Is Chevelle a Christian Band? I know at one time they were under a Christian Label for Point #1, and won 3 Dove Awards. Their on like Epic records now. I'm starting to think they're not cause I bought their live DVD and Pete cussed twice "what the H*ll is up!" and "...these guys are kickin A*s..." That doesn't change the fact that they are Christians or not. But it does not display the Christian lifestyle. I hope they are Christian cause I really like their music. What does everyone else think? (Sorry if this has already been posted, but I didn't see it).

hell isnt a cuss word its used in the bible and is just a place were unsaved ppl go dont freak out

They're sold in my local Christian bookstore. That's all I really know, besides the fact that I like them. :)

Is Chevelle a Christian Band? I know at one time they were under a Christian Label for Point #1, and won 3 Dove Awards. Their on like Epic records now. I'm starting to think they're not cause I bought their live DVD and Pete cussed twice "what the H*ll is up!" and "...these guys are kickin A*s..." That doesn't change the fact that they are Christians or not. But it does not display the Christian lifestyle. I hope they are Christian cause I really like their music. What does everyone else think? (Sorry if this has already been posted, but I didn't see it).

Hey actually, on their message board somewhere, one of the band members posted that they were never a Christian band. They may be Christians or so who knows. God knows their hearts and we can only guess where it's at. The best thing to do is prolly just pray for Chevelle.

Where I'm from they have this secular thing called "ROCKFEST" during the summer and Chevelle played. I didn't go, but the drummer from my band did and he was saying that all these girls were going around, flashing body parts everywhere. But my drummer said that when Chevelle was playing they kind of stopped between songs and were like, "Haven't you people ever heard of modesty?"
I thought that was pretty funny.
Yeah I think they're Christian though. I don't know any non-christians that would saying anything like that at a festival like that. My drummer's not goin' next year.

:afro:

Yeah I know hell isn't cuss word it was just the context he said it in. plus he said other stuff but yeah I hope they're Christian, cause they're a great band. I wasn't trying to make people think I was "freaking out" over it, just I've never heard band like Skillet, TFK, Unshaken, Kutless etc. say stuff like that. I personally just don't view it as the Christian life style. Yeah Hell is in the Bible but that's different.

man, that sux that they're starting to cuss. I have no idea but i do like them though, i should start praying for them. it sounds to me like they're spiraling down into Evanescence territory in terms of "Christian band" affiliations.

Yeah, my older sis liked Chevelle AGES ago when they were pretty obscure...she always thought they were a Christian band and she even has one of thier OLD CDs (I think). Both of the local Christian bookstores sells their (newest) CD and I went to a local Christian rock festival and before the show they played Chevelle. I have their CD and I like 'em a lot, but I'm still not sure about the whole 'Christian' band thing, though... ???

I've heard that they're Christians but don't consider themselves a Christian band... but then again I've heard a lot of different things, so...

hell isnt a cuss word its used in the bible and is just a place were unsaved ppl go dont freak out

it is when used in the right (or wrong) context

^I totally agree. I try and avoid using that word unless I am in all seriousness talking about the place.

I've heard that they're Christians but don't consider themselves a Christian band... but then again I've heard a lot of different things, so...

This is SOOOO cliche in "The Christian Culture".

^ I agree. It's the simple answer to a hard question.

^well I started this because I was wondering is Chevelle is a CHRISTIAN Band! It was never the intent to start a cliche, I'm not like that, but I new it probably would happen.

Hey, don't know if it helps, as far as these days, but i was talkin with a missionary from my church and it turns out they went to the same youth group (him and the dudes from chevelle). He said they were really awesome guys. but he said he warned them, after they got signed to a record label, not to let the pride get to them. he said he hadn't talked with them in a while, but was hoping to spend some time with them before he goes back to Thailand (were my missionary friend...umm....missions).

This is SOOOO cliche in "The Christian Culture".
Yup. It's kinda sad, really...

