- Like Moths To Flames【 6 albums 54 lyrics 】
- Like Moths to Flames is an American metalcore band from Columbus, Ohio. The band has released four full-length albums, a 7', and one extended play through Rise Records.
History
Inception
The band was formed in early 2010. Vocalist Chris Roetter, having sung for the bands Agraceful and Emarosa beforehand, formed Like Moths to Flames with four of the six members of Ohio metalcore band TerraFirma: Aaron Evans (who joined playing rhythm guitar before later moving to bass); Zach Huston (lead guitar); Aaron Douglas (bass); and Jordan Matz (drums). The band released their debut single titled 'Dead Routine' on February 7, 2010. Prior to the release of debut EP Sweet Talker, they would release two more demos, 'Avada Kedavra' and 'Death Eaters.'
Sweet Talker and Rise Records (2010)
On October 17, 2010 it was announced that Like Moths to Flames had been signed to Rise Records and were already working on their first EP. Two months later, the band released their EP titled Sweet Talker on December 14, 2010. To help support their new music, the band set out with fellow acts Texas in July and A Hero a Fake on the 'A Metal Christmas' tour through late 2010. Sometime before their EP was released, drummer Jordan Matz left Like Moths to Flames, and was replaced by Lance Greenfield.
When We Don't Exist and Line-up Changes (2011–2012)
With continuous touring through 2011, the band decided to settle back down and head into the studio to record their first full-length studio album. Right before the band headed to the studio, bassist Aaron Douglas parted ways with the band. The band had Eli Ford (formerly of My Ticket Home) join on guitar and Aaron Evans moved to bass. When We Don't Exist was released on November 8 through Rise Records. In January 2012, the band headed out on the S.I.N. Tour with acts D.R.U.G.S., Hit the Lights and Sparks the Rescue to support the album. Soon after, they toured with bands Texas in July and Hundredth.
An Eye For An Eye (2013–2014)
The band then spent the first half of 2013 headlining the Rise Records tour around the US with supporting acts Crown the Empire, The Color Morale, Palisades and My Ticket Home. The band recorded their second full-length album with Will Putney at (The Machine Shop) in Hoboken, New Jersey and was released July 9, 2013. On May 29, 2013, the band confirmed the new album was called An Eye for an Eye. The album debuted at number 63 on the Billboard 200 top sales. They toured with the Vans Warped Tour over the summer of 2013 on the Monster Energy Stage. Shortly after the All Stars Tour 2014, guitarist Zach Huston decided to part ways with the band citing that he wants to pursue other interests. It wasn't until late in 2015 that he was replaced by guitarist Jeremy Smith, formerly of City Lights.
The Dream Is Dead and The Dying Things We Live For (2015–2016)
In a Q&A interview with Stheart, Chris Roetter announced the band has been writing new music and intends to release it 'soon.' On Monday, April 6, the band released a standalone release on 7' Vinyl called 'The Dream is Dead', featuring two tracks - the A-side being 'Bury Your Pain' and the B-side being 'What's Done is Done'.
The band's third full-length album, The Dying Things We Live For, was announced on 3 September 2015, confirming its release date to be October 23, 2015. Upon release, the album debuted at number 150 on the Billboard 200. Three singles from the album have been released thus far, with music videos accompanying two of the songs - 'Fighting Fire with Fire', and 'Wither'.
Dark Divine (2017–present)
On September 8th, 2017, the band released the lead single from the forthcoming album, 'Nowhere Left to Sink.' They announced that the album would be released on November 3rd, 2017. The music video for 'Nowhere Left to Sink' was released exclusively to AltPress on September 26th. They released a promotional single and title track, 'Dark Divine' through Loudwire on October 6th. A second promotional single, 'Empty the Same' was released on October 13th. A third promotional single, 'Shallow Truths for Shallow Minds' was released on October 19th via Tattoo.com. The final promotional single, 'From the Dust Returned' was released on October 27th.
Band members
Current members
Aaron Evans – guitar (2010–2011); bass, backing vocals (2011–present, ex-TerraFirma)
Chris Roetter – lead vocals (2010–present, former vocalist of Emarosa and Agraceful)
Greg Diamond – drums (2012–present, former drummer of The Air I Breathe)
Jeremy Smith – guitar (2015-present, former guitarist of City Lights)
Zach Pishney – rhythm guitar (2016-present)
Former members
Aaron Douglas – bass, backing vocals (2010–2011)
Kevin Rutherford – drums, percussion (2012)(Legion, ex-The Plot in You)
Lance Greenfield – drums, percussion (2010–2012)(ex-A Stained Glass Romance)
Jordan Matz – drums, percussion (2010, ex-The Crimson Armada)
Zach Huston – guitars (2010-2014, ex-TerraFirma)
Eli Ford – guitars (2011–2015, ex-My Ticket Home) - Sorted by ＞ Sorted by album (Time) Sorted by song name (Characters) Sorted by other
- Album name Release Date Song
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The Dying Things We Live For
2015
1.No King
2.Thrown To The Wind
3.The Art Of Losing (Provided)
4.Fighting Fire With Fire
5.Never Repent6.The Give And Take
7.History Repeats
8.Wasted Days
9.Destined For Dirt
10.Wither -
An Eye For An Eye
2013-07
1.You'll Burn
2.A Feast For Crows
3.The Common Misconception
4.I Solemnly Swear
5.Deathmarks
6.The Blackout7.In Dreams
8.Into The Ground
9.Serpent Herders
10.Nothing But Blood
11.Lord Of Bones
12.My Own Personal Hell -
When We Don't Exist
2011
1.The Worst In Me
2.Gnf
3.No Hope
4.You Won't Be Missed
5.Faithless Living
6.Your Existence7.Trophy Child
8.My Own Grave
9.Something To Live For
10.Real Talk
11.Praise Feeder -
Sweet Talker EP
2010
1.Your Existence
2.Real Talk
3.Death Cup4.Bloodsport
5.Dead Routine -
Dark Divine
1.Nowhere Left to Sink
2.The Skeletons I Keep
3.Instinctive Intuition
4.Mischief Managed
5.Even God Has a Hell
6.Dark Divine7.Shallow Truths for Shallow Minds
8.New Plagues
9.From the Dust Returned
10.Empty the Same
11.False Idol -
Miscellaneous
1.Bury Your Pain
2.What's Done Is Done
3.Learn Your Place4.Shapeshifter
5.Some Nights
【Correction of errors in the album information】