Vex Red formed in Aldershot, England (close to the hometown of Reuben) and incorporated the use of Electronica into their Hard Rock music. After submitting a demo tape to Kerrang! magazine, Ross Robinson (producer of Slipknot, Korn and At The Drive In) signed them to his I Am label. In 2002, they recorded and realised their only album, Start With A Strong And Persistent Desire. It's easily one of the best debut albums I've ever heard, clearly showing why they were signed in the first place. Shortly after releasing their album, they were dropped from the label and the band members went their separate ways. Lucky, they staged within the music industry and started new bands. Terry Abbot started Septembre, Ben Calvert took up drumming duties for post-punk legends Killing Joke, and some of the remaining members went on to form a new band called Scenes. Sadly I never got to witness these guys at a live performance but heres to hoping. Tracks to check out include the fabulous Can't Smile, Itch and Clone Jesus.
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