I hope when Skillet gets asked if they are a Christian band, that they say "we are not Christians who are in a band. We are a Christian band." that would be funny....hehe..

I hope when Skillet gets asked if they are a Christian band, that they say "we are not Christians who are in a band. We are a Christian band." that would be funny....hehe..

I Agree, I know Skillet will stay a Christian Band

^Oh, I hope so! They are such an inspiration for other aspiring Christian artists and fellow believers! ;D

^well I started this because I was wondering is Chevelle is a CHRISTIAN Band! It was never the intent to start a cliche, I'm not like that, but I new it probably would happen.

Penyu wasn't saying that what you said was cliche. He was saying that bands saying "we are Christians but not a Christian band" was a cliche thing to say among bands today.

Penyu wasn't saying that what you said was cliche. He was saying that bands saying "we are Christians but not a Christian band" was a cliche thing to say among bands today.


^ ---Yep! ;)

^Sorry Penyu I've never been a great interpreter, I get what your saying (and agree with it). ;D

in encourage you guys to go to AIR 1 (http://www.air1.com) and read the article about Anberlin..
it explains perfectly why people name them a non-chrisitan band, just cause they dont use God in there lyrics and stuff...they may be Christians, but not a christian band, or they may be Christians, and a christian band, just not you God in every sentence...READ IT!

What is your opinions of Chevelle's new cd? I haven't formed one yet.

I havent heard it all, just whats on the site, but I think it's pretty dang good, Its still like the old one alot. They're changing more from the all b notes to, uhh more notes lol. Its better.

I LOVE Chevelle!!!!

Anyone heard Chevelle's new cd "This type of thinking (could do us in)"? It's really good. Sounds very similar to Tool and has a lot of double bass drumming in it. If you're turned off by cuss words, well it has like 2 in it. B*stard and d*mn. So thought I'd forewarn you. But I defintely think it's an awesome cd and they have defintely expanded.

i've heard a little of it and i have to say that musically speaking, i like it. but i only heard clips...so that's why my comment is pretty vague. :P

from what i hear, it sounds like an extension of their last CD, never a good sign for a band. i always like a band to mature. i don't know if Chevelle has. :-\

hmm..yeah, that is a good point. i'm not a huge fan of chevelle (not super familiar with their music). i've liked the pieces that i have heard. i agree that with each new cd, a band should be tighter musically and lyrically with whatever it is they want to present.

Yeah it sorta is kinda like an extension. I think musicially speaking, there's a lot of double bass stuff in it. But as for it just being straight alt-metal, there's actually two slow pace melodical songs. But from listening from their first cd on Squint and then WWN and now this one, I think they've grown a little bit, but maybe that's just me.

Also for anyone who's wondering what the song "Get some" is about, it's about American Idol lol.

has anybody heard chevelles new ablbun its really awesome.

Actually there's a post already for Chevelle. Scroll down and you'll find it.

All I've heard is Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) which is a great song, but i'll probably buy their new CD. Although it's sad that they've started cussing in their song when they supoosidly started out as a Christian band. :'( But I still suport them cause I still enjoy their music. It take tallent for Pete to play lead Guitar and sing well at the same time, especially for the Hard Rock/Metal genre. Pop/Rock I can understand.

I just got This Type Of Thinking... and I must say that it's a great album, although not Christian as far as I can tell. Which is a misfortune, but still has great songs. There is an improvement from Wonder Whats Next, I just wish Chevelle would go back to their "Christian Roots" if they were sincere. Thats the only thing that bugs me. Other than that they're a great band.

I hope when Skillet gets asked if they are a Christian band, that they say "we are not Christians who are in a band. We are a Christian band." that would be funny....hehe..

When Bob Hartman from Petra was asked if Petra wanted to go mainstream he said, "We are not musicians who happen to be Christians, we are Christians who happen to be musicians. If I can't talk about Jesus, then its not worth it."


