}} In 2004 the
American alternative rock band
Tantric released their cover of "The Chain" as the second single from their second album titled
After We Go and peaked at number 36 on the
US Mainstream Rock chart for the week of May 15, 2004.
Background and recording Tantric initially completed recording their second album
After We Go after two extensive
recording sessions in late 2003, believing they had delivered a finished product they turned in their final version to their label. However,
Maverick Records was not entirely satisfied with it and insisted that the band return to the
studio for a third session to record at least three more songs. This final round of recording resulted in more tracks, including the eventual singles "
Hey Now" and "The Chain." Lead singer
Hugo Ferreira later reflected on the difficult process, stating, "This record was a long and painful process to make. We were under a lot of pressure from our label to spit something out." As part of the label's demands, Tantric was required to include a
cover song on the album, though no specific song was suggested. Instead of spending time deliberating, the band decided to make the selection completely random—by tuning in to a
classic rock radio station and picking the first song that played. That song happened to be
Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain." Guitarist
Todd Whitener recalled the gamble in an interview with the
Houston Chronicle saying, "This could be a very bad thing by taking this approach." He explained that the band had trouble agreeing on a song where all four members had only positive things to say, so they let fate decide. Fortunately, they all felt that "The Chain" could be molded into their sound. Tantric's cover of "The Chain" was produced by long-time
Alice in Chains producer
Toby Wright.
Appearances Tantric's cover of the song was used as the theme song for the 2004
HBO Documentary series
Family Bonds.
Charts ==Three Days Grace cover==