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Of Mice & Men
Of Mice & Men performing at Wacken Open Air in 2019
Of Mice & Men performing at Wacken Open Air in 2019
Background information
OriginCosta Mesa, California, U.S.
Genres
DiscographyOf Mice & Men discography
Years active2009–present
Labels
Spinoff ofAttack Attack!
Members
Past members
Websiteofmiceandmenofficial.com

Of Mice & Men (often abbreviated OM&M) is an American rock band formed in Costa Mesa, California, in 2009. The band's line-up currently consists of drummer Valentino Arteaga, guitarists Phil Manansala and Alan Ashby, and bassist and lead vocalist Aaron Pauley. The group was founded by former lead vocalist Austin Carlile and former bassist Jaxin Hall in mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!. Carlile departed from the band in December 2016 citing that a long-term health condition prompted his exit. After Carlile's departure, the band continued to pursue creating music with Pauley as the band's bassist and lead vocalist.

Since 2009, the band has released eight studio albums: Of Mice & Men (2010), The Flood (2011), Restoring Force (2014), Cold World (2016), Defy (2018), Earthandsky (2019), Echo (2021), and Tether (2023). Of Mice & Men's earlier music has been described as metalcore and post-hardcore. Their later material, however, has been considered to be more melodic and shifted over to genres such as nu metal, alternative metal, and hard rock, while retaining their original sound.

The band has played international music festivals including the Vans Warped Tour in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014 and Soundwave Music Festival in 2013 and 2015.

History

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Formation and debut album (2009–2010)

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Main article: Of Mice & Men (album)

Of Mice & Men was founded by Austin Carlile, the original vocalist of Attack Attack!, and bassist Jaxin Hall, an import from Auckland, New Zealand during 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.[1][2][3][4] Carlile and Hall searched for other members for about a month. According to Carlile in an interview, Carlile's desktop background was none other than Valentino Arteaga, drummer of Lower Definition,[5] and Jon Kintz of Odd Project. Carlile was amazed when Arteaga was interested in playing drums for the band after being sent an invite over email. The trio then added Phil Manansala, a touring guitarist for A Static Lullaby[6] and the line-up was set. Carlile and Hall moved to Southern California to join the others.[7] A little while later, Kintz was cut from the band and replaced with Shayley Bourget.[8] With a question at hand asking of the departure of Kintz in a Q&A for the group, Bourget jokingly stated, "Jon didn't cut it." On Kintz's part, he reportedly cited that the band felt he was "partying too much."[9] After reaching 1,000,000 plays from their Myspace profile in just two months since its launch, the band uploaded a cover of Lady Gaga's song, "Poker Face".[10] The song was mastered by Tom Denney, formerly of A Day to Remember and a copy of the demo was sent directly to Rise Records.[1][2] Recognizing the band as Carlile's new musical project, Of Mice & Men was signed to the label.[11][better source needed] The group then traveled to the Foundation Studios in Connersville, Indiana on July 14, 2009, with Joey Sturgis to record their self-titled debut album.[12]

On December 6, 2009, they had two video shoots in Ventura, California, for "Those in Glass Houses" and "Second & Sebring".[citation needed] The band released their debut album on March 9, 2010.[13] The original release date was February 23, but the album was forced into a delay. A month before the official release, the album was leaked on February 10 by fans who hacked into the system.[14][better source needed] The music video for "Second & Sebring" was released on Hot Topic's website[15] and made its television premiere on Headbangers Ball on March 15, 2010.[16]

The band joined the "Squash the Beef Tour" supporting Dance Gavin Dance, along with Emarosa, Tides of Man, and Of Machines.[17] Also in 2009, Of Mice & Men was support on the "Atticus Tour" along with Finch, Blessthefall, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Vanna, and Let's Get It.[18] After completion of the "Atticus Tour", the band supported I See Stars on the "Leave It to the Suits Tour" with We Came as Romans, Broadway, and Covendetta.[19]

Departure of Carlile and Hall (2010–2011)

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Jerry Roush, who was formerly a part of Sky Eats Airplane, soon became a permanent addition to Of Mice & Men. Originally, Roush was a substitute for Austin Carlile on the Emptiness Tour in 2010 which featured the band along with Alesana, A Skylit Drive, the Word Alive, and We Came as Romans.[20] Carlile required a heart surgery performed in the near future and was forced to not tour by his doctor. At the same time, Carlile fell into a conflict with the other members. Through much deliberation, the band and Carlile decided to part ways.[21] The group thereafter invited Roush to front Of Mice & Men.[22] The band was featured on the cover for the 19th issue of Substream Music Press shortly after this decision.[23] After the Emptiness Tour, Of Mice & Men supported Attack Attack! on the "This Is A Family Tour" with In Fear and Faith, Pierce the Veil, and Emmure.[24]

