Breaking New Skin - Music

Cheva’s Total Dedication To Their Music Stems From A Common Vision Shared By The Band. The Vision Is To Write The Most Powerful And Memorable Songs Possible And Then Reach Out And Share These Songs With As Many People As Possible. The Veteran Orange County CA Band Remains Determined At Crafting And Perfecting Their Heavy Sound. By No Means Can Cheva’s Style Be Summed Up By Some Trendy Label. Cheva Is Not Nu-Metal Metal-Core Screamo Or Happy Hardcore. Quite Simply Cheva Is A Metal/hard Rock Band That Is Here To Stay. Many Trends Have Come And Gone In Orange County But Cheva Have Kept Their Integrity And Continue To Play The Music They Love Metal! It Is Critical To Mention That Some Major Lineup Changes Have Recently Occurred And As A Result Cheva Have Found The Unique And Powerful Sound They Have Always Dreamed Of. In May Of 2006 Rich Lindamood Of 13 Scars And Jahmbi Joined Forces And Became The New Front Man Of Cheva. Rich Can Belt Out Screams That Would Make Phil Anselmo Blush But Somehow His Great Lyrics Still Come Across Clearly. Rich Also Quickly Proved That He Could Command An Audience With Ease. Andrew Bogert Former Drummer Of DreamWorks Records Artist Pressure 4-5 And Original Drummer For Cheva Has Returned To The Band On Guitar. Cheva Is Now Jimmy Schultz Drums Andrew Bogert Guitar Hector Gonzalez Bass And Rich Lindamood Vocals . The Band’s Wide Range Of Influences Defines Their Unique Sound. The Influences Include Pantera Killswitch Engage Mudvayne Black Sabbath Alice In Chains Faith No More Sick Of It All Rush And Iron Maiden. Rich Sites His Vocal Influences As Being Chris Cornell Cory Taylor Phil Anselmo And Zach De La Rocha. Cheva’s Discography Includes • Self-Titled EP. Self Released 1997
• Misunderstood EP Self-Released 1999
• In Real Life Full Length Embryo Records 2002
• Sampler 2004 “Jagermeister EP” Embryo Records 2004
• Sampler 2005 EP Self Released 2005
• Nameless EP Self Released 2006 Through Continuous Gigging All Around Southern California Cheva Eventually Built Up A Loyal Following. In 2001 The Band Caught The Attention Of The Up And Coming Label Embryo Records Based In Las Vegas NV. They Signed And Fulfilled A Two Year Record Deal And Are Now In The Process Of Shopping Their Brand New EP “Nameless”. Some Notable Shows On Cheva’s Resume Include The House Of Blues Anaheim With Laguna Coil Drowning Pool Etc… And The Universal Amphitheatre Los Angeles With Metal Heavyweights Slayer! Cheva’s Professional Reputation Helped Them To Achieve Endorsements From Jagermeister And Dean Guitars. The Band Has Recorded In Many Well Known Studios Including Ocean Way In Hollywood Ca And Grand Master Studios In Hollywood Ca. ”...Cheva Have Endured The Trials And Tribulations That Go Hand In Hand With Trying To Make It In The Music Business And They Still Maintain. Through Adversity Cheva Has Stayed True To Its Roots…” Www.Hardcoresounds.Net . Cheva Takes The Stage With Confidence And Delivers A Heart Pounding Performance At Every Show. The Band Is Hungrier Than Ever And Is Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Win In The Music Game. Cheva’s Song Writing Capabilities Stage Presence Originality Professional Attitude And Total Dedication Are A Winning Formula For Success In The Music Business. Contact Cheva
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