Oh, and what happened with Evanescence? I always thought they were christian or whatever, but i dont know now.

That's another thread, another time.

Is Chevelle "Punk" at all? I wouldn't know... and don't bash me for using the word.

for Evanescence (http://www.panheads.org/boards/showthread.php?t=1022), check out that thread. it talks a whole lotta about it, multiple times even.

I was making a copy of "This Type of Thinking" for one of my friends and i was listenin to some of the songs. Have any of yall made sense of the lyrics to "Get Some"? It sounds remotely like hes talkin about sex, even though he doesnt say it. Heres the lyrics, if yall figure it out, id like to know.
_________________________________________
tried an idea for no reason
Keep the sun off our shoulders
Crawling back to

[Chorus]
A black out
Touching new life
Face down
Set the pace again

The drive the idea still existing
Sat and shuddered broke the pattern
Falling inward
In and down up and out
Let it go follow way back
Call it off any day anyway
Make you feel this
A black out
Touching new life
Face down
Set the pace again
[bridge]
Don't take the fall
We'd hate to see
That's entertainment
Get some
Eyes on the goal
Last one to get
Is passed over looked over
Never rehearse
They've spiked the water
It's in the blood
Get some
We've underestimated
How can I
Get some
How can I [x3]
Get some
[outro]
A blackout
Could this be the one
_____________________________________
o, and theres another song called "Tug-o-War" where he uses the word raped. The word doesnt really bother me, but after listening to the song it sorta sounded like the song was about raping sum1. I dont know. Id kinda like to know about that one too.

Chevelle is no longer a "Christian" /Band. they WERE with Point #1, but they were shunned by the christian music world, so an infamous person took them under their wings, he being known only as ozzy osbourne, they a a regular on the ozzfest. their second cd, strayed even farther from their christian roots, and This Type of Thinking is completely secular, and goes as far as cussing three(3) different times on the cd. now granted, they personally may be christians, but musically they are no longer christian.

i like point #1, the songs i've heard.

... they were shunned by the christian music world...

and people wonder what annoys me about the christian market? that. right there. why do we shun other musicians? why can't we embrace one another? *sigh*

I was making a copy of "This Type of Thinking" for one of my friends and i was listenin to some of the songs. Have any of yall made sense of the lyrics to "Get Some"? It sounds remotely like hes talkin about sex, even though he doesnt say it. Heres the lyrics, if yall figure it out, id like to know.


Actually, I think the song is about "American Idol". Why do I think that? Well the "never rehearse" and basically this article from MTV.com about Chevelle writing a song about it:

Chevelle Singer Hates 'Idol' So Much He Wrote A Song About It
05.13.2004


Though millions are transfixed each week by "American Idol," Chevelle frontman Pete Loeffler seethes every time he channel-surfs past it.

"These people are being nominated for Grammy awards, and they're not even writing their own material," Loeffler scoffed. "You can say it's just entertainment, and you can take it lightheartedly and blow off an hour or two watching it, but it's a joke. Most of the people that go on the show probably don't have any desire to create new music."

Loeffler has been so irritated by the pop-culture phenomenon that he attacks it in a song on Chevelle's upcoming album, due this fall.

"They're up there to sing what's already been done solely to try to be famous, as if that's going to be some life-affirming experience," Loeffler said. "Music is my life. It's something I take very seriously, so when I see someone doing it for solely those reasons, it's something I take to heart."

But "American Idol" played only a small role in the creation of Chevelle's latest songs, which are more aggressive than those on the band's second disc, 2002's platinum Wonder What's Next.

"We're taking what we had on the last record, expanding it, and making the singles heavier," Loeffler said. "We're still keeping it melodic, but this record is way heavier. There's a lot of double-kick drumming, and I'm tuning down lower, but at the same time you can bob your head to these songs easier. The timing and the tempos are a little more groove-friendly."

