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Fear Before
Fear Before performing live in 2007
Background information
Also known asFear Before the March of Flames
OriginAurora, Colorado, United States
GenresExperimental rock,[1] post-hardcore,[1][2] metalcore (early), screamo (early)
Years active2002 (2002)–2010 (2010)
LabelsRise, Equal Vision
Past membersDavid Michael Marion
Adam Rupert Fisher
Mike Madruga
Clayton Holyoak
Brandon Proff
Billy Johnson
Mat Clouse
Zachary Hutchings
Websitefearbefore.net (Archived from March 3rd, 2016)

Fear Before (originally known as Fear Before the March of Flames) was an American post-hardcore band formed in Aurora, Colorado. As stated in their Alternative Press podcast,[3] their name originates from a Denver Post newspaper headline about the 2002 Hayman fire titled "The Fear Before The March of Flames." They released their debut album Odd How People Shake in 2003 with a re-release in January 2004, second album Art Damage in September 2004, third album The Always Open Mouth in September 2006, and fourth album Fear Before in October 2008. In 2010 the band announced they were going into an indefinite hiatus.

Biography

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Odd How People Shake (2002-2003)

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In 2002, Fear Before the March of Flames was formed in Aurora, Colorado with vocalist David Marion, guitarist/vocalist Adam Fisher, bassist Michael Madruga, and drummer Brandon Proff.[4] The original members all met at Smoky Hill High School in Aurora. However, Fisher is the only Colorado native. The band took their name from a local newspaper headline when wildfires swept through their state. The band drew inspiration from bands such as Botch, Converge and The Blood Brothers in creating their music. Prior to forming Fear Before, Fisher, Madruga, and Proff were in a pop-punk band together called thirtysixflip. Marion was their merchandise guy. After they decided to pursue a more abrasive post-hardcore/mathcore direction, Marion joined, and Fear Before the March of Flames was born.[5]

The band played their first show on August 1, 2002.[6] In July and October 2002, the band recorded their three-song debut EP with Jason Anderson at Grey Music Recording Company in Thornton, Colorado. The band sold copies of this EP on their early tours, which garnered the attention of Portland based Rise Records. Once signed to Rise, the band released their debut album Odd How People Shake in July 2003. They gained notoriety outside of Colorado from tours with bands such as The Blood Brothers and Hopesfall.[4] However, it was on the tour with the band Bear vs. Shark when they were noticed and then signed to the more prominent Equal Vision Records, who re-released their debut in January 2004.[7]

Art Damage (2004-2005)

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Their second album, Art Damage, was released on Equal Vision Records in September 2004, and was a marked change in direction for the band. Art Damage featured "a much more straightforward, significantly harder style."[8] Different from the earlier material, FBTMOF changed from the original indie post-hardcore sound to more of a mathcore based sound. The video for the single "Should Have Stayed in the Shallows" was filmed in the same basement as the one used in the film Fight Club[9] and was heavily rotated on MTV2's show Headbanger's Ball.[10]

The Always Open Mouth (2006-2007)

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Their third studio album, The Always Open Mouth, was released on September 19, 2006. Fischer explains that the title of the album refers to people who act like "An all-knowing super being from another realm sent here to save us all, or be a fucking loud mouth bigot. They are The Always Open Mouth."[10] This album marks a considerably different sound from previous recordings, containing a much more experimental side with more emphasis on antiphony between the lead vocalist Marion, and guitarist/vocalist Fisher, and a considerably lesser amount of screaming. It is described as "boldly experimental and brimming with musical complexity".[10] The band has replied to fan response that found the album to be a large departure from the sound of Art Damage by stating that they "just wanted to do something we hadn't done before."[7]

Proff left the band to pursue a teaching career and drummer Clayton "Goose" Holyoak, guitarist Zach "Binks" Hutchings, and guitarist/keyboardist Billy Johnson were added.[4]

Fear Before (2008-2009)

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In the January 2008 issue of Alternative Press, the band was featured as having one of the most anticipated albums of the year. The album, titled Fear Before, was recorded in Seattle, WA at Johnny Cab Studios with producer Casey Bates (Gatsbys American Dream, Portugal. The Man, The Fall of Troy) during June and July 2008 and was released October 28, 2008.[11]

In September 2008 they embarked on a headlining tour with Damiera and I Am the Ocean as support.[12] Fear Before also announced on September 9, 2008 that they would be dropping "The March of Flames" from their name, and would from now on be known as simply "Fear Before". The band had considered keeping their full name and simply titling the album Fear Before, but decided against it at the last minute.[13][14][15]

