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Vision Of Disorder begin writing new material together in the studio
Influential Long Island metalcore band Vision Of Disorder have begun working on new material, according to an October 22 social-media update from vocalist Tim Williams.
Williams shared that the group had returned to the studio for its first collaborative writing session. Rather than assembling material remotely, he stressed that the members are still getting into the same room to play and develop ideas together.
Things are happening … first day in the studio – starting some “live” writing sessions.. that’s right kids – we still actually write/play in a room together. imagine that… @visionofdisorder…
The development follows a handful of live appearances by Vision Of Disorder this year. Guitarist Matt Baumbach has also been part of the group’s recent shows. The band’s most recent full-length album remains “Razed To The Ground”, released in 2015.
Although the studio update is encouraging for longtime followers, Williams has not announced a new album title, recording schedule or release date. For now, it confirms that the musicians are writing together again after years without a new studio LP.
Guitarists Matt Baumbach and Mike Kennedy established the band in 1992, alongside vocalist and lyricist Tim Williams, drummer Brendon Cohen, and bassist Mike Fleischmann. Vision of Disorder produced a series of demos and contributed to various compilations prior to the release of the “Still” EP in 1995 through Striving for Togetherness Records.
During this period, the band was featured in the N.Y.H.C. documentary, which further elevated their visibility. Vision of Disorder garnered recognition for their innovative integration of diverse musical styles within the hardcore genre. The band subsequently signed with Roadrunner Records’ subsidiary, Supersoul, and launched their self-titled full-length debut in 1996.
The ensemble received acclaim for their role in the popularization of hardcore music. Their inaugural album presented a novel form of metallic hardcore, which had not previously been encountered, and was disseminated to a broad audience through a prominent record label.
This album possessed notable qualities, featuring powerful, screamed vocals often juxtaposed with melancholic clean vocals, complemented by innovative guitar sections and unconventional drumming patterns. For aficionados of hardcore music during that period, this release was deemed essential.
Following the album’s recording, Fleischmann exited Vision of Disorder and was momentarily succeeded by a bassist named Jake. Williams remarked that although Jake was a competent bassist, he was ill-suited for the band’s dynamics, leading to his dismissal after a tour with Madball.
Consequently, the band was compelled to cancel an anticipated tour with Godflesh. However, they later reconciled with Fleischmann and resumed touring in December 1996, subsequently participating in the 1997 Ozzfest Tour.