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'''''Chasing the Grail''''' is the fourth studio album from the [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Fozzy]], released on January 26, 2010. It is their first album since the release of ''[[All That Remains (album)|All That Remains]]'' five years prior, and is their first and only album as a four-piece.
'''''Chasing the Grail''''' is the fourth studio album by American [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Fozzy]], released on January 26, 2010. It was their first album since ''[[All That Remains (album)|All That Remains]]'' five years prior, and is their first and only album as a four-piece.


== Background ==
== Background ==
In March 2009, the band announced that [[Riot Entertainment]] had signed the group to a worldwide deal for the release of a new album.<ref name="album">{{cite web|url=http://www.fozzyrock.com/index.html|title=Fozzy - Back with a new album and sign to Riot Australia!|date=March 7, 2009|publisher=Fozzy|accessdate=2009-06-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028085011/http://fozzyrock.com/index.html#|archive-date=2011-10-28|url-status=dead}}</ref> According to guitarist Rich Ward, Riot is the only label worthy of releasing the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/jerichofozzy|title=Chris Jericho's Fozzy returns with Riot Entertainment|date=March 9, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|accessdate=2009-06-05}}</ref> According to lead vocalist Chris Jericho, "For the first time, Fozzy has a ballad on the album and a 14-minute prog rock-inspired tune called 'Wormwood'". According to Jericho, the song 'Broken Soul' is a "'70s-type Southern rock-type ballady-type tune". In June 2009, the band was finishing the last details of the album.<ref name="tracks">{{cite web|url=http://www.fozzyrock.com/images/Songs/Podcast%20Fozzy.mp3|title=Podcast Fozzy|last=Ward|first=Rich|date=June 4, 2009|publisher=FozzyRock.com|accessdate=2009-06-05|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711022055/http://www.fozzyrock.com/images/Songs/Podcast%20Fozzy.mp3|archivedate=July 11, 2011}}</ref>
In March 2009, the band announced that [[Riot Entertainment]] had signed the group to a worldwide deal for the release of a new album.<ref name="album">{{cite web|url=http://www.fozzyrock.com/index.html|title=Fozzy - Back with a new album and sign to Riot Australia!|date=March 7, 2009|publisher=Fozzy|accessdate=June 5, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028085011/http://fozzyrock.com/index.html|archive-date=October 28, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> According to guitarist [[Rich Ward]], Riot is the only label worthy of releasing the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/jerichofozzy|title=Chris Jericho's Fozzy returns with Riot Entertainment|date=March 9, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|accessdate=June 5, 2009}}</ref> According to lead vocalist [[Chris Jericho]], "For the first time, Fozzy has a ballad on the album and a 14-minute [[prog rock]]-inspired tune called 'Wormwood{{'"}}. According to Jericho, the song "Broken Soul" is a "70s-type [[Southern rock]]-type ballady-type tune". In June 2009, the band was finishing the last details of the album.<ref name="tracks">{{cite web|url=http://www.fozzyrock.com/images/Songs/Podcast%20Fozzy.mp3|title=Podcast Fozzy|last=Ward|first=Rich|date=June 4, 2009|publisher=FozzyRock.com|accessdate=June 5, 2009|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711022055/http://www.fozzyrock.com/images/Songs/Podcast%20Fozzy.mp3|archivedate=July 11, 2011}}</ref>


== Release and reception ==
== Release and reception ==
The album was released through Riot! on January 26. The album did not chart on the ''Billboard'' 200, it did however, chart on the Heatseekers Album charts, reaching # 6 at its peak. The album sold a little over 2000 copies in its first week.<ref name="wrestlezone.com">{{cite web |last=Paglino |first=Nick |url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/fozzy-announces-australian-tour-dates-in-december-112245 |title=Fozzy Announces Australian Tour Dates in December |publisher=WrestleZone |date=2010-09-20 |accessdate=2012-02-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923032831/http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/fozzy-announces-australian-tour-dates-in-december-112245 |archive-date=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The album was released through Riot Entertainment on January 26. The album did not chart on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], it did however, chart on the [[Heatseekers Album]] charts, reaching number 6 at its peak. The album sold a little over 2,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="wrestlezone.com">{{cite web |last=Paglino |first=Nick |url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/fozzy-announces-australian-tour-dates-in-december-112245 |title=Fozzy Announces Australian Tour Dates in December |publisher=WrestleZone |date=September 20, 2010 |accessdate=February 9, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923032831/http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/fozzy-announces-australian-tour-dates-in-december-112245 |archive-date=September 23, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Singles ==
== Singles ==


=== Martyr No More ===
=== "Martyr No More" ===
On September 8, 2009, the band released the first material from the album, "Martyr No More", along with the album art and a release date of January 26, 2010.<ref>{{YouTube|HswfkRR6VYA|Fozzy // Martyr No More}}</ref>
On September 8, 2009, the band released the first material from the album, "Martyr No More", along with the album art and a release date of January 26, 2010.<ref>{{YouTube|HswfkRR6VYA|Fozzy // Martyr No More}}</ref>


"Martyr No More" was used as one of the official theme songs for the [[Royal Rumble (2010)|2010 WWE Royal Rumble]] [[pay per view]].
"Martyr No More" was used as one of the official theme songs for the [[Royal Rumble (2010)|2010 WWE Royal Rumble]] [[pay per view]].


