From This Fire
From This Fire | |
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| Origin | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock, alternative metal, hard rock, post-grunge |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | Reaping Heathen Music (Indie) |
| Website | Fromthisfire.com |
| Members | Drew Bell Ben Bowman Gabe Higgins Drew MacArthur |
| Past members | Brian Bell Derek Fair |
From This Fire is an American rock band from Tampa, Florida, United States, formed in 2007. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Drew Bell, lead guitarist Ben Bowman, bassist Drew MacArthur and drummer Gabe Higgins. The band's musical style has been described as a Hard Rock core of chunky riffs and open melodic choruses with a Metal side of guitar harmonies and guitar solos. Their style has been called a mix of Metallica, Breaking Benjamin, Sevendust, and Godsmack.[1][2]
History and formation
The band originally started in 2007 with brothers Drew and Brian Bell and a three-song demo. In 2008, Gabe Higgins joined as drummer/background vocalist. Derek Fair joined in 2009 on guitar, although his primary instrument was bass guitar. Shortly before the release of their self-titled debut album, Brian Bell left the band, citing personal reasons. Derek was able to move to bass guitar, and later in 2009, Ben Bowman joined on lead guitar, completing the foursome.[3]
From This Fire has played many venues in the central Florida area, including the historic State Theatre, in St. Petersburg, Florida. At State Theatre the band has shared the stage with national acts such as Sick Puppies, Hurt and Adelitas Way.[4] The band has also played Hard Rock Live at Universal CityWalk in Orlando.[5] They were the headlining group to play the "Rock Solid Pressure Industry Showcase," also held at State Theatre, and released a three-song EP named "The Serenade" produced solely for their performance there.
Since the early September release of "The Serenade," it has received many positive reviews, most notably from Alternative Revolt Magazine, and Fuel Radio.[6][2] And even though their self-titled debut came out in January 2010, From This Fire enjoyed a favorable album review in early 2011 by Alternative Revolt Magazine, making a "solid B."[7]
In May 2011, From This Fire opened for Candlebox at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida.[8]
At the tail-end of 2012, Derek Fair left the band, citing the need to spend more time with his family. From This Fire recruited bassist Drew MacArthur and took a brief hiatus to bring him up to speed.
Achievements
In 2010, From This Fire's self-titled debut release was named album of the year by the radio program "Rock Solid Pressure".[9]
Members
- Current
- Drew Bell - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2007–present)
- Ben Bowman - lead guitar, background vocals (2009–present)
- Gabe Higgins - drums, percussion, background vocals (2008–present)
- Drew MacArthur - bass guitar (2013–present)
- Former
- Brian Bell – bass guitar, background and occasional lead vocals (2007–2009)
- Derek Fair - bass guitar (2009–2013)[10]
Discography
- From This Fire (2010)
- The Serenade EP (2010)
References
- ↑ "Artist of the day: From This Fire". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2011-02-05. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ "State Theater". Archived from the original on March 19, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2011. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Hard Rock Live". Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2011. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2011-03-06. Unknown parameter
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|url-status=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Janus Live". Archived from the original on March 19, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2011. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "BEST OF 2010 SPECIAL von J-Rock And Patty The Radio Girl bei Myspace". 6 September 2012. Archived from the original on 6 September 2012. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "I bid thee farewell". Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2011. Unknown parameter
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