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'''Sleeping with Sirens''' is an American [[post-hardcore]] band from [[Orlando, Florida]] currently residing in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]]. Formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway, We Are Defiance and When Statues Fall the group is currently signed to Rise Records<ref>{{cite web|title=Rise Records Bands|url=http://www.riserecords.com/new_site/bands_inside.htm|publisher=[[Rise Records]]|accessdate=7 June 2010}}</ref> and has released two full-length albums. ''[[With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear]]'', debuted at number 7 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s [[Top Heatseekers]] chart, and at number 36 on [[Top Independent Albums]].<ref name=billboard>{{cite web|title=With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear - Sleeping With Sirens - Billboard.com|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts#/album/sleeping-with-sirens/with-ears-to-see-and-eyes-to-hear/1320488|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine){{!}}''Billboard'']]|accessdate=7 June 2010}}</ref>
'''Sleeping with Sirens''' is an American [[post-hardcore]] band from [[Orlando, Florida]] currently residing in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]]. Formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway, We Are Defiance and When Statues Fall the group is currently signed to Rise Records<ref>{{cite web|title=Rise Records Bands|url=http://www.riserecords.com/new_site/bands_inside.htm|publisher=[[Rise Records]]|accessdate=7 June 2010}}</ref> and has released two full-length albums. ''[[With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear]]'', debuted at number 7 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s [[Top Heatseekers]] chart, and at number 36 on [[Top Independent Albums]].<ref name=billboard>{{cite web|title=With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear - Sleeping With Sirens - Billboard.com|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts#/album/sleeping-with-sirens/with-ears-to-see-and-eyes-to-hear/1320488|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine){{!}}''Billboard'']]|accessdate=7 June 2010}}</ref>
On a lighter note; Kellin Quinn is engaged to Jazmine Ruiz.

The group is known primarily for vocalist Kellin Quinn's versatility of his [[falsetto]] vocal range to which even the name for the band was directly derived and inspired for his musical role. Their second album, ''[[Let's Cheers to This]]'', was released on May 10, 2011. The first song from the album, "Do It Now Remember It Later", was released on April 7, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=DiVincenzo|first=Alex|title=New Sleeping With Sirens Song|url=http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2247642|publisher=[[AbsolutePunk]]|accessdate=9 April 2011|date=7 April 2011}}</ref>
The group is known primarily for vocalist Kellin Quinn's versatility of his [[falsetto]] vocal range to which even the name for the band was directly derived and inspired for his musical role. Their second album, ''[[Let's Cheers to This]]'', was released on May 10, 2011. The first song from the album, "Do It Now Remember It Later", was released on April 7, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=DiVincenzo|first=Alex|title=New Sleeping With Sirens Song|url=http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2247642|publisher=[[AbsolutePunk]]|accessdate=9 April 2011|date=7 April 2011}}</ref>



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Sleeping with Sirens
Sleeping with Sirens performing in 2010.
Sleeping with Sirens performing in 2010.
Background information
OriginOrlando, Florida, USA
GenresPost-hardcore, screamo
Years active2009–present
LabelsRise
MembersGabe Barham
Kellin Quinn
Justin Hills
Jesse Lawson
Jack Fowler
Past membersNick Trombino
Brandon McMaster
Brian Calzini

Sleeping with Sirens is an American post-hardcore band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway, We Are Defiance and When Statues Fall the group is currently signed to Rise Records[1] and has released two full-length albums. With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, debuted at number 7 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart, and at number 36 on Top Independent Albums.[2] On a lighter note; Kellin Quinn is engaged to Jazmine Ruiz. The group is known primarily for vocalist Kellin Quinn's versatility of his falsetto vocal range to which even the name for the band was directly derived and inspired for his musical role. Their second album, Let's Cheers to This, was released on May 10, 2011. The first song from the album, "Do It Now Remember It Later", was released on April 7, 2011.[3]

Band members

Gabe Barham in 2010.
Current
Former
  • Brandon McMaster - lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010) (Now in The Crimson Armada)
  • Nick Trombino - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
  • Brian Calzini - vocals (2009) (Now in We Are Defiance)
  • Paul Russell - bass (2009)
  • Dave Aguliar - rhythm guitar (2009)
  • Alex Kaladjian - drums (2009)

List of guest appearances

  • Kellin Quinn (2010) - "The Amazing Atom" (At the Skylines)
  • Kellin Quinn and Jesse Lawson (2010) - "There's a Situation @ the Shore" (Lakeland)
  • Kellin Quinn (2010) - "In the Face of Death" (The Last Word)
  • Kellin Quinn (2011) - "Airplanes Pt. 2" (We Are Defiance feat. Tom Denney formerly of A Day To Remember)
  • Kellin Quinn (2011) - "The Dying Hymn" (The Color Morale, as composer) [4]
  • Kellin Quinn (2011) - "Bring On The Empty Horses" (Call Us Forgotten)

Discography

Studio albums
Year Album Label Chart peaks[2]
US 200 US Indie US Hard Rock US Heat
2010 With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear Rise 36 7
2011 Let's Cheers to This 78 13 5
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Videography

Year Title Director(s)
2009 "If I'm James Dean, Then You're Audrey Hepburn" Caleb Mallery
2010 "With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear" Sam Link
2010 "You Kill Me (In a Good Way) (Acoustic)" Sam Link
2011 "Don't Fall Asleep at the Helm (Acoustic)" Sam Link
2011 "All My Heart (Acoustic)" Sam Link
2011 "One Year Straight (Documentary)" Sam Murray
2011 "If You Can't Hang" Thunder Down Country

References

  1. ^ "Rise Records Bands". Rise Records. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  2. ^ a b "With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear - Sleeping With Sirens - Billboard.com". Billboard. Retrieved 7 June 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (7 April 2011). "New Sleeping With Sirens Song". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  4. ^ http://allmusic.com/album/my-devil-in-your-eyes-r2118508/credits