Following their 2000 EP Sin, Sorrow and Sadness, their debut full-length album Too Bad You're Beautiful was released on Ferret Records in August 2001. The unique blend of melodic hardcore and innovative vocals executed on this album quickly made the band an underground success.
The bands second album The Fiction We Live, was released in September 2003 and was the first to be released on Vagrant Records. Although the album retained the intricate dual vocal style that earned the group success in the first place, the overall sound became more melodic than its predecessor, featuring a larger focus on Fran Mark's singing presence. Following the albums release, the band made videos for 'The After Dinner Payback' which featured on the 'Freddy vs Jason' soundtrack, and also 'Lilacs and Lolita' and 'Milligram Smile'. The album also marked the final appearances of guitarist Scott Gross and bassist Mike Pilato.
Featuring a new lineup of Benjamin Perri (vocals), Brian Deneeve (guitar, piano, backing vocals) and Francis Mark (drums, vocals) alongside new members Jon Cox (guitar) and Josh Newton (bass, backing vocals), Abandon Your Friends was released on Vagrant in August 2005. Due to problems with vocalist Ben and his contributions to the band, the album featured an increased focus on drummer/vocalist Fran Mark, and an overall lighter approach, marking a slight departure from the traditional FATA sound. The band made a video for 'Where Do You Draw The Line' to promote the release, but the album was not well received.
Vocalist Ben Perri left the band according to a MySpace blog posted on December 5th, 2006. However, the band continued without him, with Fran Mark on full vocal duties. Jon Cox (guitar) also left the band sometime before recording sessions in November 2006, leaving a lineup of Fran Mark (vocals and drums), Brian Deneeve (guitars) and Josh Newton (bass) to record the next album as a three piece. However, for live purposes, Fran chose to front the band. The limited edition EP These Speakers Don't Always Tell The Truth was released as a Hot Topic exclusive on March 13th, 2007, featuring 2 tracks from the brand new album, Holding A Wolf By The Ears, which itself was released on April 10th, 2007 to relatively high critical acclaim.
Ex bassist Mike Pilato returned to the live band replacing Josh Newton following the release of Holding A Wolf By The Ears, performing alongside new members Rob Lauritson and Jeff Gretz on their final tours.
FATA's final line up was;
Francis Mark - Lead Vocals
Brian Deneeve - Guitar & Vocals
Mike Pilato - Bass
Rob Lauritson - Guitar
Jeff Gretz - Drums & Vocals
On June 9th, 2008 the band confirmed they had broken up during promotion for their live CD 'Live at Looney Tunes'.
Francis and Rob are working on a new band called Warship
Brian's new band is called Summer Law
Jeff's doing lots of things.
From Autumn To Ashes sadly split up in 2008.
East Coast Independent artikel about their breakup.
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No Trivia
From Autumn To Ashes Lyrics
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Might need to provide this number at the gate
Steady pilot because I'm half afraid
I can't believe you'd ask me that
Of Course I don't believe in fate
Would you be depressed?
If I attend that wedding, but only as a guest
Such an unfaithful bride draped in dress
Sing it loud to drown out the feeling
When you're feeling much more odd (even)
And half as true as dishonored seamen
We'll breathe Pacific and fight our demons
Would you be depressed?
If I attend that wedding, but only as a guest
Such an unfaithful bride draped in dress
Spun with threads of my regret
So arch your back
And flip your hair
Make eye contact so you know I care
You know I care
But only as a guest
Such an unfaithful bride draped in dress
Spun with threads of my regret
From Autumn to Ashes’ song “No Trivia” conveys the internal conflict of attending an ex-partner’s wedding, and the attempt to reconcile a past relationship. The lyrics project the conversation between the singer (possibly lead vocalist Benjamin Perri) and an unknown person about the thought of attending their ex’s wedding. The first verse, “M, 4, V, T, see, and H/Might need to provide this number at the gate/Steady pilot because I'm half afraid,” may suggest that the vocalist is on an airplane, hesitating to attend the wedding, and has doubts about whether or not to go, fearing the potential emotional turmoil it will bring.
