Velvet Chains

Nothing breaks through borders and brings us together quite like rock music does. It transcends generations and crosses any and all lines. Velvet Chains harness this unifying energy through their own brand of unpredictable and undeniable hard rock anchored by hypnotic melodies and punchy instrumentation. Representing three countries, the Las Vegas-based quintet channels the unique energy of its members: Americans Chaz Terra (vocals), Von Boldt (guitar), and Jason Hope (drums), alongside Chilean bassist Nils Goldschmidt and Norwegian guitarist Philip Paulsen. 

Formed in 2021, the group initially thrived in the Las Vegas scene, developing a following through endless gigging. They further stoked buzz with 2022’s Morbid Dreams EP highlighted by “Last Drop,” which reeled in 600K Spotify streams and counting. Along the way, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus notably shredded on “Tattooed,” while bassist Jeff Rouse and guitarist Mike Squires of Duff McKagan’s Loaded also both jumped at the chance to collaborate with Velvet Chains. They lit up the stages of Rock Fest, Blue Ridge Rock Festival, and Summer Breeze Open Air Brasil Festival in addition to joining bills with Stone Temple Pilots, The Winery Dogs, Saint Asonia, and L.A. Guns. Plus, the band canvased South America, opening for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators on The River Is Rising Tour in 2024. 

It’s no wonder Loudwire professed, “Velvet Chains is one of 25 rock and metal bands you might not know yet—but will in 2025.” Their latest hit song, “Dead Inside”, reached Top 20 on the Active Rock Charts in 2025 and remained there for an impressive 22 weeks. Their previous single, “Stuck Against The Wall”, also made waves, staying on the Top 40 charts for 9 weeks.

With millions of streams and views, a track record of sharing the stage with rock legends, and praise from outlets like Loudwire, Brave Words, and Rolling Stone, the band is set to elevate their vision even further—through powerful new releases and an ambitious run of national and international tours as the world tunes in to their sound.