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| Loucifer |
FlawI usually steer clear of the nu metal genre, as most of the time it does nothing for me. Having said that... a few years ago (when Nu Metal was in the middle of it's hype) an online friend recommended a band called Flaw to me. This guy was a bit of a nu-metal-head, but I thought I'd give their album "Through The Eyes" a go... And, guess what?I liked it. 
Since I can't be bothered to write a biography at the moment, full credit is going to have to go to Wikipedia! Biography Flaw came together in 1996 when vocalist Chris Volz answered an ad in a local paper placed by guitarist, Jason Daunt, looking for a singer for an alternative/industrial band. The band's rhythm section progressed through several linup changed but solidified with the addition of bassist Ryan Jurhs in 1997. That same year the band recorded their first independent record, American Arrogance. Because they were low on money, the band ordered everything they needed to record from the Musician's Friend catalog then returned it using the 30-day return policy. The entire album was recorded for the cost of shipping the equipment. Their album gave them the opportunity to open for acts including Fear Factory and Econoline Crush. A local radio station, The Fox, broadcasted the songs from Flaw's indie disc to give them further notoriety. Two more well-received independent records, 1998's self-titled album Flaw and 2000's Drama were later produced Style Flaw had quite a different style compared to that heard within the sound of other nu metal bands. Flaw's guitar work is intricate; it flows with the song, yet isn't so simplistic that it follows the drums. Their bass lines have major funk influence, but not to the point of it becoming fusion. Flaw also contain the typical funk-influenced drumlines; metal-esque but not basic in their nature or sound. Chris Volz' voice also lent itself to the style of the band's sound, with a seemingly unusual rise and fall that incorporated melodic harmonies and screams of rage. Volz's lyrical talent also helped to expand the band's fan base. The dissolution of Flaw After their two major label albums failed to sell more than 500,000 copies combined, Flaw was dropped by their label Universal Records, late 2004. The band's final days left many angry fans venting on the band's message board. They had setup a few shows within their surrounding states, and when the break-up news began to circulate, no one from the band stepped forward to admit their break-up. Several fans drove hundreds of miles to see the shows only to be told by club managers that the band unexpectedly cancelled without notice. The group's website actually still has the notice which reads "Flaw is still playing". Website http://www.flaw.com If you want to check them out, I'd strongly recommend "Through The Eyes" (note: I managed to pick up the album pretty cheap from Amazon, so you won't have to spend too much cash on this Nu Metal stuff! hehe  )
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| ItWasntMe |
i think ill give em a listen. | ||
| Overk1ll |
Great band! | ||
| Wardyboy |
Their second album kicks the first ones ass soo bad! Endangered Species is the best, great songs!
Shame they no longer do stuff! |
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| Loucifer |
Really? I'll have to give it a listen as I've only heard the first one.... |
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| Wardyboy |
LOL it's much better! I may have to burn it for ya it's hard to find | ||
| Loucifer |
Cool, thanks again! I like it here! People offer to burn me CDs 
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| Cool hand Luke |
Oh yes, Endangered Species is very good! | ||
| Loucifer |
Wardy, would you like me to copy anything for you since you're burning this for me?
...Don't worry, I don't only have Death Metal 
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