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First Signs of Frost is a British post-hardcore/progressive rock band from South East, London. Since forming in July 2004, the four piece conformed by guitarists Owen Hughes-Holland (also Vocals) and Adam Mason, bassist Simon Poulton and drummer William Gates have made a significant impact on the UK's underground scene.
They have shared the stage with Mahumodo, LostProphets, The Reunion Show, Sikth, Beecher, Architects, Enter Shikari, Dopamine, Days in December, The Blackout, Firstborn and Devil Sold His Soul.
Biography
Beginnings and "The Lost Cause" EP (2004–2008)
First Signs of Frost (FSOF) made a quick progression in the British alternative scene. In 2004 they released independently their first EP titled "In Our Final Chapter". After their effort made public they started to receive press coverage in publications such as Metal Hammer,[1] Rock Sound, Big Cheese and Salvo magazines. This contribuited for the band to win over fans outside the United Kingdom, in places as far afield as Japan, Europe and the United States.
2007 proved to be a busy year for FSOF with the release of their follow up EP "The Lost Cause" on 26 September through Zestone Records (Japan). They also toured in order to promote the release.
Tompkins arrival and full length recording (2008–2009)
In 2008 the band started writing material for their full length debut titled Atlantic. Vocalist Daniel Tompkins also joined the band. They worked in the album production with band's friend Acle Kahney, Who had previoussly produced the Myspace demo of the song "Through The Exterior".[2] The band also announced that three songs from the previous EP were in the main album. The songs were "The Saviour", "Expert In Trickery" and "Day Of The Collapse". The band explained why they put previous material in their first full length in an interview with Altsounds. Bassist Simon Poulton stated:
"We were a little uncomfortable at first about using slightly older material, and I think if we'd done the album as a 4 piece, we wouldn't have used them. Having Dan join the band really revived those songs though, the arrangements have been bettered. We can now obviously do the songs justice with Dan's voice, they now sound the way we wanted them to sound before, and we definitely want more people to hear them!"[3]
The band also released a split EP with The Casino Brawl and Elias Last Day via Smalltown Records. The EP featured two tracks from each band.[4]FSOF song's were "Through The Exterior" and "Sing Sing Aint My Style". The split was well recieved as FSOF was reviewed as the most original and promising of the three bands.[5]
Departure of Tompkins and Atlantic (2009–present)
On 18 July 2009 the band announced on their Myspace's official blog that vocalist Dan Tompkins decided to leave FSOF. However they also stated that they were still friends and that they wished him "the absolute best for the future".[6] Later it would be known that Tompkins left FSOF in order to join progressive metal band TesseracT.
Atlantic was released worlwide on 25 November 2009, and received positive reviews from magazines and sites such as Metal Hammer and Kerrang!.[7]
On 11 December 2009, FSOF announced to their fans the existence of an Mp3 track available to download for free on the website MusicGlue.com.[8] The track was a b-side from Atlantic; a re-recorded version of "Finding the Bomb". First Signs Of Frost are searching for a new frontman and also writing new material.
Musical style and influences
FSOF has been tagged in such a variety of musical styles as post-hardcore, progressive rock, alternative metal and ambient music among other genres. The band's sound has been also compared with LostProphets and Funeral For a Friend early stuff with a a little more technicality and creativity, managing to produce a balanced mix between technical riffs and catchy melodies.[9]
The band's Myspace cites Jethro Tool as their main influence.[10] They have stated that everyone in the band has such wide-ranging musical tastes, that it lends itself to an interesting songwriting process, and the principal reason of FSOF being tagged as a 'technical' band, is because the constant use of time changes in their songs.[11]
Band members
Current members
- Owen Hughes-Holland - Guitar/Vocals (2004-present)
- Adam Mason - Guitar (2004-present)
- Simon Poulton - Bass (2004-present)
- William Gates - Drums (2004-present)
Former members
- Dan Tompinks - Lead Vocals/Screams (2008-2009)
Discography
- "In Our Final Chapter" EP (2004)
- "The Lost Cause" EP (2007)
- Split EP with The Casino Brawl and Elias Last Day (2008)
- Atlantic (2009)
References
- ^ Nick Young. "Metal Hammer Reviews". Album Review. In Hardcore We Trust. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
- ^ Heron (November 8, 2008, 04:50 PM). "Q&A Interview with First Signs of Frost". Interview. Altsounds.com. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Heron (November 8, 2008, 04:50 PM). "Q&A Interview with First Signs of Frost". Interview. Altsounds.com. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Will Metcalfe. ""The Casino Brawl/Elias Last Day/First Signs Of Frost - Split EP"". Album Review. Subba-Cultcha. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
- ^ Ryan Clements. ""The Casino Brawl/Elias Last Day/First Signs Of Frost - Split EP"". Album Review. Die Shellsuit Die!. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
- ^ First Signs of Frost. "Important Announcement". Blog. First Signs of Frost. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/firstsignsoffrost FSOF Official Myspace Page
- ^ MusicGlue. "first signs of frost - Finding The Bomb". promo download. musicglue.com. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
- ^ Ryan Tallman. "First Signs Of Frost - Atlantic". Album Review. The NewReview. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
- ^ Myspace.comFSOF Official Myspace Page
- ^ Heron (November 8, 2008, 04:50 PM). "Q&A Interview with First Signs of Frost". Interview. Altsounds.com. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
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