Vended
Aggressive, high-velocity metal that hits like a physical weight. Modern nu-metal with punishing grooves and raw, percussive vocals for maximum catharsis.
Aggressive, high-velocity metal that hits like a physical weight. Modern nu-metal with punishing grooves and raw, percussive vocals for maximum catharsis.
Vended sounds like a pressure cooker finally blowing its lid. It is a dense, high-frequency assault that prioritizes rhythmic impact and raw vocal intensity over subtle atmosphere. The guitars are thick and percussive, locking into the drums to create a wall of sound that feels both modern and deeply rooted in the aggressive traditions of the Midwest metal scene.
What sets them apart is the sheer velocity and the 'on-the-edge' quality of the performance. While many modern metal bands lean into digital perfection, Vended maintains a certain jaggedness. The vocal delivery is particularly striking, moving between rhythmic barks and melodic strains that carry a sense of genuine urgency and youthful defiance.
Start with their self-titled 2024 debut album to hear the full realization of their sound. It captures the transition from their early, raw EPs into a more cohesive, punishing sonic identity that demands your full attention from the first track.
Vended is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 2018. The band features two members who are sons of members of Slipknot: singer Griffin Taylor is the son of Corey Taylor, and drummer Simon Crahan is the son of Shawn "Clown" Crahan. Their debut self-titled album was released in September 2024.
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