Twisted
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| AKA | Missing Link |
| Active Years | 1995 - 2012? |
| Origin | Vevey, Switzerland |
Biography
Five kids, from the region of Vevey-Switzerland, between 16 and 18 years old started a band called Missing Link. Majorly influenced by Rage against the machine, Downset, Biohazard and the Beastie Boys, the music, at the time, was already about blending metal and rap. Only after 5 months of existence, Missing Link already demonstrated a strong potential. They were first discovered as an opening act for Sugar Ray in February 1996 at the «Rocking Chair» club-Vevey.That year, the band also played at the «NED» club-Montreux, «Animai» festival-Vevey, and «Globulle» club-Bulle. In January 1997, Missing Link produced its first and only four tracks CD. Later they discovered that another band was called «Missing Links». The same five guys decided to change the band's name to Twisted with the edition of a second guitarplayer. Twisted started to produce a heavier and deeper music. Getting their influence from Sepultura, Korn,Tool, Deftones, the compositions turned to be more serious and mature. In summer 1997,Twisted performed their first concert, opening the stage for the swiss band Shovel at the «Abraxas» club-Lausanne. Later, the same year, the band was selected to play for the «Sudio one» contest on the national television. In summer 1998, the drummer, Yves Bianchi changed his position in the structure to become the DJ, he has been replaced by the actual drummer Fabien Vodoz. With guitar players Laurent Bellay and Jérôme Vollmy, the band produce a two tracks demo. The song «Shot» was played on national radios and by more than 70 french radios. After a major members loss in 1999, the drummer and the bass player, Wassim Abdulla, found themselves to be the only survivors. Firmly motivated and decided to keep the band alive, they recorded a one track demo of the song «Paradox» featuring «The Chakal» and former singer Lionel Zingaro. The song has also been played by more than 70 french radiosThe rythm section didn't stop composing and finally found the missing members to the structure. Between February and April, the arrival of DJ Enoz, the two guitar players, Fredo Conte and Bassel Tabet, and the new singers,Vincent Huther and Jason Jones the New Yorker, gave the opportunity for Twisted to play on stage again. Guest MC and former member of Twisted, Joris Rossier brought a third voice for some major concerts. Indeed, the band was selected to play in the Swiss finals of the «Tremplins rock des Eurockéennes de Belfort», and finished second. In July 2000, the formation performed at the «Montreux Jazz Festival», opening act for Silmarils and Sonic Youth. Without any hesitation, the band produced their first four tracks album and played a couple of gigs with the frenchband Watcha. When DJ Enoz and Fredo left, Jérôme Renevey, the new guitarplayer, joined the band (in January 2001). Jason being from New York couldn't stay legally in Switzerland and was forced to go back home. At this time he's still stuck and struggling in the Big Apple. After a series of a short member version gigs in Spring 2001,Twisted participated in the compilation of the AFM.They presented a new song, «Short love», introducing the singing of Wassim in order to keep a certain duality in the vocals. At this time, Twisted is still an auto produced band with no label, trying to concentrate on making music and expressing their emotions through their instruments...
Members
Vincent Huther - vocals (2000-)
Jason Jones - vocals (2000-2005?)
Lionel Zingaro - vocals (-1999)
Bertrand - guitar (2002-)
Jérôme Renevey - guitar (2001-)
Bassel Tabet - guitar (2000-)
Fredo Conte - guitar (2000)
Laurent Bellay - guitar (-1999)
Jérôme Vollmy - guitar (-1999)
Wassim Abdulla - bass, vocals (2001?-)
Fabien Vodoz - drums (1998-)
DJ Enoz - DJ (2000)
Yves Bianchi - DJ (1998-1999), drums (1995-1998)
Former Members
Joris Rossier - ? ("former member"), live vocals (2000-)
Pierre - ? (2007)
Discography
- 1997.01.00 - Unknown Title(as "Missing Link", 4 tracks)
- 1998.00.00 - Unknown Title
- 1999.00.00 - Paradox (single)
- 2000.00.00 - Twisted
- 2004.09.27 - Save the Planet ⁄ Kill Yourself
- 2007.09.29 - Twisted/Demo '07
- 2011.09.01 - Come Kitty
- 2014.10.27 - Save the Planet ⁄ Kill Yourself
- 2015.06.23 - Demo '07