Bloodsimple

Bloodsimple formed in 2002, originally under the name Fix 8,{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=9887 |title=Fix 8 Becomes Bloodsimple |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=February 20, 2003 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051130072008/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=9887 |archive-date=November 30, 2005 }} and featured former Vision of Disorder members vocalist Tim Williams and guitarist Mike Kennedy, along with ex-Piece Dogs, Skrew, and Medication and current Hellyeah bassist Kyle Sanders (brother of Troy Sanders, bassist of heavy metal band Mastodon),{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45431 |title=Mastodon and Bloodsimple Brothers to Guest on BBC Radio 1's 'The Rock Show' |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=December 11, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070318012238/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45431 |archive-date=March 18, 2007 }} and former Downset, and Deadbolt drummer Chris Hamilton.

In early May 2004, the band opened New York shows for Superjoint Ritual.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=21328 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909050411/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=21328 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 9, 2012 |title=Bloodsimple to Open for Superjoint Ritual |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 13, 2004 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} Later that month, the band signed to Warner Bros. Records, through Bullygoat Records, an imprint founded by Chad Gray, vocalist for Mudvayne, and later, Hellyeah.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=22312 |title=Bloodsimple Sign With Warner Bros. |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=May 10, 2004 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040919190646/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=22312 |archive-date=September 19, 2004 }}{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ShAEAAAAMBAJ&dq=bloodsimple+soundscan&pg=PA12 |title=Billboard |date=2004-07-10 |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |language=en}} Their debut album, entitled A Cruel World, was recorded in Vancouver, Canada with producer Garth Richardson.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=22851 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912010515/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=22851 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 12, 2012 |title=Bloodsimple Select Producer for Debut CD |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=May 24, 2004 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} Then, in late February 2005, they began the "Alliance of Defiance" U.S. tour alongside Otep, American Head Charge and Candiria.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=31598 |title=Bloodsimple to Tour with Otep, American Head Charger |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=January 16, 2005 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060110204324/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=31598 |archive-date=January 10, 2006 }}

In May, the band was featured on the soundtrack to the film House of Wax, with their song "Path to Prevail."{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=35097 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120907210019/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=35097 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 7, 2012 |title=Deftones, Disturbed, Marilyn Manson Among Artists on 'House of Wax' Soundtrack |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 6, 2005 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} In its first week of release, A Cruel World sold 3,120 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=35099 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201093450/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=35099 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Bloodsimple: First-Week SoundScan Number Revealed |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 6, 2005 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} In April, Bloodsimple were rumored to be the band given the second "mystery band" slot on the second stage at Ozzfest.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=36054 |title=Ozzfest 2005: New 'Mystery Band' Slot Added to Second Stage |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 28, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050821040914/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=36054 |archive-date=August 21, 2005 }} However, that report was later refuted by a spokesperson for Ozzfest.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=36092 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910101931/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=36092 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 10, 2012 |title=No Bloodsimple for Ozzfest |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 29, 2005 }}

In June 2005, Bloodsimple began touring the U.S. with American Head Charge and Static-X.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=36361 |title=Static-X Frontman Says He Was Shocked by Tripp Eisen's Arrest |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=May 6, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060427113253/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=36361 |archive-date=April 27, 2006 }} Also in June, drummer Brendon Cohen joined bassist Mike Fleischmann, vocalist B. Folly and guitarist Skullion to form a new band named Karnov.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=37881 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120917121149/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=37881 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 17, 2012 |title=Former Vision of Disorder Members Resurface in Karnov |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=June 9, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} Bloodsimple then teamed up with Byzantine, Gizmachi and headliners Six Feet Under for the "Masters of Brutality" U.S. tour that was to begin in July.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=35771 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120915082020/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=35771 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 15, 2012 |title=Six Feet Under to Tour U.S. with Byzantine, Bloodsimple and Gizmachi |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 24, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} However, the tour was postponed. On July 26, the music video for "What If I Lost It," off the band's debut album, was posted on MySpace.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=39721 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201152556/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=39721 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Bloodsimple: 'What if I Lost It' Video Posted Online |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=July 26, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} On August 27, it was announced that the band, along with Disturbed, Dope, and Life of Agony, among others were scheduled to appear at Locobazooka! in September.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=40931 |title=Disturbed, Life of Agony, God Forbid, Darkest Hour and More to Perform at Locobazooka! Festival |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=August 27, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070319025955/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=40931 |archive-date=March 19, 2007 }} On August 31, it was announced that the band's song "Overload" would appear on the Masters of Horror soundtrack.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=41097 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908020334/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=41097 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |title='Masters of Horror' Soundtrack Compilation: Final Track Listing Unveiled |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=August 31, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }}