=== Let the Madness Begin ===
=== "Let the Madness Begin" ===
On October 16, 2009, the band released the second single from the album, entitled "Let the Madness Begin".<ref>{{YouTube|naC4kaN-P8g|Fozzy // Let The Madness Begin}}</ref>
On October 16, 2009, the band released the second single from the album, entitled "Let the Madness Begin".<ref>{{YouTube|naC4kaN-P8g|Fozzy // Let The Madness Begin}}</ref>


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On July 22, Fozzy released the music video for their second single, "Let the Madness Begin", which was a compilation of the band performing the song from multiple concerts in the U.S. and U.K. in the early portion on 2010.
On July 22, Fozzy released the music video for their second single, "Let the Madness Begin", which was a compilation of the band performing the song from multiple concerts in the U.S. and U.K. in the early portion on 2010.


=== Broken Soul ===
=== "Broken Soul" ===
In March 2010, Fozzy released their third single, "Broken Soul".
In March 2010, Fozzy released their third single, "Broken Soul".


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===Musicians===
===Musicians===
* [[Chris Jericho]]&nbsp;– [[lead vocals]]
* [[Chris Jericho]]&nbsp;– lead vocals
* [[Rich Ward]]&nbsp;– [[electric guitar|guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
* [[Rich Ward]]&nbsp;– guitar, backing vocals
* Sean Delson&nbsp;– [[bass guitar|bass]]
* Sean Delson&nbsp;– bass
* [[Frank Fontsere]]&nbsp;– [[drum kit|drums]]
* [[Frank Fontsere]]&nbsp;– drums


===Additional Musicians===
===Additional musicians===
* Eric Frampton – [[Piano]], [[Hammond organ]] & [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
* Eric Frampton – [[Hammond organ]], piano, keyboards
* Renny Carroll (Forever Never) Harmony backing vocals
* Renny Carroll (Forever Never) – harmony backing vocals
* [[Jeff Waters]] – Guitar solos on "Martyr No More" and "God Pounds His Nails"
* [[Jeff Waters]] – guitar solos on "Martyr No More" and "God Pounds His Nails"
* [[Mike Martin (American guitarist)|Mike Martin]] – Producer, all guitars and backing vocals on "Wormwood"
* [[Mike Martin (American guitarist)|Mike Martin]] – producer, all guitars and backing vocals on "Wormwood"
* Lord Nelson – Revelator on "Wormwood"
* Lord Nelson – Revelator on "Wormwood"
* Rosemary Serpa, John Martin, Mike Martin, Sarah Martin, Tiffany Martin, Sophia Martin, Danny Messier and Katie Messier @ St. Michael's Episcopal [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston, SC]] – Choir vocals on "Wormwood"
* Rosemary Serpa, John Martin, Mike Martin, Sarah Martin, Tiffany Martin, Sophia Martin, Danny Messier and Katie Messier @ St. Michael's Episcopal [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston, SC]] – choir vocals on "Wormwood"


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.fozzyrock.com Fozzy Official website]
* [http://www.fozzyrock.com Fozzy official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090426014241/http://www.riotact.com.au/ Riot Entertainment official website]


{{Fozzy}}
{{Fozzy}}

Latest revision as of 10:13, 2 December 2024

Chasing the Grail
Studio album by
Fozzy
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2010[1]
GenreHeavy metal
Length65:02
LabelRiot! Entertainment
ProducerRich Ward
Fozzy chronology
All That Remains
(2005) 		Chasing the Grail
(2010) 		Sin and Bones
(2012)
Singles from Chasing The Grail
  1. "Martyr No More"
    Released: September 8, 2009
  2. "Let The Madness Begin"
    Released: October 16, 2009
  3. "Broken Soul"
    Released: March 2010
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Hard Rock Hideout[2]
Roadrunner(4.75/5)[3]
Allmusic[4]
The Rock Maiden[5]
About.com[6]
411mania.com[7]
The Silver Tongue[8]

Chasing the Grail is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Fozzy, released on January 26, 2010. It was their first album since All That Remains five years prior, and is their first and only album as a four-piece.

