Veda's Van And Trailer Stolen

[Rohan Kohli]

Veda (http://www.weareveda.com)'s van and trailer were stolen after last night's show:

Hi everyone, this is darren from the bled and I wanted to inform everyone that last night in detroit on the thrice/underoath tour, the opening band, veda, had their entire van and trailer stolen after the show. This includes all of the bands personal items, computers, clothes, merchandise, and thousands of dollars in equipment. No band deserves this to happen to them. Veda is an amazing band and are great people too. Their van was a blue (chevy, I think) conversion van with a black one-axle trailer. Both had missouri license plates. I will have more information on the van when I see them and talk to them today. But if anyone in the detroit area sees something like it or has any info on it, it would be much appreciated. Veda is still going to continue the tour with us, but are in need of any help possible, they have almost nothing. I'm sure you all at ap.net will hear more about this, I just want to give a heads up and help my friends in veda out. Thank you.
-Darren

Note: The human race sucks.

[Snails]

these things are pissing me off so much. fuck these people.

[mondeoman]

This whole rash of stealing shit from bands thing really pisses me off. I've never actually listened to this band but still. Even if they were a band like I didn't like (say Linkin Park), I'd never steal their shit. It's just wrong. And it's especially bad for a tiny band such as this without a lot of money.

[TyroneShoolaces]

wow....that has got to be a shitty feeling.

[mattman00007]

Man that really sucks!!! That pisses me off, no band deserves that. I hope they get there stuff back.
Best of luck VEDA!

[All Is Fa11ing]

damn that sucks

[bradyreier]

wow. i can't believe that. i went to the underoath/thrice show last tuesday and actually had the liberty of talking to veda for about 10 minutes after the show at their van. i can't believe how stupid people are these days.

[failedminus]

well thats what happens when you go into blackie detroit

[Bob Payne]

Its disgusting how low some people will go to ruin things for people are actually out doing things with their lives.

[MFscho]

detroit for ya.

[starcrossdlovex]

There has been way too much of this lately. It's disgusting. These poor guys don't have enough money to replace all this stuff. & I'm sure a lot of it was invaluable.
Moronic people

[TheNumberOneFan]

insurance?? or no...

[_all_star_me_]

well thats what happens when you go into blackie detroitdude thats just plain racist. thats not cool man.

[thisgetupkid]

this sucks
this should not happen to any band
but veda hits close to home.

they played at the one venue in my old home town a where all the local bands and some other travelling midwestern bands play a little while ago. They were very nice (and very good). I talked to the lead singer afterward and she was so chill. I knew they would blow up...and now they're on tour with thrice, the bled and underoath! Now this! Best of luck to them!

[OGODTHAFTERMATH]

WOW, i was at this show last night (which UnderOath outplayed Thrice suprisingly) and Veda was amazing! I cant beleive this happened!

[tommyhaych]

I know this is shit and fucking horrible for a band and no-one should have to go through with this, but shouldn't bands be learning from this to actually secure their vans & trailers a bit more? What methods are there at the moment?

I don't know jack about vans & trailers but surely there must be a better way of keeping their shit locked tight?

[TheNumberOneFan]

WOW, i was at this show last night (which UnderOath outplayed Thrice suprisingly) and Veda was amazing! I cant beleive this happened!

lol i find that hard to believe... most people who like both bands would choose Thrice over "UnderOath" any day.

[splitsecond]

It doesn't surprise me that something like this happened in Detroit, the asshole of America.

[futurebreed]

Damn, I hate it when this happens but it seems to happen again and again and again. Why can't people just respect bands and not steal from them when they have to travel in a small van anyways?

[Lemieux66]

I know this is shit and fucking horrible for a band and no-one should have to go through with this, but shouldn't bands be learning from this to actually secure their vans & trailers a bit more? What methods are there at the moment?

Installing a kill switch would prevent the engine from starting and would at least keep the van in place.

[Rohan Kohli]

Installing a kill switch would prevent the engine from starting and would at least keep the van in place.

When I was touring w/Genghis Tron, they put a boot on their trailer and that stick over their steering wheel...I can't remember what that thing's called.

[tommyhaych]

When I was touring w/Genghis Tron, they put a boot on their trailer and that stick over their steering wheel...I can't remember what that thing's called.

A steering lock?

http://comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/hi/hilka-elephant-steering.jpg

Even that would be something small to stop the twats from taking the van.

