Velvet Chains (band)
Velvet Chains | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2018 – present |
| Labels | FYPM Music WWDD Records |
| Members | Nils Goldschmidt Laurent Cassiano Jason Hope Larry Cassiano Ro Viper |
Velvet Chains is an American hard rock band based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The band was formed in 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada by Nils Goldschmidt. He recruited the original lineup through an ad he posted on Craigslist.[1][2]
The band launched its first album "Icarus" on 24 September 2021. It was released with 10 songs, including two singles "Tattooed" and "Strangelove". It features guest appearances by guitarist Richard Fortus from Guns N' Roses, and bassist Jeff Rouse and guitarist Mike Squires, both from Duff McKagan's Loaded. Its recording took place in early 2021 at different studios in Las Vegas and Seattle; songs co-written with Drew Lawrence, sound engineering done by Greg Williamson, and mixing and mastering was done by Tristan Hardin.[3]
The first single "Tattooed" features special guest appearance of Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus and it was released in July 2021.[4] The song's music video was directed by Dean Karr.[5][6]
The band launched its second EP "Morbid Dreams" on 21 October 2022. It was released with 6 songs, including three singles "Last Drop",[7] "Back On The Train"[8] and "Can't Win".[9] Its recording took place in early 2022 at different studios in Las Vegas; songs co-written with Drew Lawrence, and production done by Kane Churko and Monster Sound & Picture.[10]
The band participated in Rock Fest 2022 which was held July 13–16 in Cadott, Wisconsin and in Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022 which was held September 8–11 in Alton, Virginia.[11][12][13]
Members
Current members
- Nils Goldschmidt - bass
- Laurent Cassiano - lead guitar and backing vocals
- Jason Hope - drums
- Larry Cassiano - rhythm guitar and backing vocals
- Ro Viper - lead vocals
Past members
- Jerry Quinlan - lead vocals and rhythm guitar
- Noelle Schertzer - drums
Discography
Icarus (2021)
It was released on 24 September 2021 with 10 songs, including two singles "Tattooed" and "Strangelove".
- Before We Shine
- Burning City
- Tattooed
- Pass The Disease
- Wasted
- Strangelove
- Flexing
- Sex Slave
- Teenage Stoner
- Gone
Morbid Dreams (2022)
It will be released on 21 October 2022 with 6 songs, including three singles "Last Drop", "Back On The Train" and "Can't Win".
- Back On The Train
- Last Drop
- Hiding From Stars
- Can't Win
- Time Stood Still
- Fade Away
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Music Video Awards | Best Production Design | Finalist |
| 2022 | Richmond International Film Festival | Best Music Video | Nominated |
| 2022 | Premios Pulsar Chile | Best Rock Band | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Las Vegas act Velvet Chains launches debut album Icarus". Retrieved May 14, 2022
- ^ "VELVET CHAINS – "Rock 'N' Roll Is Very Much Alive And Kicking In Las Vegas!"". Retrieved May 14, 2022
- ^ "Velvet Chains launches debut album Icarus". Retrieved May 14, 2022
- ^ "Velvet Chains prepara single de estreia e propõe expansão da nova geração do rock americano" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved May 15, 2022
- ^ "Velvet Chains - Tattooed (Official Video) - YouTube". Retrieved May 15, 2022
- ^ "Velvet Chains Unveil "Tattooed" feat. a Searing Solo by Richard Fortus of Guns N' Roses [Premiere]". Retrieved May 15, 2022
- ^ "VELVET CHAINS Share Dark Single 'LAST DROP'". Retrieved September 26, 2022
- ^ "VELVET CHAINS RELEASE NEW SINGLE "BACK ON THE TRAIN"". Retrieved September 26, 2022
- ^ "Velvet Chains lanza nuevo video: Can't Win" (in Spanish). Retrieved September 26, 2022
- ^ "VELVET CHAINS: banda renova line-up e confirma participação em grande festival nos Estados Unidos" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved May 15, 2022
- ^ "Rock Fest 2022 Lineup + Set Times Revealed - Disturbed, Evanescence, Shinedown + More". Retrieved May 15, 2022
- ^ "Lineup | Rock Fest-Music Festival In Wisconsin". Retrieved May 15, 2022
- ^ "LINEUP - Blue Ridge Rock Fest". Retrieved May 16, 2022