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| Img_capt = From First to Last photo from KERRANG! magazine. | |||
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| image = From First To Last - Emo Nite 3 - PH Carl Pocket.jpg | |||
| Years_active = 2002–present | |||
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| Label = ] (present)<br />] (2007–2009)<br>] (2007 - 2009)<br />] (2006) <br />] (2004–2006)<br />Four Leaf Recordings (2003) | |||
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| caption = From First to Last performing at Emo Nite in 2017 | |||
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| alias = FFTL<br />First too Last (1999–2002) | |||
| Current_members = Matt Good<br>Travis Richter<br>Derek Bloom<br>Matt Manning<br>Chris Lent | |||
| origin = ], U.S.<ref name="AMG"/> | |||
| Past_members = ]<br>Jon Weisberg<br>Phillip Reardon<br>Joey Antillion<br>Greg Taylor<br>] | |||
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'''From First to Last''' (sometimes shortened to '''FFTL''') is an American band from ]. The band released their first EP titled '']'' in 2003 with vocalist Phillip Reardon, followed by '']'' in 2004 and '']'' in 2006, both with vocalist ]. Following the departure of Moore in February 2007 to work on his solo electro/alternative project, the band added permanent bassist Matt Manning and Matt Good moved to lead vocals/guitar. They released a ] in 2008, and are currently signed to Suretone Records.<ref name="Suretone">{{cite web| title= FROM FIRST TO LAST on Suretone/Interscope Records| publisher= suretone.com| url= http://www.suretone.com/news/?nid=7471 |accessdate=2007-03-19}}</ref> On August 27, 2009, From First to Last confirmed on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show that they have indeed left Suretone and are now signed to Rise Records. <ref>http://www.indiestar.tv/grafwall/2009/08/from-first-to-last-confirm-new-label.html</ref> | |||
* 1999–2010 | |||
* 2013–2019 | |||
* 2023–present | |||
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* Four Leaf | |||
* ] | |||
* ] | |||
* ] | |||
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* Parker Nelms | |||
* Scott Oord | |||
* Steve Pullman | |||
* Chris Vicious | |||
* Greg Taylor | |||
* Phillip Reardon | |||
* Joey Antillion | |||
* ] | |||
* ] | |||
* ] | |||
* ] | |||
* Blake Steiner | |||
* Spencer Sotelo | |||
* Ernie Slenkovich | |||
* ] | |||
* Matt Manning | |||
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'''From First to Last''' is an American ] band formed in ] by ], Scott Oord, and Parker Nelms in November 1999. The current line-up consists of ] (lead vocals and lead guitar), ] (rhythm guitar and unclean vocals), and ] (drums). | |||
The band released their first EP '']'' in 2003, which they recorded with founding member and vocalist Phillip Reardon. Reardon left the band in 2004 due to personal and creative differences. After signing with ], the band recruited ] as their new vocalist. | |||
The band's first two albums, '']'' (2004) and '']'' (2006), were both underground successes, selling a combined total of 304,000 copies in the United States by 2008 even with a lack of radio airplay.<ref name=":0">{{Cite magazine |last=Donahue |first=Ann |date=March 8, 2008 |title=Rock the Cash Box: From First To Last Strikes Up The Brand |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HBMEAAAAMBAJ&dq=from+first+to+last+dear+diary+soundscan&pg=PA48 |magazine=] |language=en |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |page=48}}</ref> The band also cultivated a large following on ] during this period, with the band's songs receiving over 20 million streams on the platform by March 2008.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
Following the departure of Moore in February 2007 (to pursue electronic music as Skrillex), the band added permanent bassist Matt Manning, and Good moved to lead vocals/guitar. After signing with ], the band issued their third, ] in 2008. It received mixed reviews, and despite receiving a high-profile marketing campaign from said label,<ref name=":0" /> the album undersold expectations.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=SoundScan Sales 5/14/08: Rick Ross Pushes To Gold |url=https://niketalk.com/threads/soundscan-sales-5-14-08-rick-ross-pushes-to-gold.73794/ |access-date=2023-01-19 |website=NikeTalk |date=May 16, 2008 |language=en-US}}</ref> The band moved to ] in late 2009, and not long after, Richter left the band. Their fourth studio album, '']'', was released in March 2010. In July of the same year, the band took a break. | |||
In November 2013, the band re-formed, with ] vocalist Spencer Sotelo, as the new lead vocalist, and Richter rejoined the band. They released their fifth album '']'' in April 2015. Sotelo departed the band in July 2016. Former vocalist Sonny Moore rejoined in January 2017. In May 2020, Matt Good admitted that while there are a few tracks that could be on a new album, he is unsure if it will ever come to fruition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/from-first-to-last-matt-good-new-album-rumor-sonny-moore-rejoining|title=YOU CAN THANK MATT GOOD FOR RUMORS OF A NEW FROM FIRST TO LAST ALBUM|website=] |date=May 18, 2020}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation and ''Aesthetic'' ( |
===Formation and ''Aesthetic'' (1999–2003)=== | ||
{{main article|Aesthetic (From First to Last EP)}} | |||
In November 1999, From First to Last was formed by Matt Good, Steve Pullman, Mike Blanchard, and Scott Oord under the name First Too Last.<ref name="AMG"/> Eventually a solid lineup was formed, featuring lead screamer/vocalist Phillip Reardon, guitarist/vocals Matt Good, guitarist/vocals Travis Richter, bassist Joey Antillion and drummer Greg Taylor (then replaced by Derek Bloom). In 2003, the band released their debut EP '']'' on Four Leaf Recordings which featured the vocals of Good, Reardon and Richter. By the end of the year they had signed to Epitaph Records.<ref name="AMG"/> | |||
'''First Too Last'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.purevolume.com/firsttoolastfftl|title=First Too Last - FFTL on PureVolume|author=Mitchell Pavao, Brett Woitunski|work=PureVolume|access-date=April 13, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629225408/http://www.purevolume.com/firsttoolastfftl|archive-date=June 29, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> was created in November 1999 in ] by Matt Good, Michael Blanchard and Scott Oord. Scott played bass, while Matt took on lead vocals and also played guitar after Scott convinced him to. Parker Nelms was the drummer, and held practice at his house. But when the band began to travel, Parker was replaced by Steve Pullman due to his age. This rounded out the lineup that, for the next three years, would play small shows in ]. | |||
In 2002, Matt joined the ] band ] (at that time, called ''Slaughter vs Skeleton, Fetus Destroyer''), where he met guitarist ] (who would later join First Too Last), and Joey Antillion (bass). Some time later, Greg Taylor joined on drums and wrote 4 songs, in which the ''Aesthetic Demos'' were created. After hearing the demos of what would become their first EP, Phillip Reardon (lead vocals) and ] (drums) joined the band. By the end of the year, they had changed their name to '''From First To Last'''. | |||
In 2003, the band released their debut EP '']'' on Four Leaf Recordings which featured the vocals of Reardon, Good and Richter. The EP was an underground success, and during that year, the band toured heavily across the United States with bands such as ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=band {{!}} from.first.to.last |url=http://www.fourleafrecordings.com/fftl/new/main.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031204055224/http://www.fourleafrecordings.com/fftl/new/main.html |archive-date=December 4, 2003 |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=www.fourleafrecordings.com}}</ref> On September 5, 2003, From First To Last parted ways with Joey Antillion, who was subsequently replaced by Jon Weisberg for the band's remaining tour dates for that year.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date= |title=main {{!}} from.first.to.last |url=http://www.fourleafrecordings.com/fftl/new/main.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031204055224/http://www.fourleafrecordings.com/fftl/new/main.html |archive-date=December 4, 2003 |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=www.fourleafrecordings.com}}</ref> On November 13, 2003, the band announced that they had signed to ], and said they were planning on recording their debut album in January 2004.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="AMG">{{cite web| title= Biography| publisher= All Music| url= {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p619228/biography|pure_url=yes}} | access-date= August 17, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=White |first=Adam |others=Sloppyblake |title=Epitaph Signs From First To Last |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/7603/epitaph-signs-from-first-to-last |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119223337/https://www.punknews.org/article/7603/epitaph-signs-from-first-to-last |archive-date=2023-01-19 |access-date=2023-01-19 |website=www.punknews.org |date=November 14, 2003 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
===''Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has |
===''Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount'' (2004)=== | ||
{{main article| Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount}} | |||
