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Void of Vision were an Australian metalcore band from Melbourne, formed in 2013. The band’s final lineup consisted of vocalist Jack Bergin, guitarists James McKendrick and Mitch Fairlie and drummer George Pfaendner. Void of Vision have released four studio albums: Children of Chrome (2016), Hyperdaze (2019), Chronicles (2023), and What I'll Leave Behind (2024).
The band announced in November 2024 they would break up following a farewell tour in mid February 2025, and a final show in July.
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Early years and Children of Chrome (2013–2016)
Void of Vision was formed in April 2013 by Jack Bergin on vocals, James McKendrick and Mitch Fairlie on guitar, George Pfaendner on drums, and Matt Thompson on bass. In May of that year, the band released a debut self-published two-track Reflect // Revolt on Bandcamp.[1]
In 2014, the band caught the public's attention when they released the music video for their first single, "Life//Blood", on 16 April.[2] By the end of the year, Void of Vision had performed three national tours.[3] Their debut EP, Broken // Bones, was released in October and named Blunt Magazine's EP of the Year for 2014.[4][5] On 27 December, Void of Vision released a music video for their track "Persist // Perceive" from their EP, Broken // Bones, featuring Mason Bunt from the band Pridelands. The video contained live footage from Void of Vision's performance at The Resolve Tour with Hand of Mercy and Hellions.[6]
On 5 March 2015, a music video for their track "Nightmare" was released before the Indian Summer Tour supporting Hellions.[7] On 18 June, Void of Vision released the single "Sunrise" with a music video.[8]
In 2016, the band signed to the UNFD record label, and later that year, released the singles, "//" and "Ctrl Freak". Their debut studio album, Children of Chrome, followed on 30 September.[3]
Disturbia and Thompson's departure (2017–2018)
In February 2017, Void of Vision went on their first international tour, supporting Chelsea Grin on the Self Inflicted European Tour.[9] On 9 November, the single "Ghost in the Machine" was released with a music video.[10] Their second EP, Disturbia, was released a day later under UNFD.[11][12] The band recorded a rendition of the 1995 song "Israel's Son" by Silverchair for Spawn (Again), a tribute album to Silverchair released on 17 November.[13] From 17 to 25 November, Void of Vision co-headlined with Wollongong metalcore band Graves for their farewell tour. They performed at venues across Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Adelaide and Melbourne.[14] On 11 December, bassist Matt Thompson played his last show with the band before leaving for unknown reasons.[15]
On 12 January 2018, Disturbia received a limited physical release of 500 vinyl EPs.[16] On 29 November, Void of Vision released a standalone single, "Kill All My Friends", with a music video.[17] "Kill All My Friends" was described as a new level for their sound, incorporating industrial and experimental elements that frontman Jack Bergin called "110% classic VOV with a new edge."[18] In December, Void of Vision joined the inaugural Good Things festival.[19]
Hyperdaze (2019–2021)
On 28 June 2019, during an all ages show in Croydon, Void of Vision unveiled new music.[20] On 23 July, their sophomore studio album, Hyperdaze, was announced alongside the single "Hole in Me". The album was set for release on 13 September.[21] On 16 August, Void of Vision released a cover of Slipknot's "Psychosocial" featuring Marcus Bridge of Northlane, Sean Harmanis from Make Them Suffer, and Ryan Siew from Polaris. The cover was included on Slipknot cover compilation album March of the Maggots by Metal Hammer magazine.[22] On 3 September, Void of Vision released their second single, "Babylon".[23] On 9 September, their third single, "If Only", was released with a music video.[24] On 14 September, they performed in the Amity Affliction's mini-festival Heaven & Hell.[25] From October to December 2019, Void of Vision joined Northlane on their Australian and European legs of their Alien World Tour.[26][27]
On 9 July 2020, the band released a music video for "Decay", the fourth single from Hyperdaze. The homemade music video was created by the AV Club on no budget. In a press statement, Bergin revealed that as his rental lease was finishing up they were left with an empty house to shoot the video in.[28]
On 5 February 2021, Void of Vision joined Thornhill's lead singer Jacob Charlton for a reimagined version of "Year of the Rat", and also released a new music video.[29] Later that month, they joined Ecca Vandal for a new version of "Decay". The band were expected to join Amity Affliction on their Everyone Loves You… Once You Leave Them Australian Album Tour.[30] These reimagined tracks were revealed to be part of Hyperdaze (Redux) a remix album released on 5 March.[31]
Chronicles (2021–2023)
On 3 September, Void of Vision released a single titled "The Lonely People". A music video accompanied the track.[32] On 20 October, another single, "VAMPYR" was released, with a music video. Void of Vision released an EP titled Chronicles I: Lust on 22 October, containing four tracks, including single releases "The Lonely People" and "VAMPYR". Chronicles I: Lust was the start of an ongoing series of EPs.[33]
On 21 February 2022, Void of Vision released the single "Dominatrix", a slightly different endeavor for their sound.[34] A second single, "Into the Dark", was released on 4 April alongside the announcement of their then-upcoming EP in the Chronicle series.[35] On 29 April, their second EP in the series Chronicles II: Heaven was released. It featured the two previously released singles and three additional tracks. The track "Altar" featured vocals from Creeper vocalist Hannah Greenwood.[36] On 18 October, the single "Hell Hell Hell" was released.[37] On 11 November, the band surprise-released the third and final EP in the series, Chronicles III: Underworld, which included the single previously released and two additional songs.[38]
On 17 February 2023, Void of Vision released the Chronicles studio album, compiling all three EPs together.[39] In March, Void of Vision joined the inaugural Australian Knotfest festival.[40] In April, the band announced an Australian headlining tour with Like Moths To Flames, Varials, and Annalynn.[41] Shortly afterwards, Bergin was hospitalised with a ruptured cerebral arteriovenous malformation, leaving the band to pull out of their scheduled performance at Unify Gathering Off The Record.[42]
What I'll Leave Behind and break up (2024–2025)
In October, the band returned with the release of the single "Angel Of Darkness",[43] announcing tours in North America/Canada with Invent, Animate and Europe/United Kingdom with Stray From The Path.[44][45]
In June 2024, the band announced the album What I'll Leave Behind would be released on 20 September 2024.[46] On November 14, the band announced they would break up following a final headlining tour in Australia in February 2025. The final show took place on 22 February at the Magnet House in Perth.[47] The band's decision to split came after reflecting on their career, feeling they have accomplished everything they set out to achieve. Their focus is on personal growth and moving forward, while celebrating their legacy.[48] After their main headlining Farewell Tour, the band announced an additional final show in their home town of Melbourne scheduled for 5 July at The Forum.[49]
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Musical style
Void of Vision has been described as taking their musical influences from bands such as Northlane, Architects, Meshuggah and others. Their genre has been described as metalcore, nu metal, and industrial. Their live performances have been described as being aggressive and erratic.[50]
Members
Final lineup
- Jack Bergin – unclean vocals (2013–2025), clean vocals (2022–2025)
- James McKendrick – lead guitar, clean vocals (2013–2025)
- Mitch Fairlie – rhythm guitar (2013–2025)
- George Pfaendner – drums (2013–2025)
Former
- Matt Thompson – bass guitar, backing vocals (2013–2017)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
Remix albums
Extended plays
Singles
Album appearances
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Awards and nominations
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
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