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{{Short description|American metalcore band}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- For groups; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
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| name = For All Those Sleeping
| also known as = FATS
| image =
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| alt =
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| caption = For All Those Sleeping live in 2012
| origin = [[Sartell, Minnesota|Sartell]], [[Minnesota]], United States
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| genre = [[Metalcore]],<ref>https://www.allmusic.com/artist/for-all-those-sleeping-mn0002476804#biography</ref> [[pop punk]]<ref>https://www.allmusic.com/artist/for-all-those-sleeping-mn0002476804#biography</ref>
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| years_active = 2007–2014
| origin = [[St. Cloud, Minnesota]], [[USA]]
| label = [[Fearless Records|Fearless]]
| website = {{facebook|forallthosesleeping}}
| genre = [[Melodic metalcore]], [[pop punk]], [[metalcore]]<ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/302288/all-those-sleeping/biography</ref>
| current_members =
| years_active = 2007&ndash;present
| past_members = Mike Champa<br>David Volgman-Stevens<br/>Jerad Pierskalla<br>Ethan Trekell<br>London Snetsinger
| label = [[Fearless Records|Fearless]]
| associated_acts = [[We Came As Romans]], [[A Skylit Drive]], [[Woe, Is Me]]
| website = [http://forallthosesleeping.com/]
| current_members = Mike Champa<br>Dave Volgman-Stevens<br>London Snetsinger<br>Ethan Trekell<br/>Jerad Pierskalla
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'''For All Those Sleeping''' was an American [[metalcore]] band formed in [[Sartell, Minnesota|Sartell]], [[Minnesota]] in 2007. The band released three studio albums, ''Cross Your Fingers'', [[Outspoken (album)|Outspoken]], and [[Incomplete Me]], all of which featured the same line-up. They announced their breakup on October 9, 2014.
'''For All Those Sleeping''' is a [[metalcore]] [[band]] formed in St. Cloud, [[Minnesota]] in 2007. They combine bouncy, heartache-filled pop punk with metalcore to create their own dynamic, hybrid sound. Consisting of singer Mike Champa, guitarist and singer Jerad Pierskalla, guitarist and keyboardist David Volgman-Stevens, and drummer Ethan Trekell, who all met in high school, as well as bassist London Snetsinger, who joined the band in 2009, the quintet has a sound that punctuates its melodic yearning with brutal breakdowns. After self-releasing their ''The Lies We Live'' EP in 2008, the band got the attention of [[Fearless Records]], who signed them the following year. Their full-length debut, ''Cross Your Fingers'', was released in 2010 through the label, and was quickly followed up with a second album, [[Outspoken (album)|Outspoken]], in 2012. They have toured across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines.


==Band members==
== History ==
* Mike Champa - lead vocals
* London Snetsinger - clean vocals, bass
* Jerad Pierskalla - rhythm guitar, unclean vocals
* David Volgman-Stevens - lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
* Ethan Trekell - drums, percussion


=== Formation and ''Cross Your Fingers'' (2007–2011) ===
==Discography==
For All Those Sleeping was formed in 2007 while Mike Champa, Jerad Pierskalla, David Volgman-Stevens and Ethan Trekell were still attending [[Sartell High School]]. Their self-released their 2007 demo and 2008 EP "The Lies We Live" featured the band's original sound which combined melodic sounds with pop punk influences, and brutal breakdowns. The band would later add bassist/vocalist London Snetsinger, replacing guitarist/keyboardist David Volgman-Steven's duties as the band's main clean vocalist. As their local fanbase grew, the band gained the attention of [[Fearless Records]], and were signed in May 2010.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sean Reid|title=For All Those Sleeping Sign To Fearless Records|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2010/05/for-all-those-sleeping-sign-to-fearless.html|publisher=Alter the Press}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/38272/fearless-signs-for-all-those-sleeping|title=Fearless signs For All Those Sleeping|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=May 13, 2010|access-date=October 18, 2022}}</ref>
;Studio albums

