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| caption = Blood on the Dance Floor in 2013. From left to right: Dahvie Vanity and Jayy Von Monroe |
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| origin = [[Orlando, Florida]], [[United States]] |
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| genre = [[electronic music|Electronic]], [[crunkcore]], [[electronica]], [[electropop]], {{nowrap|[[dance-pop]]}} |
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| years_active = {{Start date|2007}}–present |
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| label = Dark Fantasy Records |
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| associated_acts = [[Jeffree Star]], [[Deuce (singer)|Deuce]] |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.ilovebotdf.com}} |
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| current_members = Dahvie Vanity<br/>Jayy Von Monroe |
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| past_members = Christopher Mongillo<br>Rebecca Fugate<br>Garrett Ecstasy<br>Matty M |
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'''Blood on the Dance Floor''' is an American [[electropop]] duo originally from [[Orlando, Florida]], but now based out of [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. The group's 2012 release ''[[Evolution (Blood on the Dance Floor album)|Evolution]]'' reached No. 42 on the [[Billboard 200]].<ref>[http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/chart-moves-brave-s-mumford-sons-enhanced-1007470752.story Chart Moves: 'Brave's' Mumford & Sons-Enhanced Billboard 200 Debut, Blood on the Dance Floor's Best Sales]. ''[[Billboard magazine|Billboard]]'', June 29, 2012.</ref> |
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==Style and influences== |
==Style and influences== |
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Revision as of 15:46, 12 November 2013
Terrible pieces of crap
Style and influences
The band's style has played music like electronica,[1] electronic,[2] electropop,[3] dance-pop.[4] Jeffree Star is a major influence on Blood on the Dance Floor.[3]
History
Let's Start a Riot and It's Hard to be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World (2007-2008)
In 2007, David Jesus Torres, also known as Dahvie Vanity started a trio called Love the Fashion with Christopher Mongillo and Rebecca Fugate.[5] The trio was originally nothing but a joke, but soon developed into Blood on the Dance Floor. The group hit the studio and recorded their first album, Let's Start a Riot.[6] Instead of promoting the album, the band continued recording and released their second album, It's Hard to be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World, later that year.[7] Not being able to tour, Mongillo and Fugate left the band while Vanity toured the Orlando, Florida area. Vanity soon gained a large fan base called the Slash Gash Terror Crew, or in their alternative name, Slash Gash Terror Crue.[8]
I Scream I Scream, OMFG Sneak Peak and Extended Play (2008-2009)
While on tour, Dahvie Vanity met Garrett Ecstasy, who soon joined the duo. The duo began recording new material in early 2009. The group released the three extended plays I Scream I Scream, OMFG Sneak Peak, and Extended Play in the first half of 2009.[9] The duo embarked on the OMFG Tour across the United States in support of their three releases. In September 2009, Ecstasy was kicked out of the band mid-tour due to allegations that he was stealing from Vanity.[10]
Epic (2009-2010)
Garrett Ecstasy was soon replaced by Jeremy Brian Griffis, better known by his stage name, Jayy Von Monroe. Recording for their junior album began near the end of 2009.[11] The new lineup soon played on the Crunk Kids Tour '09. The duo soon teamed up with Jeffree Star to record three songs for the album. BOTDF embarked on the 2 Drunk 2 Fuck Tour and the Lookin' Hot & Dangerous Tour with Star during 2010. During the Lookin' Hot & Dangerous Tour, Blood on the Dance Floor and Star became hostile towards each other for a reason claimed by some as "BOTDF were to make an entire album with Jeffree Star, but when they were to start the Recording Session(s), Star failed to show up and ditched them." But as of 2011/2012, Star, Vanity, and Monroe became friends once again.[12] Due to the fight, neither of the three songs made the album. Leading up to the release, numerous singles were released between October 2009 and September 2010. In October 2010, the album Epic, was released. The album charted 5th on the dance/electronic Billboard chart.[3] The band headlined the Epic Tour and the Epic Tour Part II in support of the album.[13]
