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Butterfly Vendetta | |
|---|---|
 Butterfly Vendetta performing in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Label | Half Fast Records |
| Members | Bianca Vee David Dillehunt Remy Renegade John Allietta |
| Website | www.butterflyvendetta.com |
Butterfly Vendetta is an American rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2007.[1] The band comprises vocalists/guitarists Bianca Vee and David Dillehunt, bassist Remy Renegade, and drummer John Allietta.[2] Their distinctive sound was described as "searing alt-punk" by SPIN Magazine.[3]
History
[edit]The band originated as a side project for filmmaker and composer David Dillehunt, serving as an outlet for his instrumental rock compositions, which were initially released in November 2007 under the name Butterfly Vendetta.[4] The following month, Dillehunt was introduced to Bianca Vee of the former Richmond, Virginia rock band, *454*, and they began creating music together under that name. In July 2008, the duo officially adopted the band name Butterfly Vendetta and released their debut album, Reborn, in November 2009.[1]
Remy Renegade joined Butterfly Vendetta in 2013 and John Allietta joined in 2017.[4] The band has produced 25 music videos to date, many of which are co-directed by Vee and Dillehunt.[5] The band's music has been featured in several independent films, notably the 2008 sketch comedy, Craptastic, the 2016 psychological thriller, Oubliette, and the 2024 feature film debut from director Anna Ma, Romeo and Benvolio.[6][7]
Butterfly Vendetta was referenced in a stand-up routine by comedian Lewis Black in May 2015, during a live performance at the Paramount Theater.[8] The band was featured on the cover of the 2018 book, Regarding Charlottesville Music, by photographer and author Rich Tarbell, and in a portrait spread featuring band member, Bianca Vee.[9] Dillehunt chronicled the band in an eponymous 2018 documentary.[10][11] Butterfly Vendetta received three nominations from the 12th annual Josie Music Awards, held at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN. Dillehunt received an additional nomination as a musician.[12]
The band has released seven albums on the indie record label, Half Fast Records.[13][14] Their latest, Adjectives & Expletives, was released in December 2025.[1] Produced by Dillehunt, the album features 14 tracks that explore themes of love and loss.[15][16] Instrumentation was recorded in real-time with vocals added separately.[17][18] The lead single "U've Been Served" was featured on SiriusXM's Underground Garage by radio personality, Rodney Bingenheimer,[19][20] and received airplay on Little Steven's Coolest Songs in the World channel.[21] The song debuted at #1 on WaveRadio Boston's Strike the Box! and at #31 on the Radio Indie Alliance Top 100 Songs for the week of March 9, 2026.[22][23] The singles "Little Bit Wrong" and "Veneers" both debuted at #1 on Banks Radio Australia during their official release weeks.[24][25]
Band members
[edit]Current Members
- Bianca Vee - lead vocals, guitar
- David Dillehunt - lead vocals, guitar
- Remy Renegade - bassist, vocals
- John Allietta - drums
Past members
- Corrina Hanson - drums (2013-2015)
Styles and influences
[edit]Butterfly Vendetta is known for its raw performance energy and the distinctive dual-lead vocals and guitars of Vee and Dillehunt.[17] Rolling Stone UK contributor Brianna Kamienski noted how their unique style "leans into texture and attack" with "lead guitar [that] cuts through the middle with sharp, insistent licks."[1] Billboard Brasil highlighted how "the guitars alternate between striking melodies and more intense moments, creating tension without sacrificing accessibility."[2] SPIN Magazine columnist Ron Hart referred to the band as "a louder, snottier and punkier Throwing Muses" and described their sound as "searing alt-punk."[3] NOTION characterized their sound as "bold, energetic, emotionally direct, and fully committed to the rush of rock-driven storytelling."[15]
The band has consistently defined its style as indie rock and pop punk, with Dillehunt describing the sound as "Foo Fighters meets Paramore meets Alkaline Trio."[3] Stated influences include Joan Jett, Ani DiFranco, No Doubt, Alkaline Trio, The Dollyrots, Metric, Green Day, Foo Fighters, and Incubus.[3]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums[26]
- Reborn (2009)
- For What It's Worth (2014)
- Loud & Clear (2017)
- Running in Place (2019)
- Contents Under Pressure (2019)
- As It Is (2021)
- Adjectives & Expletives (2025)
Filmography
[edit]Documentaries and filmed performances
- Butterfly Vendetta (2018)
- Back in the Game (2024)
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Dischord" | David Dillehunt and Bianca Vee |
| 2009 | "Royal Treatment" | |
| "Like A Wave" | David Dillehunt | |
| 2014 | "High Horse" | |
| "Reborn" | ||
| 2015 | "Nomad (Acoustic)" | David Dillehunt and Abrill Macbeth |
| "Disrupted (Acoustic)" | David Dillehunt and Chris Simmons, Jr. | |
| "At Will (Acoustic)" | David Dillehunt and Bianca Vee | |
| 2017 | "Connected" | David Dillehunt |
| "Obvious" | ||
