Ep. 264: Tim Williams discusses Vision of Disorder’s “Living to Die”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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On this episode, Vision of Disorder vocalist Tim Williams discusses the creation of their 2001 single "Living to Die" from the album From Bliss to Devastation. Tim opens up about the deeply personal lyrics, written during a difficult time when he was dealing with his father's illness and his own inner struggles. He also reflects on working with producer Machine, whose boundless enthusiasm and creative energy—especially when it came to capturing vocal performances—made a lasting impact during the early days of his now-celebrated producing career. A powerful example of the band’s musical evolution, "Living to Die" remains one of Vision of Disorder’s most beloved songs and still hits just as hard today. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kid.
0:02.7	My name is Cadden Sinclair.
0:07.0	Some people call us American royalty.
0:09.4	We were liars.
0:10.3	A new series on Prime Video.
0:12.4	We were happy.
0:13.5	We wanted for nothing.
0:15.3	Based on the best-selling novel.
0:18.1	Something terrible happened last summer, and I have no memory of what or who hurt me. No one in
0:23.5	my family will tell me. When you're left for dead, you want answers. We were liars. New series,
0:30.0	watch now, only on Prime Video.
0:40.8	Hey everyone.
0:47.7	Today's guest is Tim Williams, lead vocalist and lyricist for the Long Island New York hardcore band, Vision of Disorder.
0:54.6	Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the fan favorite single, Living to Die,
0:58.4	taken from their 2001 album, From Bliss to Devastation.
1:04.0	This track is 24 years old, and it sounds as current as anything out there today.
1:09.6	The production, courtesy of Gene Freeman, known professionally as Machine, is huge.
1:14.6	I told Tim that Vision of Disorder was a template for later machine albums that he produced, for the likes of Lamb of God, every time I die, and for your strong.
1:19.6	So ahead of its time.
1:21.6	Tim really opened up about his headspace, particularly that he was emotionally dealing with his father's illness while he was writing
1:28.3	the album, and that turmoil directly affected his lyrics.
1:32.4	Tim's vocal performance is amazing, with Tim once again crediting Machine and his awesome vocal
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