Famous Last Words (band)

Famous Last Words
Origin Petoskey, Michigan, United States
Genres Metalcore, post-hardcore, alternative metal, symphonic metal
Years active 2010–present
Labels InVogue
Revival Recordings
Website Famous Last Words on Facebook
Members Jeremy "JT" Tollas
Tyler Myklebust
Matthew Bell
Evan Foley
Past members Baker Smith
Jesse Maddy
Ethan Osborn
Craig Simons

Famous Last Words, formerly known as A Walking Memory is an American Metalcore band from Petoskey, Michigan. Formed in 2010, they're known for their concept albums and have released three studio albums to date: Two-Faced Charade, Council of the Dead and The Incubus respectively. Following their 2015 American tour, the band departed from InVogue Records to join Revival Recordings, with whom they have recorded and released The Incubus.

The group consists of vocalist JT Tollas, guitarists Tyler Myklebust and Evan Foley, and bassist Matthew Bell. Former musicians are bassist Jesse Maddy and lead guitarist Baker Smith and Ethan Osborn and drummer Craig Simons. As of 2017, Jeremy Tollas is the only original member.

History

Hailing from Petoskey, Michigan, Famous Last Words formed in 2009 and quickly began to make their mark within the scene. Utilizing heavy guitar riffs, catchy hooks, folly, and symphonic elements, the band took things a step further and introduced detailed stories into their lyrics and album structure; transforming their band into more of an art project. It was characteristics like this that lead the independent label InVogue Records to sign the band in 2012.

The band was founded in 2010 in Petoskey in the American state of Michigan as A Walking Memory. Before the group assumed its present name, Famous Last Words , they released the EP You Could Have Made This Easier in 2010. This appeared in self-initiative. After the name change this was followed by the EP's "In Your Face" in 2010 and Pick Your Poison in 2012. The latter has already appeared at InVogue Records.[1]

The band premiered the single "Council of the Dead" on January 27, 2014 and announced their third studio album, Council of the Dead, on the same day. The album is set to be released on August 26, 2014 through InVogue Records. On May 6, 2014 the band announced "The Hope Revolution Tour" beginning late August through September with fellow acts Hawthorne Heights, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and New Empire in the US.[2][3]

On August 1, 2014, the band released the music video for two new tracks, "One In The Chamber" and "The End Of The Beginning", from their upcoming album Council of the Dead.[4] Famous Last Words have revealed the artwork and track listing for their upcoming sophomore studio album, Council of the Dead was released on InVogue on August 26, 2014 nationwide.[5]

On August 25, 2014, the band released Council of the Dead. It reached #91 on the Top 200 and #18 on Independent Albums on Billboard's charts. On October 10, the band announced "The InVogue Records Tour" beginning late November through December with fellow acts For All I Am, Kingdom of Giants and Whether, I in the US.[6]

On February 19, 2015 the band announced "The Touring Dead" beginning late February through March with fellow acts For All I Am and Tear Out the Heart[7] in the US.[8]

On January 5, 2016 it was revealed by Revival Recordings that they have signed Famous Last Words, the first single, as well as acoustic versions of "I'll Be Home Soon", from their upcoming compilation was released on iTunes, along with a promotional lyric video.[9]

On June 10, 2016, the band announced "The Method to the Madness Tour" beginning late July with fellow acts Outline in Color, It Lives, It Breathes and Open Your Eyes in the US.[10] On July 9, 2016 the first single, "Pretty In Porcelain", from their upcoming album was released on iTunes, along with a promotional music video.[11]

On September 30, 2016, after a change to Revival Recordings, the group released their third album, The Incubus.

On November 10, 2016, the band announced "The Incubus Tour" beginning late November with fellow acts, The Funeral Portrait and Versus Me

On June 13, 2017 founding member and drummer Craig Simons announced his departure from the band, wishing them luck in the future.

On December 11, 2017, the band announced their leave from Revival Records, and wished all other bands on the label their best.

Members

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

  • You Could Have Made This Easier (as A Walking Memory) (2010)
  • In Your Face (2010)
  • Pick Your Poison (2012)

Singles

YearSongAlbum
2012"Starting Over"Pick Your Poison
2013"The Show Must Go On"Two-Faced Charade
"To Play Hide And Seek With Jealousy"
2014"Council of the Dead"Council of the Dead
"One In The Chamber"
"The End of the Beginning"
"The Uprise"
2016"Pretty In Porcelain"The Incubus
"The Judged"

Music videos

YearAlbumSongDirectorTypeLink
2012Pick Your Poison"Starting Over"UnknownNarrativeUnknown
2013Two-Faced Charade"To Play Hide and Seek With Jealousy"UnknownNarrativeUnknown
"The Show Must Go On" unknown narrative unknown
2014 Council of the Dead "The Uprise" unknown narrative unknown
"One in the Chamber / The End of the Beginning" unknown narrative unknown
2016The Incubus"Pretty In Porcelain"UnknownNarrativeUnknown
"The Judged"UnknownNarrativeUnknown

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ "Hawthorne Heights, the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus announce co-headlining tour - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "Famous Last Words". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Famous Last Words (InVogue Records) reveal artwork, track listing for 'Council Of The Dead' - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "Famous Last Words, 'Council Of The Dead' album premiere - Features - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  6. ↑ "Famous Last Words". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  7. ↑ "Tear Out The Heart, Famous Last Words announce co-headlining tour with For All I Am - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  8. ↑ "Famous Last Words". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  9. ↑ "Famous Last Words sign with Revival Recordings, premiere acoustic track - Features - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  10. ↑ "Famous Last Words announce new music, headlining tour with Outline In Color - Features - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  11. ↑ "Famous Last Words - Pretty In Porcelain (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2016-07-09. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
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