The Veer Union
| The Veer Union | |
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| Origin | British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Post-grunge |
| Years active | 2004 - present |
| Labels | Universal Motown Records Chief Music Management Rocket Science Ventures |
| Website | http://www.theveerunion.com |
| Members | |
| Crispin Earl Eric Schraeder Neil Beaton |
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| Past members | |
| James Fiddler Marc Roots |
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The Veer Union is a Canadian post-grunge band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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[edit] History
[edit] Formation, as "Veer" (2004-2007)
The band was formed in 2004 by founders Crispin Earl, and Eric Schraeder, under the original name of "Veer". The band released one independent album, Time to Break the Spell, in 2006. After the albums release, and touring with bands like Hinder, Theory of a Deadman, Seether and Black Stone Cherry, the band was able to attract major label interest, and signed a record deal with Universal Motown Records.[1]
[edit] Against the Grain (2008-2010)
Before releasing their debut album, they recorded and released a self-titled EP containing alternate versions of songs on their debut, and unreleased songs as well. The band released their debut album, Against the Grain, on April 21, 2009. Against the Grain has reached number 32 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers.,[2] and its first single, Seasons, has reached number 8 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart,[3] number 16 on the Rock Songs chart and number 30 on the Alternative Songs chart. "Seasons" was also the official theme song for WWE Backlash 2009, Pittsburgh Penguins,[4] and has been used extensively on MLB Network's coverage for the race to the postseason in 2009.
From July to September, the band supported Sick Puppies and Hurt in a tour throughout the U.S,[5] and then later toured with Cavo and Framing Hanley.
[edit] Divide the Blackened Sky (2011-present)
After being dropped by Universal Records due to lackluster sales, the band announced the title of their second album, Divide the Blackened Sky, which will be released via Rocket Science Ventures/Red Distribution. In 2011, they held a contest to have fans submit artwork to be picked to be on the album's front cover.[6] Divide the Blackened Sky will be released on March 27, 2012.[7] The album's first single will be "Bitter End".[8] Frontman Crispin Earl said of the album, ""Our new record, Divide The Blackened Sky, is a much darker and heavier effort than our previous works. It depicts all the hard times we have been through over the last couple of years."[9]
On February 22, 2012, bassist Marc Roots and guitarist James Fiddler left the band.[citation needed]
[edit] Members
- Current
- Crispin Earl - lead vocals
- Eric Schraeder - rhythm guitar, vocals
- Neil Beaton - drums
- Past
- James Fiddler - lead guitar, background vocals
- Marc Roots - bass
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Heat [10] |
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| 2006 | Time to Break the Spell
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— | — | |
| 2009 | Against the Grain
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— | 32 | |
| 2012 | Divide the Blackened Sky
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| "—" denotes a release that did not chart | ||||
[edit] EPs
| Year | EP details |
|---|---|
| 2009 | The Veer Union EP
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[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alt |
US Main |
US Rock |
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| 2009 | "Seasons" | 30 | 10 | 16 | Against the Grain |
| "Youth of Yesterday" | — | 23 | 49 | ||
| 2010 | "Darker Side of Me" | — | 26 | — | |
| 2012 | "Bitter End" | — | — | — | Divide the Blackened Sky |
[edit] References
- ^ "Total Assault - The Veer Union". Total Assault. http://www.totalassault.com/team.php?team_id=364. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ^ "Top Heatseekers - Against the Grain". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=324&cfgn=Albums&cfn=Top+Heatseekers&ci=3107904&cdi=10189621&cid=05%2F09%2F2009. Retrieved 2009-05-03.[dead link]
- ^ "Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks - Seasons". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Singles&model.vnuArtistId=1069391&model.vnuAlbumId=1246040. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ^ "Defy Ordinary - Opening Intro". PensTV. http://penguins.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=831&id=48347. Retrieved 2009-11-02.
- ^ http://www.antimusic.com/news/09/may/18Sick_Puppies_Return_With_New_CD_and_Hurt_Tour.shtml
- ^ http://tunelab.com/2011/01/01/the-veer-union-title-new-album/
- ^ http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2390523
- ^ http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2390523
- ^ http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2390523
- ^ "The Veer Union > Against the Grain > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/album/against-the-grain-r1538655/charts-awards/billboard-album. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
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