On September 11, the track listing for Roadrunner Records' Roadrunner United compilation album was revealed, and it showed that Bloodsimple vocalist Tim Williams would be performing on the track "Army of the Sun."{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=41527 |title=Roadrunner United: Complete 'The All-Star Sessions' Details Revealed |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=September 11, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626004700/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=41527 |archive-date=June 26, 2007 }} Then five days later, it was announced that the band's song "September" would be featured on the Saw II soundtrack.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=41780 |title=Marilyn Manson, Mudvayne, Bloodsimple Featured on 'Saw II' Soundtrack |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=September 16, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070328112415/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=41780 |archive-date=March 28, 2007 }} On September 24, 2005, the band's concert at Club Voltage in Levittown, New York included an unannounced reunion performance by Vision Of Disorder vocalist Tim Williams and guitarist Mike Kennedy.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=42641 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120907192947/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=42641 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 7, 2012 |title=VISION OF DISORDER's 'History Lesson' Was Highlight Of BLOODSIMPLE's Homecoming Show |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=October 8, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} Throughout October and November the band performed with Throwdown, Soulfly and Incite.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=41738 |title=Soulfly: U.S. Tour Dates Announced |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=September 15, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060428025523/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=41738 |archive-date=April 28, 2006 }} On December 5, it was announced that the band's song "Sell Me Out" would be appearing on the Best of The Taste of Chaos compilation two-CD set.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45311 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910002408/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45311 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 10, 2012 |title=Deftones, Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall Featured on 'Best of The Taste of Chaos' CD |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=December 8, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} On December 19, Roadrunner Records posted a list of some of their artists' selections for the top 10 albums of the year, and both Brock Lindow of 36 Crazyfists and Chris Spicuzza of Chimaira selected Bloodsimple's A Cruel World as the seventh best album of 2005.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45796 |title=More Musicians Pick Best Albums of 2005 |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=December 19, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080308114746/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45796 |archive-date=March 8, 2008 }}

Bloodsimple began 2006, by performing in support of Disturbed on the Jägermeister Music Tour.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=43412 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909091258/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=43412 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 9, 2012 |title=Bloodsimple to Open for Disturbed on Jägermeister Music Tour's Second Leg |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=October 26, 2005 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} In March, the band was scheduled for "The Crusade III: Ascend Above the Ashes" tour in the U.K. and Ireland along with God Forbid and Trivium.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47756 |title=God Forbid Prepare for U.S. Tour with Children of Bodom |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=February 1, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070318012520/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47756 |archive-date=March 18, 2007 }} In May, drummer Chris Hamilton left Bloodsimple, forming a new band named Saint Caine along with former Dropbox members vocalist / guitarist John Kosco and guitarist Joey Wilkinson and bassist John Eville.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53630 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909192102/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53630 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 9, 2012 |title=Former Dropbox, Bloodsimple Members Join Forces in Saint Caine |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=June 13, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} Drummer Brendon Cohen toured as a replacement for the summer of 2006, resulting in three fifth's (60%) of Vision Of Disorder's old lineup playing a limited number of shows.

Throughout the summer, Bloodsimple performed with Stone Sour and the recently reformed Alice in Chains in Europe, a tour which included an appearance at the Metallica and Korn headlined Download Festival in Castle Donington on June 10. The band also performed at the Nova Rock 2006 in Burgenland, Austria.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=48593 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911155248/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=48593 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 11, 2012 |title=Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Alice in Chains to Play Austria's Nova Rock Festival? |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=February 20, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} From June 30 through July 2, the band performed at the German With Full Force festival at Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Löbnitz, Germany.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=49878 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120907185533/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=49878 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 7, 2012 |title=Lumsk, Do or Die Confirmed for Germany's With Full Force Festival |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=March 20, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }}

Bloodsimple performed at the Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals in Nürburgring and Nürnberg, Germany, respectively,{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=48960 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912173758/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=48960 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 12, 2012 |title=Alice in Chains, Opeth, Soulfly Confirmed for Germany's Rock am Ring/Rock im Park Festivals |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=February 8, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} as well as the Gods of Metal Festival in Italy on June 4.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=48880 |title=Alice in Chains, Def Leppard, Stone Sour Confirmed for Italy's Gods of Metal Festival |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=February 27, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070919171248/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=48880 |archive-date=September 19, 2007 }} They then performed at the Hultsfred Festival in Hultsfred, Sweden.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=50285 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201151223/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=50285 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=In Flames, Stone Sour, Soulfly Confirmed for Sweden's Hultsfred Festival |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=March 29, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} On July 1, Bloodsimple performed, along with bands such as Alice in Chains, DragonForce, and Motörhead, at the 2006 Waldrock Festival in Burgum, The Netherlands.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51314 |title=Bloodsimple, Stream of Passion Confirmed for Holland's Waldrock Festival |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 22, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060509041930/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51314 |archive-date=May 9, 2006 }}

