US outfit CHEST ROCKWELL, named after a character in the motion picture Boogie Nights, was formed by Josh Hines (guitars, vocals) in late 2003, initially as a solo project.
In the spring of 2004 Nick Rouse (drums) and Nick Stewart (bass, keyboards) became involved, and at that point the project ended and the band was born.
2005 saw them release their first album, Back to Square One, a creation blending elements typical of indie rock with influences from acts like Yes and Rush. Just after the release of this album Seth Wilson (guitars) was added to the band's line-up.
Chest Rockwell has been an active live unit ever since tthey became a band, but they do manage to find the time to visit recording studios now and then. With the expanded line-up firmly settled they hit the studio in the summer of 2006, and 2007 saw them issue the production Chest Rockwell vs. The World, a 42 minutes long epic divided into 8 parts, whilst adding both jazz, metal, and some folk elements to the the progressive-tinged indie rock explored on their debut.
After intensive years with songwriting and concerts the band took a small break after promoting their sophomore effort; but in the summer of 2008 they started preparing material for their third album; Total Victory; which was issued in the spring of 2009.
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