- Orgy (band)
-
Orgy Origin Los Angeles, California, United States Genres Synthrock, industrial metal Years active 1996–2004, 2010–present Labels Elementree, Reprise, D1 Music Associated acts Sexart, Julien-K, Drug for Joy, Trick Factory, Machine Gun Orchestra, Rough Cutt, Electric Love Hogs, Dead by Sunrise, Deadsy, Kill-O-Watt Website www.orgymusic.com, www.punkstatikparanoia.com, www.orgyband.com Members Jay Gordon
Carlton BostPast members Bobby Hewitt
Ryan Shuck
Amir Derakh
Paige HaleyOrgy is an American synth rock band formed in 1996, from Los Angeles, California.[1] Orgy described their music as "death pop".[2]
Contents
History
Orgy was formed in 1996 by vocalist Jay Gordon and guitarist Ryan Shuck. Bassist Paige Haley, guitarist Amir Derakh, and drummer Bobby Hewitt soon completed the line-up. Derakh had previously gained some fame in the 1980s metal band Rough Cutt, and Hewitt was a former member of Electric Love Hogs. Gordon and Derakh were also experienced producers, having produced Coal Chamber's self-titled CD.[1]
Within six months Jonathan Davis, who performed with Shuck in Sexart, signed Orgy to Korn's label Elementree Records.
Candyass and Vapor Transmission
In 1998, Orgy released their debut album, Candyass, the name inspired by a drag queen they had met, selling almost two million copies.[3] The album produced two singles; a cover of the New Order song "Blue Monday", and "Stitches". The song "Revival" featured Jonathan Davis of Korn.
Orgy made their live debut at EdgeFest, an annual radio show in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1998. They also appeared on the Family Values Tour with Korn, Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Incubus, and Rammstein. They were featured on the live compilation album of the tour, released in 1999. Other tours with Love and Rockets and Sugar Ray followed.[citation needed]
Their second album, the science fiction-themed Vapor Transmission, was released in 2000, with "Fiction (Dreams in Digital)" and "Opticon" as singles.
Side work and Punk Statik Paranoia
In 2001, Orgy released the song "Faces" for the soundtrack of the film Zoolander.[4] Orgy was a musical guest on WB's Charmed, performing "Opticon" in the episode "Sin Francisco".[3][5]
In late 2003 guitarists Shuck and Derakh formed a side project, Julien-K, as an outlet for electronic material they had come up with during the writing process for Orgy.[3] They released their first album, titled Death to Analog, in March 2009, and are producing Chester Bennington of Linkin Park's side project, Dead by Sunrise. Jay Gordon also remixed the Linkin Park track "Points of Authority", for their album Reanimation, where it was renamed "Pts.Of.Athrty".
After the release of Vapor Transmission, Orgy left Reprise Records and had already severed ties with Elementree. Gordon started his own independent record label, D1 Music, releasing the band's third album, Punk Statik Paranoia in 2004.
Hiatus, 2010 tour, Gordon reviving Orgy
When asked for an Orgy update in late July 2008, Shuck informed fans that Orgy's return is still underway but their priority is getting the much delayed Julien-K album released. During a video interview at the annual Californian NAMM 2009 convention, Derakh mentioned a 2010 Orgy reunion.
On March 30, 2010, through a video to his Julien-K, Dead By Sunrise, and Orgy followers, Shuck informed that there are plans for a tour in 2010.[6]
On October 25, 2010, Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh informed that "As of Oct. 26th Jay Gordon will be leaving the original band Orgy." [7]
On October 30, 2010, Jay Gordon released a statement via his official Facebook profile stating that he still owns the Orgy name and wants to continue forth creating new material for the band.[8] Jay wrote that all previous members of the band were too busy with numerous side-projects to continue with the original band. "Everyone has been so busy with their different projects I figured this was the only way for me to continue on with the name. I started this band, and I don't want to let it fall to the wayside completely."
On November 7, 2011, Blabbermouth.net published a news story detailing the bitter feud between vocalist Gordon and guitarists Shuck and Derakh that has spiraled out of control after Gordon revealing his plans to assemble a band of musicians and begin touring under the name Orgy.[9]
Related projects
- Julien-K - a synth rock group founded by Derakh and Shuck in 2003. Their album Death to Analog was released on March 10, 2009.
- Dead by Sunrise - a band founded by Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, Derakh, and Shuck.
- Hellflower - a band founded by a long time friend and Director of Activities Church, including Haley.
- kill-o-watt - Gordon's new dubstep side-project.
Discography
Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)US
[10][11]US
Ind.