All the Rage!!, Evolution, & Clubbed To Death (2010-2012)
Even before the duo's third album was released, recording began for Blood on the Dance Floor's fourth album. The duo collaborated with several artists for the album, including Gods Paparazzi, KatiKaine, Rusty Lixx, James Egbert, Lady Nogrady, JJ Demon, and Nick Nasty. Once again the album was preceded by several singles to promote the release. The band embarked on Warped Tour 2011, in June 2011.[14] Their fourth album, All the Rage!!, was released while on Warped Tour. One music video was filmed for the album. The album peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart.[3] At the end of 2011, the duo headlined the All the Rage Tour and is planning the 'Tis the Season to be Killing Tour.[15] Continuing their constant recording, material for the fifth album was worked on immediately. The duo has then made up with Star and the two collaborated along with another electropop group called Millionaires on the unreleased song "Fuck Me I'm Famous." The band has also collaborated with Haley Rose, Amelia Arsenic, Shawn Brandon, Joel Madden, Elena Vladimirova, and Deuce for the upcoming album.[16] In celebration of BOTDF's four-year anniversary, a compilation album entitled, The Legend of Blood on the Dance Floor, was set to be released on Halloween.[8] The compilation's release date was pushed back. The compilation features remastered versions of songs from the band's first four albums. An Epic remix album was released on January 31, 2012. It featured 4 songs from Epic that were then made into dubstep tracks. Evolution was released on June 19, 2012[17] along with a deluxe edition that featured acoustic versions of two songs. Two music videos and four singles were released from the album. As a thank you to the fans they released the three song free EP Clubbed to Death! on June 20, 2012 for free through an app on Facebook.[18] Their sixth EP, The Anthem of the Outcast, was released on October 30, 2012.[19]
Bad Blood (2013-present)
In the beginning of 2013, there were major rumors claiming Blood on the Dance Floor has split when they withdrew from the Soundwave Festival. However, it turned out to be a hoax.[20][21] Vanity completely denied all rumors of Blood on the Dance Floor disestablishing.[20]
The group will release their sixth album Bad Blood out on September 3, 2013.[22] On February 18th 2013 the lead single "I Refuse to Sink! (Fuck the Fame)" was released,[21] followed by the second single "Crucified By Your Lies",[23] followed by the third single, "Something Grimm", on July 2, 2013.[24]
Criticism
The duo has been criticized a lot by critics and listeners alike for their style and lyrics.[25][26] Davey Boy, a staff member of Sputnikmusic said in a review
While Jayy Von Monroe's vocals are occasionally tolerable, Dahvie Vanity's are in desperate need of auto-tune - especially throughout verses where he approaches rapping and spoken-word. Seriously, you just have to listen to his delivery of "Every 14.2 minutes, someone in the United States dies by suicide" at the beginning of 'You Are the Heart' to understand how awful Vanity's voice is.[27]
Perwell Fowler from Bring on Mixed Reviews said
Why review something that looks like an easy target you ask? It’s because there has got to be a better way to get the youth to know they aren’t alone in this world and to be confident enough to be free from bullying and depression, than listening to someone with a purple studded jacket and tiger whisker face paint. If you are a fan reading this, do yourself a favor and pick up a less offensive choice.[28]
Dahvie Vanity child molestation cases
Vanity is widely accused of child molestation. In 2009, Vanity was convicted for having sex with a minor[3] and went on trial for it within the year 2010.[29] A Tumblr page located at http://truthaboutdahvie.tumblr.com/ includes "dozens of submissions from self-described ex-fans of the duo, support acts and crew members has been published, all of which recall past experiences with BOTDF member Dahvie Vanity and many of which relate to under-age sexual activity or some other form of sexual harassment from the ‘musician’."[30]
In 2010, pop music artist Jeffree Star raged on social networking site Twitter about his experience with being around Dahvie Vanity, he made tweets such as:[31]
"I no longer support Blood on the Dance Floor and how disgusting Dahvie is. Touching children and enjoying the attention is evil. Fuck off sicko. If you support that piece of shit then unfollow me because you're supporting child molestation. Dahvie is the lowest worthless scum I've ever met.
