Memphis May Fire
is an American post-hardcore band currently based in Texas. The band signed to Trustkill Records in 2007 and released on self-titled EP, with a debut album expected to be released in 2009. The band's music has been compared to Every Time I Die, He Is Legend and Underoath. [1]
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History
The band formed in December 2006, but it was not until February 2007 that the group decided on the name Memphis May Fire.
[2] In early 2007, the band recorded and self-released an EP, and began creating a local following.
[3] Shortly thereafter, Memphis May Fire caught the attention of Josh Grabelle, the president of
Trustkill Records. Grabelle commented on his feelings toward the band in a press release stating, "There is a lot of really exciting, young, dangerous music coming out of Texas right now, and Memphis May Fire are the cream of the crop. Not since
Bullet for My Valentine's
Hand of Blood
EP have we heard a more compelling set of songs for an EP, where absolutely EVERY song is bone-chillingly perfect, and timeless. These guys are on their way to something huge."
[4] [5] In September 2007 the band had officially signed to Trustkill, and their
self-titled EP was reissued through the label in December 2007.
Memphis May Fire hoped to release their debut album by summer 2008, however, during the recording sessions for the album, lead singer Chase Ryan decided to leave the band. Ryan felt that his priorities should be with his new born child, and not a band. Upon announcing his resignation, bass player Austin Radford also decided to part ways with the band. He would be replaced by Cory Elder. Open auditions were held shortly after Ryan's departure, and he was eventually replaced by a new vocalist, Matt Mullins. By this time, Memphis May Fire had already recorded their instruments for the new album with producer Casey Bates, and only needed Mullins to contribute his vocals.
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Their debut full-length studio album,
Sleepwalking
, was released on July 21, 2009 through Trustkill Records. Memphis May Fire has described the album as "a new breed of rock n' roll" and musically it is has "more aggressive guitar work and [is] noticeably more melodic, but still retains that southern swagger."
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Members
Current members
- Matt Mullins – lead vocals (2008 – present)
- Kellen McGregor – lead guitar, vocals (2006 – present)
- Cory Elder – bass (2008 – present)
Former members
- Chase Ryan – vocals (2006 – 2008)
- Austin Radford – bass (2007 – 2008)
- Tanner Oakes – bass (2006 – 2007)
- Jeremy Grisham – drums (2006 – 2009)
- Ryan Bentley – guitar (2006 – 2009)
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
References
- Memphis May Fire - Texan New Kids Blast Out Addictive Melodic Hardcore
- Memphis May Fire Bio
- ((( Memphis May Fire > Overview )))
- Memphis May Fire signs with Trustkill Records
- Trustkill Signs Memphis May Fire
- Memphis May Fire Seeking New Singer
- Sleepwalking Press Release