Vermilion

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There is more than one band with this name: 1) a London-based punk/metal group formed by American singer Vermilion Sands, sometimes labelled NWOBHM. 2) Vermilion formed in 1996 by Colin McBride and Eric Yates 3) an instrumental progressive metal band from Ghent, Belgium 4) Vaporwave artist 1) VERMILION was a London-based punk/metal group formed by American singer Vermilion Sands who released the EP "Angry Young Women, 7" (1978). The new line-up, known as VERMILION AND THE ACES released the 7" The Letter in 1979. 2) Vermilion was formed in 1996 by Colin McBride and Eric Yates while still in high school; the two would soon be joined by Danny Oleson and Eric Junge on bass and drum duties, respectively. This initial formation of Vermilion took influence from the sludge of Nirvana, Mudhoney and the Melvins, the experimentation of Sonic Youth and Eric's Trip, and the emotional fervor of Sunny Day Real Estate to create its sound. Guitar dissonance provided the background for Yates' emotionally charged vocals, creating a sonic energy that was reflective of both the band's youth and passion. After a number of shows and the cassette format split-release of "Sidewalk to Venus" (with Left in a Dream), Yates departed from the band in 1999. Bryce Shoemaker would join the band and assume guitar duties alongside McBride. From this point the band began to develop its more instrumental/progressive based compositions. This second incarnation became the core Vermilion unit, accountable

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