BIOGRAPHY
In the two-year span since blessthefall's album His Last Walk was released, the band has undergone some internal repairs that could have sunk any other band on the rise. Not so for the Phoenix five-piece, who've learned that a kink in the gears isn't enough to stop a band this strong for good.
Formed in 2004 by a group of higher-thinking high-schoolers who wanted their peers to find meaning and camaraderie in their music, blessthefall was intent on making their post-hardcore/screamo blend a different breed that people would remember. After several gigs in the area, more than just the locals began to notice. Later, after a 3-song EP made the rounds at shows and landed in label hands, this buzzy and burgeoning band were signed to Warner subsidiary Science Records and making their first full-length.
"Everyone has their first shows that consist of just the bands, and your parents, if you're lucky," reflects guitarist Eric Lambert. "Things picked up rather quickly, though. We started selling out hometown shows, then started touring, and, oddly enough, we had fans outside of Arizona. It was small shows, but the fans we met are still coming to every show and are the best people ever."
Armed with a defiant upcoming record and a new frontman, blessthefall have returned to the scene a stronger entity than ever before. Witness, the band's sophomore album and first with singer Beau Bokan, formerly of Take the Crown, will be released from new label Fearless Records, who signed the band in May. Bokan says this album reflects the positive energy that now enfolds the band. "We wrote this album to show people we aren't the kind of band to lay down and give up," notes Bokan. "We're here and won't be going anywhere for a long, long time."
Those fans will undoubtedly be out in droves to obtain Witness, a forward-thinking record that boasts bigger choruses, heavier guitars and, essentially, Bokan adds, "His Last Walk on steroids. It has all the same elements that got us where we are today." Recorded earlier this summer with Elvis Baskette (Incubus, Escape The Fate, Story Of The Year) in Virginia, blessthefall took their collective struggles to the forefront to produce a highly personal and evolved album - and bombastic live show - that shows the band back is with vengeance.
"With all the bands in the scene it's hard to stand out," says Bokan. "Anyone can go into a studio and make an over produced album that sounds amazing, but if they can't pull it off live it means nothing. We pride ourselves on our live show, and we want people to walk away from our live show and be blown away. We leave our hearts on the stage every night. The greatest compliment to ever get is when someone says we sound better live than on CD."
For these Taste of Chaos veterans and current road warriors, they're anxious to take their performance chops to the road for Witness. While trying to win over new fans while appeasing the old may be a difficult task for some bands, blessthefall accept it eagerly as a challenge that they'll work toward with this record and its following tours. "There is a lot more drive now that Beau is in the band," Lambert said. "We know we have a lot to prove and we are all hungry for it."
Witness is released by Fearless Records on October 6th, 2009.
WITNESS is now available in Europe. Pick up a copy today at iTunes, Amazon, HMV.
11.6.09 Eye Alaska is kicking off the PacTour TODAY in Los Angeles with Saosin, InnerPartySystem and P.O.S. For tour dates and ticket links, check the band's Myspace page. The band will also be doing 24 in-store acoustic performances throughout the tour. The events are FREE to attend, so check the band's blog for dates, times and locations.
11.5.09 Sparks The Rescue is now about a month through the MANATOUR w/ Hit The Lights, There For Tomorrow, Fireworks, Vinnie Caruana, This Time Next Year and Oh No Not Stereo. The band has has just posted their first tour video update that you can see here. The band will post another tour update very soon!
11.4.09 blessthefall
blessthefall is nearing the end of their run on the 2009 Atticus Tout w/ Finch, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Vanna, Of Mice & Men and Let's Get It. Throughout the tour the band has continued on with their weekly tour video updates and they have just posted episode 4 which can be seen here.
11.3.09 Every Avenue's new album, "Picture Perfect", is NOW available in-stores and online! Pick up a copy today at your local Target for only 7.99 or you can download it on iTunes where you can get a FREE BONUS track! Check out the band's latest blog to watch a video of them talking about the release!
10.30.09 Motionless In White has posted a Halloween-themed cover song in celebration of the holiday weekend. The band covered Rob Zombie's "Dragula." Check out the band's Myspace page to listen to the new song and click here to find out why they chose this particular song to cover.
10.29.09 blessthefall's behind the scenes of their upcoming music video premiered on Altpress.com today. The music video is of the song "What's Left Of Me," from their recently released album, Witness. Check out the video here and stay tuned for the official release of the "What's Left Of Me" music video.