Months after Roush joined the band, bassist, Jaxin Hall left the group on August 23, 2010.[25] Hall explained that the reasons for this decision were made to concentrate more on his personal life, as well as his clothing brand, Love Before Glory.[26] Dane Poppin of A Static Lullaby, the former band for Phil, substituted as a bassist for Of Mice & Men's then upcoming tour dates after Hall's departure. The group was included in the Punk Goes... compilation, Punk Goes Pop Volume 03., covering the R&B song, "Blame It" by Jamie Foxx with Poppin on bass and is the only recording by the band to feature Roush's vocals.[27] The band participated in Warped Tour 2010.[28] Shortly after the conclusion of Warped Tour, Of Mice & Men toured the UK in support of August Burns Red and Blessthefall.[29]

Carlile's return with Ashby and The Flood (2011–2012)

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Main article: The Flood (Of Mice & Men album)
Of Mice & Men performing live on the Vans Warped Tour in 2011

Leading onto Roush being a part of the band for already nine months, the group confirmed on January 3, 2011, that they reached a decision to have Jerry Roush leave Of Mice & Men in favor for former vocalist and founding member, Austin Carlile, to return to the group.[30] Roush posted an extended response to his firing from the band on his Twitter account.[31] Carlile was under an intention for months to start a new musical project, with fellow musician Alan Ashby, until his request to return to the group was made. Carlile and Ashby were then both accepted into Of Mice & Men, with Ashby as an entirely new member. The group then underwent a slight arrangement, as they required a bassist after several substitutions to which Dane Poppin, of A Static Lullaby, contributed.[32] Poppin's needed return to A Static Lullaby after extensive touring with Of Mice & Men had the group move Shayley Bourget from rhythm guitar to bass guitar, but remain at clean vocals. Alan Ashby was employed as rhythm guitarist.[30]

The refreshed band began the recording process of their second album titled The Flood in late January 2011. Shortly after the album's completion, the band headlined the 2011 annual "Artery Across the Nation Tour" with support from Woe, Is Me, Sleeping with Sirens, I Set My Friends on Fire, and the Amity Affliction.[33] The band toured Europe and Australia in support of the Amity Affliction, along with I Killed the Prom Queen, and Deez Nuts.[34] They also later supported Asking Alexandria on a short four-day UK tour along with While She Sleeps.[35]

On May 13, 2011, Of Mice & Men released a brand new single entitled, "Still YDG'N".[36] Also, on May 24, they released a second song entitled, "Purified".[37] "Purified" has been added to the 2011 installment of Sideonedummy's annual Warped Tour compilation.[38] The Flood was released June 14, 2011.

Of Mice & Men participated on all of the Warped Tour 2011. They were joined by former bassist Jaxin Hall on select California dates for "Second & Sebring".[citation needed] From September 13, 2011 until October 14, 2011, Of Mice & Men supported We Came as Romans on the "I'm Alive Tour" along with Miss May I, Texas in July, and Close to Home.[39] Afterward, the group headlined the "Monster Energy Outbreak Tour" with Iwrestledabearonce, I See Stars, Abandon All Ships, and That's Outrageous!. For the Fallen Dreams was also included on the first half of the tour.[40] Devin Oliver (I See Stars) and Christopher Stewart (That's Outrageous!) filled in on clean vocals after the departure of Bourget midway through the tour.

Departure of Shayley Bourget and The Flood Deluxe Reissue (2012)

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In 2012, the group announced that they were returning to the studio to begin work on their third release. On February 9, the announcement of Bourget's departure from the band was released to the public via Facebook and YouTube.[41] Shayley had also released a video statement on YouTube, stating the reasons he had to discontinue with the band. He suffered from depression and alcoholism, along with other personal problems, and felt that he was bringing the other band members down. Shayley stated he will not be returning to the band. Shayley has since been the lead vocalist for Dayshell.

On March 2, the band announced via Facebook that Austin Carlile would be taking over on all vocals for Of Mice & Men's third studio album.[42] On March 25, Confide drummer/vocalist Joel Piper announced he would be filling in on bass for the next run of shows.[43] A reissue of The Flood was released on July 24, 2012. It contains two discs, featuring four brand new tracks. For Vans Warped Tour 2012, Aaron Pauley of Jamie's Elsewhere substituted on bass guitar and clean vocals. Pauley has since stated that he is no longer a band member of Jamie's Elsewhere, but he did not leave on bad terms.

