Flyleaf
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Arising from Temple, Texas is an alternative rock/metal band Flyleaf. Fronted by female 24 year old Lacey Mosley, who's voice is one of the band's powerful vantage point, Flyleaf has been gaining ample attention since their self-titled release. The band has been commended by the likes of Metal Edge, Kerrang and Metal Hammer in the UK.
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About
Flyleaf was formed in 2000 by Lacey Mosley and drummer James Culpepper. Sameer Bhattacharya and Jared Hartmann played guitars for the band, and in 2002, Pat Seals joined in as bassist. The band has been performing under several names, including Passerby in which they became known prior to signing a label. Unfortunately, another artist trademarked the name, so they changed their name to Flyleaf, befitting the personal, revealing messages in their songs. Mosley explains, "A flyleaf is the blank page at the front of a book. It's a dedication page, the place you write a message to someone you're giving a book to. And that's kind of what our songs are--personal messages that provide a few moments of clarity before the story begins."
In 2003, Flyleaf landed a show at the South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, a legendary annual music festival where independent and unsigned bands gather together. The event led to showcases for several labels, which then led to Flyleaf signing a label after one particular showcase. In January 7, 2004, they were officially introduced as Octone Records' new talent, the same recording suit that uncovered the sound of Maroon 5.
A Flyleaf EP was released in 2005, produced by Rick Parasher (Pearl Jam, Blind Melon) and Brad Cook (Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age). To promote the EP, Flyleaf toured with Saliva, Breaking Benjamin, 3 Doors Down, and Trust Company. They likewise toured with Cold, Staind, and POD to launch the EP. The singles "Breathe Today," "Red Sam" and "Cassie" were released from this self-titled debut EP, which also appear on Flyleaf's full length.
In 2005, the band recorded their full-length debut album with Howard Benson, who has previously worked with Papa Roach, My Chemical Romance, POD and All American Rejects. On October 4, 2005, the record was released under the title Flyleaf. They set out three singles from the album, "All Around Me," "Fully Alive" and "I'm So Sick." Octone partnered with SRE Recordings to distribute Flyleaf in Christian markets, and in early 2006, the band moved to J-Records as a part of an exclusive band development deal between J-Records, RCA, and Octone Records.
Flyleaf's music is probably best described by Lacey herself. "Our music is passionate and on purpose. It's angry and sad and urgent and loving. It's about our experiences and passions and how we have overcome. Our message is to encourage the hopeless people to have hope, and the apathetic people to stand up in their destinies and purposes and believe in something good and world changing."
Band Members
- Lacey Mosley- lead vocals
- Jared Hartmann- guitar
- Pat Seals- bass
- Sameer Bhattacharya- guitar
- James Culpepper- drums
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Album | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Flyleaf | Gold |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Hot 100 | US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | UK Singles Chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "I'm So Sick" | - | #27 | #12 | - | Flyleaf |
| 2006 | "Fully Alive" | - | #34 | #13 | - | Flyleaf |
News
Tours & Concerts
Feb 7 2007 Albuquerque, New Mexico (Sunshine Theatre)
Feb 8 2007 Tucson, Arizona (The Rock)
Feb 9 2007 Las Vegas, Nevada (House of Blues)
Feb 10 2007 Tempe, Arizona (Marquee Theatre)
Feb 12 2007 Anaheim, California (House of Blues)
Feb 15 2007 Chico, California (Senator Theatre)
Feb 16 2007 Reno, Nevada (The New Oasis)
Feb 17 2007 Boise, Idaho (Big Easy Concert House)
Feb 18 2007 Spokane, Washington (The Big Easy Concert Hall)
Soundwave Festival
Feb 24 2007 Brisbane, Queensland
Feb 25 2007 Sydney, New South Wales
Feb 28 2007 Melbourne, Victoria (Festival Hall)
Mar 1 2007 Adelaide, South Australia (Thebarton Theatre)
Mar 3 2007 Perth, Western Australia
Mar 27 2007 Houston, Texas (Warehouse Live)
Mar 30 2007 San Antonio, Texas (White Rabbit)
Apr 1 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana (House of Blues)
Apr 2 2007 Atlanta, Georgia (Masquerade)
Apr 5 2007 Jacksonville, North Carolina (Hooligan)
Apr 6 2007 Charlotte, North Carolina (Tremont Music Hall)
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Breathe Today" | Flyleaf EP |
| 2004 | "Red Sam" | Flyleaf EP |
| 2004 | "Cassie" | Flyleaf EP |
| 2005 | "All Around Me" | Flyleaf |
| 2005 | "Fully Alive" | Flyleaf |
| 2005 | "I'm So Sick" | Flyleaf |
Compilations & Live Releases
- Winter of Rock - Day of Fire, By the Tree, Overflow, Jason Morant; Barlow Girl, Flyleaf, BDA, United, Oliva the Band, Daniel's Window Exit East
- Return of the Holiday Hangover, Vol. III, 2004 (BMG) - Buck 65, Three Days Grace, Flyleaf, Stephen Lynch, Kings of Leon
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- On April 12, 2006, Flyleaf performed live on television for the first time on Fuse TV's Daily Download. They did two songsL "I'm So Sick," which has been a Top 5 video on the station, and "All Around Me."
- On July 10, 2006, Flyleaf logged their first network television appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live where they performed their first two singles, "I'm So Sick" and Fully Alive."
- The band played on the revival of the Family Values Tour.
Reviews
With reference to instrumentation and Mosley's arresting vocals, Flyleaf has that driving edge. Lyrically speaking, Flyleaf is a deviation from angsty bands spitting rage, fueling hate and condemnation. Although screams and forcible metal sound display turmoil and madness, they also reveal passion and love, hope and faith. Lacey Mosley's songwriting proclaims hopeful resolutions in desperate conditions. She sings about adversities and afflictions based on her own encounters, but provides the way out, which is The Way alone. That is Flyleaf's driving force, the light at the end of the tunnel they profess in their songs. --jamie 14:55, 19 February 2007 (PST)
