Chelsea Grin is an American deathcore band from Salt Lake City, Utah. They were originally formed by Alex Koehler and former band mates under the name Ahaziah.
-Wikipedia
Also Known As: Ahaziah (2007-2008)
Members:
David Flinn - bass (2009-present)
Stephen Rutishauser - guitars (2015-present; touring 2014-2015)
Tom Barber - lead vocals (2018-present)
Josh Miller - drums (2024-present)
Former:
Austin Marticorena - bass (2007-2008)
Chris Kilbourn - guitars (2007-2009)
Kory Shilling - drums (2009)
Davis Pugh - bass (2008-2009); guitars (2009) (died 2013)
Michael Stafford - guitars, backing vocals (2007-2011)
Andrew Carlston - drums (2007-2009, 2009-2012)
Jason Richardson - guitars, keyboards, programming (2012-2015)
Dan Jones - guitars (2009-2017)
Jake Harmond - guitars (2009-2018); bass (2008)
Alex Koehler - lead vocals (2007-2018)
Pablo Viveros - drums, backing vocals (2012-2024)
Name Origin:
Chelsea Grin (also known as Glasgow Smile, or a Cheshire Grin)
is a wound caused by making small cuts on the corners of a victim's mouth, then beating or stabbing him or
her until the muscles in the face contract, causing the cuts to extend up the cheeks to the victim's ears.
This leaves a scar in the shape of a smile, hence the name.
The practice is said to have originated in Glasgow, Scotland, but became popular with English street gangs
(especially among the Chelsea Headhunters)
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Genre(s):
Deathcore
Active From: 2007-present
Influences:
The Agony Scene
Quotes:
"Everyone likes to flap their jaw and voice their own opinion how 'embarrassing' it is to be in a band that can
be labeled 'deathcore,' but honestly we have never given a f*ck."
-Jake Harmond