AP oughta start a 'stop nicking my stuff' section to give bands advice on this sorta thing.

[silentcries]

this shit is fucked up. no band deserves this.

[shoop]

Wow i'm quite pissed.. I just saw them yesterday in Detroit.. they really put on an amazing show.. Wonderful music. And then something retarded happens... fucking lamers. Quit stealing from bands! They get stolen from enough on the internet.. I wonder how no one could see someone stealing it though.. I saw 2 buses right next to the State Theatre but not sure if the van was there or not.. hmm.

[Sureshot182]

first of all, this crap has to stop. maybe put an actual boot on a tire of the van. the wheel boot, like previously stated, would even be something small from stopping the pieces of shit from stealing. if all else fails just get an armed person to permanently stay in the van. however, they would have to dress up in a flamboiant spandex camo army outfit.

[Mercy Medical]

The more of more of these news posts of band's stuff getting stolen the more and more I hate the human race. People are fuckin' stupid and selfish...it makes me sick.

first of all, this crap has to stop. maybe put an actual boot on a tire of the van. the wheel boot, like previously stated, would even be something small from stopping the pieces of shit from stealing. if all else fails just get an armed person to permanently stay in the van. however, they would have to dress up in a flamboiant spandex camo army outfit.
You should've have to buy a damn boot for your car or arm yourself to prevent your stuff from being stolen because it shouldn't be stolen in the first place.

[Melie]

what a lame thing for someone to do.
it's not just that they're stealing the van, but all of their personal stuff is in there.
whoever did that deserves to be thrown in front of a bus.

[davedesloover18]

WOW, i was at this show last night (which UnderOath outplayed Thrice suprisingly) and Veda was amazing! I cant beleive this happened!
so was i (and underoath did not, no matter how you capitalize it)
I saw her (the singer) outside afterwards and almost talked to her. man, I hope they find their stuff.

[baton]

that clearly sucks, i would be worse than sad if all my personal stuff were gone, it's good to have someone who would actually stay in the van

[lemmingwear]

our hometown heroes. sad. and for what? the worst things that can be stolen from anyone are thier memories, those invaluable items, like the band equiptment and what went along with that.

[Anakinfuckedup]

this happens way to fucking much.....it's fucking crazy

[tommyhaych]

You should've have to buy a damn boot for your car or arm yourself to prevent your stuff from being stolen because it shouldn't be stolen in the first place.

It's the 21st century. Someone would steal a douchebag if it meant they'd get money for it on eBay.

[PunkDrums182]

Veda (http://www.weareveda.com)'s van and trailer were stolen after last night's show:

Hi everyone, this is darren from the bled and I wanted to inform everyone that last night in detroit on the thrice/underoath tour, the opening band, veda, had their entire van and trailer stolen after the show. This includes all of the bands personal items, computers, clothes, merchandise, and thousands of dollars in equipment. No band deserves this to happen to them. Veda is an amazing band and are great people too. Their van was a blue (chevy, I think) conversion van with a black one-axle trailer. Both had missouri license plates. I will have more information on the van when I see them and talk to them today. But if anyone in the detroit area sees something like it or has any info on it, it would be much appreciated. Veda is still going to continue the tour with us, but are in need of any help possible, they have almost nothing. I'm sure you all at ap.net will hear more about this, I just want to give a heads up and help my friends in veda out. Thank you.
-Darren

Note: The human race sucks.
bands are gonna have to start having people watch their shit now. This is rediculous.

[FourStarters]

It's the 21st century. Someone would steal a douchebag if it meant they'd get money for it on eBay. I'm with you on this one. Buy a boot (they're only about a hundred dollars), and buy the Club (40). For that matter, invest in LoJack that'll track your vehicle. TJV kept getting their shit stolen, but I think Victory can shell out the grand for LoJack and it would have happened ONCE.

If you've got EVERYTHING you own in one trailer and van, guard that shit. It's the same as locking up your back door at night, espescially seeing as bands live in the van.

[Mercy Medical]

It's the 21st century. Someone would steal a douchebag if it meant they'd get money for it on eBay.
But that doesn't mean it's right. I mean, people should've have to take such measures to protect their stuff, it's fuckin' ridiculous.

[A picasso blue]

I bet The Junior Varisty did it. those guys are always getting in trouble witth this sorta thing..

[theROUSE]

damn dude, i was there. the show was amazing, that sucks tho

[sean omerta]

i'm really sick of this happening.

