They released their debut album, Odd How People Shake, in 2003 on Rise Records, and after gaining some notoriety, were signed to Equal Vision Records, who re-released their debut in the January 2004. Their debut was primarily in the vein of post-hardcore, featuring a mix of screamed vocals on the part of David Marion and clean singing provided by Adam Fisher. The instrumental work on Odd How People Shake is best described as typical of that of most melodic metalcore artists of the day, and it is rumoured that every song on the album is based on a movie ("Sarah Goldfarb, Where are Your Manners?", for example, is supposedly about Requiem for a Dream, while on their sophomore album, Art Damage, "The Story of the Curious Oysters" has more to do with the Disney movie, Alice in Wonderland). It is interesting and worth noting that the band's cover art on all three of their albums feature skyscrapers.
Their sophomore album, Art Damage, was released on Equal Vision Records in September 2004, and was a marked change in direction for the band. Art Damage as an album was much heavier and darker than their debut; the band left behind the relative simplicity and, arguably, tiredness of the instrumental work of their debut in favor of the abrasiveness characterizing bands such as Converge and Every Time I Die. In addition, virtually all of the vocals are screamed, with the exception of an odd chorus or verse.
The critical consensus seems to favor their new direction, and in concert, the band plays few if any songs from their debut. On their website, they explicitly state that they will not play one song in particular from their debut, "On the Brightside, She Could Choke;" interestingly enough, this song also has the most prominent elements of emo of all the songs in their catalogue, which could be one of the reasons they have grown so adverse to playing it.
Their new album, The Always Open Mouth, was released on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. This album marks a considerably different sound from previous recordings. This album contains a much more experimental side, such as more emphasis on antiphony between the lead singer and guitarist and a considerable lesser amount of screaming. It features layered guitar chords (a second guitarist was added to the band before the recording of this album), and many electronic sounds used with heavily-distorted or otherwise-effected guitars and synthesizers, or sequencers and drum machines, giving it a more industrial feel. As a result, it is not as hard or fast as their previous two albums, but instead, is more experimental and well-crafted.
With newly added members and a new approach at performing music, they set off on numerous tours mid-2006 to promote their latest CD The Always Open Mouth, touring with bands such as Thursday, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, HeavyHeavyLowLow, The Jonbenet, and the Radio Rebellion Tour with bands The Fully Down, The Confession, blessthefall, Misery Signals, Between the Buried and Me, and headliners of the tour Norma Jean. During a show on November 4th in San Diego, California, bassist Mike Madruga accidentally hit singer Dave Marion on the side of his face with the headstock of his bass, knocking him unconscious on stage. When he awoke, there was a hole that went all the way through his cheek, and although the band continued to finish the set, he had to be rushed to the hospital to be treated for the injury, and because of this, the band missed the following 3 days of the tour, but Dave is now fine and has finished the rest of the Radio Rebellion Tour.
On 2008]-09-09, Fear Before the March of Flames officially shortened their name to Fear Before.
Current line-up
* David Michael Marion - vocals
* Adam (Rupert) Fisher - guitar, vocals, keys
* Michael Madruga - bass
* Clayton (Goose) Holyoak - drums
Former members
* Billy Johnson - guitar, keyboards
* Brandon Proff - drums
* Zachary (Binks) Hutchings - guitar
Taking Cassandra to the End of the World Party
Fear Before The March Of Flames Lyrics
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But I know where the killer hides tonight
No one makes it out alive
But I know where the killer hides
I saw this night and the next
Go Off to flames four years ago
They scurry like roaches
Stomped out by fire
I warned these insects not to move
But no one ever listens
Don't believe this girl
She preaches mayhem
She's the devils bitch and a liar
I want to see the look in her eyes
When her body parts ways with life
No one listens to the damned
No one listens to the damned
I've searched miles
All of it will explode, I can see it all
No one listens to the damned
I've seen another human drowned, I have seen it all
No one listens to the damned
Greeting the circus, the monster will have you
No one listens to the damned
But God damn, no one will believe me.
No one listens to the damned
The lyrics to "Taking Cassandra to the End of the World Party" by Fear Before The March Of Flames are shrouded in mystery and ambiguity. It is difficult to ascertain the exact meaning behind the words, but it seems to revolve around the theme of the end of the world and the futile attempts of the singer to warn others of the impending doom.
The first stanza "No one makes it out alive, but I know where the killer hides tonight" talks about the inevitability of death, but also hints at the possibility of violence or murder. The repeated line "No one listens to the damned" implies that the singer is a marginalized figure whose warnings fall on deaf ears.
The second stanza is more obscure and seems to refer to a fire that happened four years ago. The line "They scurry like roaches, stomped out by fire" suggests the deaths of many people, perhaps in a fire that was preventable. The singer feels that they warned others but was ignored.
The third stanza is the most violent and disturbing, as it talks about killing a girl who preaches mayhem and is a devil's mistress. The singer wants to witness the look in her eyes when she dies. Again, the line "No one listens to the damned" reminds us that the singer is an outsider whose warnings are dismissed.
The final stanza reiterates the theme of unheeded warnings and depicts a chaotic, apocalyptic world that is doomed to explode. The singer has seen human drowning and the coming of a monster that will have them. The use of the word "Greeting the circus" also establishes a sense of chaos and disorder.
Overall, "Taking Cassandra to the End of the World Party" is a harrowing and cryptic song that raises more questions than it answers. It deals with themes of death, violence, warnings, and marginalization, and leaves the listener with a feeling of unease and apprehension.
Line by Line Meaning
No one makes it out alive
Death is inevitable for everyone.
But I know where the killer hides tonight
I know where the danger lies.
I saw this night and the next
I have seen the future.
Go off to flames four years ago
The future I saw will become reality.
They scurry like roaches
People panic in dangerous situations.
Stomped out by fire
The danger results in death.
I warned these insects not to move
I tried to warn people of the danger.
But no one ever listens
No one takes my warnings seriously.
Don't believe this girl
This girl is untrustworthy.
She preaches mayhem
She advocates for chaos and destruction.
She's the devil's bitch and a liar
She is deceitful and working for evil forces.
I want to see the look in her eyes
I want to see her fear and regret.
When her body parts ways with life
When she dies.
No one listens to the damned
People ignore those who have been through trauma.
I've searched miles
I have been looking for answers and solutions.
All of it will explode, I can see it all
The danger will lead to destruction and disaster.
I've seen another human drowned, I have seen it all
I have witnessed the worst possible outcomes.
Greeting the circus, the monster will have you
If you welcome chaos, it will consume you.
But God damn, no one will believe me.
Despite all the evidence and warnings, no one takes me seriously.
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