Coal Chamber came up in the early ’90s, right when the nu-metal scene was taking off, standing out with their dark vibe and heavy, groove-based sound. Their self-titled debut in 1997 introduced them to a broader audience, and albums like ‘Chamber Music’ (1999) and ‘Dark Days’ (2002) helped them gain more fans. After a hiatus, the band got back together and released ‘Rivals’ in 2015. Today, the band members are each sitting on millions in net worth.
4. Nadja Peulen
Bassist Nadja Peulen first joined Coal Chamber in 1999 as a touring member, replacing Rayna Foss, before becoming an official member in 2002. She also came back for the reunion and played on their last album, ‘Rivals’ (2015). Outside of the band, she co-founded the clothing line CruelTees and was part of the theatrical rock duo Vera Mesmer. Her estimated net worth stands at $4 million.
3. Mike Cox
Drummer Mike Cox, one of Coal Chamber’s original members, played on all their albums, except during a short break before the band split up. After the breakup, he wasn’t as public, but he worked on projects like Machine Gun Orchestra with Jay Gordon from Orgy. He later teamed up with Rascón in the band We Are the Riot. With royalties and income from past tours, Cox’s net worth is estimated at $4.5 to 5 million.
2. Meegs Rascón
Guitarist Meegs Rascón was key to Coal Chamber’s signature sound, contributing to all four of their studio albums. After the band’s split, he tried out a few other projects, including Glass Piñata and NEO GEO, before joining Gemini Syndrome in 2017. Gemini Syndrome had moderate success, with albums like ‘Lux’ (2013) and ‘Memento Mori’ (2016) having charting singles. His net worth is around $5 million.
1. Dez Fafara
Dez Fafara didn’t stop after Coal Chamber disbanded in 2003, either. He started DevilDriver, a groove metal band that’s put out ten studio albums. DevilDriver found steady success, keeping Fafara in the limelight long after Coal Chamber faded. He’s also worked on collaborations, appearing on soundtracks and teaming up with artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Nikki Sixx, and Max Cavalera. With his long career and multiple income sources, Fafara’s estimated net worth is around $8 million.
