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Attila
OriginAtlanta, Georgia
GenresDeathcore,[1] metalcore,[2] Nu metal[3]
Years active2005–present
LabelsArtery
MembersChris Fronzak
Chris Linck
Sean Heenan
Nate Salameh
Kalan Blehm
Past membersChris Comrie
Sam Halcomb
Matt Booth
Kris Wilson
Websiteattilaband.com

Attila is an American deathcore[4] band from Atlanta, Georgia, who were formed in 2005. Frontman Chris Fronzak started the band in high school, not wanting to use typical death metal terms, their name comes from Attila the Hun, a name which he came across in a book.[5] Though their original formation was in 2005, the band did not start touring full-time until around 2010. They have released five full-length albums.[6][7] Their most successful album About That Life was produced by Joey Sturgis, released on June 25, 2013 and debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at #22.[8] Attila has toured across the United States with bands such as Hed PE, Arsonists Get All the Girls, See You Next Tuesday, Emmure, Chelsea Grin, and Oceano.[9] The band is currently signed to Artery Recordings, a label imprint of the Razor & Tie company.

In 2011, Fronzak was featured in the From The Embrace song "La Flama Blanca", which appeared on the band's "The Grind" EP. In 2012, Fronzak was featured in the In Dying Arms song "Bathed in Salt", which appeared on the band's album Boundaries released in September 2012. He also featured in the song "Love, Sex, Riot" from Issues' debut EP Black Diamonds, which was released on November 13. Fronzak was also featured in the We Are The Blog! song "Shwash" in their EP Decadence. Also Fronzak featured in "Mimic" from Upon A Burning Body's 2012 album Red.White.Green. He also featured in My City, My Secret's song "The Forefront", in their debut EP Dream Being. On October 30, Attila released a new song via iTunes, called "Party With the Devil", along with a re-recorded version of the song "Soda In The Water Cup". In 2013, Fronz was also featured in Sleeping With Sirens song "Best There Ever Was" off their latest album, "Feel."

History

Formation, Early Releases & Rage (2005-2011)

Chris Fronzak, Sean Heenan, Sam Halcomb, Matt Booth and Kris Wilson formed Attila in their hometown of Atlanta in 2005, meeting each other at their high school and through mutual friends. Their mutual love of music (and partying) brought the guys together to form what would eventually become the fourth imprint on the Artery Foundation/Razor & Tie joint venture, Artery Recordings.[5]

On October 23, 2006 lead vocalist Chris Fronzak starred on MTV's television show Made where he was made into a model.

Attila released two albums with Statik Factory prior to signing to Artery Recordings; Fallacy and Soundtrack to a Party. Attila has also previously toured with Arsonists Get All The Girls, See You Next Tuesday, Chelsea Grin, American Me, and We Are The End.

Attila signed to Artery Recordings in 2010 and would soon release their debut album with the label. The third album was called Rage in the summer of 2010. The band recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered Rage with Interlace Audio's Stephan Hawkes in Portland, Oregon.

Attila toured with HED PE and Threat Signal from March 3 to April 10. Attila's third album Rage was released on May 11, 2010. Attila released their music video for the album's self-titled track "Rage" on October 8, 2010. On May 13, 2010 the band was announced as support for Drop Dead, Gorgeous' headlinging tour, “The Pyknic pArtery Tour”, along with From First to Last, Sleeping With Sirens, Abandon All Ships, Woe, Is Me, For All Those Sleeping and Scarlett O'Hara beginning on July 17th in Texas and ending in Los Angeles on August 20th.[10]

On August 19, 2010 the band was announced as support for Stick to Your Guns' North American tour with fellow supporting acts As Blood Runs Black, For the Fallen Dreams and Close Your Eyes beginning on October 1st in Arizona and ending on the 31st in California.[11]

On September 28, 2010 the band was announced as support for Oceano's "Contagion Across the Nation Tour" with fellow supporting acts Chelsea Grin, In the Midst of Lions and Monsters beginning on November 5th in Michigan and ending on the 27th in Illinois.[12]

On May 6, 2011 the band was announced as part of the 2011 "All Stars Tour" along with Emmure, Alesana, Iwrestledabearonce, blessthefall, For Today, In This Moment, Born of Osiris, The Ghost Inside, After the Burial, For All Those Sleeping, Memphis May Fire, Motionless in White, Chelsea Grin and Sleeping With Sirens.[13]

Outlawed (2011-2012)

On July 14, 2011 the band announced their forthcoming album, "Outlawed", set for an August 16th through Artery Recordings and Razor & Tie.[14]

On June 25, 2011 the band revealed the tracklisting and release date for their forthcoming album, Outlawed, the band also released the band's first single, "Payback" for streaming.[15]

On August 4, 2011 the band released "Smokeout" from their forthcoming album.[16]

On August 8, 2011 the band was announced as part of the lineup for Alesana and Dance Gavin Dance's "Rock Yourself to Sleep" headlining tour with fellow supporting acts A Skylit Drive, I Set My Friends On Fire and A Loss for Words.[17]