| 2018 | "Worlds Away" | |
| 2018 | "Leverage" | David Dillehunt and Bianca Vee |
| "Main Attraction" | ||
| 2019 | "Time's Up (Acoustic)" | David Dillehunt and Chris Simmons, Jr. |
| "Luster" | David Dillehunt and Kapsul Animation | |
| "Some Curse" | David Dillehunt | |
| "Back in the Game" | ||
| 2021 | "In & Out (Acoustic)" | David Dillehunt and Chris Simmons, Jr. |
| 2024 | "Collide" | David Dillehunt and Bianca Vee |
| 2025 | "Made for This" | David Dillehunt |
| 2026 | "Little Bit Wrong" | David Dillehunt and Steve Lanza Jr. |
| "U've Been Served" | David Dillehunt and Bianca Vee | |
| "Ready to Roll" | David Dillehunt | |
| "Sola Yo" | David Dillehunt and Bianca Vee | |
| "Veneers" |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12th Annual Josie Music Awards | Group of the Year - Rock Genre Mix | Nominated | [12] |
| Song of the Year - Indie Rock/Alternative Rock ("Little Bit Wrong") | Nominated | |||
| Music Video of the Year - Performance ("Little Bit Wrong") | Nominated | |||
| Musician of the Year - Guitar III (David Dillehunt) | Nominated |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Kamienski, Brianna (September 10, 2026). "Butterfly Vendetta: Two Decades In, Still Playing By Their Own Rules". Rolling Stone UK. United Kingdom: Stream Publishing Ltd. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- 1 2 Billboard Brasil (August 6, 2026). "Butterfly Vendetta aprofunda a história de 'Sola Yo' em novo clipe". Billboard Brasil. Brazil: Mynd8. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Hart, Ron (February 4, 2026). "Now Heart This: Feb. 2026". SPIN Magazine. United States: Next Management Partners. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- 1 2 Gonda, Christopher (October 20, 2025). "Butterfly Vendetta Confirms Seventh LP 'Adjectives & Expletives'". V13.net. V13 Media. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ Butterfly Vendetta's channel on YouTube
- ↑ Massaro, Alberto (November 6, 2025). "Butterfly Vendetta featured in new film". Plastic Magazine. United Kingdom: Rob Pringle. Archived from the original on May 3, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ Romeo And Benvolio - Full HD Movie [67:07] on YouTube
- ↑ "Charlottesville's Top 25 [2:32]". Lewis Black Official Site. United States: Cyberlaff Inc. May 15, 2015. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ↑ Tarbell, Rich (2018). Regarding Charlottesville Music (1st ed.). United States: Richie Heart Publishing Co. pp. 282–283. ISBN 9780464839552. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ↑ Ng, Alan (August 18, 2025). "Butterfly Vendetta Documentary Review". Film Threat. Chris Gore. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ↑ "Butterfly Vendetta". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- 1 2 "2026 Nominees – Josie Music Awards". United States: The Josie Network, LLC. 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Butterfly Vendetta". AllMusic. United States: RhythmOne. 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Melodic Net Artist - Butterfly Vendetta". Melodic. Sweden: Pär Winberg. 2026. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- 1 2 "Butterfly Vendetta is 'Ready to Roll'". NOTION Online. United States: NOTION. June 10, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ Law, Janis (March 16, 2026). "We Review The New Album from Butterfly Vendetta - Adjectives & Expletives". RGM News. United Kingdom: Reyt Good Magazine. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Patrick, Natalie (May 18, 2026). "Butterfly Vendetta embrace raw performance energy on Ready To Roll from new album". Earmilk. United States: Edwards, Blake. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ Willschick, Aaron (January 9, 2026). "Track-by-Track: Butterfly Vendetta Appraise Their New Album 'Adjectives & Expletives'". V13.net. V13 Media. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ "U've Been Served - Butterfly Vendetta on Underground Garage". xmplaylist. Cooper, Scott. March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ↑ Maldonado, Julio (March 2, 2026). "Rodney Bingenheimer in the Underground Garage". Facebook. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ↑ "U've Been Served - Butterfly Vendetta on Stevie's Coolest Songs". xmplaylist. Cooper, Scott. March 21, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ Radio Indie Alliance (March 5, 2026). "Strike the Box! - WaveRadio Boston". Facebook. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ↑ Radio Indie Alliance (March 5, 2026). "Radio Indie Alliance Top 100 Songs - Week of March 9, 2026". Radio Indie Alliance. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ↑ Banks Radio Australia (March 17, 2026). "Isaac Banks Top 10 Tracks on Banks Radio Australia (05 Mar 2026)". Facebook. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ Banks Radio Australia (September 1, 2026). "Banks Radio Australia Isaac Banks Jr. Top 10 Tracks (28 August 2026)". Facebook. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Butterfly Vendetta". Spotify. Sweden: Spotify AB. 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
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