During the following months, the band was announced as supporting acts for multiple bands. In May they were announced as supporting acts for a short June tour featuring [[Honor Bright]] with [[From First To Last]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Blake Solomon|title=Honor Bright Touring with FFTL|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?s=50f3e9e8890634575ddfa5405f0e9ba1&t=1676332|publisher=Absolute Punk|date=May 2, 2010}}</ref> The band was also announced
as support for [[Drop Dead, Gorgeous|Drop Dead Gorgeous]]'s headlining tour along with [[Sleeping With Sirens]], [[Attila (deathcore band)|Attila]], [[Abandon All Ships]], [[Woe, Is Me]] and ''Scarlett O'Hara''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drop Dead Gorgeous Headling Tour|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2010/05/13/dropdeadgorgeousheadlingtour/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=May 13, 2010}}</ref>

On June 25, 2010, the band announced pre-order bundles for their forthcoming album, ''Cross Your Fingers'' set for a July 20, 2010 release. The band also released their debut single from the album, "Never Leave Northfield".<ref>{{cite web|author=Grant Trimboli|title=For All Those Pre-ordering|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2010/06/25/for-all-those-pre-ordering/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=June 25, 2010}}</ref> The second single, "Outbreak of Heartache" was released on July 13 through [[PureVolume]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Blake Solomon|title=For All Those New Songs|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?s=50f3e9e8890634575ddfa5405f0e9ba1&t=1796292|publisher=Absolute Punk|date=July 13, 2010}}</ref>

Their debut, ''Cross Your Fingers'', released on July 20, 2010, through [[Fearless Records]], was met with mostly mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite web|author=Oakland L. Childers|title=For All Those Sleeping - Cross Your Fingers|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/crossyourfingers|publisher=Alternative Press|date=July 16, 2010}}</ref>

Following the release of the album, the band toured extensively to promote their debut. On September 9, 2010, the band was announced as part of [[A Skylit Drive]]'s November headlining tour with [[Motionless in White]], [[Woe, Is Me]] and ''Scarlett O'Hara''.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Skylit Drive Dates|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?s=50f3e9e8890634575ddfa5405f0e9ba1&t=1901202|publisher=Absolute Punk|date=September 9, 2010}}</ref>

The band contributed "Maybe This Christmas" to the Fearless Records' Christmas Compilation.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fearless Records release Christmas compilation|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2010/11/29/fearlessrecordschristmas/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=November 29, 2010}}</ref>

On December 16, 2010, the band were announced as part of ''The Smart Punk Tour'' with [[The Word Alive]], [[Upon a Burning Body]], [[Abandon All Ships]] and [[The Color Morale]] beginning in March and ending in April.<ref>{{cite web|title=Note To Self: Buy Eyeliner Before Show (Funny and Current Joke!)|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?s=50f3e9e8890634575ddfa5405f0e9ba1&t=2075212|publisher=Absolute Punk|date=December 16, 2010}}</ref>

In May 2011, the band made an appearance at Bled Fest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/bled_fest_releases_full_lineup|title=Bled Fest releases full lineup|work=Alternative Press|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|date=March 2, 2011|accessdate=July 11, 2017}}</ref> During 2011, the band participated in multiple tours, two prominent ones being the "2011 All Star Tour" in the summer, and the "Fearless Friends Tour" in the fall. They toured with [[After the Burial]], [[Attila (deathcore band)|Attila]], [[Memphis May Fire]], [[Motionless in White]], [[Chelsea Grin]] and [[Sleeping With Sirens]] during the All Star, Tour<ref>{{cite web|title=Emmure, Alesana, I Wrestled A Bear Once and 12 Other Bands Set For "2011 All Stars Tour"|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/05/emmure-alesana-iwrestledabearonce-and.html|publisher=Alter the Press}}</ref> and with fellow Fearless acts [[blessthefall]], [[Motionless in White]] and [[The Word Alive]] during the fall.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fearless Friends Tour|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?s=50f3e9e8890634575ddfa5405f0e9ba1&t=2354682|publisher=Absolute Punk}}</ref>

August 17, 2011 the band was announced to support [[Falling in Reverse]] on their US headlining tour with [[Eyes Set to Kill]] beginning in September and ending in October.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tori Thomas|title=Falling In Reverse fall tour dates|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/08/17/falling-in-reverse-fall-tour-dates/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=August 17, 2011}}</ref>

