Featured Photos: Chiodos, Rockstar Taste Of Chaos Tour, San Francisco CA - February 17, 2007

Despite vocalist Craig Owen's recent suicide attempt, rockers Chiodos seem to be moving on without missing a beat, with recently revealed plans to remain on the road into at least November.

Owens, in a post on his website, said he's been living with "manic depression, bipolar disorder, and constant anxiety attacks for years." Stating "So, it's no secret that I have recently went through one of the hardest times in my life. On Sunday, July 20th, I attempted to overdose on prescribed Xanax at my home here in Michigan. Flash ahead 12 hours later, I woke up in the emergency room surrounded by my family and best friends, with an IV in my left arm, and hooked up to machines. I felt confused, angry, selfish, and completely embarrassed. After being admitted to the hospital for a couple of days, I made my way to recovery and built up enough strength and courage with the support of my loved ones enough to make it back home."

With his band, friends and family rallying around him, it appears he has cleared this hurdle and is excited to get back on the road telling fans "Being in front of all of you gives me such strength...."

Although Chiodos is currently set to play headlining shows in the Midwest, South and East (with a trip to Alaska thrown in Sept. 12-13), fans in the West don't have to feel left out. The band has also announced a tour with Silverstein and Escape The Fate for this fall, and that outing includes appearances in several cities from Seattle to San Diego and points beyond.

LiveDaily photographer Tim Mosenfelder attended last year's "Rockstar Taste Of Chaos" tour at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and took photos of the band in action.

 

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