Chad Ackerman
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Chad Ackerman is a rock
singer-songwriter, musician, writer, producer
(San Diego, CA) illustrator, and artist. Currently Chad is the vocalist for the bands Chapter 14
and Count Your Curses
. He was previously the vocalist for the band Destroy The Runner
, guitarist for As I Lay Dying
, guitarist for Die Trying, and the voice of "Ahhnold" for Austrian Death Machine
.
band Skratchline on Rescue Records
playing rhythm guitar. In 2002, Ackerman joined As I Lay Dying
playing rhythm guitar. As soon as he graduated from San Marcos High School
, he went on a full U.S. tour with As I Lay Dying
and continued touring until he left the band in 2003. In 2005, he started the band Chapter 14
with Joel Piper of Confide, Noah Slifka of In Fear and Faith
, and Michael Catalano of Destroy The Runner
and Chiodos
. Ackerman was the vocalist and founder of Chapter 14. Chapter 14 went on two U.S. tours in 2005 and 2006 with unsigned self releases, and broke up in the fall of 2007. During 2006 before Chapter 14 had ended, Chad filled in for the band Die Trying on Island Records
playing guitar for 3 months in Sacramento, CA. In the fall of 2007 Ackerman joined Destroy The Runner
as the new vocalist replacing Kyle Setter the band's previous vocalist. The band did two U.S. tours with Ackerman promoting their debut record Saints. Destroy The Runner then recorded the band's second studio album I, Lucifer in Baltimore, MD. with producer Brian McTernan
. I, Lucifer was released on April 15, 2008 and the band has done three U.S. tours, and one European tour promoting the album. In 2008, Ackerman teamed up with vocalist Tim Lambesis
of As I Lay Dying
to record Total Brutal
, the debut album for Lambesis' comic side project Austrian Death Machine
. Ackerman voices all of the "Ahhnold" impersonations on Total Brutal and for the band's bonus disc A Very Brutal Christmas also in 2008. Ackerman was working on the third Destroy The Runner album set to be released in 2010, but the band has since broken up as stated on their MySpace page. Chad has done several interviews about the breakup, and has started up Chapter 14 again with Tanner Sparks(Destroy The Runner bassist). Count Your Curses
is a three-piece trip-hop/electro rock group formed in January 2011. The project is a long-distance collaboration between Chad, kmotiv (Programming, Synth, and Keyboards) and Sean Sallings (Guitars, Bass, & Percussion). They are currently recording their debut with Brian Grider. Their first single, "Zombie B-Boy" will be released March 1, 2011, with their plans for a debut record following Fall 2011. Chad is also currently producing bands, solo artists, and musicians.
With Chapter 14
With Destroy The Runner
With Austrian Death Machine
With As I Lay Dying
and Invisible Children
. Danny Castro started the One Campaign's Myspace in 2005, and asked Chad to help run the Myspace until March 2009. In 2007, Chad was hired by Invisible Children
to recruit bands and musicians to promote their cause.
On August 1, 2011, Chad had a vegan recipe in For Those About To Cook a book by Bruce Moore.
Chad Currently works for the Rancho Santa Fe School District in Rancho Santa Fe, California. He also works for the San Marcos Unified School District
in San Marcos, California. Chad is married to Laura Ackerman, and currently resides in Carlsbad, California.
On October 23, 2011, Chad released a statement through MTV journalist Chris Harris(Gun Shy Assassin) revealing he and his wife's one year anniversary of being vegan. http://gunshyassassin.com/rad/chapter-14’s-chad-ackerman-reflects-on-vegan-rebirth/
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
singer-songwriter, musician, writer, producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
(San Diego, CA) illustrator, and artist. Currently Chad is the vocalist for the bands Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 14 is an American alternative metalcore rock band from Carlsbad, California currently consisting of vocalist Chad Ackerman , guitarist Tanner Sparks , bassist Edwin Peraza, and Jonathan Knauer on drums.-Formation:Founded in 2003 by Ackerman and Sparks the band also consisted of drummer Mike...
and Count Your Curses
Count Your Curses
-Biography:Count Your Curses is a three-piece trip-hop/electro rock group formed in January 2011. The project is a long-distance collaboration between vocalist Chad Ackerman , kmotiv and Sean Sallings .-Debut Album:They are currently writing and...
. He was previously the vocalist for the band Destroy The Runner
Destroy the Runner
Destroy the Runner was an American metalcore band from San Diego, California, United States. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying managed them for their album Saints, and did so again with Jason Rudolph for their second album I, Lucifer....
