Chemcoma
Lafayette, Indiana, United States | SELF
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Bert LaCato welcomes Chemcoma into the In Tune Guitar Picks family! - In Tune GP
Adam Grayer welcomes Chemcoma to the JagerMusic Roster! - chemcoma.com
Chris June and Cody Hughes from Chemcoma are being sponsored by Rhodes Amplification and will have their own signature series amplifiers this summer.
Chris June's "Dishaster 4790" -Rack mount two channel all-tube guitar amplifier. Utilizes (5) 12AX7 preamp tubes and (2) 6L6GC power tubes.
Cody Hughes' "Deeviant 4790"
-Rack mount two channel all-tube guitar amplifier. Utilizes (5) 12AX7 preamp tubes and (2) EL34L power tubes. - Journal & Courier
Dirtbag Clothing has optioned to sponsor Chemcoma! Come out to a show near you to see the guys and gal rocking in their new Dirtbag Clothing gear!
- chemcoma.com
Lafayette hard rock fans, your ship has come in. You and Isolation, the anticipated CD debut from Chemcoma, is finally here. The fivetrack EP has a polished sound for the big guitar driven songs with touches of electronic and industrial flair. “Assemble” and “Neo(n)” are one-minute electronic ditties connecting the three epic songs in “Lift Me Up,” “Come to Hand” and “In Time.” The last track, “In Time” is quite radio-friendly and would fit in easily with anything on modern rock radio.
Besides the big riffs, the harmonization and vocal trade-off between Chris June, Emily Larimer, Cody Hughes and Matthew Groschen is the next most striking aspect of these songs. The mix blends the vocals well and most Chemcoma members handle lead vocals easily.
- Journal & Courier : Tim Brouk
Development has begun for the new “Dishaster” and “Deeviant 4790? all-tube rackmount guitar amplifiers designed in partnership with Chris June and Cody Hughes of the hard rock band Chemcoma (http://www.myspace.com/chemcoma). The amps are capable of a huge range of sounds from only two channels and a 50W power section. The Dishaster features 6L6 power tubes while the Deeviant 4790 utilizes EL34s. Both amps exclusively use hand made O’Netics transformers. - Rhodesamplification.com
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"You and Isolation" EP
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Bio
Hailing from the Crossroads of America, Chemcoma busted down the doors of their local Lafayette, Indiana music scene in late 2007 with their genre-defining EP, “You and Isolation.”
Chemcoma is a hardworking, blue-collar, "you get what you put in" band that is steadily maturing into a polished rock machine. Influenced by a wide range of artists, from Def Leppard and Journey to Sevendust, In Flames and Fleetwood Mac, their sound is a fresh and unique combination of the familiar. Always high energy and emotionally powerful, the band has the ability to cross several genres, from Metal to Pop Rock, without blinking an eye and still sounding distinctly like themselves. The band prides itself on its multi-vocalist approach and dual-gendered vocal arrangements and harmonies almost as much as it does its thick, driving guitar riffs and thumping rhythm section. "You and Isolation" exemplifies the band's range and diverse sound. Not many others interpret music to their audience quite like Chemcoma.
At the end of 2009, Chemcoma again went into the studio and were determined to up the ante. Good things are to come in 2010 with new tunes, a new look and the same old face-melting good times.
This band is about family, creativity, perseverance and attitude. Music lovers unite. Chemcoma loves you.
*To clarify and avoid any controversy... The name "Chemcoma" is not derived from anything related to drug abuse or illegal substances. All members of Chemcoma are drug-free and diligently promote responsible drinking by those of legal age only.
For reference and as a point of interest, the band derived its name by combining the first two letters of each of the founding member's names in an order that made some kind of sensicalness. The original members being CHris, EMily, COdy and MAtthew, resulted in "CHEMCOMA" after a little negotiating and decoding.
Yes, we even had to explain that whole thing to our concerned mothers. So, there you have it. Myth busted.
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