Jeremy Chatelain (bassist)
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Jeremy Chatelain is a musician originally from Utah. He has performed with Utah-based Insight and Iceburn
, and went on to join Jets to Brazil
and Helmet
. Since 2000 he has performed with Cub Country
.
As a bassist, he formerly played bass in the band Helmet
. He replaced Frank Bello
on the Size Matters
tour, but was unable to join the band due to other commitments. He rejoined the band for the Warped Tour
in support of Monochrome
; however, he did not appear on the album because of prior commitments while it was being recorded. Chatelain left the band in September 2006, along with fellow members Chris Traynor
and Mike Jost
.
Prior to joining Helmet, Chatelain was the bassist for Jets to Brazil
. He was also the vocalist for Handsome
, which included ex-Helmet guitarist Peter Mengede
and ex-Quicksand guitarist Tom Capone
. Chatelain also played guitar in Salt Lake City's hardcore staight-edge band Insight in the early 1990s and provided vocals for the first 5-member lineup of Iceburn
. Both of these early bands released 7-inch recordings on the Victory Records
label.
Jeremy also has a collaborative effort, Cub Country
. Their album High Uinta High Jade Tree Records
was inspired by Salt Lake City (where he grew up) and New York City
(where he then resided).
Iceburn
Iceburn, known later as the Iceburn Collective, was a musical group formed in 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., by guitarist/vocalist/composer Gentry Densley, the sole constant member through multiple personnel changes. They were known for their unique style that combined elements of jazz,...
, and went on to join Jets to Brazil
Jets to Brazil
Jets to Brazil was an American rock band formed in 1997. It was founded by Blake Schwarzenbach, former frontman of Jawbreaker. When Schwarzenbach relocated to Brooklyn, New York, after Jawbreaker had disbanded, he reunited with friend Jeremy Chatelain and the two began working on four-track...
and Helmet
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
. Since 2000 he has performed with Cub Country
Cub Country
Cub Country is a solo indie rock project created by Jets To Brazil bassist Jeremy Chatelain. Throughout its history Cub Country has been a collaborative effort involving a huge assortment of musicians, various record labels and located in various regions of the United States.-Early group...
.
As a bassist, he formerly played bass in the band Helmet
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
. He replaced Frank Bello
Frank Bello
Frank Bello is an American musician who plays bass guitar for the thrash metal band Anthrax. Originally he was a roadie and guitar technician for the band, but later he replaced Dan Lilker on the Spreading the Disease album. After leaving Anthrax in early 2004 Bello joined Helmet - another New...
on the Size Matters
Size Matters
Size Matters is the fifth album by Helmet, released in 2004 through Interscope. It is the first new album since the band ended with a bitter break up in 1998. Page Hamilton, the band's founder and chief songwriter, is the only original member appearing on the album. Therefore, many purists object...
tour, but was unable to join the band due to other commitments. He rejoined the band for the Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
in support of Monochrome
Monochrome (album)
Monochrome is the sixth album by Helmet, released in 2006 through Warcon. This is the third Helmet album in a row to be recorded as a three-piece, with new drummer Mike Jost joining veterans Page Hamilton and Chris Traynor...
; however, he did not appear on the album because of prior commitments while it was being recorded. Chatelain left the band in September 2006, along with fellow members Chris Traynor
Chris Traynor
Chris Traynor is an American guitarist, bassist and studio musician. He has played with Orange 9mm, Helmet, Bush, Rival Schools and Gavin Rossdale....
and Mike Jost
Mike Jost
Mike Jost was the drummer for the band Helmet on the 2006 release Monochrome and the subsequent supporting tour. He left the band to attend to his duties as a new father. He was formerly the drummer in St. Louis-based bands Seven, Adair, LucaBrasi and Disturbing the Peace. Mike Jost's brother is...
.
Prior to joining Helmet, Chatelain was the bassist for Jets to Brazil
Jets to Brazil
Jets to Brazil was an American rock band formed in 1997. It was founded by Blake Schwarzenbach, former frontman of Jawbreaker. When Schwarzenbach relocated to Brooklyn, New York, after Jawbreaker had disbanded, he reunited with friend Jeremy Chatelain and the two began working on four-track...
. He was also the vocalist for Handsome
Handsome (band)
Handsome was an American rock supergroup formed in 1996. The group's lineup was singer Jeremy Chatelain, guitarists Peter Mengede , Tom Capone , bassist Eddie Nappi, and drummer Pete Hines . Capone would leave the group in 1997, replaced by Donni Campion...
, which included ex-Helmet guitarist Peter Mengede
Peter Mengede
Peter Mengede is a musician best known as the former guitarist for Helmet. He formed his own group, Handsome, in 1996 with former members of Quicksand, Cro-Mags and Murphy's Law...
and ex-Quicksand guitarist Tom Capone
Quicksand (band)
Quicksand was an American post-hardcore band from New York City founded in 1990 by singer/songwriter Walter Schreifels. Their debut self-titled EP was followed by two major label albums, Slip and Manic Compression...
. Chatelain also played guitar in Salt Lake City's hardcore staight-edge band Insight in the early 1990s and provided vocals for the first 5-member lineup of Iceburn
Iceburn
Iceburn, known later as the Iceburn Collective, was a musical group formed in 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., by guitarist/vocalist/composer Gentry Densley, the sole constant member through multiple personnel changes. They were known for their unique style that combined elements of jazz,...
. Both of these early bands released 7-inch recordings on the Victory Records
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
label.
Jeremy also has a collaborative effort, Cub Country
Cub Country
Cub Country is a solo indie rock project created by Jets To Brazil bassist Jeremy Chatelain. Throughout its history Cub Country has been a collaborative effort involving a huge assortment of musicians, various record labels and located in various regions of the United States.-Early group...
. Their album High Uinta High Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree International, Inc. was an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in August 1991, out of Wilmington, Delaware....
was inspired by Salt Lake City (where he grew up) and New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
(where he then resided).