Bloodsimple performed at the Loud Park 06 festival on October 14 and 15 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls in Tokyo, Japan.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55262 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201082241/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55262 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Dio, As I Lay Dying, Unearth, Bloodsimple Added to Japan's Loud Park 06 Festival |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=July 18, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} In December, the band posted a cover of The Doors' "Five to One" on their MySpace page.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64229 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201115610/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64229 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Bloodsimple Covers The Doors: Audio Available |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=December 22, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }}

Bloodsimple were reported to begin a tour with Diecast and Sevendust on February 8, 2007 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=63681 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908055037/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=63681 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |title=Sevendust, Diecast, Bloodsimple: First Tour Dates Announced |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=December 12, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} However, on December 20, that report was refuted by Bloodsimple saying; "We're putting the finishing touches on the record this week and will mix it first thing in January 2007, then wait on official release date and touring plans which will hopefully be in March."{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64117 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910152209/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64117 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 10, 2012 |title=Bloodsimple: 'We Are NOT Touring with Sevendust' |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=December 20, 2006 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }}

On April 21, it was announced that Bloodsimple, along with Medication, would be an opening act for Hellyeah in May.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=70945 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909175103/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=70945 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 9, 2012 |title=Bloodsimple to Open for Hellyeah on Select Dates |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 21, 2007 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} On May 28, it was announced that the band's next album was originally scheduled to be released in July.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=73392 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201090247/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=73392 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Bloodsimple: New Album Due in July |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=May 28, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} However, the album's release was postponed.

Bloodsimple then spent the latter part of May and most of June touring in Europe, performing at festivals and clubs.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=75740 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908083655/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=75740 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |title=Bloodsimple: Back Home From Europe |series=Blabbermouth.net |work=Roadrunner Records |date=June 28, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} Some of the performances that month include; performing on the "Dimebag Darrell Stage" at the Download Festival in Donington Park, Leicestershire.,{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72127 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912114107/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72127 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 12, 2012 |title=As I Lay Dying, Cynic, Fastway Confirmed for U.K.'s Download Festival |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=May 9, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} performing at the Fields of Rock festival in Biddinghuizen, the Netherlands on June 16,{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=73029 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909060115/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=73029 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 9, 2012 |title=Shadows Fall Pulls Out of Fields of Rock; After Forever, Panic Cell, Volbeat Added to Bill |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=May 22, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} performing at the Bilbao DDK Live Festival 2007, in Bilbao, Euskal Herria, Spain on June 21,{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=71391 |title=Iron Maiden Expected to Draw Sellout Crowd at Spain's Bilbao BBK Live Festival |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 28, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009220254/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=71391 |archive-date=October 9, 2007 }} performing at the Hellfest in Clisson, France on June 22,{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=71001 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201120803/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=71001 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Franc'es Hellfest: Final Running Order Announced |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 22, 2007 |access-date=January 10, 2009 }} and performing between June 23–24 in Dessel, Belgium at the Metal Dome as part of the Graspop Metal Metting.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=71355 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120914145954/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=71355 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 14, 2012 |title=Fastwa, Static=X, Epica, Joe Satriani Confirmed for Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 27, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} Then on July 29, Bloodsimple was added to the Family Values Tour, and would be performing on the second-stage.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=77751 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909042909/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=77751 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 9, 2012 |title=Bloodsimple Added to Family Values Tour |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=July 29, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} However, on September 1, the band issued a statement announcing that they were forced to cancel their appearances on the final three days of the Family Values tour, due to vocalist Tim Williams having a tooth pulled.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=79881 |title=Bloodsimple Forced to Pull Out of Last Three Family Values Dates |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=September 1, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606231311/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=79881 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 }}

On October 30, the same day as their new album's release, the band began touring in support of Hellyeah on the "Balls Volume Strength" tour.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=83063 |title=Hellyeah To Release 'Below the Belt' DVD in November |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=October 18, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022105236/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=83063 |archive-date=October 22, 2007 }} That same day, the band's long delayed second album, Red Harvest was released in the U.S. through Bullygoat/Reprise Records. It was produced by Machine, who had produced records for many successful acts such as Eighteen Visions and Lamb of God. In its first week of release, the album sold 2,400 copies.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=84317 |title=Avenged Sevenfold, Puscifer, Otep, Bloodsimple First-Week Sales Revealed |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=November 7, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221075254/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=84317 |archive-date=December 21, 2007 }} On November 20, Bloodsimple was scheduled to perform in Amarillo, Texas along with Hellyeah and Otep, however, on the day of the concert, it was announced that that night's concert had been cancelled.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=85264 |title=Hellyeah, OTEP, Bloodsimple: Amarillo Concert Cancelled |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=November 20, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080421234142/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=85264 |archive-date=April 21, 2008 }}