After returning from Australia they embarked on what would be their last two headlining tours. The first was in the United States with Oceana and Memphis May Fire as support. The second, titled "The Hunt for Shred October", was across Canada with Baptized in Blood, Trophy Scars and Black Moor from August to September.[16]

Members

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Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album Label Chart peaks
US
[17] 		US
Heat
[17][18] 		US
Indie
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2003 Odd How People Shake Rise — — —
2004 Art Damage Equal Vision — — —
2006 The Always Open Mouth 153 2 13
2008 Fear Before — 8 46
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

EP

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  • Fear Before the March of Flames (2002) - self-released
  • A Little Less Teeth (2007) - Equal Vision Records

Live

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  • Live at the Epicentre (2004) - Equal Vision Records

DVD

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  • Absolute Future, Absolute Past DVD - Equal Vision Records
    • This DVD footage was lost; Adam told the story in the AP Podcast, available on iTunes.

Songs on compilations

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  • Rise 2003 Sampler (Rise Records, date unknown)
    • Track number unknown: "A Shoreline Perspective"
  • Rise 2004 Sampler (Rise Records, May 2004)
    • Track 3: "Given To Dreams of What Shall Never"
  • Take Action! Vol. 4 (Sub City Records, September 2004)
    • Disc 1, Track 13: "Consequences David, You'll Meet Your Fate In The Styx"
  • Equal Vision Winter 2004 Sampler (Equal Vision Records, 2004)
    • Track 3: "The State of Texas vs. Fear Before"
  • Masters of Horror Soundtrack (Immortal Records, September 2005)
    • Disc 2, Track 14: "237"
  • Equal Vision Warped Tour Sampler (Equal Vision Records, 2006)
    • Track 1: "Lycanthropy"
  • The Best of Taste of Chaos (Warcon Enterprises, 2006)
    • Disc 1, Track 17: "Should Have Stayed in the Shallows"
  • 2004 Vans Warped Tour Compilation (MCA Records, 2004)
    • Disc 2 Track 13: "On the Bright Side, She Could Choke"
  • Take Action! Vol. 6 Disc 1 (Sub City Records 2007)
    • "Taking Cassandra to the End of the World Party"

Videography

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Year Song Album
2003 "The 20th Century Was Entirely Mine" Odd How People Shake
2004 "Should Have Stayed in the Shallows" Art Damage
2006 "Taking Cassandra to the End of the World Party" The Always Open Mouth
2007 "The Waiting Makes Me Curious"
"My (Fucking) Deer Hunter"
2008 "Fear Before Doesn't Listen to People Who Don't Like Them" Fear Before

References

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  1. ^ a b "Fear Before the March of Flames: The Always Open Mouth". PopMatters.com.
  2. ^ "Fear Before the March of Flames | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  3. ^ "Alternative Press Podcast". altpress.com. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
  4. ^ a b c "Biography". allmusic.com. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
  5. ^ "Fear Before the March of Flames Bio". The Gauntlet. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
  6. ^ "Fear Before - Facebook". facebook.com. August 1, 2010. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
  7. ^ a b "Fear Before the March of Flames". absolutepunk.net. December 21, 2006. Retrieved October 12, 2007.
  8. ^ "Art Damage". punknews.org. October 29, 2004. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
  9. ^ "Fear Before The March of Flames New Video, Tour Dates". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
  10. ^ a b c "Artist Info". Equal Vision. Archived from the original on September 11, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
  11. ^ New album release & tour dates Archived October 9, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on July 6, 2008
  12. ^ "Fear Before the March of Tour". absolutepunk.net. December 21, 2006. Retrieved August 15, 2008.
  13. ^ "chorus.fm". Chorus.fm. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  14. ^ "Fear Before Self-Titled Album in Stores October 28th : Equal Vision Records". Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  15. ^ "Fear Before | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  16. ^ Julien, Alexandre (September 19, 2009). "The Zyphoid Process & Great White North". Abridged Pause Blog. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  17. ^ a b c "Artist Chart History - Fear Before the March of Flames - Albums" Billboard.com. Retrieved on April 15, 2009.
  18. ^ "Top Heatseekers - Fear Before" Billboard.com. Retrieved on April 15, 2009.
  19. ^ "Top Independent Albums - Fear Before" Billboard.com. Retrieved on April 15, 2009.
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