joe Barresi.
After almost 5 years between releases, Chevelle decided that they needed to put music out again, even if the landscape for music is difficult and uncertain. "We decided that pandemic or not, we are a rock band and writing and releasing music is just what we do. Even if it's just for our mental health, it's reason enough to put 'Niratias" out and feel some normalcy and pride in what we have been working on. As music fans, we appreciate this from the bands we follow and we hope our fans will appreciate it too."
Chevelle's previous two Album releases, "La Gargola" (2014) and "The North Corridor" (2016) both debuted #1 on the Billboard rock charts and #3 and #8 respectively, on the Billboard top 200 charts. Their latest album "Niratias," which has already produced the #1 Rock single "Self Destructor" and their latest single "Mars Simula," will add another chapter to the extensive catalog of their successful music career. "You don't want to repeat yourself," affirms Sam. "We want to seize something different with each song. Every record has to take on its own identity. As an artist, you have to progress and evolve."