Chris Volz

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Chris Volz
Born August 6, 1973 (1973-08-06) (age 34)
Origin United States
Genre(s) Alternative metal
Hard rock
Nu metal
Instrument(s) Vocals
Years active 1995-Present
Label(s) Universal Records
Rock Ridge Music
Associated acts Flaw
Five Bolt Main
Website www.chrisvolz.com

Chris Volz is an American alternative metal/hard rock singer. He was the lead vocalist of defunct bands, Flaw and Five Bolt Main. In 2006, Chris Volz announced plans for a solo project. He has recently revealed that his debut solo album will be released through the independent record label Rock Ridge Music, and it will be titled Redemption. The solo album was released on September 11, 2007.[1] A clip of the title track off the album has been posted on his official music myspace. Volz is out of rehab now and is working on a new album with Flaw. His new band is called Foundation.

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[edit] Background

Born August 6, 1973, Chris grew up in the Baltimore, Maryland area and is currently based in Louisville, Kentucky. At the age of 2, Volz was adopted by a former opera singer. When he was 12, his adoptive mother committed suicide. Volz cites jazz, classical and metal music as some of his influences. His vocal style consist of mainly singing as well as screaming. The songs, "Whole" from Through The Eyes and "The Gift" from Venting are about his adoptive mother.[2][3]

Volz recently checked himself into a 30 day alcohol rehabilitation program to recover from alcohol problems that are all too familiar with his fans.

[edit] Discography

Date of Release Title Label Notes Sales
1997 American Arrogance None First independent release as the singer for nu metal/alternative metal band Flaw. -
1998 Flaw None Second independently released Flaw album. -
2000 Drama None Third and final independent release for Flaw. -
October 20, 2001 Through the Eyes Universal Records - 300,000 +[4]
May 04, 2004 Endangered Species Universal Records This would be the final album for Flaw. Although they have re-united, they have yet to release any new material. -
September 13, 2005 Venting Rock Ridge Music After Flaw disbanded, Chris would co-found Five.Bolt.Main. This would be their one and only release containing studio material. 23,000+ (Soundscan numbers from July 2007)
October 10, 2006 Live Rock Ridge Music 1,500+ (Soundscan numbers from July 2007) -
September 11, 2007 Redemption Rock Ridge Music This albums will be the first album from Chris Volz' solo project. -
TBA TBA TBA Currently Flaw are working on a new album. As of now it carries no release date, no name and label. -

[edit] References

  1. ^ FLAW Frontman Sets Release Date For Solo Album. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-07-27.
  2. ^ THROUGH THE EYES OFCHRIS VOLZ: An Interview with Flaw's Vocalist. ballbusterhardmusic.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-27.
  3. ^ FLAW Bio. VH1.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-27.
  4. ^ Flaw. Artistdirect.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-27.

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