About

Chosen

since circa 2005
Fusing elements of extreme metal with crushing heaviness, CHOSEN are a band fully intent on taking their multi-layered music to a wider metal audience. Since the group's inception at the start of 2005, these enthusiastic stalwarts have gradually made a name for themselves within the metal community, gaining much recognition and appreciation for their solid musicianship, distinctive songwriting and high-energy live shows. To date they've released four independent and well-received EPs and have just recently relocated half way across the world to Vancouver, Canada. "Crossing the groove of Meshuggah with overt Death and Nevermore influences, their demos to date have been nothing short of impressive." Terrorizer Magazine "A band that has worked hard and under unusual discipline to produce what very few other bands in the country would be capable of." Metal Ireland Webzine "These guys know how to knock the shit out of a song; they do it with skill, originality, aggression, and undeniable talent." Scene Point Blank A Brief History of Chosen Formed in Ireland, CHOSEN initially self-recorded and released a trilogy of EPs over a twelve month period, titled Fragment (Piece... more...
Broken Up

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Last Lineup

Matt Gaynor
Bass
2005 - The End
David McCann
Drums
2005 - The End
Paul Shields
Guitars
2005 - The End

Past Members

Johnny Matter "Johnny"
Vocals
2008 - 2009