The Always Open Mouth

Take whatever you think you know about Fear Before The March Of Flames and toss it in the garbage. Sure, your instinct is to flip through that file cabinet in your mind and pull out a folder that says 'Fear Before is that heavy band that sounds like... (insert generic metalcore band here),' but believe this and you'd be terribly wrong. Let all of your preconceptions melt away and brace yourself, because Fear Before The March of Flames' third album The Always Open Mouth is about to cause an earthquake. For those of you who don't know this unassuming group from Denver, CO, get ready for a shocking introduction. The Always Open Mouth is a long, winding journey through darkness, dissolution, and hope. While most fans are used to David Marion's passionate screaming and Adam Fisher's alternate singing, the two have now swapped duties. This is just one example of how the band has eschewed the 'rules' of metal and turned their sound inside out. On the follow-up to 2004's Art Damage, the band has taken their music onto an entirely different plane. The Always Open Mouth is boldly experimental and brimming with musical complexity. It boasts several highlights including the macabre single 'Taking Cassandra To The End Of The World Party,' which has all the proper components to turn the heads of current fans as well as intrigue new ones.