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Chimpgrinder
Metal band from Philadelphia, PA · formed 2009
- Shows on record
- 14
- Rooms played
- 10
- Cities
- 4
- Releases
- 5
- Last show
- Feb 23, 2018The Doom Saloon
About
Chimpgrinder is a band from Philadelphia, PA, formed in 2009, tagged Doom, Sludge, sludge metal by its sources. Shows on record run from 2012 to 2018, across 10 rooms in 4 cities.
- Chimpgrinder formed in 2009 — MusicBrainz
- Chimpgrinder is based in Philadelphia — MusicBrainz
- Steve Mensick: member — MusicBrainz
- Chris Turek: member — MusicBrainz
- Chimpgrinder has 283 listeners on Last.fm — Chimpgrinder on Last.fm
- Chimpgrinder has released 5 recordings between 2013 and 2023 — Chimpgrinder on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
14 on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20121 show
- 20132 shows
- 20143 shows
- 20155 shows
- 20162 shows
- 20181 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2018 | The Doom Saloon · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Hellrad, Lord Crow, heavy coughin | Support | Hellrad, Lord Crow, heavy coughin |
| May 11, 2016 | The Fire · PhiladelphiaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 2, 2016 | Kung Fu Necktie · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Senior Fellows, heavy coughin | Headliner | Senior Fellows, heavy coughin |
| Dec 5, 2015 | Walsh's Tavern · WarminsterHeadlinerwith Miscegenator, Skeleton Hands, Witch Fist | Headliner | Miscegenator, Skeleton Hands, Witch Fist |
| Nov 22, 2015 | The Grand Victory · BrooklynSupportwith Miscegenator | Support | Miscegenator |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Kung Fu Necktie · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Black Tar Prophet, SEAGRAVE (Philadelphia, PA) | Support | Black Tar Prophet, SEAGRAVE (Philadelphia, PA) |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Kung Fu Necktie · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Hive Mind, Landstryder, Mage Hand | Headliner | Hive Mind, Landstryder, Mage Hand |
| Mar 30, 2015 | Kung Fu Necktie Upstairs · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Legendary Divorce, GRIZZLOR, Barren Womb | Support | Legendary Divorce, GRIZZLOR, Barren Womb |
| Dec 27, 2014 | Underground Arts · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Wino, The Company Corvette, Sixty Watt Shaman, +2 | Support | Wino, The Company Corvette, Sixty Watt Shaman, +2 |
| Nov 15, 2014 | The Paper Box · BrooklynSupportwith NO WAY, Naam, White Hills, +5 | Support | NO WAY, Naam, White Hills, +5 |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Kung Fu Necktie · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Lord Dying, Sadgiqacea, Gholas | Support | Lord Dying, Sadgiqacea, Gholas |
| Nov 7, 2013 | JR's Bar · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Grel, Oberon, VRSA, +1 | Support | Grel, Oberon, VRSA, +1 |
| May 10, 2013 | Bar XIII · WilmingtonSupportwith Swarm of Arrows, ORCuMentARY, Frost Giant, +2 | Support | Swarm of Arrows, ORCuMentARY, Frost Giant, +2 |
| Jul 2, 2012 | Kung Fu Necktie · PhiladelphiaSupportwith A Life Once Lost, Black Sheep Wall | Support | A Life Once Lost, Black Sheep Wall |
Where they play
10 rooms in 4 citiesRooms played most
- Kung Fu Necktie · Philadelphia5 shows
- Bar XIII · Wilmington1 show
- JR's Bar · Philadelphia1 show
- Kung Fu Necktie Upstairs · Philadelphia1 show
- The Doom Saloon · Philadelphia1 show
Cities played
- Philadelphia10 shows
- Brooklyn2 shows
- Warminster1 show
- Wilmington1 show
Releases
5 releases, 2013–2023Weedian - Trip To Pennsylvania
2023
First 30 Releases
2018
Killed By Philadelphia Vol 1
2016
Chimpgrinder / Miscegenator
2015
Doommantia Volume 2
2013
Lineup
- Steve Mensick
- Chris Turek
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Chimpgrinder on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Chimpgrinder on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.