bloodsimple. are an American metalcore/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 and Medication, 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' US tour commencing in late February. Summer 2005 US 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 US "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 UK and Ireland alongside God Forbid and Trivium. Drummer Chris Hamilton bowed out in May, forging a new oufit billed 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 classic lineup playing a limited number of shows.

Throughout the summer months, bloodsimple. backed Stone Sour and the reformed Alice in Chains in Europe, including a significant appearance at the Metallica and Korn headlined Download festival in Castle Donington, UK on June 10th. Working with producer Machine, the band cut a cover version of The Doors "5 To 1" in December 2006.

The band opened 2007 by aligning themselves with Diecast and Sevendust for a lengthy run of US shows scheduled to begin on February 8 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Two days before the start of Family Values, they got a call and were going to be on the Second stage.

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

Members

• Tim Williams - Vocals (2002-)
• Mike Kennedy - Guitar (2002-)
• Nick Rowe - Guitar (2002-)
• Kyle Sanders - Bass (2002-)

Former members

• Chris Hamilton - Drums (2002-2006)

Touring members

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

Discography

Demos

• Demo 2002 (2002)
• Demo 2003 (2003) (Early)
• Demo 2003 (2003) (Mid/Late)
• Demo 2004 (2004)

Albums

• A Cruel World (2005)
• Red Harvest (2007)

Compilations Appeared On

• Masters of Horror Soundtrack (2005) "Overload" 3:23
• Saw II Original Soundtrack (2005) "September" 3:38

Trivia

The name bloodsimple. comes from a term coined by hard-boiled 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.

External links

• bloodsimple at MySpace
• bloodsimple at Bullygoat Records
• bloodsimple live photos
• Interview with bloodsimple, Maximum Ink, February 2005
• 2007 Interview with Tim Williams of Bloodsimple

Live Concert Photos

• Bloodsimple Family Values Tour Concert Photos

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