After the ''Aesthetic'' EP, Reardon was missing by the time they were going to record Dear Diary he had called the band and said he was to be leaving for personal reasons. By this time Jon Weisberg had joined on bass. The band wanted to move Matt Good to lead vocals. However, Good was reluctant to take on both lead vocal and guitar duties. He wanted From First to Last to have a frontman, to connect with the crowd better. Using the social networking site ], Good came in contact with a guitarist and singer from California by the name of ]. Moore flew to Valdosta, Georgia, where ''Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount'' was being recorded, and was set to be the band's second guitarist. However, when the other band members heard Moore singing "Featuring Some of Your Favorite Words", they decided that he was much better suited for lead singer than guitarist.<ref name="Epitaph">{{cite web| title= From First to Last Biography| publisher= Epitaph Records| url= http://epitaph.com/artists/artist/147/ | accessdate= 2007-08-13}}</ref> | |||
After the ''Aesthetic'' EP, the band wanted to move Matt Good to lead vocals. However, Good was reluctant to take on both lead vocal and lead guitar duties. He wanted From First to Last to have a frontman, to connect with the crowd better. Using the social networking site ], Good came in contact with a guitarist and singer from California, ]. Moore flew to Valdosta, Georgia, where ''Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount'' was being recorded. He was set to be the band's rhythm guitarist. However, when the other band members heard Moore singing "Featuring Some of Your Favorite Words", they decided that he was much better suited for lead singer than guitarist.<ref name="Epitaph">{{cite web| title= From First to Last Biography| publisher= Epitaph Records| url= http://epitaph.com/artists/artist/147/| access-date= August 13, 2007| url-status= dead| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070824160330/http://epitaph.com/artists/artist/147/| archive-date= August 24, 2007| df= mdy-all}}</ref> | |||
Matt Good |
Matt Good wrote the album in two weeks. Moore came in after the music was tracked and completed the vocals. '']'' was released on June 29, 2004. The album went on to sell over 100,000 copies in the United States by 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=From First To Last Bio |url=https://www.epitaph.com/artists/from-first-to-last/bio |access-date=2023-01-19 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
From late May to mid |
From late May to mid-June 2005, From First to Last participated in the "Dead by Dawn" tour with bands ], ] and ].<ref name="DD">{{cite web| title= Emmanuel, From First to Last Tour| publisher= aversion.com| url= http://epitaph.com/artists/artist/147| access-date= August 18, 2007| url-status= bot: unknown| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070824160330/http://epitaph.com/artists/artist/147| archive-date= August 24, 2007| df= mdy-all}}</ref> | ||
===''Heroine'' (2006)=== | ===''Heroine'' (2006)=== | ||
{{main article|Heroine (From First to Last album)}} | |||
The band went to Radio Star Studios in ] to record their second album, produced by ].<ref name="Borland">{{cite web| title= From First To Last Are Done With Wes Borland, Target Rob Zombie| publisher= mtv.com| url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1517991/20051213/from_first_to_last.jhtml | accessdate= 2007-08-17}}</ref> As their previous bassist Weisberg had been formally asked to leave the band due to internal conflicts, producer Ross Robinson asked ], former ] guitarist, to play bass on the album.<ref name="AMG"/> Borland later played several tours with the band. The album was released on March 21, 2006. It opened on the Billboard albums chart at #25, with first-week sales of over 33,000.<ref name="MTV4">{{cite web| title= From First To Last Might Outgrow Fall Out Boy Pranks Soon| publisher= mtv.com| url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1527684/20060403/from_first_to_last.jhtml | accessdate= 2007-08-18}}</ref> Shortly thereafter in April, they signed to major label ]<ref name="AMG"/> after bidding between that label and ].<ref name="MTV4"/> | |||
The band went to Radio Star Studios in ] to record their second album, produced by ].<ref name="Borland">{{cite web| title= From First To Last Are Done With Wes Borland, Target Rob Zombie| publisher= mtv.com| url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1517991/20051213/from_first_to_last.jhtml | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060117032503/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1517991/20051213/from_first_to_last.jhtml | url-status= dead | archive-date= January 17, 2006 | access-date= August 17, 2007}}</ref> As their previous bassist Weisberg had been formally asked to leave the band due to internal conflicts, producer Ross Robinson asked ], original ] guitarist, to play bass on the album.<ref name="AMG"/> Borland later played several tours with the band. The album was released on March 21, 2006. It opened on the Billboard albums chart at No. 25, with first-week sales of over 33,000.<ref name="MTV4">{{cite web| title= From First To Last Might Outgrow Fall Out Boy Pranks Soon| publisher= mtv.com| url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1527684/20060403/from_first_to_last.jhtml | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060411190254/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1527684/20060403/from_first_to_last.jhtml | url-status= dead | archive-date= April 11, 2006 | access-date= August 18, 2007}}</ref> Shortly thereafter in April, they signed to major label ]<ref name="AMG"/> after bidding between that label and ]<ref name="MTV4"/> | |||
From mid |
From mid-March to mid-May the band toured alongside ], ] and ] for the "Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour" in support of their release Heroine.<ref name="Underdogs">{{cite web| title= Fall Out Boy Start Divulging New Tour Dates – The Real Ones, That Is| publisher= mtv.com| url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1519594/20060103/fall_out_boy.jhtml | archive-url= https://archive.today/20130103225945/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1519594/20060103/fall_out_boy.jhtml | url-status= dead | archive-date= January 3, 2013 | access-date= August 18, 2007}}</ref> | ||
FFTL then did a short European Tour with various bands. The band then played several dates on the 2006 Vans ], but were forced to drop out due to surgical removal of a ] on Moore's vocal cords. He received his second nodule surgery in early July (his first being in May 2005). |
FFTL then did a short European Tour with various bands. The band then played several dates on the 2006 Vans ], but were forced to drop out due to surgical removal of a ] on Moore's vocal cords. He received his second nodule surgery in early July (his first being in May 2005).<ref name="Warped">{{cite web| title= From First To Last Singer Dispels More Rumors, Reveals Why Band Left Warped| publisher= mtv.com| url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1535846/20060707/from_first_to_last.jhtml | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060716084821/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1535846/20060707/from_first_to_last.jhtml | url-status= dead | archive-date= July 16, 2006 | access-date= August 13, 2007}}</ref> Following his recovery, From First to Last went out on the "World Championship Tour" supporting ] along with ] and ]. While on that tour, Moore once again had vocal cord problems and had to leave the tour. The band had planned to have guitarists Good and Richter cover Moore's vocal duties for the duration of the tour until singer of Chiodos, Craig Owens, insisted that he provide lead vocals for their sets.<ref name="Chiodos">{{cite web| title= I am a Neanderthal and Proud of It| publisher= AbsolutePunk.net| url= http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=182876 | access-date= August 17, 2007}}</ref> Atreyu eventually forced From First to Last to drop the tour.<ref name="AMG"/> The band later explained, "Our plan to enable us to play the rest of the tour was disregarded and as our crew was setting up for the show in ] we were informed that we were being kicked off of the tour. Understand that it was not our choice to leave this tour... we were forced to leave."<ref name="Chiodos"/> Atreyu then returned a statement about the controversy concerning From First to Last's departure, saying, "They couldn't perform as FFTL and are no longer on this tour."<ref name="Atreyu">{{cite web| title= Atreyu Speak Out: It's Only Music Kids.| publisher= AbsolutePunk.net| url= http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=183763 | access-date= August 17, 2007}}</ref> | ||
Loma Prieta, Danse Macabre, Ampere, Comadre, and La Quiete. | |||
Borland toured with From First To Last roughly since early 2006. He announced plans for a Fall 2006 tour that never went through due to his band ] needing to find a new record label after he left Geffen Records. Borland has discussed plans to write and perform on the next From First To Last album, but he left the band due to Black Light Burns' busy schedule starting to pick up, leaving no room to work with From First to Last. | |||
===Self-titled album (2008–2009)=== | |||
{{Main|From First to Last (album)}} | |||
===Moore's departure, lineup instability and self-titled album (2007–2009)=== | |||
In February 2007, lead singer Moore left From First to Last to pursue a solo career.<ref name="Sonny">{{cite web| title= Sonny Quits From First To Last| publisher= AbsolutePunk.net| url= http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=216421 | accessdate= 2007-08-17}}</ref> His decision to leave was based on his urge to create his own music, and also on the fact that singing in FFTL was putting an immense strain on his vocal cords, resulting in serious damage which needed multiple suregeries in order to be fixed. Moore has posted new recordings on his and is part of a group of artists that form, . | |||
{{Main article|From First to Last (album)}} | |||