[10][12]1998 Candyass 32 US: Platinum[13] 2000 Vapor Transmission - Released: October 10, 2000
- Label: Elementree/Reprise (47832)
- Format: CD, CS
16 US: Gold[13] 2004 Punk Statik Paranoia - Released: February 24, 2004
- Label: D1 Music (2)
- Format: CD
— 11 "—" denotes a release that did not chart. Singles
Year Single Peak chart positions Album US
[14]US
Alt.
[15]US
Main.
[16]US
Dance
[17]AUS
[18]CAN
[16]GER
[19]NZL
[20]1998 "Stitches" — 18 38 — — — — — Candyass "Blue Monday" 56 4 18 2 36 5 83 30 2000 "Suckerface"[21] — — — — — — — — Vapor Transmission "Fiction (Dreams in Digital)" — 6 38 — — — — — 2001 "Opticon" 56[A] 26 — 25 — — — — 2003 "The Obvious" — — — — — — — — Punk Statik Paranoia 2004 "Vague" — — — — — — — — 2005 "Pure" — — — — — — — — "—" denotes a release that did not chart. Members
- Current members
- Jay Gordon – vocals (1996–2004, 2010–present)
- Carlton Bost – guitar (2011–present)
- Former members
- Bobby Hewitt – drums (1996–2004)
- Ryan Shuck – guitar (1996–2004)
- Amir Derakh – guitar synthesizer (1996–2004)
- Paige Haley – bass (1996–2004)
Notes
- A.^ "Opticon" peaked on the US Hot 100 Singles Sales chart.
References
- ^ a b Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. p. 721. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
- ^ Punkstatikparanoia.com
- ^ a b c "Amir Derakh - Bio". "Yamaha". http://www.yamaha.com/Artists/ArtistDetail.html?CNTID=29312#. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ "Zoolander [SOUNDTRACK Various Artists"]. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005O6HP. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ "Musical Guest Spots". The Wicca Box. http://www.thewiccabox.co.uk/charmed/charmed_music.htm. Retrieved 3 January 2009.
- ^ "Stolen From Church | Julien-K recording their follow up to "Death To Analog"". YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDZx7Y3kGUo. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
- ^ "Orgy news". Julien-k.com. 2010-10-25. http://www.julien-k.com/forum/showthread.php?30240-Orgy-news&p=242340#post242340. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
- ^ "Niet compatibele browser". Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/jaygordonmusic. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
- ^ "Former ORGY Members Slam JAY GORDON For Pulling An 'Axle Rose'". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=165775. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
- ^ a b "Orgy > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/orgy-p311513/charts-awards/billboard-albums. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ^ "Orgy Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/orgy/chart-history/281053?f=305&g=Albums. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ "Orgy Album & Song Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/orgy/chart-history/281053?f=326&g=Albums. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ a b RIAA certifications
- ^ "Orgy Album & Song Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/orgy/chart-history/281053?f=379&g=Singles. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ "Orgy Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/orgy/chart-history/281053?f=377&g=Singles. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ a b "Orgy > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/orgy-p311513/charts-awards/billboard-singles. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ^ "Orgy Album & Song Chart History: Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/orgy/chart-history/281053?f=359&g=Singles. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ "Discography Orgy". Hung Medien. http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Orgy. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "Chartverfolgung / Orgy / Longplay" (in German). PhonoNet. http://www.musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/ORGY/single. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ^ "Discography Orgy". Hung Medien. http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Orgy. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "Orgy - Suckerface". Discogs. http://www.discogs.com/Orgy-Suckerface/release/235001. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
External links
- Official Orgy site
- Official Amir Derakh site
- Official Julien-K site
- OrgyBand
- Orgy-France
- D1 Music Network (Gordon's record label)
- Official Bobby Hewitt and brother video label
- Paige Haley at the Internet Movie Database
- Bobby Hewitt at the Internet Movie Database
- Trash the Stage interview with Jay Gordon
- The Second Supper Interview with Ryan Shuck
Studio albums Videos Singles "Blue Monday" · "Stitches" · "Fiction (Dreams in Digital)" · "Suckerface" · "Opticon" · "Eva" · "The Obvious" · "Vague" · "Pure"Related articles "Pts.OF.Athrty"
Bands: Sexart · Julien-K · Rough Cutt · The Wondergirls · Dead By Sunrise · Electric Love Hogs
Labels: Elementree Records · Reprise Records · D1 MusicCategories:- American rock music groups
- Musical groups from California
- Julien-K
- Musical groups established in 1997
- Musical quintets
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
