On February 26, 2010, Thomas announced that the band were parting ways following their upcoming "The Marked Men of 2010" tour. Between 2010 and 2013, he formed Just Like Vinyl and joined Chiodos. Andrew Forsman also joined The Monday Mornings, and Frank Black joined Chineke.
The original lineup of The Fall of Troy reunited for three nights in December 2013 in Austin, Texas. Each night, the band performed one of its first three albums (The Fall of Troy, Doppelgänger and Manipulator) in its entirety. During the VIP reunion show, the band announced they would continue making music in 2014 by releasing a free album.
The new album, titled OK, was self-released on April 20th, 2016 (three weeks after its formal announcement) through the band's website for a pay what you want model, in addition to a vinyl release.
As a followup, on May 20th, 2016, the band released an alternate mix of OK simply titled OK #2, which bears more resemblance to their earlier material and production sound. "OK#2 represents a different version of us; the raw fury you hear at our shows and our earlier albums." The band later released instrumental versions of both mixes, entitled OK #3.1 and OK #3.2
Discography as The Thirty Years War:
2002 - Martyrs Among the Casualties
2002 - Live at the Paradox
Discography as The Fall of Troy:
2003 - The Fall of Troy
2004 - Ghostship Demos (unofficial release)
2005 - Doppelgänger
2007 - Manipulator
2008 - Phantom on the Horizon (EP)
2009 - In the Unlikely Event
2016 - OK, OK #2, OK #3.1, OK #3.2
2020 - Mukiltearth
Mouths Like Sidewinder Missiles
The Fall of Troy Lyrics
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Artificial friend, you reap what you sow!
You said, it was a little of somethin' else, I hope that you lose it all,
Cause you were the one that made me feel better, in such a fucked up better way!
I don't understand what you say...
All this time you've known, such condescending tone, taste the tears of men.
Did it make you feel better then!?
In "Mouths Like Sidewinder Missiles," The Fall of Troy frontman Thomas Erak laments his isolation from the world and his reliance on an unnamed "artificial friend" who has turned on him. The lyrics suggest that this friend was once a source of comfort for Erak - "you were the one that made me feel better in such a f*cked up way" - but that something has happened to sour the relationship. Despite the friend's condescension and apparent schadenfreude over Erak's problems ("I hope that you lose it all"), he still struggles to make sense of the situation, as he confesses in the line "I don't understand what you say."
The song's title refers to the idea of a "sidewinder" missile, which is designed to fly low to the ground and navigate through complex terrain in order to reach its target. The metaphor is apt for the song's themes of entrapment and confinement, as well as the sense of being pursued by an unseen adversary. Similarly, the image of "mouths like sidewinder missiles" implies a sense of danger and aggression, as if the friend is not only out to hurt Erak, but actively seeking to destroy him.
One could also interpret the song as a critique of the music industry and the relationships that bands have with their fans. The idea of an "artificial friend" could be seen as a stand-in for the fans, who offer praise and adulation to musicians but can also be fickle and demanding. Erak's frustration with his friend's condescension and hostility could reflect the disillusionment that some artists feel when they realize that their fans aren't always as supportive as they seem.
Line by Line Meaning
All this time alone, I cannot go home.
I have been isolated for a significant amount of time and now I am unable to return home.
Artificial friend, you reap what you sow!
You are not a true friend to me, and you will receive the consequences of your actions.
You said, it was a little of somethin' else, I hope that you lose it all,
You told me it was something different, and now I hope that you experience complete loss.
Cause you were the one that made me feel better, in such a fucked up better way!
You were the one who comforted me, but it was through destructive means.
I don't understand what you say...
I cannot comprehend the things that you are saying to me.
All this time you've known, such condescending tone, taste the tears of men.
You have been aware of the way you speak down to others, and now it is time for you to experience their pain.
Did it make you feel better then!?
Did belittling others bring you any sense of satisfaction or joy?
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childofbhaal
Imagine singing and playing this on guitar at the same time. Jesus man. Thomas is an animal
William VanCourt
@TheAntManChannel saw them play this album front to back with my daughter and fiance back in November to maybe 200 people
TheAntManChannel
seeing him do it live is incredible
gumshake
drugs, man
S.S Bless
This whole album is a masterpiece, listened a thousand times and every time is just as good as the last.
Tupacca
A
Molly Byers
they didn't need to go this fucking hard on this album but they did. they did it for all of us
Paul Hayes
This album is fucking fire! Flows together so well just feels like one great song.
corn pop
I love how Equal Vision is reuploading all this old stuff! Even Pierce the veil's very album under their old name soo sick
Braden Williams
@corn pop thank you for that tidbit, I’m a huuuge ptv fan. I can’t believe I didn’t know that!