Mark Hunter (musician)

Mark Hunter (born May 26, 1977) is an American musician best known as the former vocalist of heavy metal band Chimaira.[1][2]

For other people named Mark Hunter, see Mark Hunter (disambiguation).

Mark Hunter
Hunter performing with Chimaira in 2008
Background information
Also known asMetal Moses
Born (1977-05-26) May 26, 1977
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
GenresGroove metal, metalcore, nu metal
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1998–present
LabelsRoadrunner, Nuclear Blast, Ferret, E1
Associated actsChimaira

Early life

Hunter was born in Parma Heights, Ohio, on May 26, 1977. He grew up in Strongsville and attended culinary school at the Polaris Culinary Academy.

Career

Hunter started Chimaira in 1998.[3] The band has sold over a million albums worldwide[4] and have debuted on the Billboard 200 Chart six times.[5] 2013's Crown of Phantoms debuted at number 54 selling over 7,400 copies in its first week of release.[6] Hunter was one of the main songwriters for Chimaira and considered the band leader. He is also credited in the album liner notes for assisting with guitars, artwork concepts and album production.[7][8][9]

He was the only original member of Chimaira after departures in 2010 and 2011.[8][10] Cleveland Scene nicknamed Hunter "Metal Moses" in 2002 for his popularization of the Wall of Death[11]

Influences
Hunter in 2004

Hunter has cited Stanley Kubrick, Gaspar Noé, Trent Reznor, and Slayer to be among some of his influences. Some inspiration for lyrical content was drawn from Hunter's love of movies. Beyond the Black Rainbow, Fire Walk with Me, and The Shining have been mentioned in numerous interviews.[12][13]

Personal life

Hunter practiced Muay Thai and was featured in the July 2008 edition of Fight! Magazine, and the April 2009 edition of MMA Weekly.

Chimaira and director Nick Cavalier released the documentary Down Again in 2018, in which Hunter shares his struggle with bipolar disorder as well as his interest in photography.

Hunter was diagnosed with thyroid cancer but is now in remission after a full thyroidectomy.

Writing and blogs

Hunter wrote regular columns for Revolver magazine and GunShyAssassin. Some of topics included meditation, travel, and nutrition. He also penned the liner notes for The Best of Mercyful Fate.

Social media

In 2011, Hunter took to his Twitter and Facebook accounts to discuss his frustration with the music industry resulting in praise from fellow musicians and journalists.

Discography

Chimaira

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Previous bands and guest work

Production credits

References
  1. Prato, Greg. "Biography: Chimaira". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
  2. "Crown of Phantoms – Chimaira – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  3. "Chimaira – Biography – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  4. "HEAVY Magazine – Chimaira To Release New Album Crown of Phantoms". HEAVY Magazine. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  5. "Chimaira". Billboard.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  6. "Chimaira". Billboard.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  7. "The Impossibility of Reason – Chimaira – Credits – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  8. "Chimaira – Crown of Phantoms". Metal Blast!. August 14, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  9. "NO CLEAN SINGING " AN NCS INTERVIEW: MARK HUNTER (CHIMAIRA)". Nocleansinging.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  10. "ROB ARNOLD AND MATT DEVRIES LEAVE CHIMAIRA". MetalSucks. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  11. "metalupdate.com – Features". Metalupdate.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  12. "Mark Hunter (Chimaira)- Musician Profile". spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  13. Archived November 3, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  14. "Chimaira – Music Biography, Credits and Discography – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
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