Meet The Chaos

HERMES AUGUSTO

Vocals

...is a tenor singer/songwriter and composer born and raised in Brazil. With over twenty years of experience, he has developed a unique sound blending Bruce Dickinson, Andre Matos, Geoff Tate and Fabio Lione among others. Hermes Augusto acquired an undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance which has enriched a lot of his abilities and creativity. He has performed at various venues throughout the United Stares including The historic Whisky a go-go and collaborated with Many artists such as Nothing More, Bobaflex, Nonpoint as well as Puddle of Mudd.

Gabby Mata

Guitars

… was raised in the small town of Benson Arizona, Gabby was introduce into the world of music when she was 8 years old. She was brought up listening to classic rock bands like Van Halen, Kiss, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and Journey.  Gabby started playing in a Heart tribute band at 16. Played with Roger Fisher (original guitarist from Heart). Eventually joined original bands Eviternity, exit.dream (with Steve meza).

Gabby's major influences are Avril Lavigne, Chevelle, the Pretty Reckless, Orianthi, In This Moment, Yours Truly, Volumes and Architects.

Her equipment of choice is a Charvel Pro-Mod So Cal Style, a Line 6 Fire-hawk with an Orange PPC412 cabinet as well as an Orange Crush Pro head. 

Gabby uses D’Addario NYXL 11/56 strings

MATT MIER

Bass

...started playing Bass at the age of 18 with his 1st band Runner Up. Fell in love with music and has been playing ever since. Matt has ventured into American Country, to playing Nu Metal, to now Calling For Chaos. Matt brings a lot of diverse skills, passion and entertainment to the band and continues to grow as a musician.

GEOFF FRANCHI

Guitars

 ...grew up not only a stones throw away from rock history, in southern California, but also grew up in a family of musicians. After playing French horn and trombone in high school, Geoff decided to move to what he truly wanted to learn and that was guitar. He later moved to Tucson AZ where he met Matt and Hermes, and started Fire Glass. After departing Fire Glass in 2014, he spent the next 10 years raising his children and building a family, but always yearned for more. When Matt and Hermes called, Geoff answered. Inspired by heavy acts like Avenged Sevenfold, Killswitch Engage, Slipknot, and All That Remains, Geoff brings a blend of heavy rifts and melodic interludes.

Adnan Kobiljak

Drums

Born in Germany, Adnan moved to the States at age six. He grew up on a mix of techno, hip hop, and Bosnian folk music, with early influences like Biggie Smalls and Basshunter shaping his ear. At ten, he discovered Linkin Park, Green Day, and Paramore, which opened the door to metalcore and melodic hardcore. He fell in love with bands like Bloom, Falling In Reverse, and Invent Animate.Adnan also lives with Stargardt disease, a genetic eye condition that makes him extremely sensitive to light. He doesn’t let it slow him down. He’s still chasing his dream of bringing even more chaos behind the kit.