, guitarist for As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
, guitarist for Die Trying, and the voice of "Ahhnold" for Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine is an American metal side project from San Diego, California, founded by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to be a parody and tribute of Arnold Schwarzenegger's films.-Biography:...
.
Biography
Chad Ackerman began his music career at age 16 with the San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
band Skratchline on Rescue Records
Rescue Records
-Artists:*P.O.D.*Dogwood*N.I.V.*Tonéx*Dirt*Fros'T*Unity Klan*E-Roc* FASEDOWN*Sackcloth Fashion*Nailed Promise*Point Of Recognition*Ancient of Days* Skratchline*BLAH...
playing rhythm guitar. In 2002, Ackerman joined As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
playing rhythm guitar. As soon as he graduated from San Marcos High School
San Marcos High School (San Marcos, California)
San Marcos High School is a high school in the North County city of San Marcos, California. San Marcos High School is a member of the San Marcos Unified School District and serves students from San Marcos, Vista, and Carlsbad. -Academics:...
, he went on a full U.S. tour with As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
and continued touring until he left the band in 2003. In 2005, he started the band Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 14 is an American alternative metalcore rock band from Carlsbad, California currently consisting of vocalist Chad Ackerman , guitarist Tanner Sparks , bassist Edwin Peraza, and Jonathan Knauer on drums.-Formation:Founded in 2003 by Ackerman and Sparks the band also consisted of drummer Mike...
with Joel Piper of Confide, Noah Slifka of In Fear and Faith
In Fear and Faith
In Fear and Faith is an American rock band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2006, the group is currently signed to Rise Records and have released two studio albums and two EPs. Their debut full-length, Your World on Fire, being released nearly a year after the band's signing to Rise in 2008,...
, and Michael Catalano of Destroy The Runner
Destroy the Runner
Destroy the Runner was an American metalcore band from San Diego, California, United States. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying managed them for their album Saints, and did so again with Jason Rudolph for their second album I, Lucifer....
and Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
. Ackerman was the vocalist and founder of Chapter 14. Chapter 14 went on two U.S. tours in 2005 and 2006 with unsigned self releases, and broke up in the fall of 2007. During 2006 before Chapter 14 had ended, Chad filled in for the band Die Trying on Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
playing guitar for 3 months in Sacramento, CA. In the fall of 2007 Ackerman joined Destroy The Runner
Destroy the Runner
Destroy the Runner was an American metalcore band from San Diego, California, United States. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying managed them for their album Saints, and did so again with Jason Rudolph for their second album I, Lucifer....
as the new vocalist replacing Kyle Setter the band's previous vocalist. The band did two U.S. tours with Ackerman promoting their debut record Saints. Destroy The Runner then recorded the band's second studio album I, Lucifer in Baltimore, MD. with producer Brian McTernan
Brian McTernan
Brian McTernan is a record producer who has worked with bands from all over the world. He works out of the Baltimore, MD area at Salad Days Studio. Brian was voted to be one of the 50 most influential people in Maryland by the Maryland Daily Record...
. I, Lucifer was released on April 15, 2008 and the band has done three U.S. tours, and one European tour promoting the album. In 2008, Ackerman teamed up with vocalist Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis is an American musician, best known as the founding member, lead vocalist of American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. He also has a solo/side project in tribute to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian Death Machine, in which he performs all the required instruments...
of As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
to record Total Brutal
Total Brutal
Total Brutal is the debut full length album by Austrian Death Machine, a project of As I Lay Dying's vocalist; Tim Lambesis. The band and record are based upon Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies. Tim plays all the instruments and performs vocals but "Ahhhnold" is billed as the vocalist...
, the debut album for Lambesis' comic side project Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine is an American metal side project from San Diego, California, founded by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to be a parody and tribute of Arnold Schwarzenegger's films.-Biography:...
. Ackerman voices all of the "Ahhnold" impersonations on Total Brutal and for the band's bonus disc A Very Brutal Christmas also in 2008. Ackerman was working on the third Destroy The Runner album set to be released in 2010, but the band has since broken up as stated on their MySpace page. Chad has done several interviews about the breakup, and has started up Chapter 14 again with Tanner Sparks(Destroy The Runner bassist). Count Your Curses
Count Your Curses
-Biography:Count Your Curses is a three-piece trip-hop/electro rock group formed in January 2011. The project is a long-distance collaboration between vocalist Chad Ackerman , kmotiv and Sean Sallings .-Debut Album:They are currently writing and...
is a three-piece trip-hop/electro rock group formed in January 2011. The project is a long-distance collaboration between Chad, kmotiv (Programming, Synth, and Keyboards) and Sean Sallings (Guitars, Bass, & Percussion). They are currently recording their debut with Brian Grider. Their first single, "Zombie B-Boy" will be released March 1, 2011, with their plans for a debut record following Fall 2011. Chad is also currently producing bands, solo artists, and musicians.
