Vein (band)

Vein.fm (formerly known as 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] In July 2020, after the release of their remix album, the band announced it changed its name to Vein.fm.[5]

Vein
Also known asVein
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active2013–present
Labels
  • Closed Casket Activities
  • Threat Collective
Websiteveintv.net
Members
  • Anthony DiDio
  • Jeremy Martin
  • Jon Lhaubouet
  • Josh Butts
  • Matt Wood
  • Benno Levine

Musical style

Vein have been categorised as hardcore punk,[6][7] nu metalcore[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][7] with Errorzone especially noted for its nu metal influenced sound.[7][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
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" 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)
  • "20 seconds : 20 hours" (2020)

Band members

Current line-up

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

Former members

  • Sean Watson - bass

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. Kennelty, Greg (29 July 2020). "VEIN Drops Remix Album, Band Changes Name to VEIN.FM". Metal Injection. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  6. O'Connor, Andy. "Vein Errorzone". Pitchfork. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  7. Brown, Dean. "Are Vein Hardcore's Big Next Thing?". popmatters.com. Pop Matters. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
  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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