fear before the march of flames
by sarah conway
The Metropolitan
Denver's bands, fans, and tour vans have been somewhat ignored over the years by those in the industry. It is time once and for all to put Denver on the map with the highly anticipated sophomore release from Fear Before the March of Flames.
After re-releasing their debut album this summer on Equal Vision, in conjunction with Rise Records, their most recent recording, Art Damage, due out Sept. 7, is expected to bring a higher level of intensity and an audible sense of growth.
In just two short years, these guys have already appeared on The Vans Warped Tour and are gaining a well-deserved reputation for their innovative musical vision and intense live shows.
Singer/screamer Dave Marion delivers one of the most powerful and violent performances to ever grace the hardcore stage, leaving fans wondering if what they just heard came out of that tiny little body.
From kicking the drums off the risers to hanging upside down from the beams on the ceiling, fans tend to pay attention not just for visual entertainment, but in case anyone gets hurt.
The messages in their songs are not always obvious, but that is not to say they don't have meaning. It takes a listen or two to clearly make out what is being said, but with lyrics that read like a well-kept journal, the emotion in their words forces fans to take a closer look and come to a few conclusions of their own.
Certainly breaking the mold, FBTMOF has managed to uphold their hardcore reputation while being brave enough to incorporate beautiful melodies and soft piano tunes in their music.
For a band who got their name and their first album title, Odd How People Shake, from a headline regarding the 2002 summer Hayman fires, they certainly found a name that fits well with their style.
FBTMOF will hit the East Coast with Norma Jean and Throwdown Sept. 9 through Oct. 2. They will tour the West Coast with Vaux, Codeseven, and Before Today Oct. 4 through 20.
Fear Before the March of Flames rocks their CD release Friday, Sept. 3 at Rock Island, 1614 15th St. Doors at 7 p.m. Openers include Lenore, ...And A Hint of Red, and The Autokinoton. Free limited edition live CD for all! More info at www.sodajerkpresents.com |
