History Memphis May Fire

1 history

1.1 inception (2006–2007)
1.2 departure of chase, oakes, dooley; arrival of matty mullins , sleepwalking (2006–2009)
1.3 between lies, signing rise records , hollow (2010–2011)
1.4 departure of ryan bentley , challenger (2012–2013)
1.5 unconditional (2013–2015)
1.6 light hold (2016–present)

history
inception (2006–2007)

the band, founded guitarist kellen mcgregor, formed in 2006, not until february 2007 group decided on name memphis may fire having gone oh captain, captain. in 2007, band recorded , self-released ep, , began creating local following. shortly thereafter, memphis may fire caught attention of josh grabelle, president of trustkill records. grabelle commented on feelings toward band in press release stating, there lot of exciting, young, dangerous music coming out right now, , memphis may fire cream of crop. not since bullet valentine s hand of blood have heard more compelling set of songs ep, absolutely every song bone-chillingly perfect, , timeless. these guys on way huge. in september 2007 band had officially signed trustkill, , self-titled ep reissued through label in december 2007. in 2007, through 2008, band embarked on twelve gauge valentine s final-tour along handshake murders.

departure of chase, oakes, dooley; arrival of matty mullins , sleepwalking (2006–2009)

memphis may fire had hoped release debut album summer 2006 produced guitarist, kellen mcgregor. however, there after recording sessions album during tour, lead singer chase , short time drummer dooley decided part ways band. chase explained felt priorities should child, , not touring band. dooley pursue front stage briefly eyes set kill, end in st. louis. upon announcing resignations, bass player tanner oakes left tour , band. bassist austin radford joined band finish tour decide part ways band shortly thereafter creating own band called, american mantra lead singer. replaced daniel de los santos substitute, , later on cory elder, current member. open auditions held shortly after chase s departure instrumental song called decade on myspace (later known destiny willing ), , replaced new vocalist, matty mullins (nights in fire). time, memphis may fire had recorded instruments new album producer casey bates , needed mullins contribute vocals.

their debut full-length studio album, sleepwalking, released on july 21, 2009, through trustkill records. memphis may fire has described album new breed of rock n roll , musically has more aggressive guitar work , noticeably more melodic, still retains southern swagger. song ghost in mirror used on soundtrack movie saw vi. rhythm guitarist, ryan bentley, not featured in music video due short break away band. joel seier joined band substitute bentley s place until join in late 2009. seier featured in ghost in mirror , north atlantic vs. north carolina music videos rhythm guitarist.

the official music video ghost in mirror released february 2, 2010, through trustkill youtube page.

between lies, signing rise records , hollow (2010–2011)

memphis may fire released second ep entitled between lies on november 2, 2010, through bullet tooth records (formerly trustkill records) more energy , different style previous releases. on december 9, 2010, band post in facebook song action/adventure featured in video game rock band 3. in 2010, matty mullins featured in song s said , kid liberty s debut album fight fists.

on january 17, 2011, rise records announced memphis may fire signed label , new album released in spring. band wrapped recording of upcoming full-length record @ chango studios (of machines, see stars, sleeping sirens, etc.) in orlando, florida. expected heavier , darker sleepwalking , between lies, while further incorporating elements of modern metal , electronics.

on march 3, 2011, full album teaser sophomore album hollow released via rise records youtube page, including release date of april 26, 2011. on march 22, full song hollow, titled sinner , released rise records youtube page , on itunes. on april 23, entire album released on rise records youtube page.

on september 15, video lead single hollow, sinner , directed thunder down country released on youtube.

on february 15, 2012, live music video recorded in orlando, florida song titled unfaithful released on youtube page.

it announced through vans warped tour s website on december 7 memphis may fire participating in 2012 vans warped tour. band called perform on monster energy stage majority of tour, , both kia rio , kia soul main stages on selected dates.

departure of ryan bentley , challenger (2012–2013)

on february 11, announced kellen mcgregor band working cameron mizell shortly again @ chango studios, record third studio album.

