Fall II Rise
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| Origin | Carolina, Puerto Rico |
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| Years active | 2009-present |
| Website | www |
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Fall II Rise (abbreviated FIIR, pronounced "Fall to Rise", not to be confused with El Paso, Texas band Fall 2 Rise or with Spanish death metal band Rise to Fall) are a Puerto Rican alternative rock/hard rock band formed in 2009.
History
Formation and early years (2005-2010)
In 2005, vocalist Betty Guerrero and guitarists Luis Carmona and Eduardo Rodríguez, high-school friends, formed a rock band in Spanish after reportedly cutting class one day and writing songs.[1] However, in 2009 they decided to switch to making heavier music in English. This was the birth of Fall II Rise. In 2010, they were joined by José Escudero (bassist) and Alex Magno (drummer) to complete the band's lineup.[2]
When asked about the band's name, Guerrero states that when the band was created, there was no real meaning behind it. In her own words, "the story kind of developed itself as the band grew. [...] You have to fall many times in order to rise and actually accomplish what you really want."[3][4] In a 2011 interview with EvanescencePR.com, however, Eduardo Rodríguez (then guitarist) stated that the name had to do with their first (failed) attempt at a band, and the concept of reinventing themselves to make Fall II Rise a hard rock band in English.[1]
Opening for Evanescence and debut album, Fall II Rise (2011-2012)
The band was chosen by Evanescence to be their opening act at Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 6, 2011.[5][6][7][8] At this time, Fall II Rise viewed this as an opportunity to expand their reach and play, for the first time, to an arena with thousands in the audience.[1] The band describes this opportunity as an unbelievable experience[2] and a dream come true,[1] often referencing this show as a reason why they keep making music. During their set, they played a brief rendition of La Borinqueña, Puerto Rico's national anthem, and a few of their songs from their self-titled album, including single Four.
Their first full-length album, Fall II Rise, was released on January 17, 2012. The CD release was accompanied by a pre-release party on January 12, 2012, during which the band played a few songs from the album, including Four, Blindfolds, and Summers in California. After the release of their debut album, the band received significant support from the local audience and newspapers and their songs were played on major radio stations island-wide and internationally, including Radio Panorama (Peru) and Radio Naba (Latvia).[9] The popularity for the single was such that the music video was played on El Salvador rock show RadicalesTV. [10] They also received airplay in Radio Panorama (Peru) and End of Days was played on Puerto Rican wrestling show WWC on the airings between January 21, 2012 and April 15, 2012.[11][12][13][14]
In July 2012, the band began touring in Wisconsin and the United States in general. This experience would later prompt them to continue touring and eventually move out of the island.
On December 26, 2012, the band announced that they were looking for a new drummer, possibly in connection to their September 2013 announcement of the departure of drummer Alex Magno.
Touring, lineup changes, The Phoenix EP, and move to Wisconsin (2013-2014)
The Stampede, a single from the band's EP The Phoenix was released on January 21, 2013.
On March 15, 2013, the band announced that they signed with Arrowhead Productions.[15]
On September 2, 2013, the band announced that due to personal reasons, bassist José Escudero and guitarist Eduardo Rodríguez would be leaving Fall II Rise.[16] On September 24, 2013, the band also announced that drummer Alex Magno would no longer be with them, due to him needing to care for his mother, who was ill.[17]
In January 2013, after achieving national popularity in Puerto Rico, Fall II Rise moved temporarily to Austin, TX.[4] They then toured the United States and played multiple national venues before moving back to Puerto Rico. However, they relocated to Madison, WI in April 2014, citing the positive response they received in the Midwest as a reason for moving. They have been living there ever since.[3][4]
The Demise of the Empire (2015-present)
On December 12, 2015, the band released their 6-song EP, The Demise of the Empire. It includes their previously-released singles All of This and We Are.
In 2017, the band announced via Facebook the departure of bassist Tyler D. Williams, though they did not give a reason.
In a 2017 interview for Vigorous Mazazine, Betty (who also has a career as a fitness model) hinted at "upcoming music/video releases" for Fall II Rise.[18]
Artistry
Style and influences
The band cites influences in classical music, jazz, heavy metal, progressive rock, alternative rock, and latin music, giving them a unique perspective on hard rock. In an ad on BandMix, the band also lists Breaking Benjamin, Disturbed, Evanescence, Godsmack, Korn, Killswitch Engage, and Three Days Grace as influencing artists.[1][2][19] Their style is regarded as unique and different, with the mix between Betty's voice and the instrumentation being described as "weird, cool" by Geoff Slater from Local Indie Artist Network podcast.[20]
Inspiration
The band often draws from the hardships of daily life to write their songs, as well as talking about social conflicts of today's age.[2]
According to the band, the song Blindfolds was inspired by the famous photograph by Kevin Carter, "The Struggling Girl."
The song Summers in California came about after a summer fling one of the band members had.
Band members
Current
- Beatriz "Betty Rise" Guerrero - lead vocals (2005-present)
- Luis E. Carmona Ruiz - lead guitar, backing vocals (2005-present)
- Ángel D. Rivas Rivera - rhythm guitar (2013-present)
- Miguel "Deadman" A. Fred Almonte - drums (2013-present), also known as "DeadmanFred"
Former
- Eduardo Rodríguez - guitar, backing vocals (2005-2013)
- José Escudero - bass guitar, piano, backing vocals (2010-2013)
- Alex Magno - drums (2010-2013)
- Joshua E. del Valle - drums[4]
- Tyler D. Williams - bass guitar (2014-2017)
Discography
- Fall II Rise (2012) - CD, digital, streaming
- The Phoenix (2013, EP) - Appears to have been recorded and prepared for release, but may not have been fully-released aside from the corresponding single, The Stampede (2013).
