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VEXT have a brand NEW song called "Maid Of Gold", and it features the bands latest incarnation - Tommy Vext (DIVINE HERESY, SNOT) on vocals, Billy DiNapoli on guitars and drummer Bill Fore (MUTINY WITHIN) - as well as a very special guest appearance by Doc Coyle of GOD FORBID! Doc laid down a super tight and technical solo that really compliments the song.
"Maid Of Gold" was produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Dan Malloy at Vipen Studios and is "just a taste of what's to come within the next couple of months", according to Tommy Vext. Listen to it now! Related links: VEXT on Facebook VEXT on Twitter VEXT on YouTube Tommy Vext on Twitter
As previously reported Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy & Snot) has a brand NEW project called VEXT. If you haven't heard it yet you might want to give your ears a chance to listen to a very fresh approach. The bands debut EP is called 'Impermanence' and its available now via all digital outlets.
Tommy Vext has just announced that bassist Andrew Jacobs has stepped down as the bands bass player. Here is Tommy's statement:
"Do to personal reasons (AJ) Andrew Jacobs has been forced to step down from his responsibilities as the bassist of Vext.
"I Love AJ like family & we all hope he can resolve the situations he's dealing with & get back to doing what he Loves most which is making music.
That being said VEXT will be holding bass player auditions this August through September.
VEXT is ALSO looking for a SECOND GUITARIST. Preferably a song writer but Shredders are of course welcome ;-)
"To set up auditions, send mp3's or YouTube videos, please email Tommyvext@yahoo.com
I will be corresponding directly."
Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy & Snot) has a brand NEW project called VEXT. If you haven't heard it yet you might want to give your ears a chance to listen to a very fresh approach that is the result of Tommy's union with former members of MUTINY WITHIN and guitar monster Angel Vivaldi (listen below). The bands debut EP is called 'Impermanence' and its set to be released on July 3rd via all digital outlets.
Recently, the band presented their brand NEW sonic assault at their CD release show in New York City's Sullivan Hall. While the weather wasn't ideal for a Tuesday night show, the masses showed up ready to party and VEXT presented them with the perfect soundtrack.
'Impermanence' was mixed by Chris Clancy (formerly from Mutiny Within) at Colin Richardson's studio in the UK. The musical direction of the band combines elements of Pantera, Alice In Chains and Tool, but Tommy makes it clear that it is something NEW and risky. For the production of Tommy's vocals, the band were lucky enough to count with Disturbed's frontman David Draiman who coached Tommy throughout the entire process. Additionally, Tommy is an alumni from vocal coach Melissa Cross (considered the best in the business).
Once VEXT finished feeding the masses with their unique blend of music, we sat down to chat with Tommy about the inspiration behind 'Impermanence' and how his health scare in 2010 influenced his NEW musical project. He also publicly apologized to Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY, DIVINE HERESY & ASESINO) in hopes to patch up his relationship with the "riffmanufacturer" within the near future. Check it out our exclusive interview with Tommy and spread the word!
As previously reported, Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy & Snot) has a brand NEW project called VEXT. According to Vext, the musical direction of the band combines elements of Pantera, Alice In Chains and Tool, but Tommy makes it clear that it is something NEW and risky. For the production of Tommy's vocals, the band were lucky enough to count with Disturbed's frontman David Draiman who coached Tommy throughout the entire process. Additionally, Tommy is an alumni from vocal coach Melissa Cross (considered the best in the business).
VEXT's debut LP was mixed by Chris Clancy (formerly from Mutiny Within) at Colin Richardson's studio in the UK. Today, the band has released a teaser for their NEW EP entitled 'Impermanence'. Today, you get to listen to VEXT's first single entitled "In The End". Check it out!
As previously reported, Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy & Snot) has a brand NEW project called VEXT. According to Vext, the musical direction of the band combines elements of Pantera, Alice In Chains and Tool, but Tommy makes it clear that it is something NEW and risky. For the production of Tommy's vocals, the band were lucky enough to count with Disturbed's frontman David Draiman who coached Tommy throughout the entire process. Additionally, Tommy is an alumni from vocal coach Melissa Cross (considered the best in the business).
