Genre(s):
Thrash Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Metal, Gore, Violence, Insanity
Origin:
United States (Norwalk, California)
Formed In:
2002
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Anthony Vasquez - Bass (Sodomizing the Dead)
Rick Rangel - Bass (formerly), Guitars, Vocals
Carlos Gutierrez - Drums (Blade Killer, ex-Sodomizing the Dead)
Chris Monroy - Guitars (lead) (Skeletal Remains)
Former/Past Member(s):
Adrian Gallego - Bass
Sal Zepeda - Guitars (ex-Execution, ex-Sodomizing the Dead)
Ray Fiero - Vocals
Jovanny "Gio" Herrera - Vocals, Guitars (2004-2007) (Master Destructor)
Additional notes
BAND BIO
After nearly a dozen personnel rotations, thrash metal outfit "Fueled By Fire" have fine-tuned their sound into an explosive act in the vein of '80s speed demons Slayer, Overkill , Testament and more . This line up would include Carlos Gutierrez - Drums, Rick Rangel - Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar, Anthony Vasquez - Bass, Chris Monroy - Lead Guitar. The group started their humble beginnings in 2002, They immediately recorded their first demo and entitled "Life…Death…and FBF" in April 2004. Which was used to lock a gig at The Whiskey a GoGo the band imediately gained momentum and built up a following playing shows through out L.A. and surrounding areas, and playing along side Metal Heavy weights such as Exodus,Possessed, Exumer, Municipal Waste, Heathen, Hallows Eve, Hirax, Toxic Holocuast, Agent Steel and many more... As their fan base continued to grow, the demand for them to release more material also grew, In May 2006 they recorded their first full length album consisting of nine tracks entitled “Spread The Fire” which was a self financed effort, it was released in September 2006 the album gained world wide attention and also the attention of none other than Brian Slagel founder of Metal Blade Records, who contacted the band only one month after their album was released. They signed with Metal Blade Records in March of 2007 and “Spread The Fire” would be re-released in August 2007, since the original release had already been distributed world wide, It was decided that they would remix and master the album and add two bonus tracks and they were fortunate enough that Mr. Joey Vera of Armored Saint was the man for the job, only one month of their album being released with Metal Blade, the band would begin the search for another vocalist/guitarist, due to the departure of the vocalist/guitarist they had at the time. Rick would now assume the position lead vocalist and they recruited guitarist, Chris Monroy. They soon began to tour with this current lineup, in December 2007 headlining a West Coast tour with bay area speed metaler’s Scarecrow as the supporting act, in addition to playing some gig’s in Mexico, they were soon invited to perform at the”Keep It True” festival in Germany that was followed by a European tour as the headliner in April 2008 and in July 2008 on a full U.S.tour as direct support to M.O.D. The future is bright for “Fueled By Fire” as they continue to build on their fan base and on going touring plans...
Fueled By Fire is making a name for themselves, developing a fan base thats grows every time they hit the stage. KEEP AN EYE OUT!!! they are litterally SPREADING THE FIRE!!! ....AND THEY ARE SURE TO HIT A STAGE NEAR YOU!!!
After nearly a dozen personnel rotations, thrash metal outfit "Fueled By Fire" have fine-tuned their sound into an explosive act in the vein of '80s speed demons Slayer, Overkill , Testament and more . This line up would include Carlos Gutierrez - Drums, Rick Rangel - Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar, Anthony Vasquez - Bass, Chris Monroy - Lead Guitar. The group started their humble beginnings in 2002, They immediately recorded their first demo and entitled "Life…Death…and FBF" in April 2004. Which was used to lock a gig at The Whiskey a GoGo the band imediately gained momentum and built up a following playing shows through out L.A. and surrounding areas, and playing along side Metal Heavy weights such as Exodus,Possessed, Exumer, Municipal Waste, Heathen, Hallows Eve, Hirax, Toxic Holocuast, Agent Steel and many more... As their fan base continued to grow, the demand for them to release more material also grew, In May 2006 they recorded their first full length album consisting of nine tracks entitled “Spread The Fire” which was a self financed effort, it was released in September 2006 the album gained world wide attention and also the attention of none other than Brian Slagel founder of Metal Blade Records, who contacted the band only one month after their album was released. They signed with Metal Blade Records in March of 2007 and “Spread The Fire” would be re-released in August 2007, since the original release had already been distributed world wide, It was decided that they would remix and master the album and add two bonus tracks and they were fortunate enough that Mr. Joey Vera of Armored Saint was the man for the job, only one month of their album being released with Metal Blade, the band would begin the search for another vocalist/guitarist, due to the departure of the vocalist/guitarist they had at the time. Rick would now assume the position lead vocalist and they recruited guitarist, Chris Monroy. They soon began to tour with this current lineup, in December 2007 headlining a West Coast tour with bay area speed metaler’s Scarecrow as the supporting act, in addition to playing some gig’s in Mexico, they were soon invited to perform at the”Keep It True” festival in Germany that was followed by a European tour as the headliner in April 2008 and in July 2008 on a full U.S.tour as direct support to M.O.D. The future is bright for “Fueled By Fire” as they continue to build on their fan base and on going touring plans...
Fueled By Fire is making a name for themselves, developing a fan base thats grows every time they hit the stage. KEEP AN EYE OUT!!! they are litterally SPREADING THE FIRE!!! ....AND THEY ARE SURE TO HIT A STAGE NEAR YOU!!!
Discography:
Fueled By Fire - Life, Death And FBF [demo] - 2005
Fueled By Fire - Spread the Fire!!! [demo] - 2006
Fueled By Fire - Spread The Fire!!! [full-length] - 2006
Fueled By Fire - Plunging Into Darkness [full-length] - 2010
Fueled By Fire - Trapped In Perdition [full-length] - 2013
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Official site:
Fueled By Fire @ Website
Fueled By Fire @ Forum
Fueled By Fire @ Last.fm
Fueled By Fire @ YouTube