The band formed when vocalist Chris Volz answered an ad in a local paper placed by guitarist Jason Daunt, looking for a singer for an alternative/industrial band. The band's rhythm section progressed through several line-ups but solidified with the addition of bassist Ryan Jurhs in 1996. That same year the band recorded their first independent record American Arrogance.
Because they were low on money, the band ordered everything they needed to record from the Musician's Friend catalog, then returned it using the 30-day return policy. Their album gave them the opportunity to open for acts including Fear Factory and Econoline Crush. A local radio station, The Fox, broadcast the songs from Flaw's indie disc, giving them further notoriety.
Two more independent records, 1998's self titled album Flaw and 2000's Drama were later produced.
Flaw signed to Universal/Republic Records in 2000, and proceeded to release their debut album, Through the Eyes in 2001. The album eventually topped the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, due to moderate rotation of their music videos "Payback" and "Whole" on MTV2 and rock radio stations. In 2002, the band played at Ozzfest.
In 2004, after three years without releasing a new album, Flaw returned to the studio to begin recording their second studio album, Endangered Species. The band had parted ways with guitarist Jason Daunt and drummer Chris Ballinger and added Micah Havertape as their new drummer. The only single released from Endangered Species was "Recognize" and it received little amount of radio play. A music video was supposed to be filmed for the single but it never happened.
Endangered Species debuted at #42 on the Billboard Top 200, selling 27,527[citation needed] copies in its first week.
Flaw was dropped by their label Universal Records in late 2004 and eventually broke up. The band's final days left many people angry. The band had scheduled a few shows within their surrounding states, and when the break-up news began to circulate, no one from the band stepped forward to confirm or deny it. Some reportedly drove hundreds of miles to see the shows only to be told by club managers that the band unexpectedly canceled without notice. The group's website had, at the time, still displayed a notice which read "Flaw is still playing".
After Flaw broke up, Chris Volz eventually started up an entirely new band with drummer Ivan Arnold who had played with Flaw from 1998 to 2000. The new band, Five Bolt Main, signed with Rock Ridge Records and released a studio album and a live album before disbanding.
After leaving Flaw, Jason Daunt played in another Louisville band called Into Another, as well as going back to school for a law degree. Chris Ballinger played in a few bands and Lance Arny began playing guitar for a band called Nailgun Strategy in Louisville.
Micah Havertape went on to play with Black Market Hero alongside past 40 Below Summer members. Ryan Jurhs was also temporarily played them as well.
In 2006, Flaw reunited with four of the founding members: Chris Volz, Jason Daunt, Lance Arny, and Chris Ballinger. The band recruited bassist Alex Cando, formerly of Five.Bolt.Main, on bass. On March 11, 2007, at Headliner's Music Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, the band played its first show since their breakup, sharing the stage with Powerman 5000 before heading out on their own reunion tour with Arny's other band, Nailgun Strategy. On this tour, Flaw announced that they hoped to release an album in 2007 and were trying to find the right record company to sign with. Neither of those things ultimately happened that year.
The band went on to have numerous line-up changes and internal problems throughout 2007 and 2008. Daunt was only been able to make a couple of the shows due to his work as a full-time lawyer. For all the shows Daunt was unable to make, Andy Russ from Arny's other band, Nailgun Strategy, performed in Daunt's place. Eventually, Daunt left the band and was replaced full-time by Russ. Alex Cando also left, and was replaced by past member Ryan Juhrs.
Internal strife continued, with Volz and Daunt leaving to form a new band called Foundation. At this point the other three members of Flaw. Ballinger, Arny, and Juhrs, tried to carry on as Flaw, but Daunt and Volz reclaimed the name Flaw and applied it to their new band.
In December 2008 a MySpace bulletin was posted by Flaw stating that all future concert dates had been canceled due to conflicts between Volz and current members of the band.
However, in 2009, the band later came forward claiming that former "hired guns" in Flaw hacked the official MySpace and wrote this false information. They revealed that they were still working on a new album, and had a new drummer Sean Rued. Their third album, Home Grown Studio Sessions was later independently released for digital download via the website DiGiSTATION on November 16. 2009, and at all concerts since its release.
