Chimaira Celebrate Final Christmas Show With Live Debut and Setlist Surprises

If last night, December 20th, felt like the closing of a chapter, it was indeed the end of an era for Chimaira. The Ohio groove metal veterans’ annual holiday shows in Cleveland, OH began in 2000 and continued through 2013. Following the band’s breakup in 2014, the tradition understandably paused.

The Christmas shows returned briefly with the classic-era lineup in 2017, and yesterday’s performance at The Agora marked the band’s final festive appearance. Vocalist Mark Hunter addressed the conclusion of the “Chimaira Christmas” concerts on social media:

“Is this the last Christmas show? Yes. But not because we are done jamming – it’s because it’s time to do something different. If we are going to have these kinds of parties, let’s do it when it is warm!”

Fans were treated to several setlist surprises during the night. Notably, the band performed “Impending Doom” from their 2009 album The Infection live for the first time. “Inside The Horror” from their 2005 self-titled release returned to the set for the first time since 2010, while 2013’s “Wrapped In Violence” received its live debut with the classic lineup.

Last night’s setlist included:

• “The Dehumanizing Process“
• “Nothing Remains“
• “The Flame“
• “Impending Doom“
• “Pictures In The Gold Room“
• “Year Of The Snake“
• “Destroy And Dominate“
• “Needle“
• “Inside The Horror“
• “Pure Hatred“
• “Lazarus“
• “Resurrection“
• “Wrapped In Violence“
• “Let Go“
• “Silence/Severed“
• “Power Trip“

Fan-filmed footage from the full performance has circulated online, capturing the energy and nostalgia of this final holiday event.

Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just a rock/metal news website, but it doubles as an independent band directory, designed so that visitors can browse independent bands by not just subgenre, but location as well. It’s perfect to keep your finger on the pulse of your area’s hottest and newest bands or if you’re in a band, it’s a great way to find bands to network with! Click the banner below and start discovering bands all over the world, now!