The music of Memphis May Fire is the sound of hope and compassion, delivered by a dedicated group of men striving for something greater than the world around them. Memphis May Fire is a clarion call to those who insist on bettering themselves, their loved ones and the conditions afflicting the world. It’s not about divisive politics, it’s not about polarizing debate – it’s about the transcendent power of love through heavy rock.

The body of work Memphis May Fire has crafted over their last three albums, together with producer and collaborator Cameron Mizell (Sleeping With Sirens, The Word Alive), represents a creative achievement beyond even what the band’s formidable success would suggest. Sure, Unconditional arrived at #1 on Billboard’s Rock, Independent and Hard Music charts, but that was just the mainstream icing on a cake that was lovingly baked by fans around the world who’ve discovered Memphis May Fire in the live setting, from satellite radio, from social media and from each other.

These five guys are like family to over a million fans following Memphis May Fire on Facebook, the tens of thousands who rushed out to put this year’s Unconditional at #4 in the Billboard 200, the dedicated diehards who empty the magazine rack whenever the group graces the cover of Big Cheese, Alternative Press, Outburn, etc. and the early believers who made Challenger the highest selling debut ever for Rise Records to that point when it was released in 2012. YouTube clips like “Sleepless Nights,” “Miles Away,” “The Sinner,” and “Vices” together represent more than 20 million views.

The unity of shared purpose is palpable at a Memphis May Fire show, whether songs like “No Ordinary Love,” “Beneath the Skin” or “Losing Sight” are blasting from the Warped Tour’s main stage or emanating from the speakers at one of the packed clubs the band makes their nightly home. Cares cast aside, problems pushed to the forefront, the visceral connection between artist and audience is alive and audible with each sing-a-long chant. Melodic mood swingers like “Speechless” and “Need to Be” demonstrate the full capacity and scope of what Memphis May Fire is capable of doing, winning them spots on major radio festivals like Welcome to Rockville and Carolina Rebellion as their heavier side secures fests such as Download and With Full Force.

Memphis May Fire is a sonic confessional, confronting the brokenness so many feel,

and challenging that darkness with an aggressive call toward a hard won victory.

Crossing genre-barriers and standing side-by-side with the elite of the rock world is

nothing new for the unapologetically melodic and forcefully heavy band. They have

steadily amassed a strong catalog while bringing a high level of audience

participation and engagement to festivals, clubs, and theaters all around the globe.

The band’s ambitious sixth record, Broken, is a bold declaration of resilience. It

fashions music into a sharp sword, dedicated to cutting free the bonds of self-doubt.

Memphis May Fire anthems like “Miles Away,” “No Ordinary Love,” “Beneath the

Skin,” “Vices,” “Stay the Course,” and “Carry On” have amassed close to 100 million

views on YouTube and millions of plays across streaming services. It’s a testament

to the energized connectivity between band and audience. Unconditional (2014)

debuted at Number One on Billboard’s Rock, Independent, and Hard Music charts.

This Light I Hold (2016) arrived next, with crossovers into active rock radio.

These guys are family to the million-plus fans who follow Memphis May Fire on

social media, who put This Light I Hold and Unconditional high in the Billboard 200,

who empty the racks whenever MMF graces a magazine cover. They are revered by

the early believers who discovered them with Sleepwalking (2009) and The Hollow

(2011); those who made Challenger (2012) the biggest selling debut in the history of

Rise Records at the time; and everyone who discovered their heartfelt music since.

Broken is both a perfect distillation of everything the band has achieved creatively,

with the group’s signature passion and diversity, and a bold leap into the future. It’s

what they are. Singer Matty Mullins, emboldened by a renewed purpose and the

type of humility derived from personal struggles not dissimilar to the stories the

band hears from their fans, leads the charge against a backdrop of instantly

memorable hooks and bottom-heavy crunch, skillfully performed by guitarist/co-

founder Kellen McGregor, longtime bassist Cory Elder, and drummer Jake Garland.

Broken was produced by Kane Churko (Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Ozzy

Osbourne) and mixed by Drew Fulk (Motionless In White, We Came As Romans).

“The Old Me” stares anxiety in the face. “Heavy is the Weight” is an outright refusal

to play the cutthroat games of interpersonal competition. “Sell My Soul” is a

swinging, adventurous expansion of Memphis May Fire’s sound. “Live Another Day,”

which closes the album, is an anthem for those burdened by thoughts of self-harm.

“It was important to be honest in a way that encourages people who are struggling

to feel understood and to be known,” says the band’s lead singer. “Most of the album

is about saying it’s important to know that it’s ok to feel broken. I’m broken, too.”

Consistently journeying to connect with as many people as possible, Memphis May

Fire has toured with a diverse list of important rock and metal acts that includes

Killswitch Engage, Sleeping With Sirens, Black Veil Brides, Sevendust, and Atreyu.

Memphis May Fire are veterans of the modern Vans Warped Tour, a staple defining

act in the subculture that’s been so meaningful for so many. They’ve headlined the

charity-driven Take Action! Tour, following in the footsteps of a diverse group of

groundbreaking groups like Jimmy Eat World, The Used, and All Time Low. They’ve

co-headlined with platinum-certified screamo/pop-punk merchants Yellowcard.

They’ve earned spots at major rock radio festivals like Rock on the Range and

heavier leaning international events like Download, Slam Dunk and Heavy Montreal.

The unity of purpose is palpable at a Memphis May Fire show, as both the audience

and band share their life experiences, their dreams and fears, through the power of

transcendent music. As important as it is to see the light at the end of the tunnel,

there is great strength to be gained from a sobering, stark look at what it feels like in

the throes of adversity. Memphis May Fire crafts the sound of hope from struggle,

delivered by a dedicated group of men who aspire to something more with their art.

Memphis May Fire + Dead By April

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