From Autumn to Ashes - Holding a Wolf by the Ears (2007)

From Autumn to Ashes or FATA is a post hardcore/metalcore band from Long Island, NY. The band mixes melody with hardcore styles, and their earlier albums featured a unique dual vocal style between frontman Benjamin Perri and drummer Francis Mark. This style was very innovative at the time and earned the band widespread praise. FATA's first two albums also featured Melanie Wills of One True Thing on vocals.

Following their 2000 EP Sin, Sorrow and Sadness, their debut full-length album Too Bad You're Beautiful was released on Ferret Records in August 2001. The unique blend of melodic hardcore and innovative vocals executed on this album quickly made the band an underground success.

The bands second album The Fiction We Live, was released in September 2003 and was the first to be released on their current label Vagrant Records. Although the album retained the intricate dual vocal style that earned the group success in the first place, the overall sound became more melodic than its predecessor, featuring a larger focus on Fran Mark's singing presence. Following the albums release, the band made videos for 'The After Dinner Payback' which featured on the 'Freddy vs Jason' soundtrack, and also 'Lilacs and Lolita' and 'Milligram Smile'.
This album also marked the final appearances of guitarist Scott Gross and bassist Mike Pilato.

Featuring a new lineup of Benjamin Perri (vocals), Brian Deneeve (guitar, piano, backing vocals) and Francis Mark (drums, vocals) alongside new members Jon Cox (guitar) and Josh Newton (bass, backing vocals), Abandon Your Friends was released on Vagrant in August 2005. Due to problems with vocalist Ben and his contributions to the band, this album features an increased focus on drummer/vocalist Fran Mark, and an overall lighter approach, marking a slight departure from the traditional FATA sound. The band made a video for 'Where Do You Draw The Line' following the albums release.

Vocalist Ben Perri recently left the band, according to a MySpace blog posted on December 5th, 2006. The band will continue without him, with Francis Mark on full vocal duties. Jon Cox (guitar) also left the band sometime before recording sessions in November 2006, leaving a lineup of Fran Mark (vocals and drums), Brian Deneeve (guitars) and Josh Newton (bass) to record the new album as a three piece. However, for live purposes, Fran has now chosen to front the band.

The current lineup is;
Francis Mark - Lead Vocals
Brian Deneeve - Guitar & Vocals
Josh Newton - Bass & Vocals
Rob Lauritson - Guitar
Jeff Gretz - Drums

The limited edition EP These Speakers Don't Always Tell The Truth was released as a Hot Topic exclusive on March 13th, 2007, featuring 2 tracks from the brand new album, Holding A Wolf By The Ears, released on April 10th, 2007.

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