Background

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In March 2009, the band announced that Riot Entertainment had signed the group to a worldwide deal for the release of a new album.[1] According to guitarist Rich Ward, Riot is the only label worthy of releasing the album.[9] According to lead vocalist Chris Jericho, "For the first time, Fozzy has a ballad on the album and a 14-minute prog rock-inspired tune called 'Wormwood'". According to Jericho, the song "Broken Soul" is a "70s-type Southern rock-type ballady-type tune". In June 2009, the band was finishing the last details of the album.[10]

Release and reception

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The album was released through Riot Entertainment on January 26. The album did not chart on the Billboard 200, it did however, chart on the Heatseekers Album charts, reaching number 6 at its peak. The album sold a little over 2,000 copies in its first week.[11]

Singles

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"Martyr No More"

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On September 8, 2009, the band released the first material from the album, "Martyr No More", along with the album art and a release date of January 26, 2010.[12]

"Martyr No More" was used as one of the official theme songs for the 2010 WWE Royal Rumble pay per view.

"Let the Madness Begin"

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On October 16, 2009, the band released the second single from the album, entitled "Let the Madness Begin".[13]

Rich Ward on "Let the Madness Begin"

"[That particular track] is all about the balance between a really good, classic melody and a great, classic rock riff. That was our focus for the whole record, but I think 'Let the Madness Begin' is probably the one song on the album where I think that balance is best.

"Sometimes when you're trying to write a heavy album, you find that sometimes you'll end up compromising the melody for the riff because obviously, the riff is so important for the drum part. On some rock albums, the vocals become the focus, and then the music takes a backseat. We tried to find that fine line where the music was important and the melody was important. We treated them as equals, and I think 'Let the Madness Begin' was that perfect balance between hard rock melodic vocals and a big metal riff."[11]

On July 22, Fozzy released the music video for their second single, "Let the Madness Begin", which was a compilation of the band performing the song from multiple concerts in the U.S. and U.K. in the early portion on 2010.

"Broken Soul"

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In March 2010, Fozzy released their third single, "Broken Soul".

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Rich Ward and Chris Jericho, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Under Blackened Skies"Ward, Jericho, Eric Sanders5:32
2."Martyr No More" 4:36
3."Grail" 5:09
4."Broken Soul" 4:09
5."Let the Madness Begin" 3:47
6."Pray for Blood" 5:11
7."New Day's Dawn" 4:34
8."God Pounds His Nails" 4:20
9."Watch Me Shine" 3:38
10."Paraskavedekatriaphobia (Friday the 13)" 5:26
11."Revival"Ward4:47
12."Wormwood"Jericho, Mike Martin13:53
Total length:65:02
Japan edition bonus tracks [14]
No.TitleLength
13."Nameless Faceless" (Live) 
14."Don't You Wish You Were Me" (Live) 

Charts

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Chart (2010) Peak
position
US Heatseeker Albums[15] 6

Personnel

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Musicians

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Additional musicians

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  • Eric Frampton – Hammond organ, piano, keyboards
  • Renny Carroll (Forever Never) – harmony backing vocals
  • Jeff Waters – guitar solos on "Martyr No More" and "God Pounds His Nails"
  • Mike Martin – producer, all guitars and backing vocals on "Wormwood"
  • Lord Nelson – Revelator on "Wormwood"
  • Rosemary Serpa, John Martin, Mike Martin, Sarah Martin, Tiffany Martin, Sophia Martin, Danny Messier and Katie Messier @ St. Michael's Episcopal Charleston, SC – choir vocals on "Wormwood"

References

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  1. ^ a b "Fozzy - Back with a new album and sign to Riot Australia!". Fozzy. March 7, 2009. Archived from the original on October 28, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  2. ^ Hard Rock Hideout review
  3. ^ Roadrunner review Archived February 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ AllMusic review
  5. ^ The Rock Maiden review
  6. ^ "About.com review". Archived from the original on February 6, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  7. ^ "411mania.com review". Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
  8. ^ The Silver Tongue review Archived December 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ "Chris Jericho's Fozzy returns with Riot Entertainment". World Wrestling Entertainment. March 9, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  10. ^ Ward, Rich (June 4, 2009). "Podcast Fozzy". FozzyRock.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  11. ^ a b Paglino, Nick (September 20, 2010). "Fozzy Announces Australian Tour Dates in December". WrestleZone. Archived from the original on September 23, 2010. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
  12. ^ Fozzy // Martyr No More on YouTube
  13. ^ Fozzy // Let The Madness Begin on YouTube
  14. ^ "Fozzy / Chasing the Grail". Tower Records.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  15. ^ "Fozzy - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on November 25, 2016.
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