The band released a music video for their song, "I'm Not Dead Yet" from their debut album, "Cross Your Fingers" during early October.<ref>{{cite web|author=Grant Trimboli|title=For All Those Sleeping Release Music Video|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/10/08/for-all-those-sleeping-release-music-video/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=October 8, 2011}}</ref> The band later contributed their cover of [[Taylor Swift]]'s song "You Belong With Me" as part of [[Fearless Records]]' [[Punk Goes Pop 4|Punk Goes Pop Volume 4]].<ref>{{cite web|title=For All Those Sleeping Cover Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me"|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/11/for-all-those-sleeping-cover-taylor.html|publisher=Alter the Press}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=James Shotwell|title=STREAM: For All Those Sleeping – You Belong To Me (Taylor Swift Cover)|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/11/13/stream-for-all-those-sleeping-you-belong-to-me-taylor-swift-cover/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=November 13, 2011}}</ref>

=== ''Outspoken'' (2012–2013) ===
On January 17, 2012, the band announced that they would be entering the studio with [[Cameron Mizell]] to begin recording their second album. <ref>{{cite web|title=For All Those Sleeping To Start Recording New Album This Week|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/01/for-all-those-sleeping-to-start.html|publisher=Alter the Press|date=January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Grant Trimboli|title=For All Those Sleeping Recording Process|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/01/17/for-all-those-sleeping-recording-process/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=January 17, 2012}}</ref>

In February 2012 the band announced that they had finished recording their second album.<ref>{{cite web|title=For All Those Sleeping Finish Recording New Album|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/02/for-all-those-sleeping-finish-recording.html|publisher=Alter the Press|date=February 2012}}</ref>

On March 5, 2012, the band announced their spring US tour "The Soundrink Tour with direct support from [[In Fear and Faith]], [[Dream On, Dreamer]], ''Casino Madrid'' and ''Adestria''.
<ref>{{cite web|author=Grant Trimboli|title=For All Those Sleeping US Tour Details|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/03/05/for-all-those-sleeping-us-tour-details/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=March 5, 2012}}</ref>

''[[Outspoken (album)|Outspoken]]'' was released on June 19, 2012. This released was met with mostly average to positive reviews, most noting their improvement in their overall sound, and lyrical content,<ref>{{cite web|author=Kriston McConnell|title=Review: For All Those Sleeping – Outspoken|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/07/16/review-for-all-those-sleeping-outspoken/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=July 16, 2012|access-date=May 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508224559/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/07/16/review-for-all-those-sleeping-outspoken/|archive-date=May 8, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> while also noting the stark similarities to other bands of their genre such as [[A Day to Remember]].<ref>{{cite web|title=For All Those Sleeping - Outspoken|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/50422/For-All-Those-Sleeping-Outspoken/|publisher=Sputnik Music|date=June 20, 2012}}</ref> Prior to and following their second release the band toured with [[In Fear and Faith]], and [[Attack Attack! (American band)|Attack Attack!]]

On August 19, 2012, the band was announced as part of the ''2012 Scream It Like You Mean It Tour'' along with [[Woe, Is Me]], [[Impending Doom (American band)|Impending Doom]], [[Abandon All Ships]], [[Secrets (post-hardcore band)|Secrets]], and Volumes.<ref>{{cite web|author=Grant Trimboli|title=Woe, Is Me And 5 Other Bands Added To SILYMI Tour|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/04/19/woe-is-me-and-5-other-bands-added-to-silymi-tour/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=April 19, 2012}}</ref>

On December 14, 2012, the band was announced as support for [[I See Stars]]' ''The Filthy February Tour'' with fellow supporting acts [[Get Scared]], ''At the Skylines'' and [[Upon This Dawning]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Anthony Galasso|title=I See Stars Announce Headlining Tour This February|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/12/14/i-see-stars-announce-headlining-tour-this-february/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=December 14, 2012}}</ref>

On February 4, 2013, the band released their music video for, "Mark My Words".<ref>{{cite web|author=Leanne Cushing|title=Music Video: For All Those Sleeping – "Mark My Words"|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/02/04/music-video-for-all-those-sleeping-mark-my-words/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=February 4, 2013}}</ref> Towards the end of February the band was announced as support for [[Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!]]'s long-awaited US headlining tour with fellow support from [[City Lights (punk band)|City Lights]] and [[Upon This Dawning]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Matthew Leimkuehler|title=Chunk! No, Captain Chunk Announce Spring Tour Dates|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/02/25/chunk-no-captain-chunk-announce-spring-tour-dates/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=February 25, 2013}}</ref>

