The abridged history of Gradient of Disorder, by Gilbertus Hernalsus the Younger, 2021 CE
Gradient of Disorder. A name that would strike confusion at the hearts and minds of our enemies if we actually had any
(if interested, apply at needlessvendetta@gradientofdisorder.at, ideally with references from at least two current or
previous mortal enemies. Posthumous recommendations will be accepted with a certification from a notarised spirit
medium). Where was I? Right!
Gradient of Disorder. A name that causes superfluous confusion but abbreviates as G.O.D.! Which was, of course, the reason to choose it. Back then, in the ancient age of 2005, when a few physics students were not paying enough attention to their introduction lectures at the Vienna University of Technology. Instead, they muttered about awesome metal and rock bands and how cool it would be to be some kind of rock stars, or at least brown dwarfs, themselves. So far so nothing special. But after some time, the critical pressure was exceeded, and a band was formed. There was just a slight problem: No one was actually able to play an instrument needed for a rock band. But as these young and intrepid madmen were not repressed by common sense and such, the conclusion was an easy one: Just decide who learns which instrument and they were almost ready to go! How long could this "learning" take anyways. Way more important than skill or owning instruments: A good band name. After intense rumination and pondering, Gradient of D… was easily found. A gradient is a mathematical operator describing change, very simply spoken. The D was more difficult. Death? Destruction? Just D? In the end, they settled on Disorder, as it was a good fit for their style anyways. From ignorance, G.O.D. had arisen!
But you know what is as important as a good name? Merchandising! Long before the first rehearsal, and to the tremendous amusement of their social circles, T-shirts were designed and printed. A new age had begun. Despite their near-total lack of relevant skills (except for Flo, the first vocalist) it only took until 2007 for their first concert to materialise, for a lack of better words. It happened at the now-legendary Metalfest of the Fachschaft Technische Physik, the first of many such acts of wanton debauchery to happen. The crowd loved it, admittedly helped by lots of beer.
The following years saw some songwriting, fluctuations in the line-up and some smaller concerts, before in 2012, G.O.D. reached a stable configuration: Sascha joined at the drums, while Wolfdietrich moved to a vocalist only role. Martin and Klaus at the guitars, Gilbert at the bass guitar were in these roles since foundation, and Eva at the concert flute since joining.
The years of 2014 and 2015 saw the biggest live shows yet, from a concert at the Aninite (powered by nepotism, and Michl) to support gigs for international acts like Majesty and Waltari. Then, after much fucking about, after their 10th anniversary show in late 2015, G.O.D. decided to focus on recording their first ever CD and on some other life matters. It took slightly longer than expected, but despite all naysayers and pesky reality, their slow and purposeful meandering finally came to an end in late 2020.
There they stood, at the cusp of eternal victory over mostly themselves, prepared to unleash their first album, misEntropic, onto the unsuspecting world. Wolfdietrich, Klaus, Martin, Gilbert, Sascha and Eva, the bikers and pedestrians of the apocalypse were ready to make the world, or at least some speakers, tremble...
Gradient of Disorder. A name that causes superfluous confusion but abbreviates as G.O.D.! Which was, of course, the reason to choose it. Back then, in the ancient age of 2005, when a few physics students were not paying enough attention to their introduction lectures at the Vienna University of Technology. Instead, they muttered about awesome metal and rock bands and how cool it would be to be some kind of rock stars, or at least brown dwarfs, themselves. So far so nothing special. But after some time, the critical pressure was exceeded, and a band was formed. There was just a slight problem: No one was actually able to play an instrument needed for a rock band. But as these young and intrepid madmen were not repressed by common sense and such, the conclusion was an easy one: Just decide who learns which instrument and they were almost ready to go! How long could this "learning" take anyways. Way more important than skill or owning instruments: A good band name. After intense rumination and pondering, Gradient of D… was easily found. A gradient is a mathematical operator describing change, very simply spoken. The D was more difficult. Death? Destruction? Just D? In the end, they settled on Disorder, as it was a good fit for their style anyways. From ignorance, G.O.D. had arisen!
But you know what is as important as a good name? Merchandising! Long before the first rehearsal, and to the tremendous amusement of their social circles, T-shirts were designed and printed. A new age had begun. Despite their near-total lack of relevant skills (except for Flo, the first vocalist) it only took until 2007 for their first concert to materialise, for a lack of better words. It happened at the now-legendary Metalfest of the Fachschaft Technische Physik, the first of many such acts of wanton debauchery to happen. The crowd loved it, admittedly helped by lots of beer.
The following years saw some songwriting, fluctuations in the line-up and some smaller concerts, before in 2012, G.O.D. reached a stable configuration: Sascha joined at the drums, while Wolfdietrich moved to a vocalist only role. Martin and Klaus at the guitars, Gilbert at the bass guitar were in these roles since foundation, and Eva at the concert flute since joining.
The years of 2014 and 2015 saw the biggest live shows yet, from a concert at the Aninite (powered by nepotism, and Michl) to support gigs for international acts like Majesty and Waltari. Then, after much fucking about, after their 10th anniversary show in late 2015, G.O.D. decided to focus on recording their first ever CD and on some other life matters. It took slightly longer than expected, but despite all naysayers and pesky reality, their slow and purposeful meandering finally came to an end in late 2020.
There they stood, at the cusp of eternal victory over mostly themselves, prepared to unleash their first album, misEntropic, onto the unsuspecting world. Wolfdietrich, Klaus, Martin, Gilbert, Sascha and Eva, the bikers and pedestrians of the apocalypse were ready to make the world, or at least some speakers, tremble...
Merchandise!