Des Moines metal bruisers, Vended, have shared their brand new track, “Serenity,” and its official video, directed by Derek Rathbun. The five-piece have taken the single from their upcoming, self-titled, debut album, which is set for release on September 20th. Check out the new video and more in the article below.
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Commenting on their debut full-length, vocalist Griffin Taylor says, “There’s a level of aggression and emotion that’s missing from music right now, and we aim to fill that void on this album. It represents everything that Vended are about. ‘Fuck your ignorance, just grab a hold of it.’ You’re either with us or against us. Vended is a unit aimed at world domination, and this album is the first step. Welcome to Vended.”
“I can never keep up the pressure
I know it’ll only get worse
I’m numb to all of the pleasures
I’m dying in reverse
I’m getting sick, sick, picking up pieces you missed
I’m tired of the bitching, complaining and shit
If I have to hear it again I might just lose it”
Vended’s self-titled record was produced by Chris Collier (Korn) and features 13 rage-fueled tracks, including previously released singles “Am I the Only One,” (https://youtu.be/U9UELq2JTZk) “The Far Side” (https://youtu.be/AhglyV90Cbg), and “Nihilism,” (https://youtu.be/jCpHe0vQVNA) that restore some faith in the metal scene. The album lands in the midst of their North American tour dates with Slipknot and Knocked Loose, and subsequent headline run with Wristmeetrazor and Lie.
Vended tracklisting:
01 Intro
02 Paint The Skin
03 The Far Side
04 Am I The Only One
05 Going Up
06 Nihilism
07 Pitiful
08 Serenity
09 Disparager
10 Where The Honesty Lies
11 Ones’…
12 Downfall
13 As We Know It
Vended tour dates:
Sep 1 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma (Festival)
Sep 6 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
Sep 7 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre (w/Slipknot & Knocked Loose)
Sep 8 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater (w/Slipknot & Knocked Loose)
Sep 11 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater (w/Slipknot & Knocked Loose)
Sep 13 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome (w/Slipknot & Knocked Loose)
Sep 14 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome (w/Slipknot & Knocked Loose)
Sep 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort (w/Slipknot & Knocked Loose)
Sep 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center (w/Slipknot & Knocked Loose)
Sep 18 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion (w/Slipknot & Knocked Loose)
Sep 21 – Des Moines, IA – Knotfest (FESTIVAL)
Sep 22 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Sep 23 – Detroit, MI – El Club (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Sep 24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Sep 26 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Sep 27 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Sep 28 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Sep 29 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Altar) (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Sep 30 – Nashville, TN – The End (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Oct 2 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Oct 5 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium (w/Korn)
Oct 6 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Oct 7 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Oct 9 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Atrium (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Oct 10 – Reno, NV – Cypress (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Oct 11 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock (FESTIVAL)
Oct 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Oct 16 – Denver, CO – Marquis (w/Wristmeetrazor & Lie)
Tickets are on sale now at https://www.officialvended.com/tour
More from Vended:
Vended‘s fresh and furious sound heralds a new era of heavy music and the arrival of the next generation of brutality. Formed in February 2018, Vended pushes the limits of combustible energy and raw aggression in every song and performance. The core element at the band’s heart – in the music, message, and theatricality – is authenticity. Vended unleashes a bold, honest, passionate take on heavy music and stands determined to raise the flag for a new generation. Vended’s debut album is a visceral affair. It’s raw, urgent, and immediately engaging. The band looks unflinchingly at the world and within themselves. Their goal is nothing less than world domination. No compromises.
Lineup:
Cole Espeland – Lead guitar
Griffin Taylor – Vocals
Simon Crahan – Drums
Jeremiah Pugh – Bass
Connor Grodzicki – Rhythm guitar
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