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Vice

About Me


"Vice" is written and performed in the studio by Matt Beeson, including all music, lyrics, and production. Vocals performed by Chris Tarride.

When "Vice" plays live, the band credits are as follows: Matt Beeson plays drums and guitar, Chris Tarride is the vocalist, Jesus Hernandez plays bass, Laurie Shefsky plays guitar.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 19/01/2006
Band Website: You're on it.
Band Members: Matt Beeson, Chris Tarride, Jesus Hernandez, Laurie Shefsky
Influences: Soundgarden, Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Alice in Chains, Rush, Metallica, Mudvayne, Machine Head, Slipknot, Led Zeppelin, Futurama, Van Halen, Sevendust, System of a Down, White Zombie, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Alex Lifeson (Victor), Alice Cooper, Black Label Society, Anything Ozzy ever did, David Lee Roth, Disturbed, Down, Korn, Brak, The Meters, Monty Python, Robot Chicken, Nine Inch Nails, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Red Hot Chili Peppers (Mother's Milk or earlier), Drain STH, Filter, Janes Addiction,
Sounds Like: All of the above, and none of the above. Vice is likely to appeal most to fans of Slipknot, Korn, Machine Head, and Soundgarden.
Record Label: Anathema Music Publishing, L.L.C.
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Dirt: A Tribute to Alice in Chains

Well, "Vice" may be dead in the water, but "Dirt" is going strong! We had a tremendous show at Hurricanes a couple of weeks ago, and are preparing for our first headliner. Friday night, August 21st, w...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:20:00 GMT

All the Dirt on Vice

I know it's taking too long, but I have some leads and hope to have Vice playing live again soon. Meanwhile, for those who don't know, Chris, Jesus and I have teamed up with long-time friend and most ...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:54:00 GMT

breathing again

All: "Vice" will soon come out from yet another extended hiatus. New songs are in the works, and my school obligations are no more, and will never again be quite so absolute, even should I decide to r...
Posted by on Sun, 24 May 2009 17:23:00 GMT

music player tech issue

It's always been my intent to give my music away for free. The download links have always been enabled so that anyone who cared to could download mp3s of my songs at any time, no strings attached and ...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Bailout, revolt, and revolting developments

Barney Frank, D-MA, says the GOP needs to stop its revolt against the bailout. Will someone please tell the good Congressman, that it's not the GOP that's revolting? IT'S THE PEOPLE!! (I tried, btw. M...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:01:00 GMT

Check out this event: Live @ Southport Hall

Hosted By: Vice When: Friday Aug 15, 2008 at 10:00 PMWhere: Southport Hall200 Monticello Ave. Jefferson, Louisiana|19 70121United StatesDescription:Vice Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:42:00 GMT

a little news update

Well, we're gearing up for our final show of the summer, which will be our final show until school lets out in December. I hoped to have more new material, but am plagued with incessant equipment fail...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:38:00 GMT

Where’s the best place to live in the U.S?

If a person were living in Austin, TX, should they think about relocating to New Orleans? 
Posted by on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:07:00 GMT

Funny story, or "The Parade of Clowns"

I've been trying to re-form the live lineup of "Vice" here in Austin, but haven't found anyone yet. I've been through a number of singers, a couple of guitar players... Years ago I dubbed this process...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:14:00 GMT

So you hate George Bush...

A very curious thought came to me today. Democrats everywhere (and I haven't said anything of my own political leaning) hate George Bush. I will say that I'm not so fond of him either, but why why why...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:10:00 GMT