On August 17, 2011 the band released a music video for their single, "Smokeout".[18]

On August 31, 2011 the band was announced as support for the "Monster Energy Outbreak Tour 2012" being headlined by Asking Alexandria, fellow supporting acts As I Lay Dying, Suicide Silence and Memphis May Fire will also be joining them.[19]

On September 18, 2011, the band was announced as support for We Came As Romans' "Take a Picture, It Will Last Longer" beginning on November 22nd and finishing on December 9th with fellow supporting acts Falling in Reverse, Sleeping With Sirens and For All I Am.[20]

On October 17, 2011, Attila released their first music video from the album, "Payback". Attila released a lyric video for their song "Another Round" on July 9, 2012, and another lyric video for the their song "Nasty Mouth" on October 2, 2012. On October 30, 2012, Attila released a new single, "Party with the Devil", and a re-recorded version of the song "Soda in the Water Cup" from the album "Soundtrack to a Party".

On December 12, 2011 the band was announced as part of the lineup for the New England Metal and Hardcore fest 2012 taking place on April 20-22 at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.[21]

On December 22, 2011 the band was announced as part of Chelsea Grin's six week tour, the "Sick Tour", along with fellow supporting acts For the Fallen Dreams, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Vanna, Volumes and The Crimson Armada.[22]

On March 24, 2012 the band's vocalist, Fronz, was denied entry for the second time into Canada because a felony on his record. Fronz released a statement on the incident: "Dear Canada, I am sorry to announce, but I WILL NOT be allowed into Canada for the Toronto and Montreal dates of “The Sick Tour”…. My manager and I worked very hard and payed SHITloads of money in hopes that the Canadian government would let me cross the border. Canada basically called my manager and said “No fucking way”. It pisses me off, but there is nothing I can do. I have a felony on my record and Canada is the ONLY country in the world that I am not allowed in. However, I WILL be reconsidered to cross the border in 2 MORE YEARS! Sorry for making you wait so long, and on behalf of ATTILA, I am truly sorry that we will not be playing any shows in Canada. Sincerely, Fronz".[23]

On September 13, 2012 the band announced their "Party With the Devil" headlining tour with supporting acts Make Me Famous, Issues, Ice Nine Kills, and Adestria beginning on October 26th in Florida and ending on November 15th in Washington.[24]

About That Life (2013-2014)

On January 4, 2013, Attila was announced to play at Warped Tour 2013 from June 16 to July 11, 2013.[25]

On February 3, 2013, it was announced that the band had finished writing their follow-up to Outlawed and had entered the studio. The band has stated that the album will be the "heaviest" and "craziest" album they have ever made.[26] On February 25, 2013, the band uploaded their own "Harlem Shake" video.[27]

On April 20, 2013, Attila revealed the information about their new album entitled About That Life. The album is set for release on June 25, 2013 and pre-orders were available immediately following the announcement along with the first single from the album, "Middle Fingers Up."[28]

On May 24, 2013, Attila teamed up with Spotify and Revolver and released the title track from the record "About That Life"[29]

On May 28, 2013, Attila revealed the tracklisting from the upcoming album "About That Life".

On June 25, 2013, Attila released the album "About That Life".

On August 1, 2013 the band announced the "About That Life" headlining tour with supporting acts Upon a Burning Body, The Plot in You and Fit For a King.[30]

On December 11, 2013, it was announced that frontman, Chris Fronzak would be heading into the studio next month to begin recording his forthcoming rap/hip-hop album.[31] Later that night on Fuse's Warped Roadies it was announced that Attila would be playing Warped Tour 2014, with fellow announcements Tear Out the Heart, Mayday Parade, The Protomen and Plague Vendor.[32]

On December 11, 2013 frontman, Chris Fronzak, announced he has begun work on a hip-hop album under the moniker, "Fronzilla", and is currently in the writing stage. He also stated that he would begin recording in January.[33]

On December 13, 2013 the band announced "The New King's Tour" with supporting acts I See Stars, Capture the Crown, Ice Nine Kills and Myka, Relocate beginning on January 31, 2014.[34]

Band members

Current members
Former members
  • Chris Comrie - bass guitar, backing vocals (2010-2012)
  • Paul Ollinger - bass guitar (2008-2010) (Mantis)
  • Sam Halcomb - bass guitar (2005-2008)
  • Matt Booth - guitar (2005-2007)
  • Kris Wilson - guitar (2005-2007)

Discography

Year Title Label Chart positions[35][36]
US Top 200 US Indie US Hard Rock US Rock US Heat
2007 Fallacy Statik Factory — — — — —
2008 Soundtrack to a Party — — — — —
2010 Rage Artery — — — — 15
2011 Outlawed 87 7 8 19 —
2013 About That Life 22 5 4 5 —
2014 Guilty Pleasures[37] — — — — —

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