Chevelle

In a dizzying display of evolutionary action, Chicagoan heavy rockers Chevelle went from being moody, Steve Albini-produced, late-1990s indie rockers to platinum-selling, Ozzfest-playing rock stars. Their blend of alternative, Nu Metal, and post-grunge endeared them to the masses, and on their first couple of albums, a Christian lyrical slant piqued the interest of the Christian-rock legions as well. While Chevelle eventually dropped the Christian-oriented themes, they continued building on their success, becoming one of the most high-profile heavy-rock outfits of the early 2000s.

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