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CHIODOS Kick Off A New Era With SHARPTONE RECORDS Signing And First New Single In Over A Decade, ‘Tapdat’
Post-hardcore band CHIODOS have signed to SharpTone Records and released "Tapdat", their first new single in more than a decade, alongside an official music video. The move marks the start of a new chapter for the band, building on a resurgence that began in 2024, and comes after a run of milestones that have reintroduced the group to a new generation of heavy music fans.
The single was produced by Keith Sorrells, known for work with Demi Lovato, Jutes and Kami Kehoe, and features frontman Craig Owens's distinctive vocals alongside more melodic, cinematic sections. It follows a 20th-anniversary tour celebrating the band's debut album "All's Well That Ends Well", festival appearances at Warped Tour, Louder Than Life and When We Were Young, and the recent RIAA gold certification of their earlier hit "Baby, You Wouldn't Last A Minute On The Creek". CHIODOS will support the release with a North American headline tour starting 30 July in Denver and running through September, joined by Second Harbour, Sace6 and 156/Silence.
In short
- CHIODOS sign to SharpTone Records, release new single "Tapdat"
- First new music from the band in over a decade
- Follows 2024 reunion tour and a recent RIAA gold certification
- Band launches North American headline tour from 30 July
Explained simply
CHIODOS are a post-hardcore band who came to prominence in the mid-2000s with their debut album "All's Well That Ends Well". The band became known for their theatrical approach to heavy music, with frontman Craig Owens's distinctive vocals paired with aggressive instrumentation. After spending several years largely out of the spotlight, the group began a significant comeback in 2024.
The resurgence has been marked by notable milestones that demonstrate renewed audience and industry interest. They completed a 20th-anniversary tour celebrating their debut album, performed at major festivals including Warped Tour and When We Were Young, and recently achieved RIAA gold certification for their earlier single "Baby, You Wouldn't Last A Minute On The Creek". These developments suggest the band has successfully reconnected with loyal fans whilst also introducing their music to newer listeners interested in heavy music.