Everything's Louder in Texas

So this week, I thought we would get a little more...gritty. Let's take a trip down south to Dallas, Texas to kick up some dust with the boys from Memphis May Fire.

Don't take 'em lightly, this ain't your grandpa's band. Take a heaping helping of southern swag, a pinch of Underoath, and a little bit of Attack Attack! and you get Memphis May Fire. They seamlessly combine southern-rock, metalcore, and post-hardcore vibes to create the perfect storm of hard-hitting, shout-at-the-top-of-your-lungs madness.

This five man band consisting of Kellen McGregor (vocals, lead guitar, piano), Ryan Bentley (rhythm guitar), Matt Mullins (lead vocals), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums/percussion) will knock your socks off. But like any band, MMF has dealt with some change in their lineup, like loosing Tanner Oakes, Chase Ryan, and Eric Molesworth in the past. But now, I think they have the recipe just right.

I am a fairly new listener to the band, with recommendations from some of my favorite music buffs. So after searching around Grooveshark for awhile, I've concluded that "North America Vs North Carolina" is my personal favorite song. Sleepwalking is a great album all around, certainly something to get the blood pumping. But one full-length album just isn't enough right?

MMF recently switched from Bullet Tooth Records to Rise records, with big names like Emarosa, Miss May I, and The Bled. They are set to release their second full-length album, The Hollow, with the label this April according to the Alternative Press.  It's supposed to be heavier and a bit more electronic than their previous albums. So if you're into music from Underoath, then it will probably be right up your alley.

While they're finishing up with that, MMF only have two tour dates posted in Texas. Maybe they'll be added to Warped Tour soon? That would be fantastic,  but until next time, the promo for The Hollow is below, hope you enjoy it!