Bloodsimple Albums

Bloodsimple was an American heavy metal band from New York City that formed in 2002. They were signed to Warner Bros. Records.

The band's name comes from a term coined by detective novelist Dashiell Hammett. The term apparently describes the addled, fearful mindset people are in after a prolonged immersion in violent situations. The term was coined in the novel ''Red Harvest'', which is also the title of Bloodsimple's second album.

History

Early history (2002–2004)

Bloodsimple formed in 2002, originally under the name Fix 8, and featured former Vision of Disorder members vocalist Tim Williams and guitarist Mike Kennedy, along with ex-Piece Dogs, Skrew, and Medication and current Hellyeah bassist Kyle Sanders (brother of Troy Sanders, bassist of heavy metal band Mastodon), and former Downset, and Deadbolt drummer Chris Hamilton.

In early May 2004, the band opened New York shows for Superjoint Ritual. Later that month, the band signed to Warner Bros. Records, through Bullygoat Records, an imprint founded by Chad Gray, vocalist for Mudvayne, and later, Hellyeah. Their debut album, entitled ''A Cruel World'', was recorded in Vancouver, Canada with producer Garth Richardson. Then, in late February 2005, they began the "Alliance of Defiance" U.S. tour alongside Otep, American Head Charge and Candiria.

''A Cruel World'' (2005–2007)

In May, the band was featured on the soundtrack to the film '' House of Wax,'' with their song "Path to Prevail." In its first week of release, ''A Cruel World'' sold 3,120 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. In April, Bloodsimple were rumored to be the band given the second "mystery band" slot on the second stage at Ozzfest. However, that report was later refuted by a spokesperson for Ozzfest.

In June 2005, Bloodsimple began touring the U.S. with American Head Charge and Static-X. Also in June, drummer Brendon Cohen joined bassist Mike Fleischmann, vocalist B. Folly and guitarist Skullion to form a new band named Karnov. Bloodsimple then teamed up with Byzantine, Gizmachi and headliners Six Feet Under for the "Masters of Brutality" U.S. tour that was to begin in July. However, the tour was postponed. On July 26, the music video for "What If I Lost It," off the band's debut album, was posted on MySpace. On August 27, it was announced that the band, along with Disturbed, Dope, and Life of Agony, among others were scheduled to appear at Locobazooka! in September. On August 31, it was announced that the band's song "Overload" would appear on the ''Master's of Horror'' soundtrack.

On September 11, the track listing for Roadrunner Records' '' Roadrunner United'' compilation album was revealed, and it showed that Bloodsimple vocalist Tim Williams would be performing on the track "Army of the Sun." Then five days later, it was announced that the band's song "September" would be featured on the '' Saw II'' soundtrack. On September 24, 2005, the band's concert at Club Voltage in Levittown, New York included an unannounced reunion performance by Vision Of Disorder vocalist Tim Williams and guitarist Mike Kennedy. Throughout October and November the band performed with Throwdown, Soulfly and Incite. On December 5, it was announced that the band's song "Sell Me Out" would be appearing on the ''Best of The Taste of Chaos'' compilation two-CD set. On December 19, Roadrunner Records posted a list of some of their artists' selections for the top 10 albums of the year, and both Brock Lindow of 36 Crazyfists and Chris Spicuzza of Chimaira selected Bloodsimple's ''A Cruel World'' as the seventh best album of 2005.

Bloodsimple began 2006, by performing in support of Disturbed on the Jägermeister Music Tour. In March, the band was scheduled for "The Crusade III: Ascend Above the Ashes" tour in the U.K. and Ireland along with God Forbid and Trivium. In May, drummer Chris Hamilton left Bloodsimple, forming a new band named Saint Caine along with former Dropbox members vocalist / guitarist John Kosco and guitarist Joey Wilkinson and bassist John Eville. Drummer Brendon Cohen toured as a replacement for the summer of 2006, resulting in three fifth's (75%) of Vision Of Disorder's old lineup playing a limited number of shows.

Throughout the summer, Bloodsimple performed with Stone Sour and the recently reformed Alice in Chains in Europe, a tour which included an appearance at the Metallica and Korn headlined Download Festival in Castle Donington on June 10. The band also performed at the Nova Rock 2006 in Burgenland, Austria. From June 30 through July 2, the band performed at the German With Full Force festival at Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Löbnitz, Germany.

Bloodsimple performed at the Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals in Nürburgring and Nürnberg, Germany, respectively, as well as the Gods of Metal Festival in Italy on June 4. They then performed at the Hultsfred Festival in Hultsfred, Sweden. On July 1, Bloodsimple performed, along with bands such as Alice in Chains, DragonForce, and Motörhead, at the 2006 Waldrock Festival in Burgum, The Netherlands.

Bloodsimple performed at the Loud Park 06 festival on October 14 and 15 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls in Tokyo, Japan. In December, the band posted a cover of The Doors' "Five to One" on their MySpace page.

''Red Harvest'' (2007–2008)

Bloodsimple were reported to begin a tour with Diecast and Sevendust on February 8, 2007 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. However, on December 20, that report was refuted by Bloodsimple saying; "We're putting the finishing touches on the record this week and will mix it first thing in January 2007, then wait on official release date and touring plans which will hopefully be in March."

On April 21, it was announced that Bloodsimple, along with Medication, would be an opening act for Hellyeah in May. On May 28, it was announced that the band's next album was originally scheduled to be released in July. However, the album's release was postponed.

Bloodsimple then spent the latter part of May and most of June touring in Europe, performing at festivals and clubs. Some of the performances that month include; performing on the " Dimebag Darrell Stage" at the Download Festival in Donington Park, Leicestershire., performing at the Fields of Rock festival in Biddinghuizen

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