Blood on the Dance Floor (band)

Blood on the Dance Floor

Company type	Music group
Industry	Music
Founded	2006
Headquarters	Orlando, Florida , United States
Products	Studio albums, EPs, singles

Blood on the Dance Floor is an electronic music ensemble originating from Orlando, Florida, established in 2006. The most enduring formation, spanning from 2009 to 2016, consisted of Jesus David Torres (known as Dahvie Vanity) alongside Jayy Von Monroe. Before disbanding in 2016 following Von Monroe's exit, the group produced nine studio albums. In 2017, Vanity revived the band with Fallon Vendetta, who eventually departed, leaving Vanity as the lone member. Since 2019, Vanity has performed under various aliases such as Kawaii Monster and The Most Vivid Nightmares. The band's name is inspired by Michael Jackson's track "Blood on the Dance Floor".

History

Following conflicts during local tours in 2006, Jesus David Torres (Dahvie Vanity) assembled a band initially named "Love the Fashion," which included Matty "M" Malaret, Christopher Mongillo, and Rebecca Fugate. By 2007, this group evolved into Blood on the Dance Floor. Malaret exited prior to their independently released debut album, Let's Start a Riot (April 2008); subsequently, Mongillo and Fugate also left due to touring complications.

During production of their sophomore album, It's Hard to Be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World (October 2008), producer Rusty Wilmot joined the project, and Garrett Marshal McLaughlin (Garrett Ecstasy) was brought on for backing vocals and screaming parts. Only a limited run of 300 copies was produced.

In 2008, Vanity and Ecstasy released singles such as "Siq with a Q" and "Suicide Club," followed by three EPs in early 2009: I Scream I Scream, OMFG Sneak Peak, and Extended Play. They toured alongside regional bands to promote the upcoming album OMFG.

After rape allegations surfaced against Vanity, Ecstasy departed from the group; Von Monroe replaced him. Tracks originally recorded for OMFG were re-recorded featuring Von Monroe’s vocals, leading to a rebranding of the album as Epic (2010). Collaborations with Jeffree Star took place but were short-lived due to allegations against Vanity by Star, who later withdrew those claims. Three singles that included Star were subsequently re-recorded with Von Monroe’s voice.

In October 2010, Epic achieved No. 5 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic chart. The band embarked on two headline tours named Epic Tours in support of this release.

Work commenced early on their fourth studio effort, All the Rage!!, which featured collaborations with Lady Nogrady, JJ Demon, and Nick Nasty. Singles such as "Yo Ho", "P.L.U.R.", and "Bewitched" served as promotional material. The group took part in Warped Tour 2011 coinciding with the album’s launch. All the Rage!! reached No. 13 on Billboard’s Top Electronic Albums chart.

Lady Nogrady publicly voiced dissatisfaction regarding her treatment during production and was replaced by other vocalists for live performances and re-recordings.

A digital collection entitled The Legend of Blood on the Dance Floor, containing remastered selections from their first four albums, was released exclusively as a SoundCloud playlist rather than a physical CD.

Their fifth studio album, Evolution (June 2012), featured deluxe acoustic renditions and collaborations with artists including Haley Rose, Amelia Arsenic, Shawn Brandon, Joel Madden (Good Charlotte), Elena Vladimirova, and Deuce. As a token of appreciation to fans, they released a complimentary three-track EP called Clubbed to Death! via Facebook app. Later that year in October came their sixth EP titled The Anthem of the Outcast.

Although rumors circulated about disbanding in 2013, Vanity denied these claims. That year saw the release of Bad Blood, which was supported by singles like "I Refuse to Sink! (Fuck the Fame)", "Crucified by Your Lies", and "Something Grimm".

Andrew "Drew" Apathy joined in early 2014; shortly thereafter came the album Bitchcraft in June featuring the single "We're Takin Over!" with Deuce. The group's final album featuring Von Monroe was Scissors, released in 2016 before his departure.

Following Von Monroe's exit, Vanity pursued solo ventures including projects titled "Sinners Are Winners" and Master of Death.

In April 2017, Vanity announced Blood on the Dance Floor’s resurgence without Von Monroe; Fallon Vendetta joined briefly. Together they put out several singles plus the album Kawaii Monster (October 31, 2017), which contained a remastered edition of Let's Start a Riot. Additional releases included the EP You Are the Heart, albums Haunted, Cinema Erotica, and another version of You Are the Heart. Vendetta left after ending her relationship with Vanity.

