Band: Voivod
Voivod began as a thrash band, somewhat akin to early Metallica and Megadeth. After a couple albums, they began to incorporate more preogressive rock elements into their sound. By the time of Nothingface, which is generally considered to be their best, they had lost pretty much all of their thrash roots and sounded somewhat like a combination of prog and indie rock, with a little bit of metal and punkish vocals. They put out a couple more discs in the same style before Snake and Blacky left the band and were replaced with Eric Forrest. The new direction the band took is, IMO, pretty similar to Neurosis, but not as experimental. I rather enjoyed this sound, but many fans didn't. After putting out two albums with Eric, Voivod disbanded, only to later reform with Snake and Jason Newsted of Metallica. The S/T 2003 release is a return to their mid-period sound with an updated, more polished production. Having Jason in the band have also given this previously underground band some much needed exposure.
Current (or Last Known) Lineup
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In | Guest Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals | Probot | ||
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums | |||
Jason Newsted (as Jasonic) | Bass | Flotsam and Jetsam, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne | Sepultura |
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
Discography (15 Releases)
2009 - Infini by Voivod
2006 - Katorz by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jason Newsted (as Jasonic) | Bass |
2003 - Voivod by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jason Newsted (as Jasonic) | Bass |
2000 - Voivod Lives (Live) by Voivod
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Eric Forrest | Vocals, Bass |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
1998 - Kronik by Voivod
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Eric Forrest | Vocals, Bass |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
1997 - Phobos by Voivod
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Eric Forrest | Vocals, Bass |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
1995 - Negatron by Voivod
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Eric Forrest | Vocals, Bass |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
1993 - The Outer Limits by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jean-Yves Theriault (as Blacky) | Bass |
1991 - Angel Rat by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jean-Yves Theriault (as Blacky) | Bass |
1989 - Nothingface by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jean-Yves Theriault (as Blacky) | Bass |
1988 - Dimension Hatross by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jean-Yves Theriault (as Blacky) | Bass |
1986 - Killing Technology by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jean-Yves Theriault (as Blacky) | Bass |
1985 - Rrroooaaarrr by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jean-Yves Theriault (as Blacky) | Bass |
1984 - War And Pain by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jean-Yves Theriault (as Blacky) | Bass |
1984 - To the Death (Demo) by Voivod
Denis Belanger (as Snake) | Vocals |
Denis D'Amour (as Piggy) | Guitar |
Michel Langevin (as Away) | Drums |
Jean-Yves Theriault (as Blacky) | Bass |