Flaw (band)
Flaw was a Nu Metal band formed by guitarist Jason Daunt in Louisville, Kentucky in 1995.
History
Flaw was a Nu Metal band from Louisville, Kentucky formed in 1996 when singer Chris Volz answered an ad in a local paper placed by a guitar player, 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. Album gave them access to opening 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 formed in early 1996 with this lineup: Jason Daunt (currently with Louisville band Into Another) on guitar, Tommy Wright (now drummer with Louisville band INTAK) on drums, Jeremy Bennett on bass and the voice of Chris Volz (currently lead vocals of Five. Bolt. Main).
Flaw has 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 totes 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.
The dissolution of Flaw
After their two albums combined failed to sell more than 500,000 copies, Flaw was dropped by their label, Universal Records, in late 2004. This is rumoured to have occurred because the label had neglected to give them the proper promotion. Alledgedly Universal was spending too much money on labelmates Godsmack to pay any attention to the relatively new band Flaw. Shortly after, singer Chris Volz left the group to start an entirely new project with drummer Ivan Arnold who played with Flaw from 1998 to 2000. Their new group was initially entitled "Vent", but now goes by the moniker Five.Bolt.Main.
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 fly, no one from the band stepped forward to admit their (at least temporary) break-up. Several fans drove hundreds of miles to see the shows only to be told by club managers that the band unexpectedly canceled without notice. The group's website actually still has the notice which reads "Flaw is still playing."
Recent rumors say that Flaw could be in the works to bring together the original members to put together a new album. Jason Daunt has stated he would help write and record the album, but will not tour with the group, as he is finishing law school.
Band members
The line-up featured on the album Through the Eyes -
- Chris Ballinger: drums
- Chris Volz: vocals
- Jason Daunt: guitar, keyboards
- Lance Arny: guitar
- Ryan Jurhs: bass, background vocals
The line-up featured on the album Endangered Species -
- Micah Havertape: drums
- Chris Volz: vocals
- Lance Arny: guitar
- Ryan Jurhs: bass, acoustic guitar
Discography
Albums Released Independently:
Albums Released Through The Universal Records Label:
- Through the Eyes (October 2001)
- Endangered Species (May 2004)
Singles: