On October 17, 2010 it was announced that Like Moths to Flames had been signed to Rise Records and were already working on their first EP. Two months later, the band released their EP titled Sweet Talker on December 14, 2010. To help support their new music, the band set out with fellow acts Texas in July and A Hero A Fake on the "A Metal Christmas" tour through late 2010. Sometime before their EP was released, drummer Jordan Matz left Like Moths to Flames, and was replaced by Lance Greenfield.
With continuous touring through 2011, the band decided to settle back down and head into the studio to record their first full-length studio album. Right before the band headed to the studio, bassist Aaron Douglas parted ways with the band. The band had Eli Ford (Formerly of My Ticket Home) join on guitar and Aaron Evans moved to bass. When We Don't Exist was released on November 8 through Rise Records. In January 2012 the band headed out on the S.I.N. Tour with acts D.R.U.G.S., Hit the Lights and Sparks the Rescue to support the album. Soon after, they toured with bands Texas in July and Hundredth.
The band then spent the first half of 2013 headlining the Rise Records tour around the US with supporting acts Crown The Empire, The Color Morale, Palisades and My Ticket Home. The band have confirmed they will record their second full length album with Will Putney at (The Machine Shop) in Hoboken, New Jersey and shall be released in the summer of 2013. On May 29 2013, the band confirmed the new album would be called An Eye for an Eye, slated for a July 9th 2013 release. They toured with the Vans Warped Tour over the summer of 2013 on the Monster Energy Stage. Shortly after the All Stars Tour 2014, guitarist Zach Huston decided to part ways with the band citing that he wants to pursue other interests. It wasn't until late in 2015 that he was replaced by guitarist Jeremy Smith, formerly of City Lights.
On April 6, 2015, the band released two standalone singles, The Dream Is Dead and Bury Your Pain, the latter of the two being the band's most popular song. The band's third album, The Dying Things We Wish For was released on October 23, 2015. The album wasn't very popular, as the band moved towards a more "djent" sound. The band themselves have stated that they don't like the album and they seldom play any songs from the album live.
The band's fourth and last album to be released on Rise Records was Dark Divine. This album was much softer than the others, but did see a return to their older sound rather than moving forward with the "djent" sound of their last album. They released an EP titled Dark Divine Reimagined which was a collection of acoustic covers from the album. The band would then part ways with Rise Records in May 2019, along with confirming that they've already worked on new songs. The band signed to UNFD in September 2019.
No Eternity In Gold, released on October 30, 2020, was the band's fifth album and first to be released on UNFD. This release was heavier than their last album, returning to the band's original sound while still having some softer moments. On October 6, 2021, the band released a single titled The Preservation of Hate, along with teasing an EP scheduled to release on November 9, 2021. The single was far heavier than anything the band has released prior, almost leaning towards a deathcore sound, while the rest of the songs were more traditional metalcore.
On January 25, 2023, the band fired founding member Aaron Evans due to the history of alleged abuses with text messages, ranging from multiple secret relationships to manipulation and gaslighting. The band then released a new single titled Predestination Paradox on March 30, 2023.
Faithless Living
Like Moths to Flames Lyrics
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I look around and still feel nothing
Don't say you never saw misery coming
There's only so much I can take.
Before my body begins to bend and break
Do you feel agony?
I don't know what I believe
When will you let me be?
I think I've lost my faith,
And I know something in me changed.
I've never had a chance to speak for myself
Why was I left here searching for something else?
I've never found a place that I could call my home
So far away from what I've known. x2
So what's the point when
I still don't know why I was put here in the first place
Why is this happening?
Something's changed
I've lost my faith
We were born into a life of hate
I hate everything about of the way you look at me
I hate everything you say and everything you believe.
All of this pointless living
Began to ruin you
I hate the person you've become
And what you put me through.
I've never had a chance to speak for myself
Why was I left here searching for something else?
I've never found a place that I could call my home
So far away from what I've known.
I've never found a place that I could call my home,
So far away from what I've known,
x2
I've never found a place that I could call my home.
The lyrics to Like Moths to Flames's song "Faithless Living" convey a feeling of hopelessness, confusion and self-doubt. The singer expresses their frustration with the world they live in, as well as their own lack of purpose and direction in life. They feel that they don't know what they believe in anymore and that they've lost their faith, perhaps referring to religion or some other guiding principle that used to give their life meaning.
The chorus beginning with "I've never had a chance to speak for myself" reveals a deep-seated sense of alienation and unrest. The singer feels that they have never been able to truly express themselves or find a place where they belong. The repetition of the line "I've never found a place that I could call my home" emphasizes this feeling of displacement, which could be a result of the societal and political issues the singer sees around them, or perhaps a lack of control over their own life.
Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of a world that can feel hostile and unwelcoming. The singer is searching for answers and a sense of purpose, but so far has only found frustration and disappointment. Through their lyrics, Like Moths to Flames taps into a common human experience â the struggle to find meaning and connection â and does so in a way that feels raw and genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
So what's the point when I look around and still feel nothing
Despite my surroundings, I am still emotionally numb.
Don't say you never saw misery coming
You knew I was struggling but chose to ignore it.
There's only so much I can take.
I am reaching my limit of emotional pain and distress.
Before my body begins to bend and break
I am close to physical and emotional collapse.
Do you feel agony?
Do you understand my pain and struggle?
I don't know what I believe
I am questioning my faith and beliefs.
Why does it matter to you?
Why do you care about my beliefs and struggles?
When will you let me be?
When will you allow me to deal with my struggles on my own?
I think I've lost my faith
I have lost my religious beliefs and faith.
And I know something in me changed.
I feel like a different person inside.
I've never had a chance to speak for myself
I have not been given the opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings.
Why was I left here searching for something else?
Why was I not able to find what I was looking for in life?
I've never found a place that I could call my home
I am searching for a place where I belong and feel accepted.
So what's the point when I still don't know why I was put here in the first place
I am still searching for my purpose in life.
Why is this happening?
I am questioning why I am going through these struggles.
We were born into a life of hate
Our society and environment are fueled by negativity and animosity.
I hate everything about of the way you look at me
I dislike the judgmental and critical way that you treat me.
I hate everything you say and everything you believe.
I strongly disagree with your words and beliefs.
All of this pointless living began to ruin you
Living without purpose is starting to negatively affect me.
I hate the person you've become and what you put me through.
I resent how you have influenced my life and who you have become as a person.
So far away from what I've known.
I am far from the familiar and comforting aspects of my life.
I've never found a place that I could call my home, x2
I am still searching for a place where I belong and feel accepted.
Contributed by Leah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jake Corcoran
My girlfriend bought me this album for Chrismas. :D I love her! (: This is one of the best albums I've heard in awhile. I can't wait for her to give me the CD so I can download this shit onto my iTunes. I know what I'll be listening to for the next few months... LMTF!
Sum Dom guoy
@L indeed my friend.
L
This post was like a time machine. Thanks for posting m8
Kierkegaard Kim
Though I have quite a knack for making inflammatory proclamations over generic bands that exist over this particular record label and numerous others, it still amazes me how such a group like this came to my attention admidst all the risecore nonsense that's going on. I believe what really hooked me was the level of immense anger and rage expressed through this metalcore outlet and a fresh form of musical heaviness, aside from the djent bandwagon, pioneering a new breed of musicians.
Lindsey YOLO
They are like my new favorite band. <3
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Ohmigosh how the hell haven't i heard of this band?? They are fucking great*scratch* AMAZING!!!!
EnvoyofFlame
2:15 always gets me.
Mike Hawk
Same dude, same.
Ky King
YES! XD
Damian
The feeling is mutual.