Villainy (band)
| 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.
Villainy grew from the band Inverse Order, an alt-rock group featuring Villainy members Thom Watts, Neill Fraser, and James Dylan. After recruiting drummer Dave Johnston, the band took the name Villainy during recording of their debut album with producer Tom Larkin. The band released their debut single "Alligator Skin" online in May 2011. It was playlisted on The Rock (New Zealand) and reached number one in the Radioscope New Zealand Rock Charts.
The band's second single "The Answer" was released in February, with the video following in May. 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.
Villainy's debut album Mode. Set. Clear. was recorded with producer Tom Larkin, 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 with cover art by the late Storm Thorgerson. The album debuted at #8 on the RIANZ Album Charts and was the #1 New Zealand album.
In February 2012 Villainy supported Incubus 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.
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