The heavier sound is the result of 18 months of touring for Wonder What's Next. Being on the road so long made Loeffler and his brothers — bassist Joe and drummer Sam — anxious, and that tension came out in the music. Also, touring twice with Ozzfest and once with Disturbed and Taproot on the Music as a Weapon II Tour didn't hurt.

"We've always considered ourselves a hard rock band, so we were happy to be influenced by a lot of the heavy music out there. One of the heaviest songs has a working title of 'Scars.' It's really rhythmic, and we're trying to get it on the new Madden football video game. But at the same time, there's a track called 'Bend the Bracket' which is a really cool acoustic song. ... We're doing what we want to do, and we're definitely being ourselves."

Chevelle have written 13 songs and plan to use 11 for their new record. They're currently in Los Angeles' Sunset Sound Studios with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette (Lit, Puddle of Mudd). "We're scooting along faster than the ProTools editor can get 'em done," Loeffler said. "I'm extremely excited about this new music. I can't wait to get out there and play it live."

Though Chevelle can't wait to return to the road, they plan to take it a little easier this time around. They may stay on tour for 18 months again, but they'll take more breaks and travel shorter distances between shows. It's hard enough to tour for weeks at a time, but when your bandmates are your brothers, things can get pretty ugly pretty fast.

"We fight a lot and disagree about almost everything," Loeffler said. "That makes being on the road really hard. We actually have a new song called 'Emotional Draught,' which touches upon some of the things I was going through during the touring process. I was just getting that glazed-over look from doing the same thing over and over."

Fans who want a taste of the new Chevelle right away can check out "Still Running" on the soundtrack to "The Punisher." The tune was written and recorded quickly in the band's home studio to make the movie deadline, and the urgency rubbed off on the chugging tune.

"We really like that song, and we're gonna redo it for the record and change it slightly," Loeffler said. "We'll probably add a new bridge and use the existing bridge as the chorus. But it will clearly be the same song."

Loeffler describes "Still Running" as a motivational song about never giving up. The lyrics were inspired by something a co-worker once told him.

"I used to do carpentry, and once I talked to my boss about how things were going with the band," Loeffler said. "And he told me, 'When things get tough, put your head down and keep forging ahead.' That was really good advice. A lot of bands quit before they get anywhere. If they stuck it out, they'd probably do better."

Oh yeah, I read an interview with Chevelle in Metal Edge and they said "Get Some" is about American Idol.

Just thought I'd confirm it.

lol thanks. that clears things up

Hey everyone just thought I'd let you know I went and seen Chevelle last nite in Cincinnati with a few of my friends. They were awesome live. But these are the songs they did, unfortunately they're not in order. But the first and the encore songs are in the order they played:

Another Know-It-All
Emotional Drought
Send The Pain Below
Comfortable Liar
Closure
Family System
The Clincher
Wonder What's Next
The Red
Grab Thy Hand
Forfeit
Get Some

Encore songs in order:
Still Running
Vitamin R

I read a few of there song lyrics and they deffinatly ARE a christian band....i cant find them right now...but....yeah

Well I think they were signed with a Christian record label, but they dont' thank God or anything in their thank yous in either of their CD's (that still doesn't mean anything) And if you read the journal on their website...I dont' think they're christian.But you never know. But Chevelle is seriously one of my favourite bands ever!! Like, actually.

This question of Chevelle being Christian is a mystery. What do I think? I can't judge, not my job [man].

the aren't a christian band bu they are christian themselves

...How many times must I go through this same question? Ok, here's the deal. To begin with, Chevelle was signed to a Christian label, though eventually they were DROPPED from the label, Chevelle faced with now seeking out a new label to support them, and I think they are signed with Epic Records at this time. So, to answer the question at hand. CHEVELLE ISN'T A CHRISTIAN BAND! -expects the same thread to be posted by someone else in a couple of days, will have to explain this Chevelle ordeal again- ...Anyone dare to say i'm wrong about this? I dare you!

nope, i have no idea! and honestly i dont care they rock!

o well...christian labels are a bunch of hypocrites anyways...

