Letters from the Fire
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Letters from the Fire | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | LFTF |
Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Genres | Hard rock |
Years active | 2012[1] | –2019
Labels | Sand Hill Records |
Website | lettersfromthefire |
Members | Mike Keller Cameron Stucky Clayton Wages Nina Bergman Seth Hostetter |
Past members | Brian Sumwalt Alexa Kabazie Elliot Weber |
Letters from the Fire was an American hard rock[2] band from San Francisco, California[3] founded in 2012.[4]
History[]
Beginnings (2014–2016)[]
In 2014, Letters from the Fire debut their first commercial EP with a cover of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby",[2] which ranked No. 41 on Active Rock Radio[5] as well as a music video for "Zombies in the Sun", which hit No. 31 on the American Mediabase Activerock charts.[6] Following national tours with Pop Evil and Trapt, Letters from the Fire and Elliot Weber (former vocalist) decided to part ways because of artistic differences.
Worth the Pain (2016–2017)[]
In May 2016, the band released "Give In to Me", the first single from Worth the Pain, the debut studio album from the group.[7] Produced by Kile Odell,[4] Worth the Pain released worldwide on September 9, 2016.[8] In December 2016, the ensemble released a lyric video for "Control"[3] and a music video for the title track, "Worth the Pain".[9][10]
The band toured with Lacey Sturm[11] in February 2017,[11] and performed throughout the United States alongside Adelitas Way in March 2017.[12][13][14] In May, July and August 2017, the ensemble plans to travel throughout North America to open for Seether[15] with dates accompanying Black Stone Cherry from late May until the middle of June 2017.[16] On May 31, 2017, the band published a music video for the song "At War".[17]
Letters from the Fire and breakup (2017–2019)[]
In late August 2017, Keller announced that the ensemble plans to work on their second studio album.[18] Almost two months later, Kabazie[19] and Sumwalt[20] parted ways with the group, announcing Nina Bergman[19] as the new lead vocalist and Seth Hostetter as their new drummer.[20] Two weeks later, the group announced that they would begin recording in December 2017 with producer Colin Brittain.[21]
On April 1, 2018, Bergman announced that "Comfort You", the first single from Letters from the Fire, their self-titled second studio album, which was released on April 13, 2018.[22] On April 13, 2018, the group announced that the album would be released on June 15, 2018.[23] At that time, the group toured the United States with electronicore band Palisades.[24]
Between late 2018 and late 2019, Letters from the Fire broke up.[1]
Members[]
Current[]
- Mike Keller – rhythm guitar (2012–2019)
- Cameron Stucky – lead guitar (2012–2019)
- Clayton Wages – bass (2012–2019)[4]
- Nina Bergman – vocals (2017–2019)[19]
- Seth Hostetter – drums (2017–2019)[25]
Former[]
- Brian Sumwalt – drums (2012–2017)[26]
- Alexa Kabazie – vocals (2015–2017)[19]
- Elliot Weber – vocals (2013–2015)[27]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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US Heat [28] |
US Hard Rock [29] | |
Worth the Pain
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18 | 18 |
Letters from the Fire[22] | - | - |
EPs[]
- Rebirth (2012)[31][2]
- Letters from the Fire (2014)[32][33]
Singles[]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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US Main. Rock [34] |
US Active Rock [35] | |||
"Eleanor Rigby"[36] | 2014 | - | 41 | Letters from the Fire (EP) |
"Zombies in the Sun"[37] | 31 | 31 | ||
"Give In to Me"[36] | 2016 | 33 | 31 | Worth the Pain |
"Worth the Pain"[9] | 24 | 21 | ||
"Comfort You"[22] | 2018 | 40 | — | Letters from the Fire (LP) |
Music videos[]
- "Zombies in the Sun"[6]
- "Give In to Me"[36][38]
- "Control"[3]
- "Worth the Pain"[9][10]
- "At War"[17]
- "Comfort You"[39]
References[]
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- ^ Jump up to: a b c Biography by James Christopher Monger. "Letters from the Fire | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Letters from the Fire Premiere New Video, "Control"". Revolvermag. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c jpdeuce73 (May 18, 2016). "Alternative Hard Rockers Letters From The Fire's Alexa Kabazie Filling In For Failure Anthem Singer On Tour This Week – I'm Music Magazine". Immusicmag.com. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^ "Letters From The Fire Bio | Letters From The Fire Career". MTV. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Letters From the Fire, 'Zombies in the Sun' - Video Premiere". Loudwire.com. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ "New Music Showcase: Binary Code, Letters From the Fire + Rival City Heights". Loudwire.com. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ "Worth the Pain by Letters from the Fire on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. September 9, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Dave Simpson. "Letters from the Fire unveil new video for "Worth the Pain" | Pure M". Puremzine.com. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Letters From The Fire - Worth The Pain Official Video". YouTube. December 20, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Letters From The Fire News". Loudwire.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ "Adelitas Way with special guests at Brick by Brick March 14th, San Diego , Brick By Brick". ClubZone. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "Adelita's Way & Letters From The Fire, The Black Moods, Manafest | Marquis Theatre | Things to do in Denver". Timeout.com. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "Adelita's Way, Letters From the Fire, The Black Moods, Autumn King | Whisky A Go-Go | Rock | Los Angeles News and Events". LA Weekly. January 17, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "Seether Announce 2017 U.S. Tour, Add Clint Lowery Live". Loudwire.com. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ^ "BLACK STONE CHERRY Announces 18-Date U.S. Tour". blabbermouth.net. February 23, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b LettersFromTheFire (May 31, 2017). "Letters From The Fire At War, Official Video". YouTube. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ "Letters From The Fire". Facebook.com. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Letters From The Fire Part Ways with Vocalist; Announce New Vocalist - Pop Culture Madness Network News". Pcmworldnews.com. October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Letters From The Fire". facebook.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ "Clay Wages". facebook.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Nina Bergman". facebook.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Here it is! The brand new video for... - Letters From The Fire". Facebook.com. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Letters From the Fire Tickets, Tour Dates 2018 & Concerts – Songkick". Songkick.com. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ "Letters From The Fire". facebook.com.
- ^ "LETTERS FROM THE FIRE - Rise From The Ashes". Screamer Magazine. July 27, 2016.
- ^ "Letters from the Fire - Music Insider Magazine". blog.musicinsidermagazine.com.
- ^ "Letters from the Fire - Chart history". Billboard. October 1, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Letters from the Fire - Chart history". Billboard. October 1, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ JonathanBarkan on September 8, 2016 (September 8, 2016). "Letters From The Fire Challenge Your "Perfect Life" (Exclusive)". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^ "Letters From The Fire (Candiria) Upload Teaser For "Rebirth" EP". Theprp.com. August 26, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ "Letters From the Fire - EP by Letters from the Fire on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. August 19, 2014. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ Vandala (August 18, 2014). "LETTERS FROM THE FIRE To Release Digital EP August 19". Vandala Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^ "Letters from the Fire - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts". Mediabase.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Reviews - LETTERS FROM THE FIRE 'Worth The Pain'". Knac.com. September 2, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Zombies in the Sun - Single by Letters from the Fire on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. August 5, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Letters From The Fire - Give In To Me 2016". YouTube. May 12, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Letters From The Fire "Comfort You" (Official video)". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- Hard rock musical groups from California
- Musical groups from San Francisco