About

Side Chain formed in 2015 when the founding members Dustin Miller (guitarist) and Stephen Shatzer (Drummer, Producer) got together. Their friends John Kyzer (bassist), James Pennington (vocals) and Nathan Cameron (guitarist) joined in. However, Nathan didn't join until the end of recording the Alchemy album.

After Alchemy was finished, they immediately started writing new material. This time, they wanted a heavier sound, and later that year released "Roll the Dice". A mellow-dramatic, melodic metal tune taking you on a ride throughout the song. It starts off slow and hypnotizing and gradually builds and builds until its final climax.

Shortly after they began writing their next single, "Subterfuge". Unfortunately, their long time friend, John Kyzer passed away. With the song almost completed except for John's bass line (which was already written on the scratch track) they set the song aside for mourning and decided to take a break. Later in 2018 their friend Mike Helmbeck helped finish the track and they released it dedicating it to John.

In 2019 they put out their song "Anomaly". Which ended up most saying was their best song yet (aside from Roll the Dice). Which has a more radio-friendly vibe to it. It's definitely still rocking, with a feature from Tim Hefton singing the second verse, backups, and screams.

THE NEW SIDE CHAIN

After a five year hiatus, Stephen, Dustin, and James began to write and record new songs in 2024 and decided to keep the spirit of Side Chain alive.  Returning to the scene with songs such as Equipoise Delirium, a remake of Fall On Me, Meglomaniac (with music video), Macabre, a remake of Burden, as well as remixed/remastered versions of previous songs, 2024 was a huge leap forward gaining many fans around the world.

2025 just began but already setting with the pace with Reciprocity, their latest heavy-hitting track to start off the new year.