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In February 2007, lead singer Sonny Moore left From First to Last to pursue a solo career.<ref name="Sonny">{{cite web| title= Sonny Quits From First To Last| publisher= AbsolutePunk.net| url= http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=216421 | access-date= August 17, 2007}}</ref> His decision to leave was based on his urge to create his own music, and also due to the fact that singing in the band was putting an immense strain on his vocal cords, resulting in serious damage which needed multiple surgeries in order to be fixed. Moore posted new recordings on his Myspace and was part of a band called Sonny and the Blood Monkeys. Moore now writes, produces, and performs music under the alias/stage name ], winning multiple ] for his electronic dance music and helping bring the ] genre to a mainstream audience. | |||
After vocalist Moore's departure, |
After vocalist Moore's departure, From First to Last faced a crisis. Their label, Capitol Records, had dropped them due to financial problems.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Aubin |date=February 27, 2007 |others=Rubyx |title=From First to Last loses vocalist, label, finds new ones |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/22437/from-first-to-last-loses-vocalist-label-finds-new-ones |access-date=2023-01-20 |website=www.punknews.org |language=en}}</ref> Without a vocalist, label, permanent bassist, or any money, the band almost split. Guitarist/Vocalist Matt Good decided to take on lead vocals while still providing a backup guitar role. The band also quickly picked up Matt Manning to become a full-time bassist. The band then spent their remaining money on a studio in which to continue work on their already-written third album. | ||
The remaining members of From First to Last finished a headlining tour from July 21 through August 5 with guests ], ], Brighten, and Four Year Strong. Shortly before recording another album, the band played for a portion of the Show Must Go On tour with ], ], ], and ], but later cancelled their dates on the last part of the tour to open for ] on a separate Canadian tour. | The remaining members of From First to Last finished a headlining tour from July 21 through August 5 with guests ], ], Brighten, and Four Year Strong. Shortly before recording another album, the band played for a portion of the Show Must Go On tour with ], ], ], and ], but later cancelled their dates on the last part of the tour to open for ] on a separate Canadian tour. | ||
After completing a full mix of their new material, |
After completing a full mix of their new material, From First to Last was picked up by ].<ref name=":2">{{Cite magazine |last=Hasty |first=Katie |date=2008-01-23 |title=Finishing First: From First To Last |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/finishing-first-from-first-to-last-1046742/ |access-date=2023-01-20 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> Shortly after, they re-entered the studio to record their album again, this time with a professional crew and better quality. The band recorded this time in Los Angeles, with producer ] and seasoned engineer Ryan Williams.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
At midnight on November 14, 2007, they released the first single from the album, "Two as One", on their Myspace account, and they later played that song live on '']''. A video was made for the song "Worlds Away" which was highly publicized. '']'' premiered the album's next single "We All Turn Back to Dust" on January 23, 2008.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
The band recorded for the second time in Los Angeles, with producer Josh Abraham and seasoned engineer Ryan Williams. They have since completed the album, and at midnight on November 14, 2007, they released a new song, ''Two as One'', on their Myspace account. | |||
Suretone Records organised a large scale marketing campaign for ''From First to Last'' in order to increase the band's mainstream exposure, which included partnerships with ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> Most notably, Suretone negotiated a publishing deal with ] which guaranteed that From First to Last's songs would appear in the next eleven video games released by the studio, including '']'', '']'' and '']''.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
FFTL began their fall headlining tour, ''RATHER BE SLAYIN' N00BZ'', starting November 1 with guests ], ], and ]. Around the middle of the tour, the guests changed to ], ], ], Mayday Parade, Mia Medusa, and The Variant.<ref></ref> | |||
Despite the album's marketing campaign, the album received mixed reviews and undersold expectations, only reaching number 81 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref name=":3" /> Retrospectively, the band felt that the album was a failure in that it did not portray the true band, as it was meant to be portrayed. Currently, they rarely (if ever) play any songs off this album, the only occasional one being the song "Deliverance!". | |||
On November 29, FFTL announced they were going to be a part of the 2008 ] Take Action Tour. They played at the ] in Spain on March 6. On December 6, they announced they were going to be part of the 2008 Vans ]. | |||
From First to Last began their fall headlining tour, ''RATHER BE SLAYIN' N00BZ'', starting November 1 with guests ], ], and ]. Around the middle of the tour, the guests changed to ], ], ], and Mayday Parade. | |||
On November 29, From First to Last announced they were going to be a part of the 2008 ] Take Action Tour. They played at the MTV Winter Valencia in Spain on March 6. On December 6, they announced they were going to be part of the 2008 Vans ]. | |||
On May 6, 2008, |
On May 6, 2008, From First to Last released their self-titled album, and starting June 20, hit the road on the Vans Warped Tour for its entirety.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://warpedtour.com/warpedtour/concerts.asp?tour=65 |title=Vans Warped Tour 2010: June 25 - August 15, 2010: Dates And Tickets |publisher=Warpedtour.com |date=August 15, 2009 |access-date=July 2, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090703183633/http://warpedtour.com/warpedtour/concerts.asp?tour=65 |archive-date=July 3, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> | ||
On June 28, |
On June 28, From First to Last updated their band members section of their MySpace, making ] a full-time member. | ||
From the end of September to October 12, From First to Last played on ]'s "Sleep All Day, Party All Night" tour in the UK, along with ] and ]. | From the end of September to October 12, From First to Last played on ]'s "Sleep All Day, Party All Night" tour in the UK, along with ] and ]. | ||
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===''Throne to the Wolves'' (2009–2010)=== | ||
{{main article|Throne to the Wolves}} | |||
FFTL have stated that they will be on a break from touring late 2008. Members Travis Richter and Derek Bloom were focusing on their side project, The Color Of Violence, with tours soon after and a full length debut album, Youthanize, which was released April 7, 2009. FFTL began writing new songs early 2009 and started demoing new songs in March 2009, for their next album expected to be released late 2009 or early 2010. A full length demo of a song on the new album was put on their myspace recently, as well as the previously unheard b-side from Heroine, "Save Us". A Second Full Length Demo was added on July 3 2009, and a message to fans that they will be announcing their recording schedule and tentative label.As of August 6 2009, the band has began to track drums for the new record at EarthSound studios in Valdosta Georgia, with Lee Dyess. | |||
FFTL stated that they would be on a break from touring in late 2008. Members Travis Richter and ] were focusing on their side project ]. This included tours and a full-length debut album, '']'', which was released April 7, 2009. Member ] toured as the drummer for the band ] as well as one of the two drummers for The Color of Violence (along with Jon Syverson of the band ]); Lent also confirmed that he is no longer a member of FFTL and is now writing/recording with ISMFOF. FFTL began writing new songs early 2009 and started demoing new songs for their next album in March 2009, expected to be released March the following year. A full-length demo of a song on the new album was put on their MySpace at that time, as well as the previously unheard b-side from Heroine, ''Save Us''. A second full length demo was added on July 3, 2009, and a message to fans that they would be announcing their recording schedule and tentative label. As of August 6, 2009, the band had begun to track drums for the new record at EarthSound studios in Valdosta Georgia, with Lee Dyess. | |||
In September 2009, Miss May I announced they would be touring with From First to Last in October 2009. | |||
On October 1, 2009, FFTL announced that they would be touring with Greeley Estates and {{Proper name|Therefore I Am}} in October and November, and also that they had signed to ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=96306&blogId=512467064 |title=All kinds of news! - MySpace-blog | van From First To Last |publisher=Blogs.myspace.com |access-date=July 2, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005071856/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=96306&blogId=512467064 |archive-date=October 5, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> | |||
{{cquote|"I want to announce officially that we've signed with Rise Records. We are all very excited about this move and think that together with Rise we can accomplish amazing things! If you're asking yourself why we made the change, well... There's a lot of aspects about being a major label that just didn't agree with the way we like to present our band and our music and I think that by ridding ourselves of that world, we are finally gonna set ourselves free to make the best music we can and that is the most important thing for us at the end of the day".}} | |||
The band toured on the You'd Be Way Cuter in a Coffin Tour with ], The Word Alive, ], and ] in December 2009. Though recording was supposedly finished, the band was called off the road and was forced to cancel the last two weeks worth of performances – much to the dismay of fans, some of whom began to complain that the band could never finish a tour, and start rumors of a breakup – in order to go back home to Valdosta and put finishing touches on their recording. Matt Good responded to these claims and rumors:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1406991&page=3 |title=FFTL Cancel Show - Page 3 - News Article |publisher=AbsolutePunk.net |access-date=July 2, 2010}}</ref> | |||