Being on tour with that child fucker has made me see the truth. I regret ever doing a song with that pig. RIP because you'll never be me. I'm gonna speak the truth 'til I die, we saw Dahvie bring under-age girls to his hotel rooms and do sexual things. 100% ILLEGAL."
Discography
| Blood on the Dance Floor discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 6 |
| EPs | 6 |
| Compilation albums | 1 |
| Singles | 40 |
Albums
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [3] |
US Dance [3] |
US Heat [3] |
US Indie [3] | ||
| Let's Start a Riot |
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— | — | — | — |
| It's Hard to be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World |
|
— | — | — | — |
| Epic |
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— | 5 | 12 | — |
| All the Rage! |
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— | 13 | 26 | — |
| Evolution |
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42 | 1 | — | 8 |
| Bad Blood |
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137 | 2 | — | 29 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||||
Compilation albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The Revolution Pack |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [3] |
US Indie [3] | ||||
| I Scream I Scream |
|
— | — | ||
| OMFG Sneak Peak! |
|
— | — | ||
| Extended Play |
|
— | — | ||
| Epic: The Remixes |
|
— | — | ||
| Clubbed to Death! |
|
— | — | ||
| The Anthem of the Outcast |
|
140 | 26 | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||||
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Money and Hoes" | 2008 | Let's Start a Riot |
| "Save the Rave" | It's Hard to be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World | |
| "Blood on the Dance Floor (DJ Pickee Remix)" | ||
| "S My D" | ||
| "Suicide Club" | I Scream I Scream | |
| "Siq With a Q" | ||
| "Miss Bipolar (Love Fight)" (featuring Lolli Dolli) |
2009 | |
| "Looking Hot, Dangerous!" | OMFG Sneak Peak | |
| "Horrifically Delicious" | Epic | |
| "Success Is the Best Revenge" | ||
| "Sexting" | ||
| "Crunk Man" | — | |
| "Designed to Kill" | 2010 | |
| "Inject Me Sweetly" (featuring Jeffree Star) |
Epic | |
| "Candyland" | ||
| "I'm What Dreams Are Made Of" | ||
| "Lose Control" | ||
| "You Done Goofed" | ||
| "Party On" | ||
| "Death to Your Heart!" | ||
| "My Gift & My Curse" | All the Rage!! | |
| "P.L.U.R." | 2011 | |
| "G.F.A." (featuring JJ Demon, Nick Nasty and Lady Nogrady) | ||
| "Bewitched" (featuring Lady Nogrady) | ||
| "La Petite Morte" (featuring Elena Vladimirova) |
— | |
| "Revenge Porn!" | Evolution | |
| "The Right to Love!" | 2012 | |
| "Unforgiven" | ||
| "Rise & Shine" | ||
| "Oishi High School Battle Theme Song" | — | |
| "Hell on Heels (Givin' In to Sin)" | The Anthem of the Outcast | |
| "Don't Want to Be Like You" | ||
| "I Refuse to Sink (Fuck the Fame)" | 2013 | Bad Blood |
| "Something Grimm" |
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "The Loving Dead" | 2010 | All the Rage!! |
| "Yo, Ho" | ||
| "Happy Violentine's Day" | 2011 | |
| "Crucified By Your Lies" | 2013 | Bad Blood |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Death to Your Heart" | Raul Gonzo |
| "Believe" | Robby Starbuck | |
| 2011 | "Bewitched" | Patrick Fogharty |
| 2012 | "Unforgiven" | Dale Resteghini |
| "Rise and Shine" | ||
| "Don't Want To Be Like You" | Caleb Spillyards, Tyler Forrest | |
| 2013 | "Damaged" | Patrick Fogarty |
Members
- Current members
- Dahvie Vanity - vocals, keyboard, guitar, bass guitar (2007–present)
- Jayy Von Monroe - vocals (2009–present)
- Former members
- Christopher Mongillo - vocals, guitar (2007–2008)
- Rebecca Fugate - vocals, keyboard (2007–2008)
- Garrett Ecstasy - vocals (2008–2009)
- Matty M - vocals (2008)
- Touring members
- Nick Nasty - drums, vocals, keyboard (2010–2011)
- Carter Harris - keyboard (2011–2012)
- Johnny Awford - bass guitar, drums (2011)
- Rusty Lixx - guitar, drums (2009–2011)
- Alex Gilbertson - bass guitar (2011)
- Brian Carpenter - Drums (2012)
- Michael (Aussie) Sadleir - Bass guitar (2012–present)
- Ryan Mulroy - Guitar (2012–present)
- Brandy Wynn - Violin (2012–present)
References
- ^ "Come get messy with Blood on the Dance Floor". Ace of Spades. June 6, 2013.