Arrival of Pauley, Restoring Force and Live at Brixton (2012–2016)

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Main article: Restoring Force (album)

On December 4, 2012, the band indicated they were writing material for their next album, Stating "we are currently home from tour for the remainder of 2012 and are now back in our studio working on our brand new album!"[44] The band entered the studio in June 2013 to begin pre-production on the album with producer David Bendeth. On October 1, 2013, it was announced that the band had finished tracking for their new album, having spent the summer in New Jersey recording the album, with David Bendeth, who was in the processing of mixing the album.[45] On October 17, 2013, Alternative Press released the first studio video and announced the completion of the band's third album.[46]

On November 26, the band released a teaser for a big announcement to come the following day.[47] The next day, the band announced their third studio album named Restoring Force, due for release on January 24, 2014, in North America.[48] They also announced dates for a UK headlining tour in April 2014 with Issues and Beartooth.[49]

On December 2, the band released their first single from Restoring Force. The single, "You're Not Alone", is the band's first release with new bassist and clean vocalist Aaron Pauley.[50] They announced that "Bones Exposed" would be the next song released from the new album; it was released on December 23.[51] After the album was released, the band toured as a support act for British metalcore band Bring Me the Horizon, along with metalcore band Issues, on the "American Dream Tour" throughout America, starting early February and finishing in late March.[52] Once the tour finished, the band headlined in the UK, with Issues and Beartooth supporting them throughout April.[53]

A music video for the third single of the album "Would You Still Be There" was released on May 15, 2014.[54] Starting from May 23, the band supported A Day to Remember in Latin America, finishing in early June.[55] In July, it was announced that the band will be the main support for the rock band Linkin Park on their European tour in November.[56]

On October 8, 2014, the band posted photos of them back in the studio with David Bendeth on Twitter.[57] On October 23, the band released a music video for the song "Feels Like Forever".[58] On December 16, a deluxe edition of Restoring Force was announced entitled Restoring Force: Full Circle, which will include three new tracks and an acoustic version of "Feels Like Forever", and is set to be released on February 24, 2015.[59] On February 5, 2015, the band premiered a new single "Broken Generation", with an accompanying music video.[60] The following day, the single was available to listen to through streaming library Spotify. On May 27, 2016, the band released their first live album, titled Live at Brixton.[61]

Cold World and Carlile's second departure (2016–2017)

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Main article: Cold World (Of Mice & Men album)
Of Mice & Men at Hellfest 2017

On June 28, 2016, the band announced their fourth studio album, Cold World, which was released on September 9, 2016 through Rise Records.[62] On the same day, they released the album's lead single, "Pain", accompanied with its music video.[63] On August 4, the band released the second single of the album titled "Real" and its corresponding music video.[64] On August 30, the band released the third and final single of the album titled "Contagious".[65]

On December 30, Austin Carlile posted on his Instagram that he's leaving the band to focus on healing and getting better while moving to Costa Rica,[1][66][67][68] leaving the band with only two of its founding members remaining. It was also revealed on February 17, 2017 that one of the other reasons Carlile had left the band was because he wasn't allowed to write what he wanted on the next record.[69] In a reply to an Instagram comment about whether or not he would be working with Of Mice & Men in the future, he said "No I will no longer be writing with them, one of the reasons I left. They weren't going to let me write what I wanted on next record. That's not gonna happen. I will write what I want despite what that means giving up."[70]

Defy (2017–2018)

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Main article: Defy (album)

The band performed without former vocalist Carlile on April 21, 2017, at the Las Rageous Festival in Las Vegas.[71] Three days later, on April 24, the band released the single "Unbreakable," and "Back to Me" on May 22.[1][72] marking their first singles with Pauley as lead vocalist.[1]

Of Mice & Men released a short documentary on YouTube titled after the first track after Carlile's departure, "Unbreakable".[73] The documentary addressed the struggles and triumphs of the band after losing a vital part of the show.[73] Directed by Johann Ramos depicting the band's touring schedule in early 2017.[73] This 'Unbreakable' film shows Of Mice & Men on their latest festival performances across multiple continents performing their songs & giving audiences an inside look at their touring regiment.[73][74]

On November 10, 2017, the band released the third single with Pauley on vocals, titled "Warzone".[75] Along with the release of "Warzone", the band announced their first complete record with Pauley as lead vocalist titled Defy.[75] Weeks later, the band released the title track, "Defy", on November 27, 2017.[76] The fifth single, a cover of Pink Floyd's "Money", was released worldwide on January 12, 2018.[77] On January 19, Defy was released worldwide.[78]

Earthandsky (2018–2021)

