Flawed by Design

Flawed by Design is an American metalcore band from Hickory, North Carolina.

Flawed by Design
OriginHickory, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresChristian metal,[1] metalcore, Christian hardcore, groove metal[2]
Years active2011–present
LabelsRottweiler, Flawed by Design Music
MembersTony Greer
Shane Atkinson
Nick Ellis
Bobby Hoyle
Past membersDavie Huffman
Dillon Reynolds
WebsiteFlawed by Design on Facebook

Background

Flawed by Design started in late 2011/early 2012 in Hickory, North Carolina, with founding members drummer Shane Atkinson and guitarist Tony Greer, who were former band mates.[3] The band added on vocalist Dillon Reynolds and bassist Davie Huffman in 2012.[3] In 2014, the band entered the studio to record their debut album, A New Creation with producer Jamie King (For Today, Between the Buried and Me, Your Chance to Die). The album was released through Rottweiler Records in January 2015.[4] On August 4, 2015, vocalist Dillon Reynolds and bassist Davie Huffman departed from the band due to creative and personal differences.[5] The band is currently working on a full-length CD with new bassist Bobby Hoyle and vocalist Nick Ellis.[6]

Members
Current
  • Tony Greer – guitars (2011–present)
  • Shane Atkinson – drums (2011–present)
  • Nick Ellis – vocals (2017–present)
  • Bobby Hoyle – bass (2017–present)
Former
  • Davie Huffman – bass (2012–2015)
  • Dillon Reynolds – vocals (2012–2015)

Discography
Studio albums
Singles
  • "Thief Among Kings" (2017)[2]
  • "Keep It Steady" (2017)[2]
Compilation appearances
  • Metal from the Dragon (Vol. 2) (2017, The Bearded Dragon Productions)
  • Metal for a Fallen World (Vol. 1) (2018, The Covenant Metal Show)
  • Rottweiler Records The Pack (Vol. 1) (2016, Rottweiler Records)
  • United We Skate (Vol. 3) (2015, Thumper Punk Records SkyBurnsBlack Records)

References
  1. "Flawed by Design, Metal From Hickory, North Carolina". Metal Mofos. November 19, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  2. Sullivan, Christian (September 4, 2017). "Thief Among Kings & Keep It Steady Singles Review" (PDF). The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  3. Huffman, Dale. "Interview: Flawed by Design". Untombed Zine. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  4. ""The Great Return" – Flawed by Design (Lyric Video)". Dream City. April 2, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  5. "We are sad to announce..." Facebook. August 4, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2016. We are sad announce the Departure of bassist Davie Huffman and vocalist Dillon Reynolds. We wish them the absolute best in their future endeavors!
  6. "OK, I know everyone is excited to know..." Facebook. April 9, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017. OK, I know everyone is excited to know the official line-up for the new FBD recordings. So here it is!!!!!!!!! Tony Greer on guitar, Shane Atkinson on drums, Nick Ellis on vocals and Bobby Hoyle on bass. We'll have more info soon.
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