{{cquote|"Guys we're not breaking up no worries. we just came home from the tour early because we have to finish our record before our next tour with alesana and our time frame was looking pretty small and stressful so Rise suggested we come home a little early. It will result in our record being the best it can be, which is our No. 1 priority right now. I hope everyone can understand".}} | |||
From First to Last released a new song off the album, "Going Lohan", on their MySpace page in November.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/fftl |title=From First To Last op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips |publisher=Myspace.com |date=June 28, 2010 |access-date=July 2, 2010}}</ref> The new album, '']'', was announced and slated for release on March 16, 2010.<ref name="absolutepunk.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1459312 |title=FFTL Name Record - News Article |publisher=AbsolutePunk.net |access-date=July 2, 2010}}</ref> | |||
In late 2009 FFTL went through yet another lineup change with Travis Richter leaving the band; no official announcement had yet been made by the band and no reason was given for his departure. Matt Good and Matt Manning have been taking over Travis's screaming role and Blake Steiner (ex-Mia Medusa guitarist), who recorded on Throne to the Wolves, is his replacement. On December 31 FFTL released the song "I'll Inoculate The World with the Virus of My Disillusionment" on their MySpace. | |||
On Travis' departure from the band:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://comment.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewComments&friendID=18113187 |title=Reactievak van deleted (Deleted Deleted) | MySpace.com – Reacties en berichten van vrienden |publisher=Comment.myspace.com |access-date=July 2, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804114433/http://comment.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewComments |archive-date=August 4, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> | |||
{{cquote|"It kinda just grew and grew until the dudes parted ways with me..I'd never just up and leave FFTL, I feel like they thought it was their time to move away from me, so they told me to leave.."}} | |||
On January 20, 2010, From First to Last finally made an official announcement about Travis's departure from the band via ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=96306&blogId=526468063|title=About Travis|publisher=]/From First to Last|date=January 19, 2010|access-date=August 2, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207065936/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view|archive-date=February 7, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> | |||
{{cquote|Since the news has become public I thought I'd take a minute to address it before wild rumors started flying around. Travis has been with us since the beginning and will always be someone I care about deeply. Unfortunately though, as time goes on sometimes people grow apart from each other. There's many things I could say, but they are rather personal and I don't think they need to be discussed here. This band is and always will be about making music with my friends. We don't give a fuck about fame or money or anything. It's about doing what we love together as a family. We aren't breaking up and we aren't changing our name. As long as we are making music we are proud of and having fun together, this band will continue to exist. | |||
We wish the best to Travis in everything he does and he is still a friend to us. I want everyone to understand that this wasn't done out of hate or spite or any other negative emotion. The vibe needed to be creative together was just gone. It happens, it's sad and all, but that's just life. Anyone old enough to have personal relationships knows that people split ways all the time. That's how life is and it isn't going to change. We appreciate everyone who has stuck by this bands side through all these years. If this upsets you so greatly that you feel you can't listen to us anymore, that's ok and we understand. We still love you anyway ; ) | |||
Just know that when bands make these decisions they are always a last resort. NO ONE wants to have to kick out a member of their band. It is never easy and always incites drama, but sometimes you have to make really hard decisions. It's part of being an adult.}} | |||
Travis is now the lead vocalist for the progressive metal band ]. Richter left the band in 2011 and became a ] producer with the group ModifiedNoise. | |||
Beginning on March 13, 2010, From First to Last headlined the Royal Family Tour 2010, supported by ], ], ] and ]. That tour concluded on April 10. Eyes Set to Kill dropped off the tour for other engagements a week before. | |||
] was released March 16, 2010. The album was received well by critics and fans alike; getting favorable reviews from Alternative Press, and Absolute Punk.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/thronetothewolves.htm |title=Alternative Press |publisher=Altpress.com |access-date=July 2, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314035710/http://altpress.com/reviews/thronetothewolves.htm |archive-date=March 14, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums, and number 45 on The Top Independent Albums. This is the band's first album not to chart the ] since Dear Diary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/from-first-to-last/chart-history|title=From First to Last|website=Billboard.com}}</ref> After spending one week on the charts it dropped off; despite its poor debut, and first week sales of less than 4000, the album has been seen as a fresh start, and a new beginning for the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1605501 |title=From First To Last - Throne to the Wolves - Album Review |publisher=AbsolutePunk.net |date=March 16, 2010 |access-date=July 2, 2010}}</ref> | |||
Starting on May 8, 2010, the band toured with ], ], and A Bullet For Pretty Boy on the Welcome to the Circus tour, headlined by ]. The tour ended on June 9. | |||
On June 10, 2010, the band began playing dates through June 18 supporting ] on the second half of the "Go Fist Pump Yourself Tour", along with Tides of Man and ]. ] were originally slated to play, but ISMFOF was forced to back out due to recording delays. | |||
=== Hiatus (2010–2013) === | |||
On July 28, 2010, Matt Good announced that From First to Last was going on hiatus: | |||
{{cquote|Hey guys, just wanted to take a minute to update you all with the current status of FFTL. As of now right now we are basically going on hiatus. Now before everyone starts jumping to conclusions I just want to make sure everyone knows me and the other members of the band are all still very, very close. We have been best friends for years and will continue to be for as long as I can possibly forsee, so I don't want anyone to think this is a result of animosity between them and I. There is nothing but love between us. | |||
This is mostly a decisions based on a changing of times and the desire to start pursuing new things in our lives. This band has been the center of our lives for our entire adulthood to date. Four full length albums and almost 8 years of solid touring later, the urge to see what else we are capable of achieving is almost overwhelming and I feel like there is no better time than now to go ahead and take a leap of faith and see what happens. Just know From First To Last is responsible for everything I have in my life, good and bad, and as far as I'm concerned it will probably continue to exist until I am too old to do it anymore or dead. We love every single person that has ever helped make our dream of being musicians and traveling the world come true. I know without the people who supported us, we would be nothing and I am eternally grateful for everything. Just know we aren't going to let you guys down and we still plan on making music at some point in the future when it makes sense for all of us. For now just keep a lookout for new projects and future endeavors from all of us. Thanks for an incredible 8 years!{{quote without source|date=November 2017}}}} | |||
On July 29, 2010, ] posted a video on Facebook saying that Matt Good was the guitarist and keyboardist of his new band. On August 18, 2010, Owens announced that the band's name would be ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/craigeryowens/status/21432778674|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629225413/http://twitter.com/craigeryowens/status/21432778674|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-06-29|title=Craig Owens on Twitter|work=Twitter}}</ref> The band's members include vocalist Craig Owens (]), drummer Aaron Stern (]), guitarist/vocalist ] (]), bassist Adam Russell (]) and Matt Good on guitar, keyboards and vocals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfA47-UpkAs|title=YouTube|website=] |date=February 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220153051/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfA47-UpkAs|access-date=October 2, 2020|archive-date=February 20, 2014}}</ref> Good left the band in 2012, and is now a dubstep/electronica DJ with AJ Calderon in the duo Kit Fysto. D.R.U.G.S. disbanded in April 2012, as a result of the departure of lead singer Craig Owens to rejoin his former band Chiodos. | |||
In 2011, Matt Manning and Blake Steiner formed the band Eye in the Sky. The band's members include Matt Simpson (drums), Blake Steiner (guitar) and Matt Manning (vocals and bass).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/EyeintheSkyBand?sk=info|title=Eye in the Sky|work=Facebook.com}}</ref> | |||
On August 20, 2013, Jon Weisberg launched his new band ] and released the first single ''Show And Tell'' with an accompanying music video. The band also features Justin Whitesel from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/xostereo|title=XO Stereo|work=Facebook.com}}</ref> | |||