[rescuejeremy]

Wasn't there a Kanye West show next door to this one last night in Detroit?

[Fury15]

Wasn't there a Kanye West show next door to this one last night in Detroit?
probably and/or mike jones

[Lemieux66]

When I was touring w/Genghis Tron, they put a boot on their trailer and that stick over their steering wheel...I can't remember what that thing's called.


Yeah, the club and it's variants are okay, but most can be easily defeated. It just depends on the construction quality.

The boot on the trailer, however, is a really really good idea.

[ForeverInADay]

racism is funny

people know blackie detroit is like that hahahahaha
what the fucks your problem?

but whoa this really sucks, i see them on wednesday. looks like ill be buying something from veda.

[heartlock]

a hard way to learn to protect your stuff

[noodledancer]

i'm not familiar with this band, but that really f-ing sucks.
it never ceases to amaze me that people can be such bastards.

[grnweenieag]

i wa sat the show on Friday in Chicago and had the pleasure of seeing Veda for the second time. Awesome...as was Thrice. And Underoath just gave me a headache....that keyboard player needs to chill out, he barely even plays any notes. Dancing around pressing a button or two? He's no Bosstone.

[burn with power]

ugh , fucking jerks.
That truly sucks for Veda, they're some of the nicest people that i've met, really damn cool people.

[when 4ever ends]

pathetic.

[broknxparachute]

yea, this is horrible

[standupjackzine]

I was at that show last night and it's not just because it was Detroit. That area of Detroit is better than most major cities. Hell, they're having the fucking Super Bowl directly across the street this coming February. It's just that if you are in a band you have to be really, really careful about where and how you park in any major city. There's underground rings who steal vehicles -- especially those of bands -- and store them in warehouses for several months, and then once the suspicion blows over they sell everything. I have heard of it happening to other bands who have been in the area. I wouldn't presume it was because Kanye West was performing next door or anything, but there was a lot less... yuppie audience in that area that night. I did notice a bunch of crackheads bothering people in line and trying to pawn obviously stolen property... but I wouldn't believe any of them had the resources to be able to steal a vehicle of that size and securely hide it. Whoever did it must have been some sort of uncertified professional.

That really sucks for the band though, they had a good set last night and seemed like wonderful people. I was by their buses for a while to talk with the Underoath tour manager about my credentials... they had the area quarantined off pretty well... I guess you can never be too careful. I think it's always wise to have someone watching the vehicles or holding down the fort. Where was the X-Team security or whatever when this happened? They put enough effort into making sure fans don't get too close to the buses... what about thieves?

[fm8418]

i was at this show. detroit area sucks but the venue wasnt in the worst area. Plus there was a Kanye West concert next door so there was tons of people out. So its amazing it was taken.

oh yeah some fucking ninja busted my eye brow open and I got 6 stitches and missed most of Underoath, fuck you ninjas

oh and Veda played awesome, so did all the bands

[rr_thecrowing]

Veda is such a great band...it sucks that this happened to them. What in the hell is up with stealing vans and trailers anyway? We must fight back.

But violence is not the answer. It's the question. The answer is yes.

[drumiffied]

gah i hate this. my band got our trailer stolen on tour this summer. honestly i can say it is the worst feelign in the world. you walk out to the van and you see the empty hitch and your stomach drops literally. i cant imagine what Veda is going through, this is soooooooo terrible.

[davedesloover18]

And Underoath just gave me a headache....that keyboard player needs to chill out, he barely even plays any notes. Dancing around pressing a button or two? He's no Bosstone.
yeah, he looked like he was having a seizure the whole time. I thought their performance was kind of funny, it's like a gimmick or something.

[rescuejeremy]

I was at that show last night and it's not just because it was Detroit. That area of Detroit is better than most major cities. Hell, they're having the fucking Super Bowl directly across the street this coming February. It's just that if you are in a band you have to be really, really careful about where and how you park in any major city. There's underground rings who steal vehicles -- especially those of bands -- and store them in warehouses for several months, and then once the suspicion blows over they sell everything. I have heard of it happening to other bands who have been in the area. I wouldn't presume it was because Kanye West was performing next door or anything, but there was a lot less... yuppie audience in that area that night. I did notice a bunch of crackheads bothering people in line and trying to pawn obviously stolen property... but I wouldn't believe any of them had the resources to be able to steal a vehicle of that size and securely hide it. Whoever did it must have been some sort of uncertified professional.