Bloodsimple then opened for Avenged Sevenfold from January 17 through February 1.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=86748 |title=Boodsimple to Open for Avenged Sevendolf in UK, Ireland |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=December 14, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071214230042/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=86748 |archive-date=December 14, 2007 }} Then, that same month, the music video for the band's next single "Out to Get You" began streaming on the official website for Metal Hammer. The video features footage from the movie Night of the Living Dead by George A. Romero.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=88403 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201111759/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=88403 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Bloodsimple: 'Out To Get You' Video Posted Online |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=January 14, 2008 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} In April, the band joined Korn, Biohazard, and Chimaira on a six show tour of Australia and New Zealand.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=91801 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911233017/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=91801 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 11, 2012 |title=Throwdown Added to Korn's Australian Tour |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=February 28, 2008 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }} Then on April 9, it was announced that they had been nominated for an award at the 2008 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. They were nominated, along with Still Remains, Apocalyptica, DevilDriver, and Every Time I Die, for "Breakthrough Artist."{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94524 |title=Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2008 Nominees Announced |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 9, 2008 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412211448/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94524 |archive-date=April 12, 2008 }} Bloodsimple were then scheduled to appear on WSOU's 60th Anniversary show on April 18, however, just six days prior to the show, it was announced that they had been replaced by Anaka.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94776 |title=Anaka Replaces Bloodsimple on WSOU's 60th Anniversary Show |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 12, 2008 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080417010158/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BlabberMouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94776 |archive-date=April 17, 2008 }} On April 16, it was announced that Bloodsimple was scheduled to perform at Rockfest, in Kansas City, Missouri.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94998 |title=Stone Temple Pilots, Sevendust, 10 years Confirmed for Kansas City's Rockfest |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 16, 2008 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080420035918/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94998 |archive-date=April 20, 2008 }} However, on May 30 bassist Kyle Sanders stated the band would not attend the festival.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=98092 |title=Bloodsimple Drops Off Sevendust Tour |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=May 30, 2008 |access-date=January 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605184535/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=98092 |archive-date=June 5, 2008 }}

In late 2008, their song "Dead Man Walking" was featured on the video game WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009. In October 2008, Vision of Disorder reformed to record a new album.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=106846 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908060928/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=106846 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |title=Reunited Vision of Disorder To Record New Studio Album |work=Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=October 14, 2008 |access-date=January 8, 2009 }}

In March 2010 bassist Kyle Sanders released a statement concerning his new band Monstro, the beginning of which indicates that Bloodsimple is no longer an active band.{{cite web |url=http://www.theprp.com/2010/03/19/news/former-bloodsimple-and-torche-members-unite-in-monstro/ |title=Former Bloodsimple And Torche Members Unite In MonstrO |work=theprp.com |date=October 14, 2008 |access-date=March 19, 2010}}

Final lineup

• Tim Williams - vocals (2002–2008)
• Mike Kennedy - guitar (2002–2008)
• Nick Rowe - guitar (2002–2008)
• Kyle Sanders - bass (2002–2008)

Former members

• Chris Hamilton - drums (2002–2006)
• Chris Jeter - drums (2006-2008)

Live and studio musicians

• Brendon Cohen - drums (2006)
• Will Hunt - drums (2007)
• Mike Froedge - drums (2007)
• Bevan Davies - drums (2007–2008)

Demo 2002, released: 2002

1. "Fixated" (2:52)
2. "Plunder" (3:08)
3. "Running from Nothing" (3:54)
4. "What You're Looking for" (3:46)
5. "Burn You All" (3:15)

Demo 2003, released: Early 2003

1. "Path to Prevail" (3:24)
2. "Breaking the Mold" (4:01)
3. "Running from Nothing" (3:54)
4. "Flatlined" (4:09)
5. "Overload" (3:28)

Demo 2003, released: Mid/late 2003

1. "Breaking the Mold" (3:51)
2. "September" (3:44)
3. "Running from Nothing" (4:27)
4. "Flatlined" (4:03)

Demo 2004, released: August 10, 2004 on Warner Bros. Records

1. "Sell Me Out" (3:37)
2. "Running from Nothing" (3:50)
3. "Path to Prevail" (3:17)

Bloodsimple EP, released: February 15, 2005 on Relapse Records

1. "Straight Hate" (Faded Ending)
2. "Blood in Blood Out"
3. "What If I Lost It"
4. "Sell Me Out"

• 2005: Masters of Horror OST – "Overload" (3:23)
• 2005: Saw II OST – "September" (3:38)
• 2006: Official Myspace page – "Five to One" (The Doors cover) (4:18)

• List of current Warner Bros. Records artists
• List of current Reprise Records artists

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Other sources

• [http://www.lambgoat.com/features/interviews/bloodsimple.aspx Interview with Tim Williams (Dec. 2007)]
• [http://www.maximumink.com/articles.php?articleId=713 Interview with Bloodsimple], Maximum Ink, February 2005

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