The original lineup consisted of Austin Thornton, Kevin Hanson, and Tim Sherrill with Cory Ferris and Ben Ferris. These members recruited vocalists Michael Bohn and Tyler Carter for unclean and clean vocals, respectively.
The band recorded a three-song demo with producer Cameron Mizell containing the songs "Hell, or High Water," "I.," and "If Not, for Ourselves," which were uploaded to their MySpace profile. They also recorded and released a cover of "TiK ToK." The Artery Foundation took notice and Rise/Velocity Records signed the band before they even played their first show. They recorded their album during the same month that they were signed.
The band's first tour was on the Pyknic pArtery Tour in the summer of 2010, headlined by Drop Dead, Gorgeous and shared with From First to Last, Attila, Sleeping With Sirens, Abandon All Ships, For All Those Sleeping, and Scarlett O'Hara.
Tyler Carter's soul-influenced clean vocals has garnered him comparisons to Jonny Craig, who also provided guest vocals on their album. The band went on a Canadian tour supporting Abandon All Ships in October of 2010 as well as the Average Guys With Exceptional Hair Tour across America, presented by MerchNow.com, in November with A Skylit Drive, Motionless in White, Scarlett O'Hara, and For All Those Sleeping.
The band released their debut music video for "[&] Delinquents" in December. By the end of December 2010, lead guitarist Tim Sherrill left Woe, Is Me. Geoffrey Higgins took up the position officially in March 2011.
The band released a new single "Fame > Demise" on March 21, 2011 through the iTunes store. The song is the last one to feature Sherrill on lead guitar. Tyler Carter has stated that the song will not be on the band's upcoming second album.
In late June 2011, Higgins left the band and they were forced to play their first Warped Tour performances with only Kevin Hanson's rhythm guitar while lead guitars were back-tracked for the time being. Weeks afterward, Andrew Paiano, formerly of Abandon All Ships, joined Woe, Is Me to play lead guitar.
On August 10, 2011, it was announced excluslvely through Alternative Press that Tyler Carter would be leaving Woe, Is Me. His statement can be read here on AltPress.com.
On September 15, 2011, Woe, is me announced their new vocalist, Hance Alligood, formerly of Oh, Manhattan.
Ben Ferris, Michael Bohn and Cory Ferris have left Woe, Is Me in March 2012.
Woe, Is Me announced they were parting ways with Austin Thornton in March 2013, leaving Kevin Hanson as the only remaining member from the original lineup.
Visit the band's official blog at http://fuckyeahwoeisme.tumblr.com/
November 18th 2013 WIM announced about their breaking up.
In 2022 Woe, Is Me have started back up with the original line-up except for Tim Sherrill on lead guitar and Tyler Carter on vocals. Hance Alligood is on vocals instead and Andrew Paiano on guitar.
Members
Current:
Michael Bohn - Unclean vocals (On Numbers)
Hance Alligood - Clean vocals
Andrew Paiano - Rhythm guitar
Kevin Hanson - Rhythm guitar (On Numbers)
Ben Ferris - Keyboards (On Numbers)
Cory Ferris - Bass (On Numbers)
Austin Thornton - Drums (On Numbers)
Ex-members:
Tyler Carter - Clean vocals (On Numbers)
Tim Sherrill - Lead guitar (On Numbers)
Jack Langdell - Lead guitar
Geoffrey Higgins - Lead guitar
Doriano Magliano - Unclean vocals
Brian Medley - Bass
David Angle - Drums
Matt Mulkey - Clean vocals
On Veiled Men
Woe Is Me Lyrics
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For these hands like houses will protect you from the storm.
The lyrics of Woe Is Me's song On Veiled Men describe an individual's strong conviction and loyalty towards their religious beliefs as they express the idea of taking revenge on behalf of their god. The words "Murder the man who devoured your god" suggest that someone has defiled or taken away the object of their worship in a very dishonorable way, and the only way to avenge it is by taking the perpetrator's life. The use of the word "murder" instead of "kill" also implies a sense of anger and personal offense that goes beyond the objective act of taking a life.
The next line, "For these hands like houses will protect you from the storm," suggests that the singer is willing to lay down their life to defend their god, their beliefs, and anyone who shares them. The metaphor of hands like houses signifies the idea of providing shelter and protection from danger, similar to how a house provides a safe haven from a storm. Together, these lyrics evoke the message of religious fervor, devotion, and possibly even fanaticism.
Line by Line Meaning
Murder the man who devoured your god
Eliminate those who have wronged your faith, and in doing so, receive protection and shelter from adversity from me.
For these hands like houses will protect you from the storm.
I will defend and safeguard you from any impending danger, just as a sturdy house shields its occupants from a raging storm.
Contributed by Hunter N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nizzi Woods
Here starts the best album on Earth.
Bowels out
"Murder the man who devoured your god For these hands like houses will protect you from the storm." BEST LYRICS EVER(:
Jason Bentley
even though its only short, this is an absolute BEAST of a song :|
ItsTheEndWithin
Wish they still sounded like this, either way i cant wait for their new album :D
Thomas Geach
one of the best songs more or so albums, iv ever heard. new woe is me is talented but i cant wait for the day tyler and michael get back together
Morgan Bradley
They need to make more albums. They're letting sucky bands control the music when they could terminate it with their beast skillz.
Hemorapker
why are the preludes so amazing???
Joakim Birkelid
No, they got it from the movie "the science of sleep" I think. Woe, Is Me actually put the name in their song as a shout out to them. WIM and HLH became good friends while they were recording their albums :)
Psytex Anonymous
Their coolest song, sadly their shortest song too.
Aisyah
2020 december. sometimes i used this as my caller ringtone or alarm ringtone. <3