VEXT's debut LP was mixed by Chris Clancy (formerly from Mutiny Within) at Colin Richardson's studio in the UK. Today, the band has released a teaser for their NEW EP entitled 'Impermanence'. Follow Tommy Vext on Twitter to be the first to hear his NEW musical creation: @TVEXT
During Lamb Of God's after party at Billy Hurricane's in New York City, which took place right after the band unleashed their NEW CD entitled 'Resolution', Tommy Vext (former singer of Divine Heresy and Snot) announced a brand NEW musical project that he formed with members of Mutiny Within and guitar virtuoso Angel Vivaldi. Tommy's NEW band is appropriately called VEXT and it promises to be a complete different sonic approach than any of the previous projects that he or his band-mates have been part of.
The musical direction of the band combines elements of Pantera, Alice In Chains and Tool, but Tommy makes it clear that it is something NEW and risky. For the production of Tommy's vocals, the band were lucky enough to count with Disturbed's frontman David Draiman who coached Tommy throughout the entire process. Additionally, Tommy is an alumni from vocal coach Melissa Cross (considered the best in the business).
Tommy and Draiman have been friends for a while, but it was during the 2011 Music As A Weapon Tour that Draiman took Tommy under his wing. Tommy ended up being part of the Music As A Weapon Tour after being personally invited by In This Moment. This is how Tommy ended up joining In This Moment for a duet with the beautiful Maria Brink on the song "The Promise". This very successful tour also featured Disturbed, Korn and Sevendust!
VEXT's debut LP is currently being mixed by Chris Clancy (formerly from Mutiny Within) at Colin Richardson's studio in the UK and songs should start surfacing online around March. Follow Tommy Vext on Twitter to be the first to hear his NEW musical creation: @TVEXT
All this and more on this EXCLUSIVE Horns Up Rocks interview!
You may know Tommy Vext Cummings from his days as front man of Divine Heresy and Snot, and you probably fear being alone with Tommy if he's pissed off! Yes Tommy is a badass singer with a very unique style, and yes he’s not someone you want to throw spitballs at. However, once you meet Tommy you realize that he’s one of the truest and nicest guys you will ever meet. We've had the chance to hang out with him a few times, and it’s evident that everyone respects Tommy. He might have been looked as the bad guy when he left Divine Heresy because of personal differences with guitarist Dino Cazares (Fear Factory and Divine Heresy), but he has moved on since then and he’s currently working on a new project with his best friend Doc Coyle from God Forbid.
As we all know, his own brother viciously attacked Tommy last September with a crowbar, which resulted in a spleen fracture that nearly cost Tommy his life. Thankfully his physical and mental recovery is going very well, and Tommy is getting ready to once again take over the world through his passionate lyrics and powerful vocals. This past November we had the chance to see Tommy's comeback at his benefit show in New York City, and definitely does not sound rusty. Seeing Tommy back on stage was a very cool moment for all of us who attended, especially after his horrible accident. As soon as he started singing he proved that the speculations of many fans which dared to say that Tommy’s career was over are not the be reckoned with.
After seeing Tommy’s legendary performance, which was the climax of the day, we decided to interview Tommy so he can tell you guys about his present and future. We purposely decided to not speak about his accident or about the friction between him and Dino Cazares, simply because Tommy is at a turning point in his life and negativity only delays a persons rise against the odds.
We want to thank Tommy Vext for this exclusive interview, which was filmed by our good friend Jay Belou! \m/
Here is a video produced by our good friend Tommy Jones from The Studio NJ
Additional donations from those who could not be at the even can be sent via PayPal to tommyvext@gmail.com
On Sunday November 28, thanks to Doc Coyle (God Forbid) and Ria Katz (Santos Party House), God Forbid, Mutiny Within, Dead Men Dreaming, Timeless, Human Decline, The Judas Syndrome, Empyreon and a Great Day To Die, took center stage at Santos Party House in New York City, in order to help Tommy Vext (former singer of Divine Heresy and Snot) raise some funds. The matinee was a memorable event, and it was really good to see so many people supporting such an awesome cause.
