
The Vacancies
Biography
With the release of their new CD, Tantrum (Spring 2007), The Vacancies intend to âsteamroll over what passes for Punk todayâ.
Tantrum, their second release on Blackheart Records, blends a unique mix of punkâs many subgenres and confirms that the band is âexactly what the music industry is missing right now â raw, solid powerful bass lines and riffs combined with lyrics that are infectious, unpretentious and completely relatableâ.
With fist raising tracks like âPrideâ to socially driven songs like âSick Modern Eraâ, Tantrum takes the listener on a journey filled with melodic punk rock anthems laced with political and social overtones and pop punk sensibility. The infectious âBelow Merlotâ is infused with catchy bass lines coupled with ferocious guitar licks and packed with rich backup vocals. Tantrum is an all out must listen for todayâs punk rock fan.
Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, The Vacancies give listeners an honest and profound punk rock sound that is magnified by their high energy, high powered shows. With Billy Crookedâs snotty vocals, Michael Jamesâ dynamic guitar, Boâs driving bass line and recent additions, Dave Long on guitar and Kevin Hopkins on drums, the bandâs sound is fuller and more mature than ever.
The Vacancies have shared the stage with Social Distortion, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, The Buzzcocks, The Hives, Stiff Little Fingers, The Casualties, Rise Against, The Dwarves, Social Distortion, Flogging Molly, The Adolescents, Street Dogs, Pennywise, The Bamboozle Festival and will also be on the 2007 Warped Tour. The bandâs influences range from The Ramones, The Clash, The Stooges and The Dead Boys to The Beatles.
The Vacancies were signed by Joan Jett to Blackheart Records in 2005 and they have not looked back. Joan and Kenny Laguna produced their Blackheart debut album, A Beat Missing or a Silence Added, which was given critical praise from the likes of Alternative Press and The Boston Globe. They were selected as Best Hard Rock Album in the 6th Annual Independent Music Awards in 2007.
Discography
Gut Punch
A Beat Missing or A Silence Added
Tantrum