Candlelight Records today confirms September 18 as the North
America release date for The Cursed Remain Cursed, the new album
from New York’s VISION OF DISORDER. Teaming with producer Will
Putney (Shadows Fall, Suicide Silence) and mixer Cameron Webb (Motorhead,
Social Distortion), The Cursed Remain Cursed features eleven
new songs, including the album’s lead single “Loveless.” It is the first new
recording by the band in over ten years.
"We feel we accomplished a very unique, vicious and
exciting record without compromising the VOD brand of
hardcore,” says guitarist Mike Kennedy. "The Cursed Remain Cursed
sounds like nothing we've ever done." Vocalist Tim Williams adds, “the
songs are raw, real and from the heart."
Seton Hall University’s WSOU recently welcomed Kennedy and
Williams in studio for an interview to discuss the band’s history and the
lengthy creative and recording process of The Cursed Remain Cursed.
During the live broadcast, “Loveless” was played for the first time; Music
Director Deeps Gera excitedly proclaims, “VOD are back with a hard,
driving sound that will make you insane!” "Loveless" impacted metal
radio nationwide the week of June 25; the single placing #2 Most Added on CMJ’s
Loud Rock chart. Music Choice Music Director Gary Susalis comments, "VOD is
one of the last true hardcore bands and they are back with an
amazingly volatile record.” Stream "Loveless" RIGHT HERE.
Innovative and widely-admired, VISION OF DISORDER pioneered
the collision between hardcore and metal. Since their formation in 1992, VISION
OF DISORDER has sold over 250,000 albums in the United States. “When
it comes to 90’s hardcore bands who were years (if not a decade) ahead of the
curve, predating a whole generation of bands who took their style and ran with
it, and never got the credit they deserved for it, VOD is
right up there,” says Sergeant D from Metal Sucks. Lambgoat editor Alex Arnold
notes, “when I discovered VISION OF DISORDER in 1997, it was a
true revelation. For me, they were the perfect combination of heaviness,
technicality, and melody. Both their self-titled album and Imprint are
among my all-time favorites, and they've yet to put out a release that I
haven't thoroughly enjoyed. If I was making an official compilation for all of
the young, up-and-coming hardcore kids out there, VOD would be
featured prominently.” Shai Hulud guitarist Matt Fox adds, “there is
clearly an inherent musical groove rooted within the fiber of the Long Island
underground. I'm convincedVISION OF DISORDER rooted it.”
VISION OF DISORDER recently performed at the
CBGB’s Music Festival in New York City. The band participated in the 3-day
event that included live music and film events at over 30 venues throughout
Manhattan and Brooklyn. Williams says, “it was a great honor to be a part of the
2012 CBGB music festival. We were very happy to be asked to take part in such
an iconic show. If you had told us this was going to happen back in 1994 we
would have never believed it. As for the set, it was everything you would
expect from a NYC hardcore show. It was packed, hot, and with no barricade the
kids were flying all over the place. The crowd was singing along and the new
song went over well.”
Upcoming VISION OF DISORDER live dates include:
9/14/2012 The Underworld - London, UK
9/15/2012 Mojo Live - Mancheste, UK
10/19/12 Club Revolution - Long Island, NY
11/24/12 Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
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