- ^ Blood on the Dance Floor - 5 Tour Essentials - Fuse
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Blood on the Dance Floor". Allmusic. Cite error: The named reference "amg" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor - Evolution". Alternative Press. June 19, 2012.
- ^ "Blood On The Dance Floor". TuneCore. 2008-04-16. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ "Tunecore". Portal.tunecore.com. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ "Tunecore". Portal.tunecore.com. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ a b Exclusive Interview: Blood On The Dance Floor - Critic Studio
- ^ "Tunecore". Portal.tunecore.com. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ Breeyette (2012-04-24). "Why was Garrett ecstasy kicked out of blood on the dance floor". Wiki.answers.com. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ Blood on the Dance Floor - Mr. Miller
- ^ "Jeffree Star and BOTDF at war". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ The Epic Tour!!! - Top Spot USA - September 29th 2010
- ^ "Vans Warped Tour / Bands / June 16th - August 5th / Tickets On Sale Now / Blood On The Dance Floor". Vanswarpedtour.com. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ "Blood On The Dance Floor:. All The Rage [Tour Dates]". Eurotrash Music. October 4th 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Blood On The Dance Floor interview w/ Robert Herrera". YouTube. 2011-10-16. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ "Evolution - Blood on the Dance Floor". Allmusic.
- ^ "Blood On The Dance Floor – Double Header Review: Evolution and Clubbed To Death". Nataliezworld.
- ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor Announce "Anthem of the Outcast" EP Release Date". Alter the Press!. September 2012.
- ^ a b "Blood on the Dance Floor Not Breaking Up Despite Rumors". Zack Zarillo. February 19th 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b "DAMMIT: Blood On The Dance Floor Deny Break Up Rumors; Release New Single". Under the Gun Review. February 19th 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor Confirm New Album". Alter the Press!. February 2013.
- ^ "Blood On The Dance Floor Release New Song; Liken Themselves To Christ & Address Rape Allegations". Under the Gun Review. March 13th 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Blood On The Dance Floor Release New Song "Something Grimm"". Alter the Press!. July 2013.
- ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor at Nile Theater, 4/5/2012". Phoenix New Times. April 6, 2012.
- ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor Discuss Jesus and Allegations in New Song". Music Feeds. April 1, 2013.
- ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor - Evolution". Sputnikmusic. June 23, 2012.
- ^ "Blood on the Dance Floor - Evolution Review". Bring on Mixed Reviews.
- ^ http://www.underthegunreview.net/2010/07/19/rape-trial-for-dahvie-vanity/
- ^ http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/blood-on-the-dance-floor-accused-of-child-sex-by-fans-support-acts-and-crew/
- ^ http://www.novafm.com.au/article/jeffree-star-launches-internet-tirade-ex-tour-mates