10.28.09 Every Avenue's upcoming album, Picture Perfect, is streaming in it's entirety right now on Alloy.com. Check out the stream now to get an exclusive first listen to all 11 tracks before the album is released on November 3rd. If you like what you hear, you can pre-order the album now at iTunes and get a FREE bonus track called, "Until I Get Caught Red Handed."
10.27.09 Every Avenue has posted a new contest on their Myspace and they will be picking 2 winners a day until their upcoming album, Picture Perfect, is released this Tuesday. Winners will receive a copy of the new album and a signed poster. The band will also be adding people that have entered to their top friends. Click here for details.
10.26.09 Every Avenue's new song, Picture Perfect, was leaked on Twitter by All Time Low frontman, Alex Gaskarth. Every Avenue decided to go ahead and post the new song on their Myspace page. The band is also giving away a FREE ringtone of the new song. To receive the ringtone, join the bands mobile mob by texting 'EveryAveRT' to 66937.
10.23.09
Get a sneak peak of Every Avenue's highly-anticipated sophomore release Picture Perfect in the newly released album teaser, featuring live performance video and clips from every song. Picture Perfect is also now available for pre-order on iTunes for $9.99, featuring a digital only bonus track, "Until I Get Caught Red Handed."
10.22.09
The new Fearless Records Merch Store is FINALLY HERE! New website features include a clearance section, an alumni section, an accessory section AND most significantly, the addition of GIRLS sizes! With the launch of the new site, we have also released a few BRAND NEW t-shirt designs! Check the store out today and pick up an item from your favorite Fearless Artist!
10.21.09 Every Avenue's Picture Perfect
Pre-Order Every Avenue’s upcoming album Picture Perfect between now and the end of October, and 5% of the procedes will be donated to The Keep A Breast Foundation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pre-order bundles include the new album, shirt, poster, sticker and LIMITED EDITION Every Avenue skinned camera.
10.20.09 Fearless Records has launched a Halloween contest today! To enter, call (213) 785-3828 and leave your most terrifying scream or frightening laugh and you could win a t-shirt, a signed poster and CD from select Fearless Records artists. For more info, check out the contest blog.
10.19.09 A Skylit Drive's brand new music video for the song "Those Cannons Could Sink A Ship" is now online! The video was directed by Spence Nicholson, and premiered on MTV2 this weekend. Check out the video here! The song is featured on their new album, Adelphia, in stores now.
10.12.09 Every Avenue's new song, "Tell Me I'm A Wreck," is now available on iTunes. Download the song today and you will receive a FREE bonus track with your purchase. Simply search "Tell Me I'm A Wreck - Single" on iTunes and click "BUY ALBUM" and you will receive both tracks for the price of 1.
10.09.09 Every Avenue's brand new song, "Tell Me I'm A Wreck," is premiering TODAY on Myspace Music. This is the second song that the band has released from their upcoming album Picture Perfect which is set to release November 3rd. Head to the band's Myspace page now to check out the new songs, and if you like what you hear, be sure to pre-order their new album today.
10.08.09 Artist Vs Poet is currently in the studio recording their upcoming full-length album that is set to release sometime next year. They have posted some "lost footage" from earlier on in the studio when they were recording some of the drums and guitars. They will be posting part 2 of the "lost footage" very soon. Check out the video here
10.06.09 Mayday Parade has released their second full length album titled, Anywhere But Here. Purchase your copy today at MaydayParade.com or download the Deluxe Edition on iTunes and receive 2 bonus tracks and 2 music videos.
10.06.09 Blessthefall's new album, "WITNESS," is now available in-stores and online! Pick up a copy today at your local Target, Hot Topic, Best Buy or FYE; or download it on iTunes.Also, be sure to catch the band out on the Atticus Tour this Fall.
10.05.09 Sparks The Rescue's upcoming tour, the MANATOUR, starts this Thursday and tickets are now on sale! Sparks The Rescue and There For Tomorrow will also be doing a couple in-store performances/signings throughout the tour, check the bands page for the dates and locations. Click here for tour dates and ticket links.
10.02.09 The Word Alive is kicking off the "Revolver Presents" Tour today with Eyes Set To Kill and Dreaming of Eden. The tour is starting off in Scottsdale, AZ and finishes off in Pittsburgh, PA on October 22nd. For tour dates and ticket links, check out the bands Myspace page.
