The Fall of Troy

The Fall of Troy (English for the fall of Troy ) was an American band from Mukilteo, Washington, whose style was moving between post-hardcore and progressive rock bands like At the Drive -In, The Mars Volta and The Blood Brothers. The sound, however, stands out markedly from the above- mentioned bands.

The band was founded by three young Thomas Erak (guitar, vocals ), Tim Ward (bass, vocals) and Andrew Forsman (drums), which were completed in late 2003 by Jesse Erickson (keyboard), which, however, shortly afterwards band left again. In November 2007, Tim Ward left after a short tour break the band and was replaced by Frank Ene on bass. Particularly striking from their music seem unusually fast and complex guitar riffs that provide with many effects, such as loops for a fuller sound sensation that initially gives the listener the impression of a band with several guitars at first.

History

The Fall of Troy is the second name of this American band called The Thirty Years War beforehand. Under the first two albums were recorded name that you published without support from a label. On the occasion of release of second guitarist Mike Munro was the name change. A little later, the band, whose members were at this time all no 17 years old, in a five-day studio session as their debut record The Fall of Troy on. This was released on the label Lujo Records. The commercial success was missing, while The Fall of Troy developed a certain underground Image in north - western United States.

In early 2005 the band signed a contract with the label Equal Vision Records. With producer Barrett Jones (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Melvins ) they recorded their album to double, containing four new versions of songs from the debut record, as well as seven new songs. With the success is still limiting, but weiträumigeren The Fall of Troy played then in Europe as the opening act of including The Bled, Fear Before the March of Flames.

On 18 May 2007, the band released the album Manipulator ( Equal Vision Records).

Shortly thereafter, Thomas Erak said in an interview that a split EP was planned with The Number Twelve Looks Like You. The realization of this ambitious project, however, could prove difficult, as the two bands are at different labels under contract.

2007 The Fall of Troy contributed the song " FCPREMIX " the music game " Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock" at.

In November 2007, Thomas Erak announced that Tim Ward take a tour break and will be replaced by the bassist Frank Black of posts originating from San Diego band ... Of Stalewart fads. A short time later, it was announced that this will be taking the place of the permanent bassist.

In November 2008, published The Fall of Troy under the title Phantom On The Horizon by Equal Vision Records is a limited edition of 3000 pieces re-release of the Ghostship demos, which are, however, sold only on the West Coast tour and in the online store. The album is divided into five chapters, which merge into one another in each case by interludes.

Not even half a year after the release of the last album, In The Unlikely Event, Thomas Erak announced on 26 February 2010 announced that the band would not henceforth remain.

Discography

• Martyrs Among the Casualties (2002, as The Thirty Years War )
• The Fall of Troy (2003)
• Ghostship EP ( 2004)
• Doppelganger (2005)
• A manipulator (2007)
• Phantom on the Horizon (2008)
• In the Unlikely Event (2009)

Videography

• Tom Waits (Demo Version) ( Equal Vision Records, March 11, 2005)
• Whacko Jacko Steals The Elephant Man 's Bones ( Equal Vision Records 21 October 2005)
• F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X. ( Equal Vision Records 26 May, 2006 )
• Cut Down All The Trees And Name The Streets After Them ( Equal Vision Records, 8 August 2007)
• Ex -Creations ( Equal Vision, January 16, 2008)