who is vicious clay?
Think: If The Black Keys met up with Gary Clark Jr for a beer, but ended up stumbling on Mick and Keith along the way, while listening to some of their favorite grunge bands.
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Vicious Clay was born as the ultimate outlet to channel an adventurer’s spirit through the raw power of rock n' roll. With roots in Grunge, Garage, and Blues Rock, the band delivers a sound that’s emotionally rich, sonically gritty, and unmistakably modern—reflecting the energy of New York’s indie rock scene.
The band’s music dives deep into themes of struggle, resilience, and self-discovery. Each song weaves moments of doubt and determination into a larger journey—one that’s introspective, fearless, and unafraid to confront the unknown. At the core of the songwriting lies a desire to carve meaning out of chaos and to find clarity through distortion.
In 2018, Brazilian-born musician Vinny Silva stepped into the studio with a singular vision: to record a collection of songs he had been developing for years. Playing every instrument and handling all vocals himself, he created what would become the band’s debut release, the Vicious Clay EP, which dropped in April 2020. Since 2019, Vicious Clay has evolved into a powerful live trio, performing throughout the NYC area and building momentum with every show.
The upcoming full-length album, Bleecker St Revisited—written and recorded by Vinny—is set for release in 2025, marking a major step forward in the band’s sonic journey.
Vinny Silva is an established musician in the NYC music scene. With over two decades of experience and a background spanning performance, songwriting, production, education, and music entrepreneurship, his career reflects a deep and lifelong commitment to the craft.
Outside of the band, Vinny has worked on countless projects across genres and stages—performing with and alongside acts such as Amy Allen, Nella, Sam James, The Velvicks, and the legends Jimmy Page and Harry Belafonte, appearing at iconic venues like Gramercy Theater, Irving Plaza, Stephen Talkhouse, National Sawdust, TD Garden, and Agganis Arena. He has recorded his productions at studios such as Studio 606 (Sound City Studios' legendary console), Avatar (Power Station NYC), iiwii Studios, Red Bull Studios, Studio G and Mighty Toad Studio, to name a few.
Vicious Clay's 1st Single in 2025 'Dark' comes out on May 16th, pre-save and stay tuned!
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