10.01.09 Mayday Parade is now premiering their new album MaydayParade.com. Also, don't forget to catch Mayday Parade on the AP Tour Fall Ball 09. The tour has already started, so pick up your tickets today before they're sold out.
9.30.09 A Skylit Drive is kicking off the One More Brick Tour today with Senses Fail, Closure in Moscow and Fact. The tour is beginning in Clifton Park, New York and will finish off on October 31st in Sayreville, New Jersey. Tickets are on sale now, so purchase yours today! Click here for a full list of tour dates to find your local show.
9.29.09 blessthefall is premiering their full-length album "Witness" on Myspace Music. Check it out and if you like what you hear, you can pre-order your copy now at MerchNow, SmartPunk or iTunes. The band is also giving away 2 copies of the album everyday leading up to the October 6th release. Click here for all the info on how to win.
9.28.09 blessthefall will be giving away a copy of their upcoming album, Witness, and a signed poster, to 2 lucky winners everyday until their album is released on October 6th. For all the details on how to enter, click here.
9.25.09 blessthefall 's upcoming new album, "Witness," is now available for pre-order on iTunes. "Witness" will hit stores October 6th, but you can stream the entire album when Myspace Music premieres it on September 29th.
9.23.09 Every Avenue's upcoming album, Picture Perfect, is now available for pre-order at MerchNow and SmartPunk. The band has also posted an album trailer and a new song, titled "For Always, Forever." For all the info, check out the band's Myspace page.
9.22.09
The Maine's digital documentary, "In Person," is now available to purchase on iTunes. This 30 minute documentary includes footage from their first show, first days in the studio and the Alternative Press Tour, as well as interviews with the band members. Click here to purchase a copy today.
9.18.09 The Maine has just posted their Warped Tour wrap up video. Check it out to see all that went on the last couple of days, on and off the stage, of the 2009 Vans Warped Tour. If you were unable to catch the band out on tour this summer, be sure to pick up your tickets to the OP Tour to see The Maine, Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, Versa Emerge, and Rocket To The Moon.
9.17.09 Breathe Carolina is kicking off the danceRAWRdance 3 Tour today in Chicago, Illinois. Headlining the tour will be Family Force 5 with supporting acts Cash Cash, Queens Club and Irival. Click Here for a full list of tour dates and purchase your tickets now at danceRAWRdance.com.
9.15.09 Breathe Carolina has just announced their new tour, The EZ Bronz Tour 09', that they will be headlining this Fall. Supporting the tour will be Cash Cash, Stephen Jerzak, Kill Paradise, and Fight Fair! The band is also working with ShockHound and STA Travel to bring you a new contest. For contest info and tour dates click here!
9.14.09
Enter the Atticus/Fearless Records contest to win 2 tickets to the Atticus Tour (in a city near you), an Atticus custom Epiphone guitar, a D'Addorio package filled with strings, tuners, pedals, and picks, an Atticus clothing package valued at $250, and signed CDs from blessthefall and Let's Get It. Contest ends October 14th, so click here to get your entry in today.
9.10.09 Artist Vs Poet has just announced that they'll be joining The Cheap Date Tour this Fall along with Forever The Sickest Kids, Sing It Loud and My Favorite Highway. They will only be joining the second half of the tour, so check the dates here to see when they'll be playing in your local city.
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ya'll are so talented and really an inspiration. i had never really listened to your music until your show at the flytrap and now im hooked! thanks for coming to tulsa :]
anyways. i just made this myspace, JUST to tell you. All of you guys were the most amazing birthday present EVER! sorry you were sick beau :( thanks for the guitar pick, Jared :) and the water bottle, Mike :) message me back if you wantt.
Dear fans of blessthefall, I bring a simple message. I am the singer/songwriter music act Ordinary Island from the DC metro area. If you could find it in your heart to check out two of my songs "Silent Street" and "Did I Stretch" I would greatly appreciate it. If you don’t for any reason that is completely fine, I would just really love it if you did. Thanks a lot guys. – Scott, from Ordinary Island
you guys were amazinggggggg at the culture room in florida you killed it :D beau.jared♥. and mike...you guys are soo sweet lol not to mention fuckin awesome....and btw i bet florida had the best crowd >: ]
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