Vein.fm (formerly known as Vein) is an American

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band from

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that formed in 2013. They are known for their frequent tours and have performed shows with groups such as Code Orange and

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while in Europe. In 2017 the band was signed onto Closed Casket Activities, who would issue their first full-length work '' Errorzone'' to positive reception among critics, even appearing on '' Revolver's'' early "Best Albums of 2018" list. The album also managed to peak at number 21 on

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's Hard Rock album chart. In July 2020, after the release of their remix album, the band announced it changed its name to Vein.fm.

History

Formation and ''Demo/Terror's Realm'' (2013–2015)

In 2010, vocalist/bassist Anthony Didio and drummer Matt Wood were introduced by their sisters at a show in

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. The band formed in 2013 in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts by guitarist Josh Butts, guitarist Jeremy Martin, vocalist/bassist Anthony DiDio, and drummer Matt Wood. The band released a self-titled demo in 2013. The band played many local shows in the greater Boston area and started to gain traction. The band then self-released their debut EP ''Terrors Realm'' on June 4, 2015.

''Self-Destruct'' and breakout success (2015–2017)

In 2016, the band supposedly self-released a physical only demo to send to record labels, this demo is currently unobtainable online. On January 6, 2017, they released a split with Virginia metalcore/screamo band .Gif from God. Later that year, Vein signed to Closed Casket Activities and re-released their songs from the split as an EP titled ''Self-Destruct'' on August 15, 2017. That same year, the band played shows with Jesus Piece, Code Orange, and more. This included an appearance at Sound & Fury Fest as well as a breakout appearance at the 2017 edition of the This Is Hardcore fest in Philadelphia. This was followed by a series of successful tours including a spot on the popular reoccurring Life & Death tour alongside No Warning,

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''Errorzone'' (2018–2019)

In early 2018, the band were given a supporting slot some high profile tours, including a US tour with Harms Way alongside

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and Queensway as well as another US tour supporting Code Orange alongside Twitching Tongues. This tour had support on select dates from

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, and Trail of Lies. In May 2018, the band began teasing their debut studio album. On May 8, 2018, the band released the single, and accompanied music video for "Virus://Vibrance" and announced their debut album Errorzone would be out later that year via Closed Casket Activities. On May 24, 2018, the band released the single "Demise Automation." The album's final single, "Doomtech" was released on June 5, 2018. The band's debut album '' Errorzone'' was released on June 22, 2018, via Closed Casket Activities. The album was produced by Will Putney. The album was met with much praise from fans and critics alike. This was followed by the band announcing and embarking on their first full US headlining tour with support from Sanction, Fuming Mouth, and Judiciary. On November 9, 2018, the band premiered the music video for "Demise Automation" and supported

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's 20th Anniversary tour alongside

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and Angel Dust. In 2019, due to the heavy use of experimental/electronic sounds on Errorzone, the band recruited disc jockey Benno Levine to join the band. In January 2019, the band embarked on their first UK headlining tour with support from Higher Power and Narrow Head. This was followed by the band's first-ever appearance in Japan supporting

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with

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and Jin Dogg. The band's last headlining tour on the Errorzone touring cycle was in the US in Fall 2019 with support from Soft Kill and Higher Power with appearances on select dates from Modern Color, Dead Heat, Silenus, and Narrow Head.

Remix album and name change (2020–2021)

In January 2020, the band supported While She Sleeps and Every Time I Die on a UK/EU tour. On July 28, 2020, the band released the single and music video titled "20 seconds : 20 hours" this was a part of the surprise release of the remix album Old Data in a New Machine Vol. 1 the same day. The remix album included the new single, remixes, and demos of tracks off Errorzone, and remixed/remastered versions of three tracks from the band's debut EP Terrors Realm. The release of the remix album was accompanied by the announcement that the band had changed their name. In November 2021, the band announced they would be embarking on a Spring 2022 US tour supporting Touche Amore alongside

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with Foxtails and Thirdface on select dates. Dogleg was later replaced by Militarie Gun due to Dogleg's disbandment amid abuse allegations. Foxtails was later removed from the tour due to allegations of abuse and replaced by Thirdface. In December 2021, the band announced they would be headlining a benefit show for Mark Whelan of Fuming Mouth alongside Buried Dreams, Mizery, and High Command.

''This World Is Going to Ruin You'' (2022–present)

On January 4, 2022, the band announced their second studio album, ''

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'', set to be released on March 4, 2022, through

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. On January 5, the band released a new song, "The Killing Womb". On January 25, 2022, the band released the song "Fear In Non Fiction" featuring

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. On February 15, 2022, the band released the album's third single, "Wavery".

Musical style and influences

Vein have been categorised as

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mathcore Mathcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk and metalcore influenced by post-hardcore, extreme metal and math rock that developed during the 1990s. Bands in the genre emphasize complex and fluctuant rhythms through the use of irregular time signatur ...

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. They take influence from styles such as

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, nu metal, and horror soundtracks to films and games. with ''Errorzone'' especially noted for its

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Side projects

In 2020, Anthony, Matt, Jeremy and vocalist Marisa Shirar, known by her stage name Mirsy, formed an alternative rock band called Fleshwater. The band released their demo on February 21, 2020. The demo was reissued later that year on cassette with a bonus track that was a cover of "Enjoy" by Bjork. The group would go on to release their debut LP '' We're Not Here to Be Loved'' on November 4, 2022. As of 2020, Benno makes solo electronic/trip hop music under the name Venom Benzo. He self-released his debut EP ''Enclose and Illuminate'' on September 30, 2020. He released the single "Formative Rust" on December 20, 2020. On April 16, 2021, he self-released his second EP ''Fall to the Flow: Unredacted''. In 2021, Jeremy, Jon, Nick Hermann (drummer of Vomit Forth and Separated), and Justin Legere (guitarist of Laid 2 Rest) formed a mathcore band called Living Weapon. They released an EP titled ''Paradise'' which later was released on both CD and LP through Closed Casket Activities. In 2022, Jon, along with members of Mindforce, Sanction, and All Out War, formed the band No Souls Saved and released a 2 song demo.

Band members

Current members * Anthony DiDio – lead vocals , bass * Matt Wood – drums * Jeremy Martin – guitar, vocals * Jon Lhaubouet – bass, backing vocals Former members * Josh Butts – guitar * Sean Watson – bass * Benno Levine – samples, turntables Timeline

Discography

Studio albums *'' Errorzone'' (2018, Closed Casket Activities) *''

'' (2022, Closed Casket Activities/

) Compilation albums *''Old Data in a New Machine Vol. 1'' (2020, Closed Casket Activities) Extended plays *''Vein'' (2013, Self-released) * ''Terrors Realm'' (2014, Self-released) (Cassette edition issued by Threat Collective) * ''Demo 2016'' (2016, Self-released) * ''A Release of Excess Flesh'' split 7-inch with .Gif from God (2016, Zegema Beach/Structures//Agony/Longrail/Dingleberry/Contrition) * ''Self-Destruct'' 7-inch (2017, Closed Casket Activities) * ''Vein on Audiotree Live'' (2018, Audiotree) Music videos *"Virus://Vibrance" (2018, directed by Eric Richter) *"Demise Automation" (2018, directed by Eric Richter) *"20 seconds : 20 hours" (2020) *"The Killing Womb" (2022, directed by Max Moore) *"Wavery" (2022, directed by Eric Richter) *"Hellnight" (2022, Eric Richter)

References

External links

Official websiteOfficial Bandcamp pageOfficial Facebook pageOfficial Twitter page
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