The chorus, “Would you be depressed?/If I attend that wedding, but only as a guest/Such an unfaithful bride draped in dress/Spun with threads of my regret,” indicates the singer’s struggle to move on from the past relationship and his fear of confrontation after seeing his ex. The second verse communicates the internal struggle that the singer faces. The line, “Sing it loud to drown out the feeling/When you're feeling much more odd (even)/And half as true as dishonored seamen/We'll breathe Pacific and fight our demons,” may suggest the need for distraction and catharsis, and the ability to take time to come to terms with the pain and address internal conflicts.
Line by Line Meaning
M, 4, V, T, see and H
I might need to provide a code to enter the gate, which is located in a visible position. This makes me nervous because I'm afraid something might go wrong.
Steady pilot because I'm half afraid
I need to be calm and focused because I'm scared of something going wrong.
I can't believe you'd ask me that
I'm surprised that you would ask me such a question.
Of Course I don't believe in fate
I don't think that life is predetermined by destiny.
Would you be depressed?
Do you think you would feel sad?
If I attend that wedding, but only as a guest
If I go to that wedding, but just as a bystander.
Such an unfaithful bride draped in dress
The bride is not loyal, despite being dressed up nicely.
Spun with threads of my regret
I feel guilty about something that happened in the past.
Sing it loud to drown out the feeling
I'm singing loudly to try and distract myself from my emotions.
When you're feeling much more odd (even)
When you're feeling like something isn't quite right (or maybe even the opposite).
And half as true as dishonored seamen
Something is only half true, like sailors who have lost their honor.
We'll breathe Pacific and fight our demons
We'll try to find peace by being near the ocean and battling our inner demons.
So arch your back
Move your body in a particular way.
And flip your hair
Move your hair out of the way by shaking your head.
Make eye contact so you know I care
Look into my eyes so you know that I'm invested in this.
But only as a guest
I'm only an observer, not an active participant.
Such an unfaithful bride draped in dress
The bride is still not loyal, despite being beautifully dressed.
Spun with threads of my regret
I'm still feeling guilty about something that happened in the past.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Deneeve, Brian McTernan, Francis Mark, Joshua C Newton, Michael Schleibaum
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Seth Vargas
What I thought the lyrics were
M, 4, V, T, C and H
Might need to provide this number at the gate
Steady pilot cuz I'm half afraid
I can't believe you'd ask me that
Cuz I don't believe in fate
Would you be depressed?
If I did not wait, but only for the best
Such an unfaithful bride draped and undressed
Prayers of my...
Sing it out loud try not to feel it
When you're feeling much more odd than (even)
And half as true as dishonored seamen
We'll breathe Pacific and fight our demons
Would you be depressed?
If I did not wait but only for the best
Such an unfaithful bride draped and undressed
Prayers of my regret
So arch your back
And flip your hair
Make eye contact
You know I care
So arch your back
And flip your hair
Make eye contact
You know I care
You know I care
(careeeeehuuuaaaahhh)
But only for the best
Such an unfaithful bride draped and undress
Afraid of my regret
(Let go)
Let go!
(Go!!)
Jackie Moon
Because..... This song saved my life. Literally..... All those years ago..... Gun in mouth.....this one saved me.... And at age 43 now it still gives me chills
Tragedia
glad you are ok!!!!
Daredevil's Eyes
It's been 16 years, this song literally saved me from going off the deep end after a break up. Forever grateful 🙏🏽
Mike Lemons
Love this band. They were so different. Wish they were still around!
Porter Whitaker
Mike Lemons or any band that could pull this style off half as well even.. I grew up with this stuff.
Derek E
damnyouwinnipeg shaddup goof
Wrath of the Fallen
Mike Lemons They recently annouced they are doing some shows in 2015. Awesome news! They have a new official facebook page, you can see more there.
xXShadowsRAWRXx
This makes me sad knowing they arent around anymore. They were seriously good. hard to find bands like this. "so arch your back, and flip your hair. make eye contact, so you know i care" <3
Utočná slepice
We had all of it planned out
courtnay Horne
hmmm