On April 4, 2013, the band was announced as part of the ''2013 All Stars Tour'' alongside fellow acts; [[Every Time I Die]], [[Chelsea Grin]], [[Veil of Maya]], [[Terror (band)|Terror]], [[Stray from the Path]], [[Capture (band)|Capture the Crown]], [[Iwrestledabearonce]], [[Dayshell]] and [[Volumes (band)|Volumes]].
On August 21, 2013, the band was announced as part of the ''Rise Up Tour'' supporting [[A Skylit Drive]]'s new release with fellow supporting acts [[Wolves at the Gate (band)|Wolves at the Gate]], [[I the Mighty]], and [[PVRIS]].<ref>{{cite web|author=James Shotwell|title=Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, Terror, And More Announced For 2013 All Stars Tour|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/04/04/every-time-i-die-chelsea-grin-terror-and-more-announced-for-2013-all-stars-tour/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=April 4, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106032143/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/04/04/every-time-i-die-chelsea-grin-terror-and-more-announced-for-2013-all-stars-tour/|archivedate=January 6, 2014}}</ref> The band performed as part of Warped Tour Australia in November and December.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/warped-tour-australia-2013-lineup-tickets-sideshows/848137|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401153454/http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/warped-tour-australia-2013-lineup-tickets-sideshows/848137|title=Man Overboard Heart Attack Headline Tour|work=FasterLouder|author=Mann, Tom|date=July 11, 2013|archivedate=April 1, 2016|url-status=dead|accessdate=October 2, 2018}}</ref>

=== ''Incomplete Me'' and breakup (2014) ===
On January 1, 2014, the band was announced to be working on new music based on [[Fearless Records]] [[YouTube]] video announcing music being released by the label in the coming year by label artist.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coming in 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpPF9eosV6o|publisher=Fearless Records}}</ref>

On March 6, 2014, the band announced they would be playing all of [[Warped Tour 2014]], along with ''PVRIS'', [[The Summer Set]], [[Get Scared]], ''Dangerkids'', ''DayShell'', ''Heart to Heart'', ''Pacific Dub'', ''DJ Nicola Bear'', ''Watsky'', ''Wax'' and ''One oK Rock''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Troy Sennett|title=A Dozen Bands Added To Warped Tour Lineup|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/03/06/a-dozen-bands-added-to-warped-tour-lineup/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=March 6, 2014}}</ref>

On May 7, 2014, the band announced that they would be releasing a new album, [[Incomplete Me]] through [[Fearless Records]] on June 23 during their time on this years [[Warped Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Kriston McConnell|title=For All Those Sleeping Announce New Album & Stream Single Teaser|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/05/07/for-all-those-sleeping-announce-new-album-stream-single-teaser/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=May 7, 2014}}</ref> ''Incomplete Me'' was released to mostly mixed to positive reviews, but charted at #2 on both the iTunes Rock and the iTunes Metal Charts.

The group announced on their Facebook page on October 9, 2014, that they had disbanded and would be playing two more final shows, with support from [[Out Came The Wolves]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/forallthosesleeping/photos/a.653195288035813/814240501931290/?type=3|title=For All Those Sleeping|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=2020-03-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theshowlastnight.com/photos-and-video-for-all-those-sleeping-played-their-last-show-in-minnesota/|title=Photos and video! For All Those Sleeping played their last show in Minnesota|website=Theshowlastnight.com|date=November 18, 2014|accessdate=2020-03-30}}</ref>

==Musical style==
For All Those Sleeping have been described as a fusion of [[metalcore]],<ref>https://www.allmusic.com/artist/for-all-those-sleeping-mn0002476804</ref> and [[pop punk]]<ref>https://www.allmusic.com/artist/for-all-those-sleeping-mn0002476804</ref> that is influenced by [[emo]],<ref>https://www.allmusic.com/album/outspoken-mw0002364499</ref> [[screamo]],<ref>https://www.allmusic.com/album/outspoken-mw0002364499</ref> and [[post-hardcore]].<ref>https://www.allmusic.com/album/outspoken-mw0002364499</ref>

