Vision of Disorder
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Vision of Disorder is a hardcore punk
band from Long Island
, New York
, US. Vision of Disorder disbanded in 2002, but reunited from time to time over the next six years. In October 2008, they announced that they would record a new studio album. Vision of Disorder supported Slipknot
for Slipknot's original line-up's last two shows, which included the Palladium
in Los Angeles
and Trinity of Terrors in Las Vegas
.
Bassist Fleischmann later returned to the fold and the quintet went on to release a series of demos and songs on compilations before VOD released their seminal 7" record, Still (released on Striving for Togetherness Records
) in 1995. This album includes the original versions of the songs Through My Eyes and D.T.O.
Around the time of the recording of that EP, the band was invited to participate in N.Y.H.C.
, a documentary on the New York hardcore scene. An in-depth interview was conducted with the band and two performances were captured; one in Newark, NJ and the other on their home turf of Northport, Long Island. The Northport show can be seen on the back cover of their 7".
The Still EP attracted a strong underground following, particularly within the Long Island's hardcore community. This was sufficient to earn the band a major label record deal. VOD's self-titled full-length debut was released in 1996, on Roadrunner Records' subsidiary label, Supersoul. It was lauded by many old-school hardcore aficionados for its mixture of innovative sounds built on traditional hardcore roots.
The album Imprint (released on Roadrunner Records
), followed the band's self-titled two years later. This album received ambivalent reviews: many old VOD fans disliked their new creative direction, whereas many of the fans that Imprint had attracted appreciated the band's seemingly innovative sound. Imprint created a permanent rift between Vision of Disorder and some longtime fans who couldn't get past the band's mutated sound and the "raw" production values that their major label second record boasted. These "raw" production values stemmed from Roadrunner Records allowing the band only two weeks in the recording studio. The band was displeased with how the label handled the recording of Imprint and the two subsequently parted ways.
After touring in support of Imprint, Vision of Disorder became relatively inconspicuous within the heavy music spectrum. However, they eventually returned to the public eye, divested of Roadrunner Records and announced their plans to release For the Bleeders, a compendium
of 9 demo songs that VOD re-recorded specifically for this record. For the Bleeders was released in 1999 on independent label, Go Kart Records
.
Staying true with their desire to explore what they were capable of musically, Vision of Disorder released the southern rock-influenced album, From Bliss to Devastation, released on TVT Records
in 2001. Using their own signature musical ingredients in conjunction with musical elements reminiscent of Soundgarden
and Alice in Chains
, The band's TVT album debut was ultimately a commercial failure. The fans' reception was lukewarm as the old fans who withstood Vision of Disorder's approach with Imprint were even less impressed with this effort, and the fans who were introduced to VOD through their second record were indifferent towards FBTD's new and uncharacteristic sound.
Apparently frustrated by a lack of record company support from both Roadrunner and TVT Records, Vision of Disorder went on an extended hiatus in 2002, and eventually disbanded, as singer Williams and guitarist Kennedy formed the touring and recording metalcore
band Bloodsimple
.
VOD reunited briefly in order to play a 3-song "mini-set" during a September 24 show with bloodsimple., Berzerkers and Karnov (drummer Brendon Cohen and bassist Mike Fleischmann's current musical ensemble). The response to the set was positive enough for the band to play a full reunion set at 2006's Super Bowl of Hardcore in Manhattan
. They reunited once again during the summer of 2006 for at least three shows to shoot footage for a yet to be released DVD.
In June 2008, a teaser trailer for the upcoming DVD appeared on You Tube. Shortly thereafter, the band announced that they would be reuniting again during the summer of 2008 for a handful of shows. First to be announced was an August 16 show at The Crazy Donkey with fellow NY hardcore band Mind over Matter as the opening act. As expected, both Patrick Corcoran and Robert Bob Foss were able to attend despite severe traffic that almost made it impossible for them to appear. At the same show, singer Tim Williams announced that they would be playing a second show on November 23.
After an almost two year delay, it was announced on August 12, 2008 that the new DVD, titled "Dead in NY" would be released November 11, 2008 via Koch Entertainment
.
In late October 2008, after years of sporadic reunions, Blabbermouth.net
announced that Vision of Disorder had in fact reunited and planned to record a new studio album for release in Summer or Fall of 2009. As confirmation, the band posted the news on their official Myspace
page shortly thereafter. Along with the promise of new material came an additional show announcement; VOD are expected to play at least one show on Long Island
in May 2009, as well as joining Poison the Well
on select date of the 10 for 10 Tours, which features 10 bands for ten dollars as the name indicates.