While all the bands kicked ass, the highlight of the night was when Tommy returned to the stage after 17 months (his last show had been on May 17, 2009 with Snot in California), and played an emotional acoustic set. Tommy was joined by his best friend Doc Coyle from God Forbid, who is also his band-member on a new project they recently started working on (pre-production started on December 9th).
The project was suppose to start months ago, but it had to come to a halt when he was viciously attacked by his own brother. Here is an extract of an interview with Tommy (courtesy of Metal Insider) explaining what happened that horrific day.
"On the evening of September 19th I was leaving my apartment in Brooklyn to visit my sister and was struck over the back of my head from behind during an attempted robbery. I fell and turned around and was struck again with a crowbar. The metal bar broke my left arm and this is when I saw my attacker. A 6’1, 320 pound man covered in dirt & blood. It was my estranged brother. Homeless, intoxicated and desperate, he repeatedly hit me on the back and sides with the weapon as I tried to shield myself from the blows. I managed to get on my feet and throw him off of me. I took off to a neighbors house and called 911. The ambulance arrived and I was rushed to the Hospital. After multiple X-rays & MRI’s, the doctors found I had a fractured skull and broken arm. I was discharged the next day. Because my attacker had not been apprehended I was staying with a friend in Manhattan during the first few days of my recovery. Four days after the incident, I collapsed in a Manhattan restaurant and was rushed back to the Hospital. This time the doctors found I had been internally bleeding since the 19th and now my spleen had ruptured. I went into emergency surgery at Cornell Hospital where my spleen was removed and I received a blood transfusion."
Here is a video that our good friend Tommy Jones from "The Studio" in New Jersey, shot and edited at the benefit. If you couldn't make it, but still want to help Tommy out. You can donate any amount via his PayPal account: tommyvext@gmail.com. We also have an EXCLUSIVE interview with Tommy coming soon!
Tommy "Vext" Cummings has always represented Heavy Music in an honest way, he might be too honest for some bands to be able to handle him, but this is what makes him a true New York musician. Regardless of why he left Divine Heresy and Snot, Tommy is a talented singer who wont be retiring anytime soon. Unfortunately, his new project with guitarist Doc Coyle from God Forbid was put to a halt when he was viciously attacked by his own brother. Here is an extract of a recent interview with Tommy (courtesy of Metal Insider) explaining what happened that horrific day.
"On the evening of September 19th I was leaving my apartment in Brooklyn to visit my sister and was struck over the back of my head from behind during an attempted robbery. I fell and turned around and was struck again with a crowbar. The metal bar broke my left arm and this is when I saw my attacker. A 6’1, 320 pound man covered in dirt & blood. It was my estranged brother. Homeless, intoxicated and desperate, he repeatedly hit me on the back and sides with the weapon as I tried to shield myself from the blows. I managed to get on my feet and throw him off of me. I took off to a neighbors house and called 911. The ambulance arrived and I was rushed to the Hospital. After multiple X-rays & MRI’s, the doctors found I had a fractured skull and broken arm. I was discharged the next day. Because my attacker had not been apprehended I was staying with a friend in Manhattan during the first few days of my recovery. Four days after the incident, I collapsed in a Manhattan restaurant and was rushed back to the Hospital. This time the doctors found I had been internally bleeding since the 19th and now my spleen had ruptured. I went into emergency surgery at Cornell Hospital where my spleen was removed and I received a blood transfusion."
On Sunday November 28, thanks to Doc Coyle (God Forbid) and Ria Katz (Santos Party House), God Forbid, Mutiny Within, Dead Men Dreaming, Timeless, Human Decline, The Judas Syndrome, Empyreon and a Great Day To Die, will take center stage at Santos Party House in order to help Tommy collect some funds to help cover his medical bills. If you live in the tri-state area, you have absolutely no reason or excuse to not come to this show. Lets proof the world that the Heavy Music community always rises to the occasion! \m/
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY, so get there early!