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Main article: Earthandsky

On October 10, 2018, Aaron Pauley announced that the band is working on a new album with producer Josh Wilbur. Pauley has also stated that the new record will be 'heavier' compared to Defy.[79] On February 14, 2019, the band released a new song called "How to Survive" which, as they stated, sounded much heavier than tracks from their previous album Defy.[80] On May 3, the band released another new song titled "Mushroom Cloud" and its corresponding music video.[81] On June 26, DJ and producer Kayzo along with other artist Yultron released a collaboration track with the band titled "Night Terror" marking the band's first collaboration with other artists.[82]

Lead vocalist Aaron Pauley performing in 2019

On July 26, the band announced their new album titled Earthandsky set for release on September 27, 2019. They also released the title track and video for "Earth & Sky".[83] On September 5, the band released the fourth single of the album titled "Taste of Regret" along with an accompanying music video.[84]

New label, EP trilogy and Echo (2021–2022)

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Main articles: Timeless (Of Mice & Men EP), Bloom (Of Mice & Men EP), Ad Infinitum (EP), and Echo (Of Mice & Men album)

On January 13, 2021, the band revealed that they had parted ways with Rise Records and signed with SharpTone Records.[85] At the same time, they released a new single "Obsolete" and announced that their debut EP, Timeless, would be released on February 26, 2021.[85] On January 18, Pauley announced via Twitter that this would be the first of three EPs released in the year.[86][87] On February 10, two weeks before the EP release, the band released the title track "Timeless".[88] On April 21, the band announced that their second EP, Bloom, would be released on May 28, 2021. That same day, they unveiled a new single and title track "Bloom".[89]

On September 29, the band released a brand new single "Mosaic".[90] On October 19, the band released the single "Fighting Gravity" and announced that their third EP, Ad Infinitum, was set for release on December 3, 2021. The group also surprise announced their seventh studio album, Echo, which was released along with the EP and compiles all three EPs that were released throughout the year. At the same time, they revealed the album cover and the track list.[91] On November 24, one week before the EP and album release, the band unveiled the title track of the record.[92]

Tether (2023–present)

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Main article: Tether (album)

On February 12, 2023, Of Mice & Men announced through social media that they have nearly wrapped up the material for their eighth studio album.[93] On July 9, the band shared a video online, features behind the scenes footage from a recent video shoot, including a photo shoot.[94] On July 17, they revealed Tether as the title of their eighth studio album. On the same day, the band confirmed that the first single titled "Warpaint" would be released on July 28.[95][96] On July 28, the band revealed the album would be released on October 6.[97][98] On August 23, the band released the second single "Castaway" along with an accompanying music video.[99][100]

On September 20, three weeks before the album release, the band released the third single "Indigo".[101][102] The music video for "Into the Sun" was released October 6, 2023, coinciding with the album release.[103][104]

Musical style and influences

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Of Mice & Men have been described as metalcore,[1][105][106][107][108] hard rock,[109][110][111] post-hardcore,[108][112][113] nu metal,[105][114] alternative metal,[114][115] melodic metalcore,[116] heavy metal,[117] melodic hardcore,[106] and arena rock.[105] The band's debut self-titled album has been considered a typical metalcore album comparable with the work of the Devil Wears Prada, We Came as Romans, and Austin Carlile's former band Attack Attack!, and to contain elements of post-hardcore[118] Their second album, The Flood, was described as atypical to modern metalcore and more melodic than their earlier work,[119][120][121] and as featuring some nu metal songs.[122] Their third album, Restoring Force, incorporated a lot more nu metal elements into their sound, with a Rock Sound review describing the album's style as a mixture of nu metal and metalcore.[123] Their fourth album, Cold World, saw them embracing the nu metal sound heard from Restoring Force with the album taking influence from early-2000s nu metal.[114] Their fifth album, Defy, marked the first album without founding vocalist Austin Carlile with the band's bassist Aaron Pauley taking over both clean and unclean vocals.[124] The album also marked the return to their heavy sound, however still keeping elements from their fourth album.[124]

The band's style employs a contrast between harsh vocals and standard singing. Currently, frontman/bassist Aaron Pauley performs both techniques.

Of Mice & Men's influences include bands such as Alice in Chains, Deftones, Incubus, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Papa Roach, P.O.D., Rage Against the Machine, Slipknot, Staind and Tool.[125][126]

Band name

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When asked about the band's name origin, former vocalist Austin Carlile responded with:

"The book Of Mice and Men says 'the well laid plans of mice and men often falter.' You make plans, and they get screwed up. [Jaxin Hall] and I both had plans for life, and they both got screwed up, so now we're making the most of what we can."

