Country of origin: United States Location: Baltimore, Maryland Status: Active Formed in: N/A Genre: Melodic Death Metal Themes: N/A Current label: Unsigned/independent Years active: N/A The band's name is an Italian word that describes the use and effect of gradations of light and shadow in a picture, especially when there is strong contrast between the two. Not to be confused with Chiaroscuro (Progressive Metal from Seattle, Washington). Chiaroscuro is: Nick Temoshok (songwriting, guitars) Cassiopeia (lyrics, vocals) All lyrics by Cassiopeia unless otherwise noted Logo by Anneliese Faustino