Austin Carlile
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Austin Robert Carlile is an American musician. He was previously the lead vocalist for the band Attack Attack!
and currently lead vocalist for Of Mice & Men
. He is known for his chirping high-pitched screamed vocals done in the fry scream technique. During his time living in Ohio, Carlile was a part of the local band, Call It Even before his move to Attack Attack! in 2007. He was kicked out in 2009 and started Of Mice & Men the same year, yet was forced to leave a year after as well before re-joining in 2011. Carlile has performed on three full-length studio albums, one EP and has been included as a featured guest for a variety of bands on numerous occasions.
in 2006. Before he joined, the band was named "Ambiance". Carlile suggested that if the band were going to start making heavier music with screamed vocals as its lead vocal work, it would be a good idea to "toughen up the name" a bit. The band was then renamed Attack Attack!, as selected by lead guitarist, Andrew Whiting. The original members of the band (then known as Ambiance) were Nick White, Andrew Whiting, Ricky Lortz, and Andrew Wetzel.
Carlile was featured in the recording of the band's debut EP
, If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?
, and their debut album, Someday Came Suddenly
. On November 18, 2008, merely a week after the release of the album, Carlile announced that "[he wasn't] in Attack Attack! anymore." When asked why, he merely responded with "personal things". This post also officially announced his then-new project, Of Mice & Men
. Alternative Press reported that he was fired while the band was on tour.
with Jaxin Hall. The band recruited several members of already-existing bands, such as A Static Lullaby
, Covette, and Lower Definition. Their debut album was officially announced to be released on February 23, 2010 but was delayed until March 9 for finishes on production. Carlile parted ways with Of Mice & Men for not being able to tour full time with the band due to his health.
In September 2010, shortly after the departure of Craig Owens of Chiodos
, rumors that Carlile would replace him circulated quickly, but were denied when Brandon Bolmer
was announced as vocalist. A fake tweet
from Carlile's account was produced making it appear that Carlile would be vocalist, which he later denied.
Carlile worked for months toward a brand new project, until on January 3, 2011, Carlile was invited back into being the vocalist for Of Mice & Men, and collaborator Alan Ashby (the individual that was associated with Carlile's project) would be joining the band as well. With Carlile replacing Jerry Roush
and Ashby added to the band as rhythm guitarist, their previous rhythm guitarist, Shayley Bourget was repositioned to the bass guitar.
. He moved to Ohio during his teenage years and remained there until his 20s, but currently resides in Hollywood, California. Carlile's mother died just as he joined Attack Attack! in 2007. His mother passed by the same heart problem he has today, called Marfan Syndrome
, which is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue and causes the aortic artery to swell. The Of Mice & Men song "Second & Sebring" is about his mother and how she has been a major influence in his musical career from the start.
With Attack Attack!
With Of Mice & Men
Guest appearances
Attack Attack!
Attack Attack! is an American metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, formed in 2005. Attack Attack!'s first release, an independent EP titled If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, was released in 2008, which lead to the signing of the band to Rise Records the same year...
and currently lead vocalist for Of Mice & Men
Of Mice & Men (band)
Of Mice & Men is an American metalcore band from Costa Mesa, California. The group was founded by Austin Carlile and Jaxin Hall during mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!...
. He is known for his chirping high-pitched screamed vocals done in the fry scream technique. During his time living in Ohio, Carlile was a part of the local band, Call It Even before his move to Attack Attack! in 2007. He was kicked out in 2009 and started Of Mice & Men the same year, yet was forced to leave a year after as well before re-joining in 2011. Carlile has performed on three full-length studio albums, one EP and has been included as a featured guest for a variety of bands on numerous occasions.
Call It Even (2005–2006)
Austin Carlile formed Call It Even with some of his high school friends in 2005. Mark Morbitzer (lead guitar), Frankie Walton (bass), Matt Tighe (rhythm guitar), and Connor Woodall (drums) The band only ever produced 7 songs and disbanded in 2006. One of their songs, "Superman Is Real", contains a line of lyrics that has been recycled in the Of Mice & Men's song "The Great Hendowski" from the 2011 release of Of Mice & Men's second album The Flood.Attack Attack! (2006–2008)
Carlile joined Attack Attack!Attack Attack!
Attack Attack! is an American metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, formed in 2005. Attack Attack!'s first release, an independent EP titled If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, was released in 2008, which lead to the signing of the band to Rise Records the same year...
in 2006. Before he joined, the band was named "Ambiance". Carlile suggested that if the band were going to start making heavier music with screamed vocals as its lead vocal work, it would be a good idea to "toughen up the name" a bit. The band was then renamed Attack Attack!, as selected by lead guitarist, Andrew Whiting. The original members of the band (then known as Ambiance) were Nick White, Andrew Whiting, Ricky Lortz, and Andrew Wetzel.
Carlile was featured in the recording of the band's debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?
If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?
If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords? is the first release by American metalcore band Attack Attack!. It was self-released during 2008.-Background:...
, and their debut album, Someday Came Suddenly
Someday Came Suddenly
Someday Came Suddenly is the debut studio album by American metalcore band Attack Attack!. It was released on November 11, 2008 through Rise Records. The album's name derives from the third track, "Bro, Ashley's Here"...
. On November 18, 2008, merely a week after the release of the album, Carlile announced that "[he wasn't] in Attack Attack! anymore." When asked why, he merely responded with "personal things". This post also officially announced his then-new project, Of Mice & Men
Of Mice & Men (band)
Of Mice & Men is an American metalcore band from Costa Mesa, California. The group was founded by Austin Carlile and Jaxin Hall during mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!...