=== Reunion, introduction of Sotelo and ''Dead Trees'' (2013–2015) === | |||
In November 2013, Matt Good, Derek Bloom, Matt Manning and Travis Richter reunited as From First to Last and launched a ] campaign to fund the recording of a new EP. Good said he also reached out to Sonny Moore (]) to see if he would be interested in contributing in some way.<ref>{{cite web| last = Crane| first = Matt| title = Exclusive Interview: Matt Good on the return of From First To Last and their new EP Kickstarter| work = ]| date = November 13, 2013| url = http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/exclusive_interview_matt_good_on_the_return_of_from_first_to_last| access-date = November 13, 2013}}</ref> Months after exceeding its crowd-funding goal of $25,000 by raising over $30,000, the band changed its plans slightly: the recording sessions proved fruitful and the band decided to release a full-length album instead of an EP, and the lineup changed significantly. Bloom was no longer a part of the reunion and the remaining members expanded to a six-piece with the addition of vocalist Spencer Sotelo of ], drummer Ernie Slenkovich and third guitarist ].<ref>{{cite web| last = Crane| first = Matt| title = Exclusive: From First To Last recruit Periphery's Spencer Sotelo as new vocalist| work = ]| date = April 7, 2014| url = http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/exclusive_from_first_to_last_recruit_peripherys_spencer_sotelo_as_new_vocal| access-date = August 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last = Tate| first = Jason| title = Taylor Larson Joins From First to Last| work = ]| publisher = ]| date = March 27, 2014| url = http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3695815| access-date = August 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last = Vogel| first = Matt| title = From First To Last re-make 2004 hit 'Note To Self'| work = ]| date = May 15, 2014| url = http://idobi.com/news/2014/05/from-first-to-last-re-make-2004-hit-note-to-self/| access-date = August 18, 2014}}</ref> With the new lineup, From First to Last recorded and released an online stream of a new version of "Note to Self" – originally released on '']'' in 2004 with Moore on vocals – to commemorate its 10-year anniversary.<ref>{{cite web| last = Whitt| first = Cassie| title = Exclusive: From First To Last re-record 2004's 'Note To Self' with new lineup| work = ]| date = May 14, 2014| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_from_first_to_last_re_record_2004s_note_to_self_with_new_lineup| access-date = August 18, 2014}}</ref> In the autumn of 2014, the band continued on with a tour with ], ], ] and ].{{citation needed|date=November 2014}} | |||
From First to Last released the first single, eponymously titled "Dead Trees," off their fifth studio album on November 24, 2014.<ref>{{cite web| last = Crane| first = Matt| title = From First To Last release new song, 'Dead Trees'| work = ]| date = November 24, 2014| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/from_first_to_last_release_new_song_dead_trees| access-date = November 24, 2014}}</ref> Weeks later in January 2015, From First to Last announced their signing to ] for the release of their new album.<ref>{{cite web| last = Sharp| first = Tyler| title = From First To Last sign with Sumerian Records| work = ]| date = January 13, 2015| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/from_first_to_last_sign_with_sumerian_records| access-date = January 13, 2015}}</ref> On April 23, 2015, the band released '']'' through Sumerian.<ref name="altpress-Apr2315">{{cite web| last = Sharp| first = Tyler| title = From First To Last to release comeback album in April| work = ]| date = March 27, 2015| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/from_first_to_last_to_release_comeback_album_in_april| access-date = March 27, 2015}}</ref> | |||
=== Departure of Sotelo, Moore's return, and future (2016–present) === | |||
On July 30, 2016, former vocalist Sonny Moore, performing as Skrillex, hosted a radio show on Beats 1. The show concluded with an untitled bonus track that, as noted by Alternative Press, evoked the earlier work of From First to Last, featuring Moore's vocals. Speculation about a potential reunion circulated following a Facebook post.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/from_first_to_last_reunite_with_vocalist_sonny_moorehear_possible_new_song - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=From First to Last Official Facebook |title=From First to Last |url=https://www.facebook.com/FromFirstToLast/posts/882492445190835 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/444067639033320/882492445190835 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|website=Facebook.com |access-date=29 August 2018 |date=30 July 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | |||
August 1, 2016, saw Spencer Sotelo announce his departure from the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/breakups/from-first-to-last-lets-periphery-frontman-go-rumored-to-have-skrillex-back|title=FROM FIRST TO LAST Lets PERIPHERY Frontman Go, Rumored To Have SKRILLEX Back|date=August 5, 2016}}</ref> | |||
The band released a new single, "Make War," on January 15, 2017, featuring vocalist Sonny Moore<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Ryan Reed |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/skrillex-reunites-with-from-first-to-last-for-new-song-surrender-702662/ |title=Skrillex Reunites With From First to Last for New Song 'Surrender' |magazine=] |date=2018-07-23 |access-date=2020-03-11}}</ref> and original drummer Derek Bloom's return (although the single showcased drummer Travis Barker instead of Bloom.)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/make-war-single/id1195454462|title=Make War - Single by From First to Last on Apple Music|website=Itunes.apple.com|access-date=November 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BPUBwR8ACAr/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BPUBwR8ACAr |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Instagram post by Ash Avildsen • Jan 16, 2017 at 5:07am UTC|website=Instagram|access-date=November 5, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/fftlast/|title=From First to Last (@fftlast) • Instagram photos and videos|website=Instagram.com}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=August 2018}} Their initial performance with Moore and Bloom occurred on February 7, at an Emo Nite LA event in Los Angeles, California, at the Echoplex venue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/from-first-to-last/2017/echoplex-los-angeles-ca-73f806d5.html|title=From First to Last Setlist at Echoplex, Los Angeles|website=Setlist.fm|access-date=2020-03-11}}</ref> This marked the band's first live appearance with Moore in a decade and Bloom since his departure in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dionne |first1=Zach |title=SKRILLEX & FROM FIRST TO LAST REUNITE AT EMO NITE AFTER 10 YEARS APART |url=https://www.fuse.tv/2017/02/skrillex-from-first-to-last-reunion-emo-night-live-video |access-date=25 June 2018 |publisher=Fuse TV}}</ref> Longtime bassist Matt Manning also rejoined for the performance, having only briefly played alongside Moore before his initial departure from the band. Guitarist Taylor Larson was absent from the show and is no longer part of the band. | |||
In 2017, Moore stated that "Make War" was their first composition after reuniting and expressed intentions to release more music.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/skrillex-reunites-old-emo-band-from-first-to-last-release-new-song-1946597|title=Skrillex reunites with old emo band From First To Last to release new song - NME|date=2017-01-16|work=NME|access-date=2018-04-13|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
In December 2017, the band premiered a new song titled "Surrender" at Emo Nite Day in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/what_happened_emo_nite_day_festival/|title=EMO NITE DAY: WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE FIRST-EVER, ONE-DAY FEST IN LA|website=Altpress.com|date=December 4, 2017 }}</ref> The track was subsequently officially released on July 23, 2018, with Bloom returning on drums.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/skrillex-shares-new-from-first-to-last-song-surrender-listen/|title=Skrillex Shares New From First to Last Song "Surrender": Listen - Pitchfork|website=Pitchfork.com|date=July 24, 2018 }}</ref> The band has maintained a low profile, primarily using social media for sporadic updates since the release. | |||
On September 24, 2023, Matt Good confirmed his return as the lead vocalist for the band.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=mattg00d | |||
|number=1706153271201824818|title=@FFTLAST is coming back soon and I'm singing again. No one can stop me not even skeletor}} {{better source needed|date=May 2024}}</ref> | |||
On July 19, 2024, the band released a new single called "Genesis", with strong anime and Japanese culture influences.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2024/07/19/news/from-first-to-last-premiere-new-track-genesis/|title=From First To Last Premiere New Track "Genesis"|website=theprp.com|date=July 19, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2024/7/24/from-first-to-last-release-genesis-interview?srsltid=AfmBOor2Qds4OLNtU9vkcNWFhk59rrw0Bc_kSTcbY_1JlX2tKfTSBdUM|title=From First to Last Release Anime-Inspired Track "Genesis," Discuss Their History With Anime|website=]|date=July 24, 2024 }}</ref> On August 9, 2024, the band uploaded an accompanying music video for "Genesis", featuring various scenes from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTNE0aFg-us|title=From First To Last - GENESIS on YouTube|website=YouTube.com|date=August 9, 2024 }}</ref> | |||
==Musical style== | |||
