Vein (band)

Vein is a hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts that formed in 2013. They are known for their frequent tours and have performed shows with groups such as Code Orange[1] and Twitching Tongues while in Europe.[2] In 2017 the band was signed onto Closed Casket Activities, who would issue their first full-length work Errorzone to warm reception among critics, even appearing on Revolvers early "Best Albums of 2018" list.[3] The album also managed to peak at #21 in Billboard charts' Hard Rock album chart.[4]

Vein
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active2013–present
LabelsClosed Casket Activities, Threat Collective
Websitewww.veintv.net
Members
  • Anthony DiDio
  • Jeremy Martin
  • Jon Lhaubouet
  • Josh Butts
  • Matt Wood
  • Benno Levine

Musical style

Vein have been categorised as hardcore punk,[5][6] nu metalcore[7][8] and mathcore.[9] They take influence from styles such as screamo, mathcore, drum and bass, nu metal, and horror soundtracks to films and games.[10][6] with Errorzone especially noted for its nu metal influenced sound.[6][11] Along with contemporaries Portrayal of Guilt and Infant Island, The Washington Post described them as delivering "new life" to screamo.[8]

They have cited influences including Slipknot, Korn, the Silent Hill 2 soundtrack,[12] Converge, Deftones,[13] Botch, Jeromes Dream, Neil Perry and Daughters.[14]

Discography
Studio albums
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" with .Gif from God (2016, Zegema Beach/Structures//Agony/Longrail/Dingleberry/Contrition)
  • Self-Destruct 7" (2017, Closed Casket Activities)
  • Vein on Audiotree Live (2018, Audiotree)[15]
Music Videos
  • "Virus://Vibrance" (2018, Directed by Eric Richter)
  • "Demise Automation" (2018, Directed by Eric Richter)

Band members

Current line-up

  • Anthony DiDio – lead vocals
  • Matt Wood – drums
  • Jeremy Martin – guitar
  • Josh Butts – guitar
  • Jon Lhaubouet – bass, backing vocals
  • Benno Levine – samples

References
  1. Fixell, Ethan. "Vein: The Most Explosive Live Act In Hardcore Today". kerrange.com. Kerrang!. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
  2. Scancarelli, Derek. "Vein Has One Objective: Extreme Sonic Assault". forbes.com. Forbes. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
  3. various. "25 Best Albums of 2018 So Far". www.revolvermag.com. Revolver. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
  4. Vein chart history on Billboard website
  5. O'Connor, Andy. "Vein Errorzone". Pitchfork. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  6. Brown, Dean. "Are Vein Hardcore's Big Next Thing?". popmatters.com. Pop Matters. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
  7. MACLENNAN, MATT. "Vein – errorzone". Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  8. Chu, Hau (2019-02-15). "As the world shrivels in front of our eyes, all we can do is scream". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  9. Brown, Dean. "Are Vein Hardcore's Next Big Thing?". PopMatters. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  10. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/vein-mn0003756418
  11. O'Conner, Andy. "Vein: Errorzone Album Review". pitchfork.com. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
  12. GARLOCK, GEOFF; NAVIDSON, WILL. "HOW VEIN ARE ADVANCING HARDCORE WITH ECCENTRIC, GENRE-BUSTING STYLE". Revolver. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  13. Growney, Diamond. "In The Rough: Vein's Errorzone is a journey". The Post. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  14. YOE, ADAM. "AVANT GARDE HARDCORE! CVLT NATION INTERVIEWS VEIN". CVLT Nation. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  15. Chapstick, Kesley (2018-11-28). "See Vein's Ripping Live Studio Performance..." revolvermag.com. Revolver Magazine. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
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