. Alternative Press reported that he was fired while the band was on tour.
Of Mice & Men (2008–present)
On the same day that Carlile announced that was no longer a part of Attack Attack!, he officially announced the formation of his new project, Of Mice & MenOf Mice & Men (band)
Of Mice & Men is an American metalcore band from Costa Mesa, California. The group was founded by Austin Carlile and Jaxin Hall during mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!...
with Jaxin Hall. The band recruited several members of already-existing bands, such as A Static Lullaby
A Static Lullaby
-Early years and formation :A Static Lullaby came together after a casual high school jam session that led its members to quit their existing bands and come together as one. Formed in 2001 in Chino Hills, CA, the group began with singer Joe Brown, bassist Phil Pirrone, drummer Brett Dinovo, and...
, Covette, and Lower Definition. Their debut album was officially announced to be released on February 23, 2010 but was delayed until March 9 for finishes on production. Carlile parted ways with Of Mice & Men for not being able to tour full time with the band due to his health.
In September 2010, shortly after the departure of Craig Owens of Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
, rumors that Carlile would replace him circulated quickly, but were denied when Brandon Bolmer
Brandon Bolmer
Brandon Allen Bolmer is an American vocalist, electronic music producer, and graphic designer, best known for being the current lead singer of Chiodos and one of the founding members of progressive rock band Yesterdays Rising.- Yesterday's Rising :Bolmer was the original and only vocalist of...
was announced as vocalist. A fake tweet
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
from Carlile's account was produced making it appear that Carlile would be vocalist, which he later denied.
Carlile worked for months toward a brand new project, until on January 3, 2011, Carlile was invited back into being the vocalist for Of Mice & Men, and collaborator Alan Ashby (the individual that was associated with Carlile's project) would be joining the band as well. With Carlile replacing Jerry Roush
Jerry Roush
Gerald Allen "Jerry" Roush is an American musician, best known as former vocalist for both Of Mice & Men and Sky Eats Airplane, and current vocalist of Glass Cloud...
and Ashby added to the band as rhythm guitarist, their previous rhythm guitarist, Shayley Bourget was repositioned to the bass guitar.
Personal life
Carlile was born in Pensacola, FloridaPensacola, Florida
Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,255 and as of 2009, the estimated population was 53,752...
. He moved to Ohio during his teenage years and remained there until his 20s, but currently resides in Hollywood, California. Carlile's mother died just as he joined Attack Attack! in 2007. His mother passed by the same heart problem he has today, called Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. People with Marfan's tend to be unusually tall, with long limbs and long, thin fingers....
, which is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue and causes the aortic artery to swell. The Of Mice & Men song "Second & Sebring" is about his mother and how she has been a major influence in his musical career from the start.
Discography
With Call It Even- Call It Even Demo (self-released, 2006)
With Attack Attack!
- If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords? is the first release by American metalcore band Attack Attack!. It was self-released during 2008.-Background:...
(self-released, 2008) - Someday Came SuddenlySomeday Came SuddenlySomeday Came Suddenly is the debut studio album by American metalcore band Attack Attack!. It was released on November 11, 2008 through Rise Records. The album's name derives from the third track, "Bro, Ashley's Here"...
(RiseRise Records-History:Rise was founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson in Roseburg, Oregon. He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college. Ericson didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon. He began issuing small-print 7" records, and...
, 2008)
With Of Mice & Men
- Of Mice & MenOf Mice & Men (album)Of Mice & Men is the debut album by American metalcore band, Of Mice & Men. It was originally planned to be released on February 23, 2010, however was delayed until the 9th of March. The two songs "Second & Sebring" and "Those in Glass Houses" were released as singles.-Background:Of Mice & Men...
(Rise, 2010) - The FloodThe Flood (Of Mice & Men album)The Flood is the second album by American metalcore band Of Mice & Men. It was released on June 14, 2011, through Rise Records. On May 13, 2011 they released the song "Still YDG'n", on May 24, 2011 the song "Purified" was released. On June 7, 2011 they released the song "Let Live"...
(Rise, 2011)
Guest appearances
- 2008 - "Time Won't Wait" (Fantastic!) on the album, Go Whatever
- 2009 - "Have You Ever Danced?" (Breathe CarolinaBreathe CarolinaBreathe Carolina is an American electronic rock musical duo from Denver, Colorado, composed of David Schmitt and Kyle Even. Breathe Carolina have released three albums, one EP, and five music videos to date.-Beginnings :...
) on the Deluxe Edition of the album, Hello FascinationHello FascinationHello Fascination is the second studio album by electronic rock duo Breathe Carolina. It was released on August 18, 2009 through Fearless Records. It was produced by Mike Green and Matt Squire.... - 2009 - "Truth Be Told" (Her Demise, My Rise) on the album, The Takeover
- 2009 - "It's a Long Drive Home from Texas" (We Are DefianceWe Are DefianceWe Are Defiance is an American metalcore band from Ocala, Florida. Founded in 2009 by singer Brian Calzini, with the help of producer, Tom Denney, formerly of A Day to Remember....
) - 2009 - "Fighting Is for Dead Men" (Though She Wrote) on the album, The Invitation
- 2011 - "The New York Chainsaw Massacre" (That's Outrageous!) on the album Teenage Scream