That really sucks for the band though, they had a good set last night and seemed like wonderful people. I was by their buses for a while to talk with the Underoath tour manager about my credentials... they had the area quarantined off pretty well... I guess you can never be too careful. I think it's always wise to have someone watching the vehicles or holding down the fort. Where was the X-Team security or whatever when this happened? They put enough effort into making sure fans don't get too close to the buses... what about thieves?


:wow:

[absolutecrunk]

to anybody who is disappointed in the human race because of this, don't be. the human race as a whole should not be devalued because of these circumstances. detroit no longer counts as a part of the human race. we are a caliber lower. we have so clearly defined ourself as the skeleton inside the closet of America that we aren't up to the normal standard. i don't know about the rest of the country because i only go to shows here, but me and my friends always go in groups of at least 5, drive in the shittiest car any of us own, and leave all valuables behind because you can't set foot inside st. andrew's without getting assaulted by a homeless person with flags on a toothpick. as a loyal denizen of this city for over 17 years, i can confidently say that this city is a joke. i hope this doesnt prevent veda from ever coming back here because they are really awesome. but awesome will get you robbed here.

[Flags of Dawn]

yeah, he looked like he was having a seizure the whole time. I thought their performance was kind of funny, it's like a gimmick or something.
my thoughts exactly. I had never really listened to Underoath before I saw them on thursday...and for all the love/hype they get on these boards, I was definitely not impressed.

whoever said they outperformed thrice has to be on crack. at least thrice has enough variety in their songs that they can have a diverse setlist.. I got the vibe Underoath's wouldve sounded the same regardless of what songs they played. Even the new stuff sounded like the old.

[a typicalcliche]

damn

[CorporateFish]

This is horrible

[ReturningSunday]

god dammit...i hate detroit :shake: . Veda put on such an amazing set too, though it was a little short. this is just sad news. why would anyone do shit like that?

[leika]

That's horrible :(

I'm gonna deffinetly bring some extra money to the Toronto show to donate it. I'm sure Thrice and Underoath will have some Veda Help donation boxes set up. It's great they're not giving up and dropping off the tour. Viva la Veda!!

[the rog]

umm... it's better than no one WAS in the van.

imagine some coked up asshole who sees a van and goes "ooh, i bet there's gear in there." once they break into the van, what do you think they're going to do to some 150 lb. bassist sleeping in the middle seat?

yeah... i don't want to hear about that.

i'd rather have all of my band's gear stolen than a member of the band murdered.

[jimboj917]

this band is so good, i feel so bad for them. i thoguht about going to this show on tuesday just to support them.

[Lemieux66]

i'd rather have all of my band's gear stolen than a member of the band murdered.

Because all people who would steal a van would kill.

And what would happen if you ran into this person outside of the show? Would they give you flowers and compliment your shoes?

I'm not defending anyone but stop being silly.

[wastedspacejm]

what do you think they're going to do to some 150 lb. bassist sleeping in the middle seat?
...or their singer...:shake:

i just got back from the cincinnati show and i wish i would have known this beforehand so i could have brought more money to donate. it's really unfortunate that this keeps happening...

[monkeyboy14]

What is with so many bands having all their gear flogged. I am well and truly sick of hearing this happen. Poor guys. Hope they had everything insured so they don't have to pay for it all again

[superplaid]

people seriously need to quit stealing things. this is absurd. my heart goes out to these guys.

[LifeIsDudes]

I can't believe that anyone would do this to another person. People just suck. I am really close to giving up on humanity all together. I am sorry Ash XO.

[gerstnej]

I love Veda and this makes me so mad.

[stevo]

okay, yeah i feel bad and such, i really do.. its a bummer that this happens so much .. but really.. for the last time.. ANY band that tours with a van and trailor really really really needs to invest in lowjack

[oceanblue]

It suck that they had their stuff stolen, what angers me is that this just feeds into the stereotyped idea people have of Detroit. Don't get me wrong there are area that are rough, but for the most part Downtown, where the State, St. Andrews, and Alvin's are near, isn't too bad. I have had to drive and go to shows by myself there, I have survived and haven't been shot yet.

[absolutecrunk]

It suck that they had their stuff stolen, what angers me is that this just feeds into the stereotyped idea people have of Detroit. Don't get me wrong there are area that are rough, but for the most part Downtown, where the State, St. Andrews, and Alvin's are near, isn't too bad. I have had to drive and go to shows by myself there, I have survived and haven't been shot yet.Yet.