Art of Anarchy
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| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Century Media |
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Art of Anarchy is an American hard rock supergroup formed in 2011.[1] The band features twin brothers Jon and Vince Votta on guitar and drums, current Disturbed bassist John Moyer, former Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal as co-guitarist and producer, and, as of 2016, Creed vocalist Scott Stapp. The band's first album features the late former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland on vocals.
History
Origins and Scott Weiland era: 2011–2015
The band's origins came from a friendship between Bumblefoot and the Votta brothers that dates back many years. Jon Votta and Bumblefoot spoke about putting a band together. It was finally completed when John Moyer joined the band. The band name was created by Vince Votta.[2]
The band started in 2011, with Bumblefoot recording parts for the debut album in between touring with Guns N' Roses.[3] Weiland wrote and recorded the vocals after sharing the song files back and forth with Bumblefoot from 2012 to 2013. Weiland also took place in promotional photo shoots and music videos in October 2014.[4]
Their debut album, which is self-titled, was tentatively scheduled for Spring 2015 and was released in June.[5] On January 21, 2015 they released a 2:06 teaser of the new album.[6] Bumblefoot is the producer and engineer on the album.[7] The first single to be released from the album was "'Til The Dust Is Gone".[8] The album contains 11 tracks.[9] Weiland distanced himself from the project, stating: "I was never in the band. It was something I did when I wasn't doing anything. I was asked to write some lyrics and sing some melodies on this project, but it's not a band I'm in."[10] However, Thal countered by stating "The five of us made an album together. Scott is currently the singer of the band. It's in writing; (There's) no confusion".
On December 3, 2015, Scott Weiland was found dead on his tour bus around 9PM, just before he was to go on stage in Minnesota with his band The Wildabouts.[11] On December 22, 2015, "In memory of Scott Weiland...", Art of Anarchy made their album available free online for their fans.[12]
Scott Stapp becomes singer: 2015–present
On May 3, 2016, Creed singer Scott Stapp announced that he will replace Scott Weiland as the lead singer of Art of Anarchy.[13]
In July 2016 at 2016 APMA, Scott Stapp said that he would debut with the group as their new singer in October of that same year and that a new album would be released in 2017. "It is a perfect mixture of all the bands each member has come from. So, it's like Disturbed meets Guns N' Roses, meets Creed."[14]
The band's first single of their second studio album is called "The Madness" and their debut live performance with Scott Stapp as their vocalist, took place at Gramercy Theatre in New York on October 27, 2016.[15]
Band members
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Discography
Albums
- Art of Anarchy (2015)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| US Main. Rock [16] | |||
| "Til the Dust Is Gone" | 2015 | — | Art of Anarchy |
| "The Madness" | 2016 | 35 | TBA |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director | Albums | Personnel |
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| "Til the Dust Is Gone" | 2015 | Unknown | Art of Anarchy |
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| "Time Every Time" | ||||
| "The Madness" | 2016 | TBA |
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References
- ↑ Rosen, Christopher (January 21, 2015). "Scott Weiland To Lead Art of Anarchy With Guys From GnR, Disturbed". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
- ↑ "ART OF ANARCHY: Scott Weiland, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, John Moyer, Jon & Vince Votta Launch Epic New Project!". iconvision.com. January 21, 2015. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Talking Metal Digital " Talking Metal 529 Featuring Mike Orlando, Bumblefoot, Dan Bryant and Dez Fafara". Talkingmetal.com. June 4, 2015. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ↑ Schallau, Bob. "Interview: Bumblefoot on Guns N' Roses and Scott Weiland". Rock.about.com. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ↑ Bowar, Chad (January 21, 2015). "New Supergroup Art of Anarchy Features Scott Weiland + Members of Disturbed and Guns N' Roses". loudwire.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Art of Anarchy – Full Album Spring 2015". YouTube. January 21, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Art of Anarchy". Facebook. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Debut Album June 8th!". ArtofAnarchy.com. March 19, 2015. Archived from the original on March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Music". Web.archive.org. March 21, 2015. Archived from the original on March 21, 2015. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ↑ "Scott Weiland on Art of Anarchy Supergroup Confusion: 'I Was Never in the Band'". Billboard.
- ↑ Halperin, Shirley. "Scott Weiland, Former Stone Temple Pilots Singer, Dead at 48". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20151223045953/http://anothercentury.com/host/ArtOfAnarchy/download/. Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.facebook.com/ScottStapp/photos/a.10150542661623866.404031.5753328865/10154142704378866/?type=3&theater
- ↑ http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/scott_stapp_tells_us_more_about_his_rock_supergroup_at_the_2016_apmas
- ↑ http://www.alternativenation.net/scott-stapp-fronted-art-of-anarchy-tease-the-madness/
- ↑ "Art of Anarchy – Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 23, 2016.