The band continued to tour into 2010, with Chris Marple filling in on bass until Ryan Jurhs could return due to work/scheduling conflict. However, in early july of 2010, signs of internal problems arose with Russ leaving for "health and personal reasons". In Mid July of 2010 Arny once again brought Chris Marple (Caldera & Kentucky Death Wish) back into the picture. This time Marple would be playing guitar, along with Arny, Jurhs, Volz & Rued to complete the full line up once again.
Flaw tour dates were scheduled immediately & posted from July through October of 2010. During the course of each run, these tours were with TANTRIC/BURN HALO/SATURATE. Unfortunately, somewhere during the course of these 3 tours, there was animosity between certain members & Flaw canceled all remaining tour dates with no explanation, on November 2, 2010.
Members
Current members
Chris Volz - vocals (1995–2004, 2006–present)
Lance Arny - guitar (1998–2004, 2006–2007, 2008–present)
Chris Marple - guitar (2010–present)
Ryan Jurhs - bass, backing vocals (1995–2004, 2008–present)
Sean Rued - drums (2009–present)
Former members
Jason Daunt - guitar (1995–2002, 2006–2008)
Ivan Arnold - drums (1995–1998)
Nick Haupt - drums (1998)
Dave Wathen - drums (1998–99)
Chris Ballinger - drums (1999–2003, 2006–2007)
Micah Havertape - drums (2003–2004)
Alex Cando - bass (2006–2007)
Nathan McDaniel - guitar (2007–2008)
Tyler Mathews - bass (2007–2008)
Terry Harper - drums (2008–2009)
Andy Russ - guitar (2008–2010)
Disgusted
Flaw Lyrics
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thats right
you cant say that
you never fucken missed up
and to all those who have been great.
so i turned to fate
and jump off long state
and in every area
too want to live
and just too figure
I said i am over whelmed
maybe just tell my self to go to hell
fed up
with
fed up with my
fed up
with
fed up with my
fed up
with
fed up with my
MY LIFE!
fed up
with
with my
MY LIFE!
united i stand
and divided i fall
Seeing my soul
all nailed to the funken wall
all tied up in this cage
Thats black you got on my Bright and complete day
I should end it Now
Becuase i feel it burning itching slowing me down
it an easy way out
im bloated cant speak Cant even shout
fed up
with
fed up with my
fed up
with
fed up with my
fed up
with
fed up with my
MY LIFE!
fed up
with
with my
MY LIFE!
ah yeah yeah
yeah
it would be much easyer not to have to
wake up
Get UP
stand up
face the emotions inside
its not self distruction
with my days
my nights
My whole entire net worth
so why
[why}
cant it all just seace (seace)
the negative reflects have to decrease (decrease)
even with my future all blank
with this ego and emtyness turned into dead crank
of Nothing is keeping to my mind set up
is there a way out of this mental bind (No.)
Aching for help assistance asylum
Breaking the weight aganst this my own mental Bylines
as i find my last words (last words)
all this life flashes by
like film in my mind in my head
it hurts but can't cry
is only sealing the fate
with dissapointment and hate
I got tah
go
threw with this
I got tah
go
threw with this
I got tah
go
threw with this
I got tah
I MUST GO THREW WITH THIS!
and i wait
longer each day
i still wait
maybe today
maybe today
maybe today
you know I must
you know I must
you know I must
you know I must
i must succeed
find purpose life
pain closed in need
cant take no more cant take it
i must succeed
find purpose life
pain closed in need
cant take no more cant take no more
find purpose life
i must succeed any way
i must succeed any way
i must succeed any way
Brought to my knees
again
Might i suggest
its nothing
its nothing
NOTHING BUT THE FACTS yall
The lyrics to Flaw's song Disgusted portray a sense of overwhelming despair felt by the singer in their life. They feel stuck and suffocated, struggling to find a sense of purpose or hope. The first verse starts off with the singer admitting that their life is a mess and that they have made mistakes, but they feel that fate has led them to this point. They express feeling sick and overwhelmed in all areas of their life, and consider telling themselves to go to hell. The repetition of "fed up" emphasizes how the singer has lost hope and is tired of feeling this way. The chorus emphasizes the frustration the singer feels with their life, believing that they are fed up with it.
