Memphis May Fire (MMF) is an American band based in Dallas, Texas and currently signed to Rise Records.
History
Inception (2006–2007)
The band formed in December 2006, but it was not until February 2007
that the group decided on the name Memphis May Fire having previously
gone by A Place Between Stars.
In early 2007, the band recorded and self-released an EP, and began creating a local following.
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
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."
In September 2007 the band had officially signed to Trustkill, and their
self-titled EP was reissued through the label in December 2007.
Sleepwalking (2008–2009)
Memphis May Fire had 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. Chase explained that he 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 shortly thereafter. He would be replaced by
Daniel De Los Santos, and then later on by Cory Elder. Open auditions
were held shortly after Chase's departure, and he was eventually
replaced by a new vocalist, Matty 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.
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 has "more aggressive guitar work and noticeably more
melodic, but still retains that southern swagger."
Their song "Ghost in the Mirror" was used on the soundtrack for the movie
Saw VI.
The official music video for "Ghost in the Mirror" was released February 2nd, 2010 through the Trustkill YouTube page.
Rise Records, Between the Lies and The Hollow (2010–2011)
Memphis May Fire released a second EP entitled
Between the Lies
on November 2, 2010 through Bullet Tooth Records with more energy and a
different style than their previous releases. On December 9, 2010 the
band post in their
Facebook that the song "Action/Adventure" will be featured in the video game
Rock Band 3. In 2010, Matty Mullins was featured in the song "That's What She Said", from Kid Liberty's debut album
Fight with Your Fists.
On January 17, 2011,
Rise Records
announced Memphis May Fire signed to the label and that a new album
will be released in spring. The band recently wrapped up the recording
of their upcoming full-length record at Chango Studios (
Of Machines,
I See Stars,
Sleeping with Sirens, etc.) in
Orlando, Florida. It is expected to be heavier and darker than
Sleepwalking and
Between the Lies, while further incorporating elements of modern metal & electronics.
On March 3, 2011, a full album teaser for their sophomore album
The Hollow was released via
Rise Records YouTube page, including its release date of April 26, 2011. On March 22, a full song from
The Hollow, titled "The Sinner", was released to Rise Records YouTube page and on
iTunes.
On April 23, the entire album was released on the Rise Records YouTube page.
On September 15th, the video for the lead single from
The Hollow, "The Sinner", directed by Thunder Down Country was released on YouTube.
On February 15th, 2012, a live music video recorded in Orlando
Florida for the song titled "The Unfaithful" was released on their
YouTube Page.
It was announced through the Vans Warped Tour's website on December
7th that Memphis May Fire would be participating in next year's tour.
Challenger (2012–present)
Band members
- Current members
- Former members
- Jeremy Grisham – drums (2006–2010)
- Eric Molesworth – drums (2010)
- Joel Seier - guitar (2009)
- Tanner Oakes – bass (2006–2007)
- Austin Radford – bass (2007–2008)
- Daniel De Los Santos - bass (2008-2009)
- Chase Ryan Robbins – lead vocals (2006–2008)
- Ryan Bentley – rhythm guitar (2006-2012)
Discography
Memphis May Fire discography
| Releases |
| ↙Studio albums |
3 |
| ↙EPs |
2 |
| ↙Singles |
5 |
| ↙Music videos |
4 |
Studio albums
Extended plays
Compilation Appearances
Videography
Music videos
- "North Atlantic Vs North Carolina" (2009)
- "Ghost in the Mirror" (2010)
- "The Sinner" (2011)
- "The Unfaithful" (2012)
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