Sometimes the best things in life take the longest to come to fruition. After working
together for a few years in an old school punk project, guitarist Mikey Ravone and bassist nikki perilwent back to their original love, performing original music. with the addition of drummer Phil Hernandez, The only thing left to find was a strong lead vocalist, and after countless auditions, Julian Avila entered the picture. Thus, CHOKE CHAIN had emerged from the back alleys and gutters of Phoenix, Arizona.
Auditions are never easy, and auditioning singers, even less. “Ego and arrogance is always what we envisioned for a frontman, but not in every second of ones day. That’s what made Julian so refreshing - his humility, respectfulness, eagerness, and soulful sound - made him the perfect fit for CHOKE CHAIN.” professes Peril.
CHOKE chain formed in the midst of the pandemic so there was plenty of time for weekly rehearsals and getting the band's set and choreography tight for when clubs and businesses opened back up. "after a couple months removed from our first show in december of 2020, we realized we had something different than many, if not most, in the phoenix area - a distinct sound that lovers of many different genres could resonate with. it was then we planned our first trip into the recording studio" declared axeman ravone.
Recorded at Sound vision studio in mesa, arizona, choke chain's debut album 'Choke on this!' was produced by michael beck and really showcases the diversity of the writing styles of Ravone and peril. and having first hand experience of the subject matter - no fairy tale stories or make believe are ever going on here. lyrics such as 'you tore my heart apart, but i wont let it bleed' from "beg & plead" truly paints a picture of the brutal hardening process of real life experiences.
beck's production, through many late night recording sessions, extracted the sound they had been looking for since their inception.
"what you want" speaks on a how a lack of communication can break down the best of relationships.
"she cries alone" tells a tale of someone who has lived a life in denial of reality, that of which we all have known.
While their modern day sleaze rock boldly borrows from the past, it also drives headlong into the future. with all the arrogance and attitude of their early influences - including kiss, motley crue and alice cooper - rest assured, choke chain doesn't imitate, they originate and command every stage they set foot on. from rock anthems to guitar driven riffs, the choke chain sound will not only grab you by the face, but it will rip it to shreds.
together for a few years in an old school punk project, guitarist Mikey Ravone and bassist nikki perilwent back to their original love, performing original music. with the addition of drummer Phil Hernandez, The only thing left to find was a strong lead vocalist, and after countless auditions, Julian Avila entered the picture. Thus, CHOKE CHAIN had emerged from the back alleys and gutters of Phoenix, Arizona.
Auditions are never easy, and auditioning singers, even less. “Ego and arrogance is always what we envisioned for a frontman, but not in every second of ones day. That’s what made Julian so refreshing - his humility, respectfulness, eagerness, and soulful sound - made him the perfect fit for CHOKE CHAIN.” professes Peril.
CHOKE chain formed in the midst of the pandemic so there was plenty of time for weekly rehearsals and getting the band's set and choreography tight for when clubs and businesses opened back up. "after a couple months removed from our first show in december of 2020, we realized we had something different than many, if not most, in the phoenix area - a distinct sound that lovers of many different genres could resonate with. it was then we planned our first trip into the recording studio" declared axeman ravone.
Recorded at Sound vision studio in mesa, arizona, choke chain's debut album 'Choke on this!' was produced by michael beck and really showcases the diversity of the writing styles of Ravone and peril. and having first hand experience of the subject matter - no fairy tale stories or make believe are ever going on here. lyrics such as 'you tore my heart apart, but i wont let it bleed' from "beg & plead" truly paints a picture of the brutal hardening process of real life experiences.
beck's production, through many late night recording sessions, extracted the sound they had been looking for since their inception.
"what you want" speaks on a how a lack of communication can break down the best of relationships.
"she cries alone" tells a tale of someone who has lived a life in denial of reality, that of which we all have known.
While their modern day sleaze rock boldly borrows from the past, it also drives headlong into the future. with all the arrogance and attitude of their early influences - including kiss, motley crue and alice cooper - rest assured, choke chain doesn't imitate, they originate and command every stage they set foot on. from rock anthems to guitar driven riffs, the choke chain sound will not only grab you by the face, but it will rip it to shreds.