The following verses illustrate how the singer feels trapped within themselves, like their soul is tied up and caged. They express feeling like they should end it all, as they feel a sense of hopelessness and see no way out. The repetition of "with my life" in the chorus emphasizes that the issue the singer is facing is integral to their very existence. However, towards the end of the song, the singer begins to express a desire to find purpose and a reason to live. They desperately want to succeed and find a way out of their mental and emotional turmoil.
Overall, the lyrics of Disgusted are intensely introspective, exploring the depths of personal despair and hoping for a way out. The repetition of certain phrases helps emphasize the singer's despondency and emphasizes that their issues are not easily fixed.
Line by Line Meaning
My life is a twist up
My life is complicated and difficult
thats right
This is an accurate description
you cant say that
You can't deny this
you never fucken missed up
You've never made a mistake
and to all those who have been great.
Thank you to those who have been helpful and kind
so i turned to fate
I relied on destiny
and jump off long state
I attempted suicide
and in every area
In every aspect of my life
i am so sick
I am unwell
too want to live
I have no desire to continue living
and just too figure
And just to understand
I said i am over whelmed
I am overcome with emotion
maybe just tell my self to go to hell
Maybe it would be easier to self-destruct
fed up
with
fed up with my
I am tired of feeling
fed up
with
fed up with my
I am tired of feeling
fed up
with
fed up with my
I am tired of feeling
MY LIFE!
fed up
with
with my
MY LIFE!
I am tired of my life
united i stand
and divided i fall
I am strong together and weak apart
Seeing my soul
Knowing my deepest self
all nailed to the funken wall
Feeling trapped and hopeless
all tied up in this cage
Feeling constrained and limited
Thats black you got on my Bright and complete day
Your negativity affects me even on a good day
I should end it Now
I should commit suicide now
Becuase i feel it burning itching slowing me down
Because my emotional pain is overwhelming me
it an easy way out
Suicide seems like the easiest escape
im bloated cant speak Cant even shout
I feel constricted and unable to express myself
fed up
with
fed up with my
fed up
with
fed up with my
fed up
with
fed up with my
MY LIFE!
fed up
with
with my
MY LIFE!
I am exhausted by my feelings about my life
ah yeah yeah
yeah
An expression of sorrow and frustration
it would be much easyer not to have to
It would be easier if I didn't have to
wake up
Get UP
stand up
face the emotions inside
Every day, I struggle to confront my feelings
its not self distruction
with my days
my nights
My whole entire net worth
I am not intentionally harming myself, but my emotional turmoil affects every aspect of my life
so why
[why}
cant it all just seace (seace)
the negative reflects have to decrease (decrease)
Why can't I be free from this negative cycle of thoughts and emotions?
even with my future all blank
Despite the uncertainty of my future
with this ego and emtyness turned into dead crank
My ego and emptiness have turned into a dead weight
of Nothing is keeping to my mind set up
is there a way out of this mental bind (No.)
I feel trapped and unable to escape my negative thoughts
Aching for help assistance asylum
Breaking the weight aganst this my own mental Bylines
I long for support and relief from my mental turmoil
as i find my last words (last words)
As my last moments approach
all this life flashes by
like film in my mind in my head
My life is flashing before my eyes
it hurts but can't cry
I am in pain, but can't express it through tears
is only sealing the fate
with dissapointment and hate
My feelings of disappointment and hatred are sealing my fate
I got tah
go
threw with this
I got tah
go
threw with this
I got tah
go
threw with this
I got tah
I MUST GO THREW WITH THIS!
I have to go through with this - meaning ending my life
and i wait
longer each day
i still wait
maybe today
maybe today
maybe today
you know I must
you know I must
you know I must
you know I must
i must succeed
find purpose life
pain closed in need
cant take no more cant take it
i must succeed
find purpose life
pain closed in need
cant take no more cant take no more
find purpose life
I am stuck waiting for something to change every day, but deep down I know I need to find purpose and relief from my pain
i must succeed any way
i must succeed any way
i must succeed any way
I have to find success, no matter what it takes
Brought to my knees
again
I am once again overcome with emotion
Might i suggest
its nothing
its nothing
NOTHING BUT THE FACTS yall
I suggest we focus on the cold, hard truths of the situation
Contributed by Amelia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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