From First to Last has been described as ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/skrillex_looks_back_on_from_first_to_last_and_joining_the_band_at_16 |title=Skrillex looks back on From First To Last and joining the band at 16 |work=] |last=Sharp |first=Tyler |date=June 26, 2015}}</ref><ref name="AMG" /> ],<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7454397/new-from-first-to-last-song-featuring-skrillex-listen |title=Skrillex Might be Singing on This New From First To Last Song: Listen |magazine=] |date=August 1, 2016 |last=Bein |first=Kat}}</ref><ref name="AMG" /> ], ]<ref name="AMG" /> and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/skrillex-officially-rejoins-emo-band-from-first-to-last-1996818 |title=Skrillex officially rejoins emo band From First To Last |work=] |last=Britton |first=Luke Morgan |date=February 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-skrillex-reunite-with-from-first-to-last-on-make-war-w461205 |title=Hear Skrillex Reunite With From First to Last on 'Make War' |magazine=] |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |date=January 16, 2017}}</ref> | |||
Review site Punktastic, when talking about ], claims "the band seem to have dropped the catchy hooks and choruses in favour of, well, harder hitting riffs, screams and a less commercial sound."<ref>{{Cite web |author=Paul |date=March 16, 2006 |title=From First to Last – ''Heroine'' |url=https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/from-first-to-last-heroine/ |access-date=November 4, 2024 |website=Punktastic}}</ref> | |||
==Band members== | ==Band members== | ||
{{Main|List of From First to Last members}} | |||
The majority of the band switches instruments live and in the studio, but only their primary instrument is listed. | |||
;Current | ;Current | ||
* ] – lead guitar, keyboards, programming, vocals <small>(1999–2010, 2013–present)</small>; lead vocals <small>(1999–2002, 2007–2010, 2023–present)</small>; rhythm guitar <small>(1999–2002)</small> | |||
*Matt Good – lead vocals, guitars (2002–present) | |||
* ] – drums, percussion <small>(2002–2010, 2013–2014, 2017–present)</small> | |||
*Travis Richter – guitars, vocals (2002–present) | |||
* ] – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals <small>(2002–2009, 2013–present)</small><!-- Please don't add Matt Manning as a longer member without any reference. Also, see Spotify photo update. --> | |||
*Matt Manning – bass, vocals (2007–present) | |||
*Chris Lent – keyboards, programming (2008–present) | |||
*Derek Bloom – drums, percussion (2002–present) | |||
;Former | |||
*Greg Taylor – drums, percussion (2002) | |||
*Phillip Reardon – vocals (2002–2003) | |||
*Joey Antillion – bass (2002–2003) | |||
*Jon Weisberg – bass (2003–2005) | |||
*] – lead vocals (2004–2007) | |||
;Touring | |||
*Rick Patterson – guitar (2003–2004) | |||
*Alicia Simmons-Way – bass (2005) | |||
*] – bass (on ''Heroine'' and live shows, 2005–2006) | |||
*Matthew Fleischman – bass (2006) | |||
==The Color of Violence== | |||
] is a band featuring guitarist/vocalist Travis Richter and drummer Derek Bloom, going by the names of Guy Nucleosity and Glitch Killgasm, respectively.<ref name="TCOV">{{cite web| title= The Color of Violence| publisher= myspace.com| url= http://www.myspace.com/thecolorofviolence | accessdate= 2007-08-17}}</ref> | |||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
{{Main list|From First to Last discography}} | |||
===Albums=== | |||
;Studio albums | |||
*'']'' (Four Leaf Recordings, June 24, 2003) | |||
*'']'' ( |
*'']'' (2004) | ||
*'']'' ( |
*'']'' (2006) | ||
*'']'' |
*'']'' (2008) | ||
*'']'' (2010) | |||
*'']'' (2015) | |||
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== Awards == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" style="width:80%;" | ||
! Year | |||
! Title | |||
! Album | |||
|- | |- | ||
! style="width:5%;"| Year | |||
! style="width:35%;"| Nominated work | |||
| "Such a Tragedy" | |||
! style="width:40%;"| Award | |||
| rowspan="2"|'']'' | |||
! style="width:10%;"| Result | |||
! style="width:10%;"| Ref | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2006 | |||
| "My Heart, Your Hands" | |||
|From First to Last | |||
|- | |||
|Alternative Press: Best International Newcomer | |||
| 2004 | |||
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From First to Last is an American post-hardcore band formed in Tampa, Florida by Matt Good, Scott Oord, and Parker Nelms in November 1999. The current line-up consists of Matt Good (lead vocals and lead guitar), Travis Richter (rhythm guitar and unclean vocals), and Derek Bloom (drums).
The band released their first EP Aesthetic in 2003, which they recorded with founding member and vocalist Phillip Reardon. Reardon left the band in 2004 due to personal and creative differences. After signing with Epitaph Records, the band recruited Sonny Moore as their new vocalist.
The band's first two albums, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount (2004) and Heroine (2006), were both underground successes, selling a combined total of 304,000 copies in the United States by 2008 even with a lack of radio airplay. The band also cultivated a large following on MySpace during this period, with the band's songs receiving over 20 million streams on the platform by March 2008.
Following the departure of Moore in February 2007 (to pursue electronic music as Skrillex), the band added permanent bassist Matt Manning, and Good moved to lead vocals/guitar. After signing with Suretone Records, the band issued their third, self-titled studio album in 2008. It received mixed reviews, and despite receiving a high-profile marketing campaign from said label, the album undersold expectations. The band moved to Rise Records in late 2009, and not long after, Richter left the band. Their fourth studio album, Throne to the Wolves, was released in March 2010. In July of the same year, the band took a break.
In November 2013, the band re-formed, with Periphery vocalist Spencer Sotelo, as the new lead vocalist, and Richter rejoined the band. They released their fifth album Dead Trees in April 2015. Sotelo departed the band in July 2016. Former vocalist Sonny Moore rejoined in January 2017. In May 2020, Matt Good admitted that while there are a few tracks that could be on a new album, he is unsure if it will ever come to fruition.
History
Formation and Aesthetic (1999–2003)
Main article: Aesthetic (From First to Last EP)First Too Last was created in November 1999 in Tampa by Matt Good, Michael Blanchard and Scott Oord. Scott played bass, while Matt took on lead vocals and also played guitar after Scott convinced him to. Parker Nelms was the drummer, and held practice at his house. But when the band began to travel, Parker was replaced by Steve Pullman due to his age. This rounded out the lineup that, for the next three years, would play small shows in Florida.
In 2002, Matt joined the grindcore band The Color of Violence (at that time, called Slaughter vs Skeleton, Fetus Destroyer), where he met guitarist Travis Richter (who would later join First Too Last), and Joey Antillion (bass). Some time later, Greg Taylor joined on drums and wrote 4 songs, in which the Aesthetic Demos were created. After hearing the demos of what would become their first EP, Phillip Reardon (lead vocals) and Derek Bloom (drums) joined the band. By the end of the year, they had changed their name to From First To Last.
In 2003, the band released their debut EP Aesthetic on Four Leaf Recordings which featured the vocals of Reardon, Good and Richter. The EP was an underground success, and during that year, the band toured heavily across the United States with bands such as Spitalfield and Alexisonfire. On September 5, 2003, From First To Last parted ways with Joey Antillion, who was subsequently replaced by Jon Weisberg for the band's remaining tour dates for that year. On November 13, 2003, the band announced that they had signed to Epitaph Records, and said they were planning on recording their debut album in January 2004.
Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount (2004)
Main article: Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a BodycountAfter the Aesthetic EP, the band wanted to move Matt Good to lead vocals. However, Good was reluctant to take on both lead vocal and lead guitar duties. He wanted From First to Last to have a frontman, to connect with the crowd better. Using the social networking site MySpace, Good came in contact with a guitarist and singer from California, Sonny Moore. Moore flew to Valdosta, Georgia, where Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount was being recorded. He was set to be the band's rhythm guitarist. However, when the other band members heard Moore singing "Featuring Some of Your Favorite Words", they decided that he was much better suited for lead singer than guitarist.
Matt Good wrote the album in two weeks. Moore came in after the music was tracked and completed the vocals. Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount was released on June 29, 2004. The album went on to sell over 100,000 copies in the United States by 2006.
From late May to mid-June 2005, From First to Last participated in the "Dead by Dawn" tour with bands Emanuel, Halifax and He Is Legend.
Heroine (2006)
Main article: Heroine (From First to Last album)The band went to Radio Star Studios in Weed, California to record their second album, produced by Ross Robinson. As their previous bassist Weisberg had been formally asked to leave the band due to internal conflicts, producer Ross Robinson asked Wes Borland, original Limp Bizkit guitarist, to play bass on the album. Borland later played several tours with the band. The album was released on March 21, 2006. It opened on the Billboard albums chart at No. 25, with first-week sales of over 33,000. Shortly thereafter in April, they signed to major label Capitol Records after bidding between that label and Warner Bros.
From mid-March to mid-May the band toured alongside Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights and The All-American Rejects for the "Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour" in support of their release Heroine.
