Bloodsimple

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Name = Bloodsimple


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Origin = New York City
Genre = Nu metal
Metalcore
Years_active = 2002 - present
Label = Bullygoat Records
Warner Bros. Records
Associated_acts = Vision of Disorder
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/bloodsimple Official MySpace]
Current_members = Tim Williams
Mike Kennedy
Nick Rowe
Kyle Sanders
Past_members = Chris Hamilton
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Bloodsimple is an American alternative metal band formed in 2002.

History

The 2002 formation of Bloodsimple (originally going by the name Fix 8) featured Vision of Disorder members vocalist Tim Williams and guitarist Mike Kennedy, along with ex-Piece Dogs, Skrew, and Medication bassist Kyle Sanders, Downset, Crowbar, and Deadbolt credited drummer Chris Hamilton.

Bloodsimple opened New York shows for Superjoint Ritual in early May 2004. The band signed to Bullygoat Records, the label founded by Chad Gray, vocalist for Mudvayne and Hellyeah, June. The debut record, entitled "A Cruel World", was recorded in Vancouver, Canada with producer Garth Richardson. Initial live promotion saw the band partnered with Otep, American Head Charge and Candiria for the 'Alliance of Defiance' U.S. tour commencing in late February. Summer 2005 U.S. touring had the band partnered with American Head Charge and Static-X in June. The group then teamed up with Byzantine, Gizmachi and headliners Six Feet Under for further U.S. "Masters of Brutality" dates announced as commencing in July. However, this trek would be postponed. Gigs throughout October and November saw the band packaged with Throwdown, Soulfly and Arizona's Incite.

On September 24, Bloodsimple's concert at Club Voltage in Levittown, New York included an unannounced reunion set by Vision Of Disorder, the former act of singer Tim Williams and guitarist Mike Kennedy. Bloodsimple opened live campaigning in 2006 by supporting Disturbed on a Jägermeister sponsored tour. March had the band scheduled for The Crusade III: Ascend Above the Ashes concerts in the U.K. and Ireland alongside God Forbid and Trivium. Drummer Chris Hamilton left the group in May, forging a new band Saint Caine in union with former Dropbox members vocalist / guitarist John Kosco and guitarist Joey Wilkinson and bassist John Eville.

Drummer Brendon Cohen toured with Bloodsimple during the summer of 2006, resulting in 3/5's of Vision Of Disorder's old lineup playing a limited number of shows.

Throughout the summer, Bloodsimple performed with Stone Sour and the reformed Alice in Chains in Europe, including an appearance at the Metallica and Korn headlined Download festival in Castle Donington, U.K. on June 10. Working with producer Machine, the band recorded a cover version of The Doors "5 To 1" in December 2006.

The band opened 2007 by joining Diecast and Sevendust for a lengthy run of U.S. shows beginning on February 8 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Two days before the start of Family Values Tour, they got a call and were going to be on the second stage with Twin Method and Five Finger Death Punch.

Their long delayed second album, "Red Harvest" was released nationwide on October 30, 2007 through Bullygoat/Reprise Records. It was produced by Machine, who had produced records for many successful acts such as Eighteen Visions and Lamb of God.

They were on tour with Avenged Sevenfold alongside Miami band Black Tide.

Members

* Tim Williams - Vocals (2002 - present) ex-Vision of Disorder
* Mike Kennedy - Guitar (2002 - present) ex-Vision of Disorder
* Nick Rowe - Guitar (2002 - present)
* Kyle Sanders - Bass (2002 - present) ex-Piece Dogs, Skrew, and Medication

Former members

* Chris Hamilton - Drums (2002 - 2006) ex-Downset, Crowbar, and Deadbolt

Touring members

* Brendon Cohen - Drums ("Vision of Disorder", "Karnov") (2006)
* Will Hunt - Drums ("Dark New Day") (2007)
* Mike Froedge - Drums ("doubleDrive") (2007)
* Bevan Davies - Drums ("Jerry Cantrell", "Danzig") (2007 - present)

Discography

Studio albums

* 2005: "A Cruel World"
* 2007: "Red Harvest"

Demos and EPs

*2002: "Demo 2002"

Released: 2002
#"Fixated" (2:52)
#"Plunder" (3:08)
#"Running from Nothing" (3:54)
#"What You're Looking for" (3:46)
#"Burn You All" (3:15)

*2003: "Demo 2003"

Released: Early 2003
#"Path to Prevail" (3:24)
#"Breaking the Mold" (4:01)
#"Running from Nothing" (3:54)
#"Flatlined" (4:09)
#"Overload" (3:28)

*2003: "Demo 2003"

Released: Mid/late 2003
#"Breaking the Mold" (3:51)
#"September" (3:44)
#"Running from Nothing" (4:27)
#"Flatlined" (4:03)

*2004: "Demo 2004"

Released: August 10, 2004 on Warner Bros. Records
#"Sell Me Out" (3:37)
#"Running from Nothing" (3:50)
#"Path to Prevail" (3:17)

*2005: "Bloodsimple EP"

Released: February 15, 2005 on Relapse Records
#"Straight Hate"
#"Blood in Blood Out"
#"What If I Lost It"
#"Sell Me Out"

B-sides

* 2005: "Masters of Horror OST" – "Overload" (3:23)
* 2005: "Saw II OST" – "September" (3:38)
* 2006: [http://www.myspace.com/bloodsimple Bloodsimple's Myspace] – "5 to 1" (The Doors cover) (4:18)

Singles

"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Trivia

* The name Bloodsimple 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.
* Bassist Kyle Sanders is brother of Troy Sanders, bassist of heavy metal band Mastodon.

References

* [http://www.lambgoat.com/features/interviews/bloodsimple.aspx Interview w/ Tim Williams (Dec. 2007)]
* [http://www.maximumink.com/articles.php?articleId=713 Interview with Bloodsimple] , "Maximum Ink", February 2005
* [http://www.floridaentertainmentscene.com/music/artists/bloodsimple/interview/index.htm 2007 Interview with Tim Williams of Bloodsimple]

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/bloodsimple Bloodsimple] at MySpace
* [http://www.bullygoat.com/bands_content.htm Bloodsimple] at Bullygoat Records
* [http://www.lambgoat.com/features/interviews/bloodsimple.aspx Interview with Tim Williams]