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)
Reliance
Flaw Lyrics
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A bad example of the attitude you portray
Act like I owe you my life you should be
Burdened with strife
So I continue to pray hope that
You'll go away
A bad addiction to a home wrecking thing who plays
I feel so empty
What can you give me that I can't give myself
And what part of my life can you fix, that I
Can't fix my damn self
God I'm losing patience each day I've put
Myself in harms way
Can't seem to justify none of the shit you say
Can't find another way out here's nothing left
But pure doubt
I'm on the verge of pulling my hair straight out
So if you listen to me not to the powers that be
We're not supposed to be together can't you see
In decision is the bottom line I feel so empty now
I'm gonna show you now this time I'm getting out
I've said it many times but this time I have
Figured out
Just how I'm moving on it's taken way too long
Inside I know I'll feel much better when you're
Really gone
The lyrics to Flaw's song Reliance express a feeling of emptiness and frustration in a toxic relationship. The singer addresses their partner, who they feel acts entitled and burdens them with their negative attitude. The singer recognizes that their partner is like an addiction, someone who plays with their heart and damages their life. However, the singer realizes that they have the power to fix their own life and they question what their partner can offer that they cannot give themselves. The singer is losing patience with the situation and explains that it's time to move on, they have made a decision to not be with their partner anymore and they look forward to feeling better when their partner is gone.
The song is a powerful expression of the emotional struggles that can arise in a relationship of reliance. The singer conveys a sense of disillusionment, disappointment, as well as the courage to take control of the situation and move forward. The lyrics show the damaging effects of reliance and the realization that one needs to take ownership and responsibility for one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
So you think the areas gray but it continues each day
You have this pessimistic view that nothing changes or improves, but life moves in a continuous manner.
A bad example of the attitude you portray
Your behavior is not ideal and sets a bad example for others around you.
Act like I owe you my life you should be
You expect me to do everything for you when in reality, you should be taking responsibility for your own life.
Burdened with strife
You should be dealing with your own problems and difficulties, not forcing them onto me.
So I continue to pray hope that
I am hoping and praying that things will get better and that you will leave me alone.
You'll go away
I want you to disappear and leave me alone.
A bad addiction to a home wrecking thing who plays
You are a destructive force in my life, like a bad addiction that ruins everything.
With my heart and that's the bottom line
You are hurting me emotionally and that is the central issue that needs to be addressed.
I feel so empty
Your presence in my life has left me feeling drained and hollow.
What can you give me that I can't give myself
I don't need you to provide me with anything as I am capable of taking care of myself.
And what part of my life can you fix, that I
There is nothing in my life that you can fix that I cannot handle on my own.
Can't fix my damn self
I am capable of fixing my own problems without relying on you.
God I'm losing patience each day I've put
I am growing increasingly impatient with your toxic presence as each day passes.
Myself in harms way
I have put myself in a dangerous situation by being involved with you.
Can't seem to justify none of the shit you say
None of the things you say or do make any sense or have any justification.
Can't find another way out here's nothing left
I am struggling to find a way to escape this situation as I feel trapped and hopeless.
But pure doubt
All I feel is uncertainty and doubt about everything, especially my future without you.
I'm on the verge of pulling my hair straight out
I am so stressed and frustrated that I am close to losing my mind.
So if you listen to me not to the powers that be
I hope you hear me out and not just follow what others tell you to do.
We're not supposed to be together can't you see
It's clear that we are not meant to be together and it's time to move on.
In decision is the bottom line I feel so empty now
My inability to make a decision is at the root of my problem, and it leaves me feeling hollow.
I'm gonna show you now this time I'm getting out
This time I am determined to leave you and show you that I am done with this toxic relationship.
I've said it many times but this time I have
I know I have said this before, but now I truly mean it and am ready to follow through on my words.
Figured out
I have come to a realization and am confident in my decision to leave.
Just how I'm moving on it's taken way too long
I know exactly how to move on, but I regret not doing it sooner.
Inside I know I'll feel much better when you're
I am certain that my life will improve and I will feel better once you are no longer in it.
Really gone
When you are actually gone, I can finally be free from this toxic situation and start to heal.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRIS VOLZ, CHRISTOPHER BALLINGER, JASON DAUNT, LANCE ARNY, RYAN JURHS
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Jakobie
One of the most played albums of my youth and memorable to this very day. ♥️ Nothing like it. Flaw through the eyes.
Chase Stuart
I miss this shit man!
Chase Stuart
No shit huh? That's pretty tight
Joey Rodriguez
+Lifeless Eyes They are going on tour again. Gonna check them out in San Antonio on Jan. 24th
someoneanonymous
Love these guys
Christian Pellanne Vera
THIS ALBUM IS PURE GOLD A MASTERPIECE , I BOUGHT THIS ALBUM IN 2001 AND I KNEW IT WILL BE A JEW.....
Abdul rehman Nadeem
Flaw reliance lyrics:
So you think the areas gray but it continues each day
A bad example of the attitude you portray
Act like I owe you my life you should be
Burdened with strife
So I continue to pray hope that
You'll go away
A bad addiction to a home wrecking thing who plays
With my heart and that's the bottom line
I feel so empty
What can you give me that I can't give myself
And what part of my life can you fix, that I
Can't fix my damn self
God I'm losing patience each day I've put
Myself in harms way
Can't seem to justify none of the shit you say
Can't find another way out here's nothing left
But pure doubt
I'm on the verge of pulling my hair straight out
So if you listen to me not to the powers that be
We're not supposed to be together can't you see
In decision is the bottom line I feel so empty now
I'm gonna show you now this time I'm getting out
I've said it many times but this time I have
Figured out
Just how I'm moving on it's taken way too long
Inside I know I'll feel much better when you're
Really gone
Nipulkrad Msinatagras
This hits hard back then!
Hip Hop Head
That intro is insane
Satanicballs
damn