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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Austin Robert Carlile |
| Born | (1987-09-27) September 27, 1987 (age 37) |
| Genres | Metalcore, post-hardcore, electronic music, nu metal |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboard |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Rise |
| Website | www.austincarlile.com |
Austin Robert Carlile is an American musician. He was previously the lead vocalist for the band Attack Attack! and currently lead vocals for Of Mice & Men.
Musical career history
Call It Even (2005–2006)
Austin Carlile formed Call It Even with some of his high school friends in 2005. Mark Morbitzer (lead guitar), Frankie Walton (bass), Matt Tighe (Guitar) , and Connor Woodall (drums) The band only ever produced 7 songs. The song 'Superman is real' by Call It Even (The sixth song on the self relesed 2006 demo) contains a line that has been used in Of Mice & Men's song 'The Great Hendowski' from the 2011 release of Of Mice & Men's second album 'The Flood'.
Attack Attack! (2007–2008)
Carlile joined Attack Attack! in 2007. Before he joined the band was named "Ambiance". Carlile suggested that if the band were going to start making heavier music with screamed vocals as its lead vocal work, it would be a good idea to "toughen up the name" a bit. The band was then renamed Attack Attack!, as selected by lead guitarist, Andrew Whiting. The original memebers of the band (then known as Ambiance) were Nick White, Andrew Whiting, Ricky Lortz, and Andrew Wetzel.
Carlile was featured in the recording of the band's debut EP, If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, and their debut album, Someday Came Suddenly. On November 18, 2008, merely a week after the release of the album, Carlile announced that " in Attack Attack! anymore." When asked why, he merely responded with "personal things". This post also officially announced his then-new project, Of Mice & Men. Alternative Press reported that he was fired while the band was on tour.
Of Mice & Men (2008–present)
On the same day that Carlile announced that was no longer a part of Attack Attack!, he officially announced the formation of his new project, Of Mice & Men with Jaxin Hall. The band recruited several members of already-existing bands, such as A Static Lullaby, Covette, and Lower Definition. Their debut album was officially announced to be released on February 23, 2010 but was delayed until March 9 for finishes on production. Carlile parted ways with Of Mice & Men for not being able to tour full time with the band due to his health.
In September 2010, shortly after the departure of Craig Owens of Chiodos, rumors that Carlile would replace him circulated quickly, but were denied when Brandon Bolmer was announced as vocalist. A fake tweet from Carlile's account was produced making it appear that Carlile would be vocalist, which he later denied.
Carlile worked for months toward a brand new project, until on January 3, 2011, Carlile was invited back into being the vocalist for Of Mice & Men, and collaborator Alan Ashby (the individual that was associated with Carlile's project) would be joining the band as well. With Carlile replacing Jerry Roush and Ashby added to the band as rhythm guitarist, their previous rhythm guitarist, Shayley Bourget was repositioned to the bass guitar.
Personal life
Carlile was born in Pensacola, Florida. He moved to Ohio during his teenage years and remained there until his 20s, but currently resides in Hollywood, California. Carlile's mother died just as he joined Attack Attack! in 2007. His mother passed by the same heart problem he has today, called Marfan Syndrome, a condition which causes the aortic artery to swell. The Of Mice & Men song "Second and Sebring" from Of Mice & Men's self titled first album is about his mother and how she has been a major influence in his musical career. Carlile was married to Gretta "Gielle" Hellevig in 2010, but separated in 2011 after Hellevig cheated on Carlile and got pregnant with another man's child.
Discography
- With Call It Even
- Call It Even Demo (self-released, 2006)
- With Attack Attack!
- If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords? (self-released, 2008)
- Someday Came Suddenly (Rise, 2008)
- With Of Mice & Men
- Of Mice & Men (Rise, 2010)
- The Flood (Rise, 2011)
- Guest appearances
- 2008 - "Time Won't Wait" (Fantastic!) on the album, Go Whatever
- 2009 - "Have You Ever Danced?" (Breathe Carolina) on the Deluxe Edition of the album, Hello Fascination
- 2009 - "Truth Be Told" (Her Demise, My Rise) on the album, The Takeover
- 2009 - "It's a Long Drive Home from Texas" (We Are Defiance)
- 2009 - "Fighting Is for Dead Men" (Though She Wrote) on the album, The Invitation
- 2011 - "The New York Chainsaw Massacre" (That's Outrageous!) on the album Teenage Scream
References
- ^ Carlile, Austin (18 November 2009). "No, im not in ATTACK ATTACK anymore - Austin Carlile's MySpace Blog". MySpace. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
- Karan, Tim (20 October 2009). "Attack Attack! vocalist leaves band", Alternative Press. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- Reid, Sean. "Alter The Press!: Of Mice and Men Announce Debut Album Release Date". Alter the Press!. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
- Karan, Tim (4 April 2010). "Austin Carlile: 'I quit Of Mice & Men'", Alternative Press. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- Mahoney, Josh (11 February 2010). "Chiodos' New Vocalist...? - Damaged Press". Damaged Press. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
- "AUSTIN CARLILE CONFIRMED AS NEW CHIODOS VOCALIST". Strike Gently. 26 September 2009. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
- Karan, Tim (3 January 2011). "Alt Press Exclusive: Austin Carlile back in Of Mice & Men". Alternative Press. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- Carlile, Austin. "Austin Carlile's official MySpace page". MySpace. Retrieved 8 March 2010.
- "That's Outrageous! collab with Austin Carlile". Alt Press Online. Alt Press. Retrieved March 27, 2011.