FFTL then did a short European Tour with various bands. The band then played several dates on the 2006 Vans Warped Tour, but were forced to drop out due to surgical removal of a nodule on Moore's vocal cords. He received his second nodule surgery in early July (his first being in May 2005). Following his recovery, From First to Last went out on the "World Championship Tour" supporting Atreyu along with Every Time I Die and Chiodos. While on that tour, Moore once again had vocal cord problems and had to leave the tour. The band had planned to have guitarists Good and Richter cover Moore's vocal duties for the duration of the tour until singer of Chiodos, Craig Owens, insisted that he provide lead vocals for their sets. Atreyu eventually forced From First to Last to drop the tour. The band later explained, "Our plan to enable us to play the rest of the tour was disregarded and as our crew was setting up for the show in Worcester, MA we were informed that we were being kicked off of the tour. Understand that it was not our choice to leave this tour... we were forced to leave." Atreyu then returned a statement about the controversy concerning From First to Last's departure, saying, "They couldn't perform as FFTL and are no longer on this tour."
Borland toured with From First To Last roughly since early 2006. He announced plans for a Fall 2006 tour that never went through due to his band Black Light Burns needing to find a new record label after he left Geffen Records. Borland has discussed plans to write and perform on the next From First To Last album, but he left the band due to Black Light Burns' busy schedule starting to pick up, leaving no room to work with From First to Last.
Moore's departure, lineup instability and self-titled album (2007–2009)
Main article: From First to Last (album)In February 2007, lead singer Sonny Moore left From First to Last to pursue a solo career. His decision to leave was based on his urge to create his own music, and also due to the fact that singing in the band was putting an immense strain on his vocal cords, resulting in serious damage which needed multiple surgeries in order to be fixed. Moore posted new recordings on his Myspace and was part of a band called Sonny and the Blood Monkeys. Moore now writes, produces, and performs music under the alias/stage name Skrillex, winning multiple Grammy Awards for his electronic dance music and helping bring the dubstep genre to a mainstream audience.
After vocalist Moore's departure, From First to Last faced a crisis. Their label, Capitol Records, had dropped them due to financial problems. Without a vocalist, label, permanent bassist, or any money, the band almost split. Guitarist/Vocalist Matt Good decided to take on lead vocals while still providing a backup guitar role. The band also quickly picked up Matt Manning to become a full-time bassist. The band then spent their remaining money on a studio in which to continue work on their already-written third album.
The remaining members of From First to Last finished a headlining tour from July 21 through August 5 with guests Alesana, Vanna, Brighten, and Four Year Strong. Shortly before recording another album, the band played for a portion of the Show Must Go On tour with Hawthorne Heights, Secondhand Serenade, Powerspace, and Brighten, but later cancelled their dates on the last part of the tour to open for Deftones on a separate Canadian tour.
After completing a full mix of their new material, From First to Last was picked up by Suretone Records. Shortly after, they re-entered the studio to record their album again, this time with a professional crew and better quality. The band recorded this time in Los Angeles, with producer Josh Abraham and seasoned engineer Ryan Williams.
At midnight on November 14, 2007, they released the first single from the album, "Two as One", on their Myspace account, and they later played that song live on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. A video was made for the song "Worlds Away" which was highly publicized. Billboard premiered the album's next single "We All Turn Back to Dust" on January 23, 2008.
Suretone Records organised a large scale marketing campaign for From First to Last in order to increase the band's mainstream exposure, which included partnerships with MySpace, Hot Topic and MTV. Most notably, Suretone negotiated a publishing deal with Electronic Arts which guaranteed that From First to Last's songs would appear in the next eleven video games released by the studio, including Madden NFL 09, FIFA 09 and Need for Speed: Undercover.
Despite the album's marketing campaign, the album received mixed reviews and undersold expectations, only reaching number 81 on the Billboard 200 chart. Retrospectively, the band felt that the album was a failure in that it did not portray the true band, as it was meant to be portrayed. Currently, they rarely (if ever) play any songs off this album, the only occasional one being the song "Deliverance!".
From First to Last began their fall headlining tour, RATHER BE SLAYIN' N00BZ, starting November 1 with guests Blessthefall, A Skylit Drive, and Vanna. Around the middle of the tour, the guests changed to Envy on the Coast, Pierce The Veil, Four Year Strong, and Mayday Parade.
On November 29, From First to Last announced they were going to be a part of the 2008 Hot Topic Take Action Tour. They played at the MTV Winter Valencia in Spain on March 6. On December 6, they announced they were going to be part of the 2008 Vans Warped Tour.
On May 6, 2008, From First to Last released their self-titled album, and starting June 20, hit the road on the Vans Warped Tour for its entirety.
On June 28, From First to Last updated their band members section of their MySpace, making Chris Lent a full-time member.
From the end of September to October 12, From First to Last played on The Blackout's "Sleep All Day, Party All Night" tour in the UK, along with The Medic Droid and We Are The Ocean.
Throne to the Wolves (2009–2010)
Main article: Throne to the WolvesFFTL stated that they would be on a break from touring in late 2008. Members Travis Richter and Derek Bloom were focusing on their side project The Color of Violence. This included tours and a full-length debut album, Youthanize, which was released April 7, 2009. Member Chris Lent toured as the drummer for the band I Set My Friends on Fire as well as one of the two drummers for The Color of Violence (along with Jon Syverson of the band Daughters); Lent also confirmed that he is no longer a member of FFTL and is now writing/recording with ISMFOF. FFTL began writing new songs early 2009 and started demoing new songs for their next album in March 2009, expected to be released March the following year. A full-length demo of a song on the new album was put on their MySpace at that time, as well as the previously unheard b-side from Heroine, Save Us. A second full length demo was added on July 3, 2009, and a message to fans that they would be announcing their recording schedule and tentative label. As of August 6, 2009, the band had begun to track drums for the new record at EarthSound studios in Valdosta Georgia, with Lee Dyess.
In September 2009, Miss May I announced they would be touring with From First to Last in October 2009.
On October 1, 2009, FFTL announced that they would be touring with Greeley Estates and Therefore I Am in October and November, and also that they had signed to Rise Records.
"I want to announce officially that we've signed with Rise Records. We are all very excited about this move and think that together with Rise we can accomplish amazing things! If you're asking yourself why we made the change, well... There's a lot of aspects about being a major label that just didn't agree with the way we like to present our band and our music and I think that by ridding ourselves of that world, we are finally gonna set ourselves free to make the best music we can and that is the most important thing for us at the end of the day".
The band toured on the You'd Be Way Cuter in a Coffin Tour with Alesana, The Word Alive, Asking Alexandria, and Memphis May Fire in December 2009. Though recording was supposedly finished, the band was called off the road and was forced to cancel the last two weeks worth of performances – much to the dismay of fans, some of whom began to complain that the band could never finish a tour, and start rumors of a breakup – in order to go back home to Valdosta and put finishing touches on their recording. Matt Good responded to these claims and rumors:
"Guys we're not breaking up no worries. we just came home from the tour early because we have to finish our record before our next tour with alesana and our time frame was looking pretty small and stressful so Rise suggested we come home a little early. It will result in our record being the best it can be, which is our No. 1 priority right now. I hope everyone can understand".
From First to Last released a new song off the album, "Going Lohan", on their MySpace page in November. The new album, Throne to the Wolves, was announced and slated for release on March 16, 2010.
In late 2009 FFTL went through yet another lineup change with Travis Richter leaving the band; no official announcement had yet been made by the band and no reason was given for his departure. Matt Good and Matt Manning have been taking over Travis's screaming role and Blake Steiner (ex-Mia Medusa guitarist), who recorded on Throne to the Wolves, is his replacement. On December 31 FFTL released the song "I'll Inoculate The World with the Virus of My Disillusionment" on their MySpace.
On Travis' departure from the band:
"It kinda just grew and grew until the dudes parted ways with me..I'd never just up and leave FFTL, I feel like they thought it was their time to move away from me, so they told me to leave.."
On January 20, 2010, From First to Last finally made an official announcement about Travis's departure from the band via Myspace.
Since the news has become public I thought I'd take a minute to address it before wild rumors started flying around. Travis has been with us since the beginning and will always be someone I care about deeply. Unfortunately though, as time goes on sometimes people grow apart from each other. There's many things I could say, but they are rather personal and I don't think they need to be discussed here. This band is and always will be about making music with my friends. We don't give a fuck about fame or money or anything. It's about doing what we love together as a family. We aren't breaking up and we aren't changing our name. As long as we are making music we are proud of and having fun together, this band will continue to exist.
