Memphis May Fire

Memphis May Fire started out in 2004 as a small local band from Dallas, Texas. It was not until February of 2007 that the band had stabilized and put out their first self-titled EP. Shortly after, the band gathered a local following and caught the attention of president of Trustkill Records, "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 of that same year, the band had officially signed to Trustkill Records and reissued their EP.

Memphis May Fire had hoped to release their first full length album in the summer of 2008, but during the recording process of the album" (Wikipedia), two of the band members had left, having the rest of the band find a new bassist and vocalist. Cory Elder stepped in as bassist and vocalist Matty Mullins became the new front-man of the band. All that was left to be done for the album was the vocals since all the instrument recording was done before. The first full-length album was released in July, 2009, and they were obviously starting to get popular as they were described as "a new breed of rock n' roll," and started to make music videos and even had a song used for the soundtrack for the movie Saw VI.

With every album thus far, Memphis May Fire continue to gain more energy with every album or EP they put out. In 2010, they released their second EP and continues to attain a greater fan-base. In early 2011, it was announced that the band was signed to Rise Records (a huge rock and metal music label), and that a new album would be due that spring. The Hollow was released that April and introduced a heavier and darker sound for the band. The band grew even bigger as they were announced to play the 2012 Vans Warped Tour.

In early 2012, the band's rhythm guitarist left the band. The only remaining founding member said this was because, "he did not have the right attitude and was not willing to push the band to a positive direction" (Wikipedia). Guitarist Anthony Sepe filled the role of rhythm guitarist and the band's third full-length album was released in June of 2012, while the band was touring on the Vans Warped tour. The album debuted at #16 on the Billboard Charts and continued to grow even bigger.

I've personally been a fan of Memphis May Fire soon after they started because I love to listen to and support local bands. Ever since i had heard them for the first time, I thought they were great artists and musicians and they quickly grew to be one of my favorite bands. They have grown more and more powerful with their music over the years and continue to grow as musicians. They are releasing their next full-length album next month and i can't wait to hear it. They released two songs from it, "No Ordinary Love" and "Sleepless Nights," and I can already tell it is going to be a great album. I had the pleasure of seeing them a few weeks ago on the "Unconditional Tour," named after the new album. They played those two songs from the new album plus many older ones, and they have always been one of my favorites to see live. They put on such a great show and the fans are always crazy for them. I'd like to hear what you think about the band in the comments below. I love feedback!



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