Tapping the Vein
November 1995, Drummer Eric Fisher, frustrated with previous projects began writing on his own. He discovered blending dark alt-rock songwriting with innovative programming would help him become a more creative songwriter, rather than being a conventional rock band. He then dubbed the project Tapping The Vein. Eric brought his ideas to guitarist/songwriter Steve Stegg and bassist Lou Louvenir. He began a search for a vocalist and found the perfect match, Heather Thompson. Read Full BioNovember 1995, Drummer Eric Fisher, frustrated with previous projects began writing on his own. He discovered blending dark alt-rock songwriting with innovative programming would help him become a more creative songwriter, rather than being a conventional rock band. He then dubbed the project Tapping The Vein. Eric brought his ideas to guitarist/songwriter Steve Stegg and bassist Lou Louvenir. He began a search for a vocalist and found the perfect match, Heather Thompson. In May 1996, They recorded their first ep and released it independently.
In late 1997, Steve and Lou decided to leave the band, and they were replaced with Joe Rolland and Mark Burkert. They independently recorded and released a second EP entitled "Undone".
They were signed to Nuclear Blast Record's new label Revolution Entertainment in the fall of 2000, and released a full length recording “The Damage” in 2002.
On June 2, 2009 the band released a new CD titled "Another Day Down" on the label Dancing Ferret Discs.
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Butterfly
Tapping the Vein Lyrics


What am I?
I wish I was a butterfly I'd fly and fly
Until it was my time to die
It's creeping in again
I know what I really am
No more pretty, purple,
Peaceful butterfly

Simple life
If I were a butterfly
I'd fly and fly
Until it was my time to die
Its creeping in again
I know what I really am
No more pretty, purple,
Peaceful butterfly
Come see the blood that's in my bed
Come hear the things
That nobody talks about
Shut up you mouth
Shame on you shame on me

Look at me
I wish I was a honey bee
Anything, anything other than
The things I have been
I slip out of my skin
So I don't have to do it again
But just a passing thought
And your filth is seeping in

Come scrub my hands
They won't come clean
Come sit with me
While the walls press in on me
Shut off that light
Shame on you. shame on me.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON CLOSE, JEFF MORGAN

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Mark Robinson

My buddy Lou is the bassist on this version!  Love it!!

djkiltboy

I haven’t talked with Lou in years. Great guy

Jillian Pantano

This first thine I've heard this one. That's cool your friend is bassist. Heather's voice is amazing!

Classics with Christian

I accidentally discovered this while looking for Tapping The Vein by Sodom.

I'm glad I did.

Doomie Sonofprince

yeah theyre an awesome band. I've been listening to butterfly for years and didn't know it was this band

Spacey Casey

that old rusty metal will give you tetanus tinnitus...

Babaganouche

I remember them from the early days in Philly years ago.

vecna00

This band will always be amazing. I saw them live twice, both times opening for Lacuna Coil! Those were awesome days, and I miss going to the Troc.

KatyAnn

Me too! Drove to Ohio once to see Lacuna Coil (they ended up not even coming) BUT Tapping the Vein was and OMG, my sister and I fell in love.

darkminstrel

HEY! I was there!

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