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Chimpgrinder is a sludge band from Philadelphia, PA. The origins of the band evolved from the necessity of cheap band rental space. Having cycled through a few roommates, and tired of sharing rooms with flaky emo and deathcore bands, our landlord suggested a cheaper discounted space in the decommissioned animal wing of the human centrifuge building in the bowels of the Johnsville Naval Air Development Center. Walking down the dark hallways to the practice space, large metal ring tie downs are spaced intermittently along the floor leading to the tiny 11x11 concrete room with no air conditioning or heat. A large incinerator and animal cages were our only neighbors. The band came to life when Aaron Gerwer officially joined on vocals and the band Chimpgrinder was formed. Thematic and lyrical inspiration evolved from a first person point of view of Oliver, providing a perspective that is a useful allegory to the real pain, struggle, and experiences of everyday life. As the band developed their unique sty