As of July 2009, the band is still hard at work writing new material with nine or ten songs written. They've already recorded one demo with plans to record a second that they will shop to record labels. The new material has been described as very Imprint-like with newer sounds as well as some classic hardcore tones.
In March 2010, Tim Williams confirmed that the band has had a short break, but they have managed to write about 19 songs from which they are picking about 11 to the new album. They hope to get the album out within the next 6 months.
In August 2010 the band revealed via an interview with Horns Up Rocks that they will begin recording five new songs in the next few weeks to shop to interested labels. Further plans have the group officially beginning the recording of their next album in the winter. An early 2011 release date is currently being eyed.
In December 2010, Tim Williams confirmed that the band will enter the studio in early march for a late 2011 release. The band also supported Life Of Agony and Biohazard in New York City.
On March 13, 2011, Vision of Disorder appeared on a poster and audio clip on the official Glassjaw website http://www.glassjaw.com hinting at a support slot on Glassjaw's upcoming UK mini tour. This turned out to be the flyer for the March 24th show at Best Buy Theater with Mind over Matter and Vision of Disorder supporting. Tim Williams announced during their set that they're not going to play another new show until the album is done.
On July 2011 the first single from the new album called The Enemy was released to the internet.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band from Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, US. Vision of Disorder disbanded in 2002, but reunited from time to time over the next six years. In October 2008, they announced that they would record a new studio album. Vision of Disorder supported Slipknot
Slipknot (band)
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
for Slipknot's original line-up's last two shows, which included the Palladium
Palladium
Palladium is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pd and an atomic number of 46. It is a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston. He named it after the asteroid Pallas, which was itself named after the epithet of the Greek goddess Athena, acquired...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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and Trinity of Terrors in Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
.
History
Guitarists Matt Baumbach and Mike Kennedy formed the band in 1992 with vocalist/lyricist Tim Williams, drummer Brendon Cohen, and bassist Mike Fleischmann. Fleischmann left the band and VOD opted to perform during this fledgling period without a bass player.Bassist Fleischmann later returned to the fold and the quintet went on to release a series of demos and songs on compilations before VOD released their seminal 7" record, Still (released on Striving for Togetherness Records
Striving For Togetherness Records
Striving For Togetherness Records is an independent hardcore music label. It is most famous for its successful run of mid-90's New York hardcore releases.-Notable Releases:* Intent to Injure - "Habit of Thought" 7"...
) in 1995. This album includes the original versions of the songs Through My Eyes and D.T.O.
Around the time of the recording of that EP, the band was invited to participate in N.Y.H.C.
N.Y.H.C. (film)
N.Y.H.C. is a documentary film directed by Frank Pavich about the mid-90s New York hardcore scene.The documentary was acquired for distribution by HALO 8 Entertainment in December 2007. On March 25, 2008, Halo-8 released a two disc Special Edition for the documentary's first time on DVD...
, a documentary on the New York hardcore scene. An in-depth interview was conducted with the band and two performances were captured; one in Newark, NJ and the other on their home turf of Northport, Long Island. The Northport show can be seen on the back cover of their 7".
The Still EP attracted a strong underground following, particularly within the Long Island's hardcore community. This was sufficient to earn the band a major label record deal. VOD's self-titled full-length debut was released in 1996, on Roadrunner Records' subsidiary label, Supersoul. It was lauded by many old-school hardcore aficionados for its mixture of innovative sounds built on traditional hardcore roots.
The album Imprint (released on Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
), followed the band's self-titled two years later. This album received ambivalent reviews: many old VOD fans disliked their new creative direction, whereas many of the fans that Imprint had attracted appreciated the band's seemingly innovative sound. Imprint created a permanent rift between Vision of Disorder and some longtime fans who couldn't get past the band's mutated sound and the "raw" production values that their major label second record boasted. These "raw" production values stemmed from Roadrunner Records allowing the band only two weeks in the recording studio. The band was displeased with how the label handled the recording of Imprint and the two subsequently parted ways.
After touring in support of Imprint, Vision of Disorder became relatively inconspicuous within the heavy music spectrum. However, they eventually returned to the public eye, divested of Roadrunner Records and announced their plans to release For the Bleeders, a compendium
Compendium
A compendium is a concise, yet comprehensive compilation of a body of knowledge. A compendium may summarize a larger work. In most cases the body of knowledge will concern some delimited field of human interest or endeavour , while a "universal" encyclopedia can be referred to as a compendium of...
of 9 demo songs that VOD re-recorded specifically for this record. For the Bleeders was released in 1999 on independent label, Go Kart Records
Go Kart Records
Go-Kart Records is an independent record label specializing in punk rock located in New York City. It also has a European division in Mannheim, Germany....
