OF MICE & MEN

Of Mice & Men is one of my favorite bands along side of Miss May I.  One of the bands that i can always listen too and NEVER get tired of listening to them!  Just everything about them is amazing, such a great band.  They are signed to Rise Records as well and are from Costa Mesa, California.  In my opinion I believe that Austin has the best vocal range out of any one else.  The notes this guy hits with his screams, and the range of his mids, highs and lows is just ridiculous.  Not only is his range stellar but he has some of the longest screams ever, it just purely amazes me.  Oh and then there is Shayley.  Shayley has the voice of an angel.  I wish I could just have Shay come sing to me all the time.  I love his voice.  Their lyrics are so meaningful and deep and they are real easy to relate too.  There drummer is amazing, he has some CRAZY symbol fills.  Just speaking of this band gets me excited.  I cannot wait to see them again this year at Warped Tour, shit is going to get real on main stage.  SO STOKED.  Some of the greatest musicians in my opinion.  But sad, sad story.  Shayley left the band, looks like there was some conflict and Austin wanted to be the front man, so Shayley is out. :(  But on the bright side Austin has some gorgeous cleans so not much is going to change.  I also really enjoy that they have some super pretty slow songs, I really appreciate that they mix it up!  This band is the bee knees.  YOU HAVEN'T heard of them?  WELL YOU BETTER LOOK THEM UP. 
~Stay Metal~

Valentino Arteaga - Drums

Austin Carlile - Vocals

Phil Manansala - Lead guitar

Alan Ashby - Rhythm guitar

Justin Trotta - Bass 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai0htHlsqZo&NR=1&feature=endscreen 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVvfzz4-sxY&feature=endscreen&NR=1