on april 11, rhythm guitarist , original member, ryan bentley, announced on twitter has parted ways band in tweet saying m no longer in memphis may fire. details later. , around midnight. on band s direct-to-fan fanbridge, kellen mcgregor responded saying had let go of ryan because did not have right attitude , not willing push band positive direction. on april 17, band announced anthony sepe (ex-decoder) replacing ryan bentley new guitarist: may not know already, decided part ways our guitarist, ryan bentley, , wish him nothing best. s talented individual , have no doubt successful no matter life leads him. said, d of give warm welcome our new guitarist anthony sepe.

bentley s departure band makes guitarist kellen mcgregor remaining original member of memphis may fire.

their third studio album, challenger released on june 26 through rise records. album debuted @ number 16 on billboard charts while band on tour part of warped tour.

the band continued tour following album throughout usa, europe, , uk.

on february 1, 2013, memphis may fire announced part of vans warped tour 2013 alongside black veil brides, sleeping sirens, came romans, blessthefall, used, billy talent , bring me horizon. band called play main stage (kia soul stage), played entire tour eight-song set, featuring kellin quinn singing bridge of legacy .

on august 4, band announced supporting sleeping sirens, on feel tour. breathe carolina, issues (band), , our last night supporting tour them on selected dates.

unconditional (2013–2015)

memphis may fire has announced hoping release new album in 2014. kellen mcgregor finished writing album demos after band got off of vans warped tour. currently, band recording @ chango studios kellen , cameron mizell producers. in interview propertyofzach, vocalist matty mullins stated expected album release date in february–march 2014. divulged memphis may fire set out on headlining tour in support of album.

in alternative press interview released on september 7, 2013, band stated new album have more of theatrical feel, orchestral presence describing new album soundtrack action film .

in interview propertyofzack on september 9, 2013, band described sound of new album, [it] shows maturity. newest record theatrical. feels movie soundtrack start finish. it’s awesome. lot of orchestra stuff playing big role in record. it’s – it’s more mature. think our younger audience going love – aspects of – , our older audience going appreciate how far we’ve come artists. they’re going love record too. it’s great.

on december 14, 2013, band tweeted had finished recording forthcoming album vocalist matty mullins expressing on how proud of album. album expected 2014 release. on december 18, band announced unconditional tour beginning late february through march fellow acts word alive, skylit drive, hands houses , beartooth in us.

on january 4, 2014, band released first studio update forthcoming album via alternative press.

in third , final studio update album, announced titled unconditional , released on march 25, 2014, through rise records.

on february 6, 2014 first single, no ordinary love streamed through rise records youtube channel. pre-order bundles album made available on date. second single, sleepless nights released on february 24, via facebook , rise records youtube channel.

on march 13, 2014 full unconditional album streamed through rise records youtube channel.

mullins announced on august 12, 2014, releasing debut solo record, matty mullins , on september 23, through rise records. pre-orders made available same day.

on may 25, 2015, band announced releasing deluxe edition of unconditional on july 17. first new track, generation release same day. album contain 2 new tracks, acoustic versions of beneath skin , need , remixed/remastered version of album.

this light hold (2016–present)

on february 9, 2016, band announced through facebook page entering studio material written , prepared on last year, recording in sounds studio matt producing instrumentals , cameron mizell producing vocals.

the band premiered single carry on on bbc radio 1 on august 28, 2016 , announced fifth studio album, light hold, on same day. album set released on october 28, 2016 through rise records. band tour headliners on rise tour devil wears prada , silverstein special guests , supporting act moths flames in north america , united kingdom october 11 december 10, 2016.

on september 23, 2016, memphis may fire released title track second single new album, light hold, features jacoby shaddix (of papa roach). on january 30, 2017, band announced departure of guitarist anthony sepe. samuel penner, former guitarist in midst of lions , today, announced filling in band.