Chevelle is an American alternative metal band that formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The band was originally composed of brothers: Pete Loeffler (lead vocals and guitar), Sam Loeffler (drums and percussion) and Joe Loeffler (bass and backing vocals). The band's first studio album,
Point #1 was released on a small record label called Squint Entertainment. Chevelle's second album,
Wonder What's Next, was certified Platinum by the RIAA after a debut at No. 14 on the United States albums chart,
Billboard 200.
This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In), the band's third album debuted at No. 8 and has been certified Gold. Chevelle has since released a fourth album,
Vena Sera, a fifth album,
Sci-Fi Crimes, which was released on August 31, 2009, and a sixth album
Hats Off to the Bull was released on December 6, 2011. Their newest album,
La Gárgola, was released on April 1, 2014. Other releases from Chevelle include two live albums, DVDs and a compilation of band favorites.