Vended have been rising the ranks since their inception in 2018 and are now taking the metal scene by storm. These guys’ die-hard attitude has made them determined to tackle their craft with a DIY approach, and their new self-released album reflects that. Along with the album, they also put out a music video for “Where The Honesty Lies,” and it takes you down the rabbit hole of what it’s like to experience their savagery live on stage.
Vended are dominantly unbridled; the recordings are clear and crisp but retain the resounding ferocity that was injected into every aspect of the music, lyrically, vocally, and through the instrumentation. This is metal for true metal heads.
Over the past few years, they have amassed unwavering support from fans and earned the respect of fellow musicians. In fact, they just concluded a tour supporting the likes of Knocked Loose and industry legends Slipknot. With that kind of roster behind their belt already, they are certainly paving the way for big things to come.
Vended was produced by Chris Collier, who is most notable for producing music for Korn. Vended consist of vocalist Griffin Taylor, guitarists Cole Espeland and Connor Grodzicki, Simon Crahan on drums, and bassist Jeremiah Pugh. They explain what themes went into the creation of this album.
“We see this record as an outsider’s depiction of the world we live in and a reflection of one’s self as we drift through life’s emotions. This album is completely raw and uncompromising. We wanted to convey the aggression we felt while making it and give fans a glimpse into that side of Vended. Welcome to the world as we know it.”
Despite the conclusion of the Slipknot tour, Vended are far from done touring for 2024. They have shows scheduled through mid-October and will be playing alongside Korn at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on October 5 as part of Korn’s 30th anniversary. You can find more dates and tickets here.
Tracklist:
- Intro
- Paint The Skin
- The Far Side
- Am I The Only One
- Going Up
- Nihilism
- Pitiful
- Serenity
- Disparager
- Where The Honesty Lies
- Ones’…
- Downfall
- As We Know It
Photo courtesy of Vended