We wish the best to Travis in everything he does and he is still a friend to us. I want everyone to understand that this wasn't done out of hate or spite or any other negative emotion. The vibe needed to be creative together was just gone. It happens, it's sad and all, but that's just life. Anyone old enough to have personal relationships knows that people split ways all the time. That's how life is and it isn't going to change. We appreciate everyone who has stuck by this bands side through all these years. If this upsets you so greatly that you feel you can't listen to us anymore, that's ok and we understand. We still love you anyway ; )
Just know that when bands make these decisions they are always a last resort. NO ONE wants to have to kick out a member of their band. It is never easy and always incites drama, but sometimes you have to make really hard decisions. It's part of being an adult.
Travis is now the lead vocalist for the progressive metal band The Human Abstract. Richter left the band in 2011 and became a dubstep producer with the group ModifiedNoise.
Beginning on March 13, 2010, From First to Last headlined the Royal Family Tour 2010, supported by Eyes Set To Kill, Confide, Black Veil Brides and Sleeping with Sirens. That tour concluded on April 10. Eyes Set to Kill dropped off the tour for other engagements a week before.
Throne to the Wolves was released March 16, 2010. The album was received well by critics and fans alike; getting favorable reviews from Alternative Press, and Absolute Punk. The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums, and number 45 on The Top Independent Albums. This is the band's first album not to chart the Billboard 200 since Dear Diary. After spending one week on the charts it dropped off; despite its poor debut, and first week sales of less than 4000, the album has been seen as a fresh start, and a new beginning for the band.
Starting on May 8, 2010, the band toured with Our Last Night, We Came as Romans, and A Bullet For Pretty Boy on the Welcome to the Circus tour, headlined by Asking Alexandria. The tour ended on June 9.
On June 10, 2010, the band began playing dates through June 18 supporting A Skylit Drive on the second half of the "Go Fist Pump Yourself Tour", along with Tides of Man and Abandon All Ships. I Set My Friends on Fire were originally slated to play, but ISMFOF was forced to back out due to recording delays.
Hiatus (2010–2013)
On July 28, 2010, Matt Good announced that From First to Last was going on hiatus:
Hey guys, just wanted to take a minute to update you all with the current status of FFTL. As of now right now we are basically going on hiatus. Now before everyone starts jumping to conclusions I just want to make sure everyone knows me and the other members of the band are all still very, very close. We have been best friends for years and will continue to be for as long as I can possibly forsee, so I don't want anyone to think this is a result of animosity between them and I. There is nothing but love between us. This is mostly a decisions based on a changing of times and the desire to start pursuing new things in our lives. This band has been the center of our lives for our entire adulthood to date. Four full length albums and almost 8 years of solid touring later, the urge to see what else we are capable of achieving is almost overwhelming and I feel like there is no better time than now to go ahead and take a leap of faith and see what happens. Just know From First To Last is responsible for everything I have in my life, good and bad, and as far as I'm concerned it will probably continue to exist until I am too old to do it anymore or dead. We love every single person that has ever helped make our dream of being musicians and traveling the world come true. I know without the people who supported us, we would be nothing and I am eternally grateful for everything. Just know we aren't going to let you guys down and we still plan on making music at some point in the future when it makes sense for all of us. For now just keep a lookout for new projects and future endeavors from all of us. Thanks for an incredible 8 years!
On July 29, 2010, Craig Owens posted a video on Facebook saying that Matt Good was the guitarist and keyboardist of his new band. On August 18, 2010, Owens announced that the band's name would be Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows. The band's members include vocalist Craig Owens (Chiodos), drummer Aaron Stern (Matchbook Romance), guitarist/vocalist Nick Martin (Underminded), bassist Adam Russell (Story of the Year) and Matt Good on guitar, keyboards and vocals. Good left the band in 2012, and is now a dubstep/electronica DJ with AJ Calderon in the duo Kit Fysto. D.R.U.G.S. disbanded in April 2012, as a result of the departure of lead singer Craig Owens to rejoin his former band Chiodos.
In 2011, Matt Manning and Blake Steiner formed the band Eye in the Sky. The band's members include Matt Simpson (drums), Blake Steiner (guitar) and Matt Manning (vocals and bass).
On August 20, 2013, Jon Weisberg launched his new band XO Stereo and released the first single Show And Tell with an accompanying music video. The band also features Justin Whitesel from LoveHateHero.
Reunion, introduction of Sotelo and Dead Trees (2013–2015)
In November 2013, Matt Good, Derek Bloom, Matt Manning and Travis Richter reunited as From First to Last and launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the recording of a new EP. Good said he also reached out to Sonny Moore (Skrillex) to see if he would be interested in contributing in some way. Months after exceeding its crowd-funding goal of $25,000 by raising over $30,000, the band changed its plans slightly: the recording sessions proved fruitful and the band decided to release a full-length album instead of an EP, and the lineup changed significantly. Bloom was no longer a part of the reunion and the remaining members expanded to a six-piece with the addition of vocalist Spencer Sotelo of Periphery, drummer Ernie Slenkovich and third guitarist Taylor Larson. With the new lineup, From First to Last recorded and released an online stream of a new version of "Note to Self" – originally released on Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount in 2004 with Moore on vocals – to commemorate its 10-year anniversary. In the autumn of 2014, the band continued on with a tour with Black Veil Brides, Set It Off, William Control and Falling in Reverse.
From First to Last released the first single, eponymously titled "Dead Trees," off their fifth studio album on November 24, 2014. Weeks later in January 2015, From First to Last announced their signing to Sumerian Records for the release of their new album. On April 23, 2015, the band released Dead Trees through Sumerian.
Departure of Sotelo, Moore's return, and future (2016–present)
On July 30, 2016, former vocalist Sonny Moore, performing as Skrillex, hosted a radio show on Beats 1. The show concluded with an untitled bonus track that, as noted by Alternative Press, evoked the earlier work of From First to Last, featuring Moore's vocals. Speculation about a potential reunion circulated following a Facebook post.
August 1, 2016, saw Spencer Sotelo announce his departure from the band.
The band released a new single, "Make War," on January 15, 2017, featuring vocalist Sonny Moore and original drummer Derek Bloom's return (although the single showcased drummer Travis Barker instead of Bloom.) Their initial performance with Moore and Bloom occurred on February 7, at an Emo Nite LA event in Los Angeles, California, at the Echoplex venue. This marked the band's first live appearance with Moore in a decade and Bloom since his departure in 2010. Longtime bassist Matt Manning also rejoined for the performance, having only briefly played alongside Moore before his initial departure from the band. Guitarist Taylor Larson was absent from the show and is no longer part of the band.
In 2017, Moore stated that "Make War" was their first composition after reuniting and expressed intentions to release more music.
In December 2017, the band premiered a new song titled "Surrender" at Emo Nite Day in Los Angeles. The track was subsequently officially released on July 23, 2018, with Bloom returning on drums. The band has maintained a low profile, primarily using social media for sporadic updates since the release.
On September 24, 2023, Matt Good confirmed his return as the lead vocalist for the band.
On July 19, 2024, the band released a new single called "Genesis", with strong anime and Japanese culture influences. On August 9, 2024, the band uploaded an accompanying music video for "Genesis", featuring various scenes from Rebuild of Evangelion.
Musical style
From First to Last has been described as post-hardcore, screamo, alternative rock, indie rock and emo.
Review site Punktastic, when talking about Heroine, claims "the band seem to have dropped the catchy hooks and choruses in favour of, well, harder hitting riffs, screams and a less commercial sound."
Band members
Main article: List of From First to Last members- Current
- Matt Good – lead guitar, keyboards, programming, vocals (1999–2010, 2013–present); lead vocals (1999–2002, 2007–2010, 2023–present); rhythm guitar (1999–2002)
- Derek Bloom – drums, percussion (2002–2010, 2013–2014, 2017–present)
- Travis Richter – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals (2002–2009, 2013–present)
Discography
For a more comprehensive list, see From First to Last discography.- Studio albums
- Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount (2004)
- Heroine (2006)
- From First to Last (2008)
- Throne to the Wolves (2010)
- Dead Trees (2015)
Awards
Year | Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2006 | From First to Last | Alternative Press: Best International Newcomer | Nominated |
Further reading
Facts
- 1. From First to Last was initially formed in 1999 as First too Last in high school before renaming the band From First to Last in 2002. Founding member Matt Good was lead vocalist and guitarist of First to Last from 1999 to 2002 and again as From First to Last from 2007 to 2010, in which he featured as lead vocalist/guitarist on albums, From First to Last and Throne to Wolves.
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