Vanity Beach is a rock band from Helsinki, Finland. The band consisting of J Karsten (Vocals, guitar), Marty Vain (Lead guitar), Post (bass) and Juno Forth (Synthesizers) was formed in 2002. The critically acclaimed debut CD; ‘Nights Of The New’ was released independently by the band back in April, 2003 and the sales exceeded all expectations. The first printing of the CD sold out only within a couple of weeks of it's release. The band is currently in the studio completing work on the long awaited follow-up 'Vengeance', which is set to be released during the fall 2006.

History

Vanity Beach was formed in 2002 after the demise of Juno's and J's former band Cum. The band entered the studio back in 2001 to start recording what would eventually end up being released as 'Nights Of The New'. The album is basically a collection of demos recorded between the years 2001 and 2003. The album notably featured a guest appearance by Chibi from The Birthday Massacre on the song 'The Knight Murders'. An extended version of the album was released in Australia on October 17th, 2005 through Electricult Records/MGM. One-off shows were played in Finland, Estonia and Russia including warm-up shows for bands such as Swedish pop sensations Shout Out Louds and Estonian heavyweights Pedigree. In the summer of 2004 the band played at the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki. The infamous show, notoriously ending with the band destroying their gear sealed the band's reputation as a truly dangerous live act.

'Vengeance' was originally slated to be released in May, 2005 but was pushed back for a later release due to the inner turbulence within the band's ranks, resulting in delays in the recording process. T2s left the band a few months later. 'Take Me To Tokyo'; the first single off the band's sophomore album 'Vengeance' was released in August, 2005. The single, paving the way for the new album earned the band features in such high-profile magazines as Metal Hammer and Kerrang!. A video for the song was shot at Europa Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.

Lineups

Current members

  • J Karsten - vocals, guitar (2002-present)
  • Juno Forth - synthesizers, vocals (2002-present)
  • Post - bass, vocals (2002-present)
  • Marty Vain - guitar, vocals (2004-present)

Past members

  • T2s - drums (2002-2005)

Discography

Albums

  • "Nights Of The New" (2003)
  • "Vengeance" EP (2006)

Singles

  • "Take Me To Tokyo" (2005)

Videography

  • "BATCAVE" (2006)
  • "Take Me To Tokyo" (2005)