Villainy
| Villainy | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | http://www.villainymusic.com |
| Members | James Dylan Neill Fraser Dave Johnston Thom Watts |
Villainy is a New Zealand alternative rock band from Auckland. Formed in 2010 the band consists of James Dylan (bass guitar), Neill Fraser (vocals and guitar), Dave Johnston (drums and backing vocals) and Thom Watts (lead guitar).
Villainy have shared the stage with numerous local and international acts including AC/DC, Incubus, The Offspring, Billy Talent, Seether and Shihad.
Contents
Band history
Beginnings
Villainy released their debut single 'Alligator Skin' online in May 2011.[1] It was playlisted on The Rock (New Zealand) and reached number one in the Radioscope New Zealand Rock Charts.[2]
The band's second single 'The Answer' was released in February, with the video following in May.[3] In February the band was the sole support for Incubus (band) at their two New Zealand arena shows. This was followed by a major centres tour in July 2012 with Luger Boa and Clap Clap Riot.
Their third single, 'Gather Yourselves', was released in August 2012 and reached number one on the Radioscope New Zealand Rock Charts, matching the success of their debut.
Mode. Set. Clear.
Villainy's debut album Mode. Set. Clear. was recorded with producer Tom Larkin,[4] primarily in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick and also at Auckland's Roundhead Studios. Mode. Set. Clear. was released in New Zealand on 19 October 2012[5] with cover art by the late Storm Thorgerson.[6] The album debuted at #8 on the RIANZ Album Charts and was the #1 New Zealand album.
In February 2012 Villainy supported Seether at Vector Arena. In February 2013 Villainy supported The Offspring and Billy Talent at Vector Arena. March 2013 saw them performing a late afternoon slot at Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand). The band then embarked on an eight date New Zealand tour throughout the rest of that month and into April with New Plymouth band Rival State.[7]
The third single off Mode. Set. Clear., "Another Time",[8] was released late 2013 and continued Villainy's chart topping trend, also reaching #1 on the New Zealand Radioscope New Zealand Rock Charts. The album's final single "Ammunition"[9] had reached the #4 spot on the chart at the time of writing.
Villainy traveled to Australia in September 2013 for their first international shows performing showcases in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne including two performances at the annual Big Sound conference held in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.[10] Returning home Villainy toured New Zealand for second time in October performing 12 shows with Blacklistt followed by a win at the New Zealand Music Awards for Best Rock Album.
In the summer of 2014 Villainy appeared at the New Zealand leg of the annual Big Day Out festival and again at the Homegrown Music Festival.
Dead Sight
In June 2015 Villainy released "Syria". This was closely followed by "Safe Passage" the first official single from the new album. Dead Sight was released 18 September through Warner Music NZ. The album debuted at #4 on the New Zealand album charts, and "Safe Passage" reached #1 on the Radioscope New Zealand Rock Charts.[11]
The band will embark on an Australian tour in November,[12] and are opening for AC/DC on the New Zealand leg of their tour.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
- Mode. Set. Clear. (2012)
- Dead Sight (2015)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Rock Airplay |
Radioscope Top 100 |
|||
| "Alligator Skin" | 2011 | 1 | 53 | Mode. Set. Clear. |
| "The Answer" | 2012 | 7 | - | |
| "Gather Yourselves" | 1 | 68 | ||
| "Another Time" | 2013 | 1 | 62 | |
| "Ammunition" | 2014 | 4 | 84 | |
| "Safe Passage" | 2015 | 1 | 72 | Dead Sight |
| "Give Up The Ghost" | 2015 | 4 | 87 | |
Awards
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mode. Set. Clear. | NZ Music Awards - Best Rock Album | Won |
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