Coal Chamber – Chamber Music (Vinyl / CD Edition)
Artist: Coal Chamber
Album: Chamber Music
Release Date: September 7, 1999
Genre: Nu Metal / Gothic Metal with industrial & electronic elements
Label: Roundhill Records
Description
Chamber Music, the sophomore album by Coal Chamber, showcases the band’s bold leap into more experimental territory while maintaining their aggressive edge. Compared to their debut, this record incorporates richer melodies, layered atmospheres, and a heavier dose of electronics and keyboards — a shift partly influenced by collaborations with artists like Jay Gordon (of Orgy) and contributions from DJ Lethal, among others.
One of its standout moments is the haunting cover of Peter Gabriel’s “Shock the Monkey”, featuring guest vocals from Ozzy Osbourne, which became a crossover hit and remains one of the album’s most iconic tracks. Throughout the album, Coal Chamber balances aggressive riffs and raw vocals with moments of melancholy, gothic textures, and industrial touches.
Though some fans initially reacted to the band’s evolving sound, Chamber Music remains one of Coal Chamber’s more ambitious and artistically adventurous releases — a record that expanded their palette and solidified their status beyond simple nu metal label.