On September 5, 2019, Vanity issued a solo Blood on the Dance Floor album named Hollywood Death Star. Soon after, he retired the band name to concentrate on projects like "Kawaii Monster", "The Most Vivid Nightmares", along with his merchandise brand "Dark Arts Official".

On January 1, 2021, Vanity unveiled "Bewitched Reimagined" featuring Sammy Beare. Meanwhile, Von Monroe continues performing under his drag persona "The Dahli"; Vanity proceeds with solo releases under various alternate identities.

Though inactive since Vendetta’s departure in 2019, Vanity hinted at one final Blood on the Dance Floor record scheduled for Spring 2025 via Instagram. Two singles were released June 13 ahead of the full album titled Epidemic, set for October 31, 2025—a follow-up to their hallmark album Epic.

Musical style and influences

The band’s sound is characterized by explicitly sexual lyrics merged with electronica and electronic music, prominently featuring elements of electropop, dance-pop, and crunkcore. Vanity has acknowledged Jeffree Star as a key influence and has also previously drawn creative inspiration from Marilyn Manson.

Sexual assault allegations against Dahvie Vanity

Beginning in 2009, over 20 women have accused Vanity of sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and rape. Former collaborators Garrett Ecstasy and Jayy Von Monroe have publicly labeled Vanity as a sexual predator. Von Monroe additionally claimed that Vanity compelled him to perform on tour without his HIV medication, which nearly led to the development of AIDS, though he recovered after departing the group in 2016. Other artists, including Jeffree Star and members of New Years Day, reported witnessing Vanity engage in suspicious or unlawful sexual conduct during tours in the early 2010s. Numerous accusers were minors at the time of the alleged incidents.

In reaction to these accusations, Combichrist excluded Blood on the Dance Floor from their 2014 tour lineup, merchandising platform Big Cartel ceased selling the band’s merchandise in 2018, and streaming services such as Spotify and Google Play removed their music in 2019 due to violations of content guidelines. Vanity has generally denied or avoided addressing these allegations.

In early 2020, investigative journalist Chris Hansen began probing Vanity’s conduct by interviewing alleged victims. The FBI has confirmed an active investigation into the claims. As of 2025, no formal criminal charges have been brought against Vanity.

Members

Current line-up

• Dahvie Vanity – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming (2006–2016, 2017–2019, 2025)

Former members

• Matty M – backing vocals, drums (2007)
• Christopher Mongillo – backing vocals, programming, guitar (2007–2008)
• Rebecca Fugate – keyboards, backing vocals (2007–2008)
• Garrett Ecstasy – backing vocals, occasional lead vocals (2008–2009)
• Nick Nasty – vocals (2009)
• Jayy Von Monroe – lead vocals (2009–2016)
• Fallon Vendetta – lead vocals (2017–2018)

Touring musicians

• Brandy Wynn – violin (2012–2013)
• Haley Rose – vocals (2012–2013)
• Carter Harris – keyboards (2011–2012)
• Johnny Awford – bass, drums (2011)
• Nick Nasty – drums, vocals (2010–2011)
• Rusty Wilmot – guitar, bass, keyboards, drums (2009–2011)
• Alex Gilbertson – bass (2011)
• Brian Carpenter – drums (2012)

Timeline

Albums released as Blood on the Dance Floor

• Let's Start a Riot (2008)
• It's Hard to Be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World (2008)
• Epic (2010)
• All the Rage!! (2011)
• Evolution (2012)
• Bad Blood (2013)
• Bitchcraft (2014)
• Scissors (2016)
• Kawaii Monster (2017)
• Haunted (2018)
• Cinema Erotica (2018)
• You Are the Heart (2018)
• Hollywood Death Star (2019)
• Epidemic (2025)

Discography as Master of Death

• Master of Death (2015)

Discography as Sinners Are Winners

• For Beginners (2016)
• The Invocation (2017)

Discography as Kawaii Monster

• Poison Love (EP) (2019)
• Love from Hell (2019)
• The Balance (EP) (2020)
• Traptendo (2022)

Discography as The Most Vivid Nightmares

• Love Like Starlight (2022)
• Reavengeance Xo 2.0 (2023)
• Phantamasgoria the Album (2024)
• Darker Harder Louder (2025)