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United States Of Mice & Men is an American rock band with a career spanning over a decade, known for their consistent musical output and evolution across various rock subgenres.
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Of Mice & Men unleashed their first single with Century Media Records, “Another Miracle,” marking a new partnership for the Californian metal quartet.
Of Mice & Men was formed in Costa Mesa, California, in 2009 by former Attack Attack! vocalist Austin Carlile and bassist Jaxin Hall. The band quickly garnered attention, reaching 1,000,000 plays on their MySpace profile within two months of its launch. Their self-titled debut album was released on March 9, 2010, following a signing with Rise Records. The initial lineup included drummer Valentino Arteaga, guitarist Phil Manansala, and Jon Kintz, who was later replaced by Shayley Bourget. This early period saw the band actively touring, including participation in the “Squash the Beef Tour,” “Atticus Tour,” and “Leave It to the Suits Tour” in 2009 and 2010. They also performed on the Vans Warped Tour in 2010.
In 2011, Austin Carlile returned to the band after a temporary departure, bringing Alan Ashby into the lineup as rhythm guitarist. This change led to the release of their second album, “The Flood,” on June 14, 2011. The band continued a rigorous touring schedule, playing the “Artery Across the Nation Tour” and the Vans Warped Tour in 2011. Following various lineup changes, including the permanent addition of Aaron Pauley on bass and clean vocals in 2012, the band released “Restoring Force” in 2014. This album marked a shift in their sound, incorporating more nu metal elements. They supported prominent bands like Bring Me the Horizon and Linkin Park on tours and released the live album “Live at Brixton” in 2016.
The band’s journey has been marked by continuous evolution in their musical style, starting from metalcore and incorporating hard rock, post-hardcore, nu metal, and alternative metal. After Austin Carlile’s second departure in 2016, Aaron Pauley took over lead vocals. Under this new configuration, Of Mice & Men has released several albums, including “Defy” (2018), “Earthandsky” (2019), “Echo” (2021), and “Tether” (2023), maintaining an active presence in the rock and metal scene. Their focus on consistent musical output and adaptability has allowed them to reach a broad audience and maintain relevance in various music markets.
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