Discography
With Count Your CursesCount Your Curses
-Biography:Count Your Curses is a three-piece trip-hop/electro rock group formed in January 2011. The project is a long-distance collaboration between vocalist Chad Ackerman , kmotiv and Sean Sallings .-Debut Album:They are currently writing and...
- Zombie B-Boy (single) 2011 Self Released
With Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 14 is an American alternative metalcore rock band from Carlsbad, California currently consisting of vocalist Chad Ackerman , guitarist Tanner Sparks , bassist Edwin Peraza, and Jonathan Knauer on drums.-Formation:Founded in 2003 by Ackerman and Sparks the band also consisted of drummer Mike...
- Like Trees In NovemberLike Trees In NovemberLike Trees in November is the debut release by Chapter 14. Like Trees in November is a five song E.P. self released on November 30, 2010.-Track listing:...
(5 song E.P.) 2010 Self Released
With Destroy The Runner
Destroy the Runner
Destroy the Runner was an American metalcore band from San Diego, California, United States. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying managed them for their album Saints, and did so again with Jason Rudolph for their second album I, Lucifer....
- Saints B-Side (song) Sinners (2009) Self Released
- I, Lucifer (2008) Solid State RecordsSolid State RecordsSolid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
With Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine is an American metal side project from San Diego, California, founded by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to be a parody and tribute of Arnold Schwarzenegger's films.-Biography:...
- Total BrutalTotal BrutalTotal Brutal is the debut full length album by Austrian Death Machine, a project of As I Lay Dying's vocalist; Tim Lambesis. The band and record are based upon Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies. Tim plays all the instruments and performs vocals but "Ahhhnold" is billed as the vocalist...
(2008) - A Very Brutal Christmas (2008) [Extended Play]
With As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
- An Ocean Between UsAn Ocean Between Us-Reception:The record was released on August 21, 2007 to generally positive acclaim.-Personnel:As I Lay Dying* Tim Lambesis – lead vocals* Nick Hipa – lead guitar* Phil Sgrosso – rhythm guitar, piano* Josh Gilbert – bass guitar, clean vocals...
(2007) (Backing vocals/screams) - This Is Who We AreThis Is Who We Are (DVD)This Is Who We Are is the first DVD from the metalcore band As I Lay Dying. It was released on April 14, 2009, through Metal Blade Records. The video album sold 4,200 copies in the US during its first week of sales allowing it to debut at number 2 on the Top Music Videos chart. On May 18, 2009, the...
(2009) [DVD] (Performance/Vocals on the song Illusions)
Illustrator
Ackerman is the main illustrator behind Crimson Blur, a web based comic hero created by Colin Bass, and he has made his debut on www.comicbooked.comFurther Information
Chad has worked for two non profit organizations, the ONE CampaignONE Campaign
The ONE Campaign is an international, nonpartisan, non-profit organization which aims to increase government funding for and effectiveness of international aid programs....
and Invisible Children
Invisible Children
Invisible Children: Rough Cut is a 2003 American documentary film. Its subject is the abduction and forced enlistment of children by the sectarian Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda.-Synopsis:...
. Danny Castro started the One Campaign's Myspace in 2005, and asked Chad to help run the Myspace until March 2009. In 2007, Chad was hired by Invisible Children
Invisible Children
Invisible Children: Rough Cut is a 2003 American documentary film. Its subject is the abduction and forced enlistment of children by the sectarian Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda.-Synopsis:...
to recruit bands and musicians to promote their cause.
On August 1, 2011, Chad had a vegan recipe in For Those About To Cook a book by Bruce Moore.
Chad Currently works for the Rancho Santa Fe School District in Rancho Santa Fe, California. He also works for the San Marcos Unified School District
San Marcos Unified School District
San Marcos Unified School District is a public school district in northern San Diego County, California.The San Marcos Unified School District is one of the largest school districts in San Diego County and includes 19 schools with diverse educational programs for kindergarten through adult...
in San Marcos, California. Chad is married to Laura Ackerman, and currently resides in Carlsbad, California.
On October 23, 2011, Chad released a statement through MTV journalist Chris Harris(Gun Shy Assassin) revealing he and his wife's one year anniversary of being vegan. http://gunshyassassin.com/rad/chapter-14’s-chad-ackerman-reflects-on-vegan-rebirth/