JOY/DISASTER, currently consisting of Nico (lead vocals/ lead guitars), Simon (rhythm guitars), Soupa (bass) and Julien (drums), formed in France in 2005.
Even from their early beginnings, the band has captivated the press & media’s attention with their fresh post-punk revival sound. Their songs quickly became hits of the underground scene, played worldwide by alternative and goth DJs, which led to a number of fan clubs in Chile, England and Lithuania.
Over time, J/D has constantly improved their sound, passing from strong punk roots with aggressive, dynamic guitar riffs and vocals to a much more melodic and mature resonance. The deep, low vocals with a twist of metallic and drawn out guitar riffs are definitely a plus to their completely new tone. Despite their style change, fans will surely be pleasantly surprised, as the band continues to activate in the post-punk field.
With their recently released EP (February 2011), “Primary Care”, Joy/Disaster took it to the next level: an elaborated and professional melody, highly emotionally charged.
J / D has played in more than 15 countries (over 300 concerts), sharing the stage with artists such as The Chameleons, Pink Turns Blue, Gene Loves Jezebel, 45 Grave, Cinema Strange, Norma Loy, Frank The Baptist, Paradise Lost, Combichrist, Suicide Commando, Covenant, Front 242, etc. Das Ich. Wave Gotik Treffen (DE), The Night Of The warehouse Festival (BE), Drop Dead Festival (CZ), Castle Party (PL), Moonlight Festival (IT), Graveyeard Fest (Pt) are just some of the festivals, where thousands of people attended the vibrant spectacle of the French quartet. If you take into account their dynamic performance and charming, the group take its full extent live due to their proximity with their audience and the presence of Nico that acts as a Frontliner charismatic on stage.
Distributed by Manic Depression Records from their first album in 2006, working with this label aboutis the signature from the second album (Paranoia) in January 2007. It is again that JOY / DISASTER will continue with Manic Depression Records in the output of the third album “StägätôW” in January 2010 and the last album “SICKNESS” output in February 2012 edition digipack and vinyl.
After a promotional tour of Central Europe last album, JOY / DISASTER had to cancel a number of concerts following the death of the father of one of the group members and also the departure of a member for personal reasons and artistic.
JOY / DISASTER went back to work during the summer of 2012 preparing new titles and taking the time to surround yourself with a new Tour Manager and Tour Booking structure while having the perspective of become more professional in the course of 2013.
The project is a live video of the group so intimate in preparation and should make its appariation on social networks during the first quarter of 2013.
Two tours are scheduled, the first to be held in February 2013 (England, Ireland and Scotland) and a second in April 2013 (Italy, Sicily). JOY / DISASTER already applied for editing Festivals taking place during the summer of 2013 but we can officially announce the dates for reasons of confidentiality.
A fifth album has already been announced for end of 2013 … stay tune!