.
TVT Records
TVT Records was an independent US record label founded by Steve Gottlieb. Over the course of its 25 year history the label released some 25 Gold, Platinum and Multi-platinum releases. Its roster included Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Underworld, The KLF, Sevendust, Brian Jonestown Massacre and...
in 2001. Using their own signature musical ingredients in conjunction with musical elements reminiscent of Soundgarden
Soundgarden
Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto...
and Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr...
, The band's TVT album debut was ultimately a commercial failure. The fans' reception was lukewarm as the old fans who withstood Vision of Disorder's approach with Imprint were even less impressed with this effort, and the fans who were introduced to VOD through their second record were indifferent towards FBTD's new and uncharacteristic sound.
Apparently frustrated by a lack of record company support from both Roadrunner and TVT Records, Vision of Disorder went on an extended hiatus in 2002, and eventually disbanded, as singer Williams and guitarist Kennedy formed the touring and recording metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band Bloodsimple
Bloodsimple
Bloodsimple is an American heavy metal band from New York City that formed in 2002. They were signed to Warner Bros. Records.The band's name, Bloodsimple, comes from a term coined by detective novelist Dashiell Hammett. The term apparently describes the addled, fearful mindset people are in after...
.
VOD reunited briefly in order to play a 3-song "mini-set" during a September 24 show with bloodsimple., Berzerkers and Karnov (drummer Brendon Cohen and bassist Mike Fleischmann's current musical ensemble). The response to the set was positive enough for the band to play a full reunion set at 2006's Super Bowl of Hardcore in Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
. They reunited once again during the summer of 2006 for at least three shows to shoot footage for a yet to be released DVD.
In June 2008, a teaser trailer for the upcoming DVD appeared on You Tube. Shortly thereafter, the band announced that they would be reuniting again during the summer of 2008 for a handful of shows. First to be announced was an August 16 show at The Crazy Donkey with fellow NY hardcore band Mind over Matter as the opening act. As expected, both Patrick Corcoran and Robert Bob Foss were able to attend despite severe traffic that almost made it impossible for them to appear. At the same show, singer Tim Williams announced that they would be playing a second show on November 23.
After an almost two year delay, it was announced on August 12, 2008 that the new DVD, titled "Dead in NY" would be released November 11, 2008 via Koch Entertainment
Koch Entertainment
Koch Entertainment was a music, film and television distribution company. It was purchased by E1 Entertainment in 2005 and now operates under the name E1 Entertainment.-History:The company began in 1975 as Koch International...
.
In late October 2008, after years of sporadic reunions, Blabbermouth.net
Blabbermouth.net
Blabbermouth.net is a website dedicated to heavy metal and hard rock news, as well as album and music DVD reviews. Blabbermouth.net was founded and is run by Borivoj Krgin. The first version of the website was officially launched in March 2001...
announced that Vision of Disorder had in fact reunited and planned to record a new studio album for release in Summer or Fall of 2009. As confirmation, the band posted the news on their official Myspace
Myspace
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page shortly thereafter. Along with the promise of new material came an additional show announcement; VOD are expected to play at least one show on Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
in May 2009, as well as joining Poison the Well
Poison the Well (band)
Poison the Well was an experimental hardcore band from Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. Guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Chris Hornbrook were the only remaining members of the band who were involved since their inception, although vocalist Jeffrey Moreira was...
on select date of the 10 for 10 Tours, which features 10 bands for ten dollars as the name indicates.
As of July 2009, the band is still hard at work writing new material with nine or ten songs written. They've already recorded one demo with plans to record a second that they will shop to record labels. The new material has been described as very Imprint-like with newer sounds as well as some classic hardcore tones.
In March 2010, Tim Williams confirmed that the band has had a short break, but they have managed to write about 19 songs from which they are picking about 11 to the new album. They hope to get the album out within the next 6 months.
In August 2010 the band revealed via an interview with Horns Up Rocks that they will begin recording five new songs in the next few weeks to shop to interested labels. Further plans have the group officially beginning the recording of their next album in the winter. An early 2011 release date is currently being eyed.
In December 2010, Tim Williams confirmed that the band will enter the studio in early march for a late 2011 release. The band also supported Life Of Agony and Biohazard in New York City.