...How many times must I go through this same question? Ok, here's the deal. To begin with, Chevelle was signed to a Christian label, though eventually they were DROPPED from the label, Chevelle faced with now seeking out a new label to support them, and I think they are signed with Epic Records at this time. So, to answer the question at hand. CHEVELLE ISN'T A CHRISTIAN BAND! -expects the same thread to be posted by someone else in a couple of days, will have to explain this Chevelle ordeal again- ...Anyone dare to say i'm wrong about this? I dare you!
O, look the mystery was solved.

o well...christian labels are a bunch of hypocrites anyways...
(Heck, if I was a band I'd take any record deal. And if I was a prez of a record company...I'd take any band that was good to make my business successful.)

This reminds me of the "Is Evanescence a Xian band?" thread. Better to let it fade away instead of get heated.

CJ

I agree Terrasin

chevelle was only a christian band on point #1

Well, Christian Publications by my house sells Point #1, Wonder what's next and Live on the Road (the one with the purplish/brownish cover) so I imagine that's when they were with the christian record company, and they don't sell the new one.
Doesn't that sometimes make you wanna become a christian record company prez and I dunno, so you can like treat bands better than they do now (?) I don't think that makes sense...but whatevs

Well, Christian Publications by my house sells Point #1, Wonder what's next and Live on the Road (the one with the purplish/brownish cover) so I imagine that's when they were with the christian record company, and they don't sell the new one.
Doesn't that sometimes make you wanna become a christian record company prez and I dunno, so you can like treat bands better than they do now (?) I don't think that makes sense...but whatevs
thats weird that they would have the live one because that one has swearing

how much swearing?

how much swearing?
like 1 or 2 words

um k i swear more then that in hour wait i come in second my brother in law takes first prize ::] ....

Hmm...that is a very good question.

When they started out back in 1999, they got signed to a christian record label called Squint and they released "Point #1" which is a great album. In the linear notes, they thanked the Insyders, a Christian ska band similar to the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. This is directly from the Point #1 CD:
"And, of course, a special thanks to Detroit's 'The Insyderz' and Steve Taylor for being with us that this is God's plan."
Plus, throughout the album, they make references to God numerous times, especially on the track "Mia". Here's just one line in that song:
"God spares a quality of Himself."
So, to answer your question, I believe that Chevelle is indeed Christain. Just listen to Mia and, if you have the new record "This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In)", the track The Clincher.

the clincher is about claustrophobia

Hmm...that is a very good question.

When they started out back in 1999, they got signed to a christian record label called Squint and they released "Point #1" which is a great album. In the linear notes, they thanked the Insyders, a Christian ska band similar to the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. This is directly from the Point #1 CD:
"And, of course, a special thanks to Detroit's 'The Insyderz' and Steve Taylor for being with us that this is God's plan."
Plus, throughout the album, they make references to God numerous times, especially on the track "Mia". Here's just one line in that song:
"God spares a quality of Himself."
So, to answer your question, I believe that Chevelle is indeed Christain. Just listen to Mia and, if you have the new record "This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In)", the track The Clincher.
yeah they were christian on point #1...but as their fame progressed, all this sin started going around them and they decided to take the easy way out

or they may have been drowning as a "Christian" band....you dont have to be labeled "CHRISTIAN BAND" to glorify God

yeah they were christian on point #1...but as their fame progressed, all this sin started going around them and they decided to take the easy way out


hmm...how do you know this skilletfreak?