Former bassist Jaxin Hall also commented, stating:

"The main theme of [Of Mice and Men] is the American Dream [...] and being self sufficient [...] As a band, I was thinking about that when Austin and I were thinking about forming this band that we wanted this to be our American Dream, especially considering that I'm not from America [...] So this was to be our self sufficient thing that we could live off and make our own and achieve this dream. [...] So I looked at things that happened with [past relationships] and that everyone had the best intentions with things, and that they didn't quite work out the way we wanted it to."[127]

Band members

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  • Of Mice & Men live at Wacken Open Air 2019
  • Drummer Valentino Arteaga
    Drummer Valentino Arteaga
  • Lead guitarist Phil Manansala
    Lead guitarist Phil Manansala
  • Rhythm guitarist Alan Ashby
    Rhythm guitarist Alan Ashby
  • Lead singer and bassist Aaron Pauley
    Lead singer and bassist Aaron Pauley

Timeline

Discography

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Main article: Of Mice & Men discography

Studio albums

Tours

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Year Name Description
2009 Squash the Beef Tour Participated with Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa, Tides of Man, and Of Machines.[134]
Atticus Tour 2009 Participated with Finch, Blessthefall, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Vanna, and Let's Get It.[135]
Leave It to the Suits Tour Participated with I See Stars, We Came as Romans, and Broadway.[136]
The Emptiness Tour Participated with Alesana, A Skylit Drive, the Word Alive, and We Came as Romans.[137]
2010 The Rise Records Tour Participated with the Bled, In Fear and Faith, and the Color Morale.[138]
Vans Warped Tour 2010 Played on the Skullcandy Stage.[139]
European Tour 2010 Participated with August Burns Red and Blessthefall.[29]
This Is a Family Tour Participated with Attack Attack!, Pierce the Veil, In Fear and Faith and Emmure.[24]
2011 Artery Across the Nation Tour Headlined with support from I Set My Friends on Fire, Sleeping with Sirens, Woe, Is Me, and the Amity Affliction.[33]
European Tour 2011 Participated with Asking Alexandria and While She Sleeps on a short four-day tour.[35]
Destroy Music Tour Participated with the Amity Affliction, I Killed the Prom Queen and Deez Nuts.[34]
Vans Warped Tour 2011 Participated in the whole tour.[140]
Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Headlined with support from Iwrestledabearonce, Abandon All Ships, and I See Stars.[141]
Decade of Destruction Tour Co-headlined with As I Lay Dying, along with the Ghost Inside, Iwrestledabearonce, and Sylosis as supports.[142]
2012 European Tour 2012 Headlined with support acts Bury Tomorrow, Crossfaith and With One Last Breath.[143]
Vans Warped Tour 2012 Performed on the Kia Soul Stage.[144]
UK Tour Headlined a UK tour with support from Memphis May Fire, and Secrets.[145]
2013 Soundwave Music Festival 2013 Participated in a nationwide tour of Australia.[146]
Right Back at It Again Tour Participated with A Day to Remember, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Issues and Pierce the Veil.[147]
2014 American Dream Tour Toured North America, Canada and Mexico as main support to Bring Me the Horizon, with support from Issues, Letlive and Northlane.[148]
European Tour 2014 Headline shows across the UK and Europe, showcasing material from Restoring Force.
Latin American Tour 2014 Supporting A Day to Remember on selected dates in South America.[149]
Vans Warped Tour 2014 Playing selected dates throughout.[150]
2015 The Hunting Party Tour 2015 Special guests and playing with Linkin Park and Rise Against.[151]
Soundwave Music Festival 2015 Participated in a nationwide tour of Australia.[152]
Restoring Force Full Circle Tour Full tour of Europe, South America and part of US before Carlile was rushed to hospital on May 30, 2015, support from the Amity Affliction and Volumes.[153]
2016 .5 The Gray Chapter Tour Special guests and playing with Slipknot and Marilyn Manson.[154]
2017 5FDP European Tour Special guests and playing with Five Finger Death Punch and In Flames.[155]
2018 The Defy Tour Support from Blessthefall, Cane Hill, and Fire from the Gods.[156]
2019 The Truth Tour With Badflower and Palisades.[156]
Earth & Sky Tour With For the Fallen Dreams, Thousand Below, Bloodbather, and RVNT.[157]

Awards and nominations

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Alternative Press Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Phil Manansala Best Guitarist Won[158]
2014 Of Mice & Men Artist of the Year Nominated[158]
2015 Of Mice & Men Artist of the Year Nominated[159]

Kerrang! Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 Of Mice & Men Best International Newcomer Won[160]

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