Discography:
2007 - Memphis May Fire (EP)
2009 - Sleepwalking
2010 - Between the Lies (EP)
2011 - The Hollow
2012 - Challenger
2014 - Unconditional
2016 - This Light I Hold
2018 - Broken
In early 2007, the band recorded and self-released an EP, and began creating a local following. Shortly thereafter, Memphis May Fire caught the attention of Josh Grabelle, the president of Trustkill Records. In September 2007 the band had officially signed to Trustkill, and their self-titled EP (Memphis May Fire)was reissued through the label in December 2007.
Memphis May Fire hoped to release their debut album by summer 2008, however, during the recording sessions for the album, lead singer Chase Ryan decided to leave the band. Chase explained that he felt that his priorities should be with his newborn child and not a band. Upon announcing his resignation, bass player Austin Radford also decided to part ways with the band shortly thereafter. He would be replaced by Cory Elder. Open auditions were held shortly after Chase's departure, and he was eventually replaced by a new vocalist, Matty Mullins. By this time, Memphis May Fire had already recorded their instruments for the new album with producer Casey Bates and only needed Mullins to contribute his vocals.
Their debut full-length studio album, Sleepwalking, was released on July 21, 2009, through Trustkill Records. Memphis May Fire has described the album as "a new breed of rock n' roll" and musically it has "more aggressive guitar work and noticeably more melodic, but still retains that southern swagger." Their song "Ghost in the Mirror" was used on the soundtrack for the movie Saw VI.
The official music video for "Ghost in the Mirror" was released on February 2nd, 2010 through the Trustkill YouTube page.
Memphis May Fire released a second EP entitled Between the Lies on November 2, 2010, through Bullet Tooth Records with more energy and a different style than their previous releases. On December 9, 2010 the band post in their Facebook that the song "Action/Adventure" will be featured in the video game Rock Band 3. In 2010, Matty Mullins was featured in the song "That's What She Said", from Kid Liberty's debut album Fight with Your Fists.
On January 17, 2011, Rise Records announced Memphis May Fire signed to the label and that a new album will be released in spring. The band recently wrapped up the recording of their upcoming full-length record at Chango Studios (Of Machines, I See Stars, Sleeping with Sirens, etc.) in Orlando, Florida.
On March 3, 2011, a full album teaser for their sophomore album The Hollow was released via Rise Records YouTube page, including its release date of April 26, 2011. On March 22, a full song from The Hollow, titled "The Sinner", was released to Rise Records YouTube page and on iTunes. On April 23, the entire album was released on the Rise Records YouTube page.
On September 15th, the video for the lead single from The Hollow, "The Sinner", directed by Thunder Down Country was released on YouTube.
On February 15th, 2012, a live music video recorded in Orlando Florida for the song titled "The Unfaithful" was released on their YouTube Page.
On February 11th it was announced by Kellen McGregor that the band will be working with Cameron Mizell shortly again, to record their third studio album, Challenger. The album was released June 26th, 2012 through Rise Records while the band is on Warped Tour. On April 11th around midnight, Ryan Bentley announced he has parted ways with the band in a tweet saying "I'm no longer in Memphis May Fire. Details later." On April 17th, the band announced that Anthony Sepe (ex-Decoder) would be replacing Ryan Bentley as their new guitarist:
"For those who may not know already, we recently decided to part ways with our guitarist, Ryan Bentley, and wish him nothing but the best. He's a talented individual and we have no doubt that he will be successful no matter where life leads him. With that said, we'd like all of you to give a warm welcome to our new guitarist Anthony Sepe."
On March 25, 2014, their album Unconditional was released. On October 28, 2016, the band released the album This Light I Hold and on November 16, 2018, the album Broken was released, these last three all through Rise Records.
Current members:
Kellen McGregor – lead guitar, backing vocals, programming, keyboard (2006–present), lead vocals (2006)
Matty Mullins – lead vocals (2008–present)
Cory Elder – bass (2008–present)
Jake Garland – drums, percussion (2010–present)
Touring:
Samuel Penner – rhythm guitar (2017–present)
Former members:
Tanner Oakes – bass (2006–2007)
Ryan Dooley – drums (2006–2007)
Chase Ryan Robbins – lead vocals (2006–2008)
Jeremy Grisham – drums (2007–2008)
Austin Radford – bass (2007–2008)
Daniel De Los Santos – bass (2008)
Joel Seier – rhythm guitar (2009–2010)
Eric Molesworth – drums (2008–2010)
Ryan Bentley – rhythm guitar (2006–2009, 2010–2012)
Anthony Sepe – rhythm guitar (2012–2017)
Deuces Las Cruces
Memphis May Fire Lyrics
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What's real today
And what is possible
For tomorrow
Now I know
This is our call
We have been shown
The path we will follow
It's easier said than done
We've lost more than we have won
The only thing that keeps our feet moving
Is your love
Oh
This is all that we know
Leaving our lives at home
To be the best that we can
And hope for a better tomorrow
We stand again, we stand again
To move towards your voice
Block out the noise
Block out the noise
Block out the noise
It's your heart that beats inside of our chests
We'll do our part and you'll do the rest
We'll go where you need us to be
We'll plant the seed
This is all we
Oh
This is all that we know
Leaving our lives at home
To be the best that we can
And hope for a better tomorrow
Oh
This is all that w
e are
Following the path so far
To be the best that we can
And hope for a better tomorrow
The lyrics of Memphis May Fire's song Deuces Las Cruces talk about the struggle of living in uncertainty, in the space between what is real today and what is possible for tomorrow. The singer of the song acknowledges that they have been shown a path to follow, but it's not an easy road. They have lost more than they have won, but the only thing that keeps them moving forward is the love they feel. The song is an ode to perseverance in the face of adversity and the power of a hopeful heart.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that the only thing the singer knows is to leave their lives at home to be the best they can and hope for a better tomorrow. They stand again, ready to move towards the voice of their heart, blocking out the noise. They believe that their heart beats inside their chest, and they will do their part while hoping for the best from the universe. The singer ends by affirming that this is all they are, and they will follow the path to be the best they can and hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Living in-between
Existing in a state of uncertainty and ambiguity
What's real today
The current reality we face
And what is possible
The potential of what could be in the future
For tomorrow
Looking towards the future
Now I know
Having come to a realization
This is our call
A sense of purpose and direction
We have been shown
Receiving guidance or direction from someone or something
The path we will follow
The direction we will take in life
It's easier said than done
Acknowledging that something is difficult to achieve
We've lost more than we have won
Having experienced failures and setbacks more often than successes
The only thing that keeps our feet moving
The motivation that drives us forward
Is your love
The support and encouragement of loved ones
Leaving our lives at home
Sacrificing our comfort and stability for a greater cause
To be the best that we can
Striving for excellence and personal growth
And hope for a better tomorrow
The belief that the future holds better possibilities
We stand again, we stand again
Having faced difficulties, but not giving up
To move towards your voice
Being guided by a higher authority or purpose
Block out the noise
Ignoring distractions and negative influences
It's your heart that beats inside of our chests
Feeling a deep connection or alignment with a cause or belief
We'll do our part and you'll do the rest
Taking responsibility for our actions and leaving the outcome to fate or a higher power
We'll go where you need us to be
Being open to serve and go wherever we are needed
We'll plant the seed
Working towards creating something meaningful or impactful
Following your guiding star
Being guided by a higher purpose or value
To be the ones that we can
Becoming the best version of ourselves
And strive for greater heights
Aiming for excellence and reaching for our fullest potential
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