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Victim of Modern Age was originally from Lake Charles, Lousiana and later relocated to Lafayette, Louisiana. Their technical compositions tend to be illuminated by glowing stage performances. Minimal but precise vocals surgically emphasize, while sudden stops and changes might deregulate heart palpitations. Their music has been compared to that of fellow bands Shellac, Braid, The Rapture, No Knife, Unwound and others. Victim of Modern Age has been adopted by the ever-growing indie rock category, but their music is of independent expression and also draws from other musical stylings, including some massive jazz roots.

Channels Like Capillaries was the band's Sophomore release on Universal Warning Records. The record was the culmination of years of practice/writing and almost a year in the studio. During their 2003 recording sessions, the band worked closely with long time friend and talented engineer, Ivan Klisanin to make Channels Like Capillaries the next shocking chapter in Victim of Modern Age's Diaries. The album includes piano interlude and creatively layered vocals that spans the spectrum of musical expression. Despite intense production, "Channels" is an exposé of honest rock, intraveneously shared between VOMA members and listeners.

Victim of Modern Age has performed with Benton Falls, Hey Mercedes, Liars Academy, Avec, We are Childhood Equals, Mae, Bright and Hollow Sky, Red Animal War, Jet By Day, Snakes and Music, Twothirtyeight, The Movie Life, Brand New, The North Atlantic, Brandston and many others.

Features members from Ponder, Claymore, & One Common Voice.

Members:
Bobby Nixon: Guitar, Vocals
Allen Clements: Guitar, Vocals
Jason Decou: Bass
David Leonard: Drums

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[edit] History

  • February 2002 - First Performance
  • July 22, 2002 - First tour (Central US)
  • August 2002 - Joined by Allen Clements (Claymore) on Guitar.
  • December 2002 - Second Tour (East Coast)
  • October 2003 - David Leonard joins as drummer.
  • December 11, 2003 - Released first full-length/second UDUB record, "Channels Like Capillaries"
  • May 2004 - Shawn Gachassin joins as drummer.
  • July 15, 2004 - Leave for Third Tour (West Coast/central US)
  • December 28, 2004 - Last show. Performed at Renaissance Cafe & Nightclub in Lafayette, LA

[edit] Discography

Victim of Modern Age - S/T ep
Released: July 4, 2002
A poignant introductory release from the four kids from Loiusianna. This record displays VOMA's modern rock sensibility, yet establishes their determination in establishing new patterns and sounds. Hard at times, soft-hearted at others, but always to the point. Four songs from four kids for you.

Victim Of Modern Age - channels like capillaries
Released: December 11, 2003
Like cutting through the dusted silence of a dead planet, this record shatters the vessel that contains your modern music. Leave the cliche's at the door, and your hearts on the curb. A new vehicle has arrived.. Channels Like Capillaries.. Victim Of Modern Age's sophomore effort rocks with such blinding force that you almost forget to breath. Yet this record is all the fresh air you could possibly need. Shredding and blending the best elements of the indie rock world, Victim of Modern Age has developed a sound... And it is a sound that will haunt the space between your ears, and then capture exactly what you have always wanted...

[edit] Press Quotes

  • "The year may be young, but this is one of the best rock records Iíve come across so far." - David Lichius, "Playback," St Louis, Missouri
  • "It's a searing, edgy and furious 10-cut disc, fuelled by the whipsmart lyrics, shifting rhythmic lines and fiery melodies." - Mark R. Bacon, KRVS Radio, Lafayette, Louisiana
  • "A searing document of intricate angst comparable to a more aggressive Shellac. This 10-cut disc is fuelled by the tension and passion of emo, but not constrained by it." - DS, Winnipeg Sun, Winnipeg, Canada
  • "This album has a fresh sound complete with melodic guitar intros, as in Merry Miller. The haunting piano-accompanied track Gnat Hand and the catchy Sleep Stop Seep are our favorites." - Pulse Weekly, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • "Best enjoyed on a drive from a city to a small town. The title track from the album, Channels like Capillaries, which I believe is a song about the art of creation and living for your art, will move you. I can't help but rock out and shout along. 'with the words that you choose...'" - Michael Otley, Owner, Pop Faction Records, Richmond, VA
  • "a 40 minute album of intelligent and explosive indie rock. The entire record is packed with moments of quiet, lullful guitar, ripped in half by a post-hardcore drive and crunch." - Feast of Fear and Hate Magazine
  • "a wonderful mix of hauntingly beautiful and well-executed instrumentation, frenetic rock parts, pop guitars, and solid vocals." - Lindsay Jones, WRBB Boston, CMJ Top 200

[edit] Links

http://www.victimofmodernage.com -- Official Page
http://www.universalwarningrecords.com -- Label Website
http://www.myspace.com/victimofmodernage -- Myspace Page

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