On March 13, 2011, Vision of Disorder appeared on a poster and audio clip on the official Glassjaw website http://www.glassjaw.com hinting at a support slot on Glassjaw's upcoming UK mini tour. This turned out to be the flyer for the March 24th show at Best Buy Theater with Mind over Matter and Vision of Disorder supporting. Tim Williams announced during their set that they're not going to play another new show until the album is done.
On July 2011 the first single from the new album called The Enemy was released to the internet.
Studio albums
- Vision of DisorderVision of Disorder (album)Vision of Disorder is the first album by Roadrunner Records band Vision of Disorder, released on October 22, 1996. It is widely considered the band's best effort.- Track listing :#"Element" - 3:13#"Watering Disease" - 2:34#"Through My Eyes" - 3:39...
(Supersoul/Roadrunner RecordsRoadrunner RecordsRoadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
, 1996) - Imprint (Roadrunner RecordsRoadrunner RecordsRoadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
, 1998) - For the BleedersFor the BleedersFor the Bleeders is an album by metalcore/hardcore band Vision of Disorder. Released on August 24, 1999, this is the bands only release on Go-Kart Records...
(Go Kart RecordsGo Kart RecordsGo-Kart Records is an independent record label specializing in punk rock located in New York City. It also has a European division in Mannheim, Germany....
, 1999) - From Bliss to DevastationFrom Bliss to DevastationFrom Bliss to Devastation is the 4th studio album by metalcore/hardcore band Vision of Disorder, released in 2001. It was the last album released by the band before their breakup in 2002...
(TVT RecordsTVT RecordsTVT Records was an independent US record label founded by Steve Gottlieb. Over the course of its 25 year history the label released some 25 Gold, Platinum and Multi-platinum releases. Its roster included Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Underworld, The KLF, Sevendust, Brian Jonestown Massacre and...
, 2001)
Miscellaneous
- Demo 93' (distributed on cassette tape)
- Vision of Disorder/Loyal to None Split 7" (Hearsay Records, 1994)
- Demo 94': The "Extra Shit" Demo (Cassette, 1994)
- Demo 95' (distributed on cassette tape)
- Vision of Disorder/Loyal to None Live on WUSB Riptide RadioVision of Disorder/Loyal to None Live on WUSB Riptide RadioVision of Disorder/Loyal to None Live on WUSB Riptide Radio is a split cassette release by New York metalcore/hardcore band Vision of Disorder and Loyal to None...
(Split cassette, recorded live, 1994) - Vision of Disorder Live on WUSB Riptide RadioVision of Disorder Live on WUSB Riptide RadioVision Of Disorder Live on WUSB Riptide Radio is a split cassette release by New York metalcore/hardcore band Vision of Disorder. It was record live on WUSB Riptide Radio and was released on 1995/1996.-Track listing:...
(distributed on cassette tape, 1995) - Still (EP)Still (EP)Still is the first EP by New York metalcore/hardcore band Vision of Disorder, released in 1995.-Still :This is a special edition from Spain, released in 1997 with 2 bonus tracks.-Track listing:#"Through My Eyes"...
(Striving for Togetherness Records, 1995) - N.Y.H.C. Documentary Soundtrack (Striving for Togetherness Records, 1996)
- Still (EP)Still (EP)Still is the first EP by New York metalcore/hardcore band Vision of Disorder, released in 1995.-Still :This is a special edition from Spain, released in 1997 with 2 bonus tracks.-Track listing:#"Through My Eyes"...
(Spain Import, 2 extra tracks) (Soulforce Records, 1997) - Vision of Disorder/Nanchaku - Split 7" (Japanese Import) (Dea Records, 1997)
- Resurrecting Reality (EP)Resurrecting Reality (EP)Resurrection Reality is an EP released early 1998.-Track listing:#"Clone"#"Soul Craft" #"Element" #"Ways to Destroy One's Ambition"...
(Crisis/Revelation Records 1998) - Imprint/Choke 7" (Japanese Import) (Dea Records 1998)
- Imprint (Japanese Import, 1 extra track) (Roadrunner RecordsRoadrunner RecordsRoadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
, 1998) - Landslide/Twelve Steps To Nothing - Split 7" w/ Dive, Uzamaki (Japanese Import) (Dea Records, 1999)
- What You Are/Jada Bloom - Split 7" w/ Minor League, Wrongside (Japanese Import) (Dea Records, 1999)
- From Bliss to DevastationFrom Bliss to DevastationFrom Bliss to Devastation is the 4th studio album by metalcore/hardcore band Vision of Disorder, released in 2001. It was the last album released by the band before their breakup in 2002...
(Japanese Import, 2 extra tracks) (Victor Entertainment Japan, 2001)darvis