The Chalkeaters is a Russian comedy rock and multimedia project based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Founded in early 2019 by Alexander Serebro, Tim Maslov and Ergy, the group is primarily known for producing satirical songs and animated music videos based on popular video games and in some cases the gaming industry. Their work often features collaborations with notable voice actors and internet personalities, such as Ellen McLain, The Stupendium, MatPat, and Gabe Newell.
History The Chalkeaters was formed by Alexander Serebro, Tim Maslov, and Ergy as an alternative multimedia project designed to explore the collision of gaming communities and digital environment through music. The group gained viral internet attraction in 2020 for their song, "Doom Crossing: Eternal Horizons," a track celebrating the coincidental release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal, which was praised for capturing the community-driven crossover phenomenon.
In 2021, the band released "Count to Three," a song satirizing Valve Corporation's perceived inability to release a third installment in their major franchises. The track featured a cameo appearance by Valve founder Gabe Newell and vocals by Ellen McLain, the voice of GLaDOS from the Portal series. The project's work is frequently cited for its high-quality animation and commentary on the business practices of gaming companies such as Nintendo and Bethesda Softworks.
Discography Year Title Featured artist(s) Notes 2019 "It Just Works" Kyle Wright Parody of Todd Howard and Bethesda. 2019 "Breathtaking" Natalia Natchan Cyberpunk 2077 tribute 2020 "Doom Crossing: Eternal Horizons" Natalia Natchan Animal Crossing: New Horizons & Doom: Eternal parody 2020 "Lock Me Up (Quarantine Song)" Idrise 2020 "It's a Gamer's Christmas" Natalia Natchan 2021 "Count to Three" The Stupendium, Ellen McLain, Gabe Newell 2022 "Crushing Thirties" Johnny Gioeli Sonic the Hedgehog tribute 2022 "Rise Guys" Dennis DeMille Fall Guys tribute 2022 "A Songus Amongus" Black Gryph0n Among Us tribute 2022 "Furrýmon: Gotta Smash 'Em All!" Black Gryph0n, PiNKII Pokėmon parody 2023 "Bowsette" Meret Giddy, Nekro G Community collaboration video 2023 "Must Have Been the Wind" Black Gryph0n Skyrim tribute 2023 "One More Pull" Black Gryph0n, Rustage Genshin Impact parody 2024 "Roll out the Fallout!" Black Gryph0n, Benny Benack III Fallout tribute 2024 "FNAF KIDS" Black Gryph0n, The Stupendium, MatPat Five Nights at Freddy's tribute 2024 "Cheeki Breeki" Lenich & Kirya S.T.A.L.K.E.R. tribute 2024 "Shadow Wick: Murderholics" Caleb Hyles John Wick / Shadow the Hedgehog parody 2025 "Trash Can Song" Elsie Lovelock, Michael Kovach Honkai: Star Rail tribute featured on the HoYoFair program 2025 "Marketable Plush" Black Gryph0n 2025 "Ready Player Two" Chi-Chi, Alex Walker Smith Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario supporting characters tribute
See also
The Living Tombstone, a similar American rock duo/band that also produces video game music on YouTube
References
External links The Chalkeaters on YouTube The Chalkeaters on Bandcamp