- The Demise of the Empire (2015, EP) - CD, digital, streaming
Collaborations
- Rescue Me - Edwin Ferrer feat. Fall II Rise (2013)
- Almost Done (You Kill Me) - Fall II Rise feat. Jen (Ultrea) (2014)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The Violinist Prince (2011-10-18). "FALL II RISE - EVANESCENCE PUERTO RICO". YouTube (Video interview) (in español). EvanescencePR.com. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
ENTREVISTA con la banda telonera del concierto de Evanescence en Puerto Rico, Fall II Rise. [INTERVIEW with the opening band for the Evanescence concert in Puerto Rico, Fall II Rise.]
Unknown parameter|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Anexo Rock (2012-05-20). "FALL II RISE". Anexo Rock - Tu conexión con lo mejor del rock (in español) (published 2012-05-22). Retrieved 2021-05-10 – via Wordpress. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sorensen, Laura (November 2015). "Fall II Rise - A story of the band Fall II Rise based on an interview with band members Betty Rise / Tyler Williams". Maximum Ink - Madison's Music Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-09. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 La Hora Alternativa (2017-03-03). "Interview with Fall II Rise". Facebook (in español and English). UPR Carolina, Carolina, PR. Retrieved 2021-05-09. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ italian316 (2012-06-19). "Fall II Rise en Pégate al Medio Día" [Fall II Rise on Pégate al Medio Día]. YouTube (Video interview) (in español). WAPA-TV. Retrieved 2021-05-10. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ EntremedioPR (2011-09-30). "'Fall II Rise' abre a Evanescence" ['Fall II Rise' Opens Show for Evanescence] (in español). Retrieved 2021-05-10 – via Wordpress. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Cybernews (2011-09-30). "Evanescence escoge banda que abrirá su concierto" [Evanescence Choose Opening Band for their Concert]. Noticentro (in español). San Juan, Puerto Rico: WAPA-TV. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Primera Hora (2011-10-06). "Evanescence hace retumbar el Coliseo de Puerto Rico" [Evanescence Make Puerto Rico's Coliseo Boom with Noise] (in español). Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
La manera de hacerlo no cambió: gritos, brincos, aplausos y silencios solemnes durante la cerca de una hora y 15 minutos que duraría el evento, cuya apertura estuvo a cargo de la muy bien recibida banda puertorriqueña Fall II Rise. [The manner of doing so did not change: screams, jumps, clapping, and solemn silences during the almost one hour and 15 minutes-long event, whose opening was in charge of the very well received Puerto Rican band Fall II Rise.]
Unknown parameter|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Naba 95.8 FM (2012-12-22). "22.12.2012. - Tēma: indierock/altrock no D-Amerikas" [12/22/2012 - Topic: Indierock/Altrock from South America]. www.naba.lv (in latviešu). Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ RADICALESTV (2012-02-25). "RadicalesTV". YouTube (in español). Retrieved 2021-05-10.
RadicalesTV, te invita a dar un breve recorrido por nuestro programa.
Unknown parameter|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ WWCPRTV (2012-01-21). "WWC SE Sab 01-21-12 Seg 1.wmv". YouTube (Video) (in español). WAPA-TV. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ WWCPRTV (2012-01-22). "SuperestrellasWWC Domingo 1-22-12 pt. 1". YouTube (Video) (in español). WAPA-TV. Retrieved 2021-05-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ WWCPRTV (2012-01-28). "SuperestrellasWWC sábado 1/28/12 PT.1". YouTube (Video) (in español). WAPA-TV. Retrieved 2021-05-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ WWCPRTV (2012-01-29). "SuperestrellasWWC domingo 1/29/12". YouTube (Video) (in español). WAPA-TV. Retrieved 2012-05-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Fall II Rise (2013-03-15). "PUMPED to announce that we have officially signed with Arrowhead Productions. Ready for what's coming and proving once again that hard work pays off! \m/". Facebook. Retrieved 2021-05-10. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Fall II Rise (2013-09-03). "We would like to inform that, due to personal reasons, Jose (bassist) and Eduardo (guitarist) have decided to part ways with Fall II Rise. We wish them the best of luck on their new journeys as they will always be a part of this family". Facebook. Retrieved 2021-05-10. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Fall II Rise (2013-09-24). "Hi everyone, its Mag. Just so you know I'm making official one of the hardest decisions in my life, that is leaving Fall II Rise. Why I did such a stupid thing like that? Well, my mom is sick, like very sick, and I can't let her alone, that's why. I love and respect Fall II Rise (music, members and fans) and right now I'm not even close to be what the band needs. I want to thank you guys for giving me this amazing and bad ass experience, for trusting me, for supporting me. I'm really sad, but I know this is for the best. See you soon, and ROCK ON". Facebook. Retrieved 2021-05-09. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Vigorous Magazine (2017-08-16). "IPL Figure Pro, Betty Guerrero". Photography by Michael Brooks. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
What's next for you? A busy 2017/2018! [...] New projects with my band Fall II Rise with upcoming music/video releases.
Unknown parameter|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Fall II Rise (n.d.). "Fall II Rise - Band in Madison WI". Bandmix. Archived from the original on 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2021-05-09. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Schmitz, Danny; Slater, Geoff (2017-05-23). "5.23.17 Horace Bray and INSTAGRAM". SoundCloud (Podcast). Local Indie Artist Network. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12. Unknown parameter
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External links
- Official website (now defunct)
- Fall II Rise on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and ReverbNation
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