Hmm...just read their journal on the website. And I'm not even kidding about the Live record. I havent' heard it though..considering getting it though and my chevelle collection will be complete.

when they say "dam your so dull" they are swearing to the devil and when they say "gave in again the ba-terd" they are talking about someone that is not a christian so they dont have a dad!.....get IT!

so they curse doesnt make them not christian i curse does that mean im going to hell ? of course not! :)lets all hold hands now jk

You can swear and still be a Christian (although I don't think it's all that great for anyone to curse), but I don't think a group would be considered a Christian band if they have swearing on their album. :-\

yea i know what u mean skilletsalien but im just saying that doesn't discredits them as christians themselves and all just with a bad habit...

You can swear and still be a Christian (although I don't think it's all that great for anyone to curse), but I don't think a group would be considered a Christian band if they have swearing on their album. :-\
Well ok the thing about swearing though is you have to take it in context. like i'v heard christian bands say "damned" now that is not as swear and it's actually a word. But people take it to be a swear and then get turned off. you know? Like, k, bastard in that context is actually like a bastard child. That's not a swear, he's not saying like "oh you bastard".
BTW- I don't swear either. But i'm just saying that people don't listen to great christian bands cause apparently they 'swear'. so yeah, I don't think that's very fair.

lets all hold hands now jk
I'll hold your hand. I like holding hands.

I'll hold your hand. I like holding hands.


okay kool me 2! ;D

When I think of the thought process of writing a song, like for my band Llymbo. The song has alot to do with me personally. I poor emotion and passion into what I write. Sure you can say that they have a cussing problem but if they are Christians chances are, even if they do it in public they would not intentionally put it in their music. You can say they're refering to the , but still...it bothers me. I know people swear n' stuff I'm just convicted not to. Another's conviction may be different than mine. All I know is the Bible tells us not to use the Lords name in vain. I'm a big Chevelle fan so i know all their background as well as the next guy. But just bothers me a little to hear at a band that supposidly claimed at one time "to represent God". Which is basically what you're doing when one goes into the Christian music industry whether one itends to or not, cause that label is automatically put on your head. I don't feel God should be represented in that way. Correct me if I'm wrong. I know John mentioned about people in the crowd at some of their mainstream shows praised them by cursing but they don't know any better. i think Chevelle know's what they're doing. I don't, but God does, and who am I to judge them. If they are Christians, I believe they cannot lose their salvation. Their Soteriorology (study of salvation, or however you spell) is their own, so I cannot condemn. Cause I believe all sins are equal. Anyway...If some feel I'm being too cautious, I feel there is no debate with the Bible. God knows their hearts. All I know is that they swear in their thankyou's on This Type of Thinking...saying KickA$$ but yeah it's a grey area in the since that we truly just don't know. Unless someone knows them personally and could tell us.

*standing and clapping*
Wow! Say it brother!

man, chevelles latest cd this type of thinking can do us in rox i didnt think it was going to be this good.

to me i'm assuming they are christians in a band. you cant assume these things about every band with christian people. read their lyrics, are they somewhat uplifting, do they make sense? if not i'm guessing their just trying to have fun.

well, lyrics don't always work. some friends of mine thought that Lovedrug was Christian based on their manager (formerly managed Relient K) and their lyrics. but, they aren't. the bands not Christian, nor are the guys in the band.

lyrics don't always work for telling someone's belief in God.

well, lyrics don't always work. some friends of mine thought that Lovedrug was Christian based on their manager (formerly managed Relient K) and their lyrics. but, they aren't. the bands not Christian, nor are the guys in the band.

lyrics don't always work for telling someone's belief in God.

that is true.

but hey, if the music and lyrics speak to you then awesome.

even though this cd doesn't have christian lyrics, i think this type of thinking(could do us in) is chevelle's greatest cd yet

No question in my mind, This Type of Thinking... is an incredible CD!

I think it's awesome but I dunno about their best. Wonder What's Next was pretty good too.

Well, I like their live stuff and how they push and pull the tempo. Jazz musicians do that on a daily basis. Just check out their live CD or "Point #1".

i thought their live cd sucked...but that's just me