Jim LaMarca

TITLE TRACKS: CHIMAIRA- THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF REASON

Every band has an album in their catalog that is a complete game changer for them. Interestingly more often than not, the title tracks for these albums are the song that encapsulates the change.

In May of 2003, Chimaira released their second album, The Impossibility Of Reason. When it came out it turned the heavy music circles into quite the frenzy. What was more in vein with their previous album is now flipped into a groove driven, metal and hardcore style that truly came when heavy music needed it.

“The Impossibility Of Reason” is found at track two and immediately punches you in the face. The hits keep coming as the verse goes fast and groovy. The chorus is a slower groove that is mosh inducing. The harmonizing solo in the bridge that takes you into the end of the song could have been pulled from the mid 80’s thrash era. The lyrics and vocals come at you with aggression and are delivered in a very strong and therapeutic manner.

The album The Impossibility Of Reason is a modern metal masterpiece. Almost twenty five years later and it still sounds fresh and alive. With Chimaira being active to a degree these days, it sure would be great to have an anniversary tour of the album when the time comes! Just putting that out in the universe!

Chimaira- The Impossibility Of Reason:

Instrumental Songs: Chimaira- Implements Of Destruction

If you haven’t heard Chimaira’s album The Impossibility Of Reason, you are missing out on one hell of a heavy metal gem. This album is one of the best heavy albums since the turn of the century. The whole thing is packed with killer riffs, grooves, rhythms and some brutal vocals and lyrics. One of my favorite parts of the album is the closing track, “Implements Of Destruction.” This 13 minute long epic is astounding. It’s one hell of a way to end the album. This song is an absolute masterpiece or instrumental tracks. Do yourself a favor and let this one sink in!!!

Chimaira- Implements Of Destruction:

Collaborations: Chimaira with Stephen Carpenter- Rizzo
Pass Out Of Existence CD

Back in 2001 on Chimaira’s debut album, Pass Out Of Existence, there is a track on there called “Rizzo” that was co-written by the band and Stephen Carpenter of this little band called Deftones. The band found out Stephen was a fan of the band after he had heard their song “Dead Inside,” and they wound up sending Stephen a shirt and he would then wear while on tour in support of White Pony. If you watch the video for “Digital Bath,” you can see the shirt they sent him. Stephen’s writing and playing style meshes really well with this era of Chimaira. “Rizzo” is a great example of how putting the tone and style of another guitarist can really work out well.

Chimaira w/Stephen Carpenter- Rizzo: