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*Justin Aufdemkampe - [[lead guitar]] <small>(since 2006)</small>
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*Levi Benton - [[screaming (music}| lead vocals]] <small>(since 2006)</small>
*Levi Benton - <nowiki>[[screaming (music)|lead vocals]]</nowiki> <small>(since 2006)</small>
*Jerod Boyd - [[drums]] <small>(since 2006)</small>
*Jerod Boyd - [[drums]] <small>(since 2006)</small>
*Ryan Neff - [[bass guitar]], [[singing|clean vocals]] <small>(2006&ndash;2007, 2009&ndash;present)</small>
*Ryan Neff - [[bass guitar]], [[singing|clean vocals]] <small>(2006&ndash;2007, 2009&ndash;present)</small>

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Miss May I
Miss May I in 2010. From left to right: Ryan Neff, Justin Aufdemkampe, Levi Benton, Jerod Boyd and B.J Stead.
Miss May I in 2010. From left to right: Ryan Neff, Justin Aufdemkampe, Levi Benton, Jerod Boyd and B.J Stead.
Background information
OriginTroy, Ohio
GenresMelodic metalcore
Years active2006–present
LabelsRise
MembersLevi Benton
Ryan Neff
Jerod Boyd
Justin Aufdemkampe
B.J. Stead
Past membersJosh Gillespie

Miss May I is an American metalcore band from Troy, Ohio. Formed in 2006, they signed to Rise Records in 2008 and released their debut album, Apologies Are for the Weak through the label while the members were still attending high school. The album reached 76 on the Billboard 200,[1] No. 29 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers, and No. 66 on Top Independent Albums.[2] The band has also had some of their material featured in big name productions; the song "Forgive and Forget" is featured on the Saw VI Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, and their song "Apologies Are for the Weak" is included in the video game Saints Row: The Third.[3]

The band has retained the same lineup since its formation, with the only exception being bassist Ryan Neff's leaving in 2007 who later returned to the band in 2009. Miss May I released their second studio album, Monument, on August 16, 2010 and their third album, At Heart on June 12th 2012.

Style

The band plays both metalcore[1] and melodic metalcore.[4][5][6][7] Their sound also may have influences or sounds from hardcore[1].

History

Formation and early releases (2006–2009)

Miss May I was formed in 2006, in Troy, Ohio with the original members being Levi Benton, Justin Aufdemkampe, BJ Stead, Ryan Neff (who left in late 2007 to join Cincinnati band, Rose Funeral and was then replaced by Josh Gillespie), and Jerod Boyd.[1]

In late 2007, the band released a 5-track EP titled Vows for a Massacre followed by their 2008 demo the next year, both of which were self-released. This demo contained 6 tracks, including "Architect" and "Tides", which would later on be featured in their first full-length album, Apologies Are for the Weak in 2009. It was after this release, that the band was signed onto Rise Records.[1]

Monument (2010–2011)

According to the website of producer Joey Sturgis' Foundation Studios, Miss May I had booked studio time in May 2010 to ostensibly record the follow-up to their debut album.[1] According to Ryan Neffs Twitter, the new album would be sometime released in August along with a new music video.

On June 11, 2010, Levi Benton announced that there would be a track on the new album called "Colossal" and that the album would be called Monument and confirmed its release to be on August 17th of that year. The artwork for it was also later revealed, featuring the iconic MMI Lion from the cover of the band's debut. On September 2nd, 2010, Miss May I released their music video for "Relentless Chaos" Directed by Thunder Down Country. In December 2010, Miss May I then confirmed plans to be appear on Warped Tour 2011.[1] The album peaked at 10 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, 15 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and 31 on the Top Rock Albums chart.[8]

The band appeared on the We Came as Romans Merchnow.com + Arkaik Clothing "I'm Alive" Tour (September - October, 2011) with Close To Home, Of Mice & Men, and Texas in July.[9] Following the "I'm Alive" Tour, the band co-headlined the 'No Guts No Glory' tour with Pierce the Veil, Woe, Is Me, and Letlive.[10]

At Heart (2012)

After finishing up touring for 2011, Miss May I entered the studio throughout the beginning of 2012 to work on a new album set for release sometime during the summer. On March 8th, 2012, the band announced that they had completed work on their new album titled At Heart and were set to release the album on May 29th 2012.[11]

To make last minute changes (as said in an interview by Levi Benton), the band bumped back the release, to June 12th, 2012.[12]

The band soon set out on tour with Whitechapel, After the Burial, The Plot in You, Rescued By A Sinking Ship, and Structures throughout March 2012, followed by a European tour with Parkway Drive, The Ghost Inside and Confession through April. The band also set out to tour with Whitechapel, The Ghost Inside, Within the Ruins and The Plot in You in the US during May 2012.[13] Miss May I released (Hey Mister) on May 3rd on Rise Record's YouTube page. The band played on Warped Tour in the summer of 2012,[14] and headlined the AP Tour in the fall.[15] The band supported Bullet For My Valentine on their March 2013 UK tour alongside Halestorm.

Fourth Studio Album (2013)

It was recently announced that they are back in the studio, working on new material for a fourth studio album, for a late 2013/early 2014 release. They are also bringing back the lion for the album artwork. [16]

Religious views

In an interview with Dayton Daily News writer Madeline Bush,[17] when asked what they thought their music conveyed, Benton replied:

"Well, we have been asked a lot if we are a Christian band due to our lyrics. And the answer to that is no, but some of us are Christians and others are not. But myself as a Christian, I try and not put the wrong negative message out in our lyrics. Most of what we stand for is just a band that plays for the crowd to be happy, and to love what we are doing as much as we do."

Band members

Current members
Former members
  • Josh Gillespie - bass guitar, clean vocals (2007–2009)

Discography

Albums
Year Album Label Chart peaks[2][18]
US 200 US Rock US Indie US Hard Rock US Heat
2009 Apologies Are for the Weak Rise — — 66 — 29
2010 Monument 76 31 15 10 —
2012 At Heart 32 12 5 3 —
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.
Other releases

Music videos

Year Song Director
2009 "Architect" (demo version) Thunder Down Country
"Forgive and Forget" Spencer Nicholson
"Forgive and Forget (Saw VI Soundtrack)" Spencer Nicholson
2010 "Relentless Chaos" Thunder Down Country
"Our Kings"
2011 "Masses of a Dying Breed"
"Relentless Chaos (Live)" Cole Dabney
2012 "Hey Mister" Thunder Down Country
"Day By Day"

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Miss May I". Allmusic.
  2. ^ a b Miss May I at IndieStar
  3. ^ "Saw VI Soundtrack Final Lineup Revealed". Metal Underground. 14 September 2009. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
  4. ^ http://www.yugongyishan.com/2013/02/american-metalcore-band-–-miss-may-i/?lang=en
  5. ^ http://www.timeoutbeijing.com/event/Music-Gigs/18929/Miss-May-I-.html
  6. ^ http://lambgoat.com/news/17928/Miss-May-I-album-set-for-release
  7. ^ http://rvamag.com/articles/full/16714/daily-record-miss-may-i
  8. ^ "Miss May I - Awards". Allmusic.
  9. ^ [1]"WeCameAsRomans.com". http://www.takeoverstudio.com/%20target=. Retrieved 2011-07-15. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ www.antimusic.com/news/11/aug/15Pierce_The_Veil_and_Miss_May_I_No_Guts,_No_Glory_Tour.shtml
  11. ^ "Miss May I announce new album, "At Heart" through [[Rise Records]]". Alternative Press. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  12. ^ "MISS MAY I 'AT HEART' ALBUM GETS BUMPED BACK TO JUNE RELEASE DATE". SMNNews.
  13. ^ "Miss May I announce new album, "At Heart"". Alternative Press.
  14. ^ http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/miss_may_i_post_second_warped_tour_video_update
  15. ^ http://inhaletime.com/MISS-MAY-I-Alternative-Press-Magazine-s-AP-TOUR-FALL-2012-Issue-Cover
  16. ^ http://mindequalsblown.net/2013/06/20/interview-miss-may-i/
  17. ^ Bush, Madeline (13 August 2009). "Miss May I set the record straight on its name and image". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  18. ^ Apologies Are for the Weak - Miss May I | Billboard.com
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