Violent Delight
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Violent Delight were a punk/metal band from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, consising of Rodney Henderson (Vocals), Tom Steenvoorden (Guitar), Ben Macrow (Bass) and Ken Hayakawa (Drums). Despite their youth (Rodney and Tom were both 16 at the time) they were signed to Warner Music UK in 2002.
Their first single 'Secret Smile' was produced by Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones and gained rotation on Kerrang! television and P-Rock but performed dismally in the charts. Their next video received better financial backing and was shot in the US. This single 'I wish I was a girl', reached #25 in the UK singles charts and again gained rotation on alternative music satellite channels. Their third single 'All you ever do' also entered the UK singles charts at number 38. Transmission was a fourth video release from them.
Their first album 'Transmission' was finally released in late 2003 to mostly unfavourable reviews. This was especially apparent in Kerrang! magazine who had initially supported the young band and included them on some of their compilation albums.
In 2004, guitarist Steenvoorden left the band citing creative differences and despite vowing to continue, the band has since disappeared into obscurity with their once active site forum closing down. It is now assumed they have broken up though no official statements have been made.
In mid-2005, SuzyHope was created with Rodney Henderson and Ken Hayama. Ben Macrow and Vex Red guitarist Nick Goulding created their new band, Selladore, during the summer of 2003. Tom has returned to school to study law.
Violent Delight performed one last Farewell gig on the 10th November to a sell out crowd at the Camden Barfly, London.