== Members ==
* Mike Champa – [[unclean vocals]] <small>(2007–2014)</small>
* David Volgman-Stevens – [[lead guitar]], [[keyboard instrument|keyboards]] <small>(2007–2014)</small>, clean vocals <small>(2007–2008)</small>
* Jerad Pierskalla – [[rhythm guitar]], [[backing vocals|backing]] [[unclean vocals]] <small>(2007–2014)</small>
* Ethan Trekell – [[drums]] <small>(2007–2014)</small>
* London Snetsinger – [[Bass guitar|bass]], clean vocals <small>(2008–2014)</small>

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== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
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! rowspan="2"| Album
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! rowspan="2"| Label
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! colspan="1"| Chart peaks
! colspan="2"| Chart peaks<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/302288/all-those-sleeping/chart |title=For All Those Sleeping Billboard}}</ref>
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! style="width:50px;"| <small>[[Billboard 200|US]]
! style="width:50px;"| <small>[[Billboard 200|US]]</small>
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| 2010
| 2010
| ''Cross Your Fingers''
| ''Cross Your Fingers''
|rowspan="2"| [[Fearless Records]]
|rowspan="3"| [[Fearless Records]]
| style="text-align:center;"| -
| style="text-align:center;"| -
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| 2012
| 2012
| ''[[Outspoken (album)|Outspoken]]''
| ''[[Outspoken (album)|Outspoken]]''
| style="text-align:center;"| 98
| style="text-align:center;"| 95
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Incomplete Me]]''
| style="text-align:center;"| 79
|-
|-
|}
|}


=== Extended plays ===
==Music Videos==
''The Lies We Live'' (Self-Released, 2008)

=== Music videos ===
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| 2012
| 2012
| "Mark My Words"
| "Mark My Words"
| Cody Blue Snyder
| Cody Blue Snider
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2014
| "Incomplete Me"
| Dan Centrone
|-
| "Poison Party (Famous)"
| Josiah Van Dien
|}
|}


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist|30em}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.forallthosesleeping.com}}
* {{Official website|http://www.forallthosesleeping.com}}


{{Authority control}}
{{For All Those Sleeping}}


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[[Category:Metalcore musical groups from Minnesota]]
[[Category:American post-hardcore musical groups]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2007]]
[[Category:Heavy metal musical groups from Minnesota]]
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For All Those Sleeping
For All Those Sleeping live in 2012
For All Those Sleeping live in 2012
Background information
OriginSartell, Minnesota, United States
GenresMetalcore,[1] pop punk[2]
Years active2007–2014
LabelsFearless
Past membersMike Champa
David Volgman-Stevens
Jerad Pierskalla
Ethan Trekell
London Snetsinger
WebsiteFor All Those Sleeping on Facebook

For All Those Sleeping was an American metalcore band formed in Sartell, Minnesota in 2007. The band released three studio albums, Cross Your Fingers, Outspoken, and Incomplete Me, all of which featured the same line-up. They announced their breakup on October 9, 2014.

History

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Formation and Cross Your Fingers (2007–2011)

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For All Those Sleeping was formed in 2007 while Mike Champa, Jerad Pierskalla, David Volgman-Stevens and Ethan Trekell were still attending Sartell High School. Their self-released their 2007 demo and 2008 EP "The Lies We Live" featured the band's original sound which combined melodic sounds with pop punk influences, and brutal breakdowns. The band would later add bassist/vocalist London Snetsinger, replacing guitarist/keyboardist David Volgman-Steven's duties as the band's main clean vocalist. As their local fanbase grew, the band gained the attention of Fearless Records, and were signed in May 2010.[3][4]

During the following months, the band was announced as supporting acts for multiple bands. In May they were announced as supporting acts for a short June tour featuring Honor Bright with From First To Last[5] The band was also announced as support for Drop Dead Gorgeous's headlining tour along with Sleeping With Sirens, Attila, Abandon All Ships, Woe, Is Me and Scarlett O'Hara.[6]

On June 25, 2010, the band announced pre-order bundles for their forthcoming album, Cross Your Fingers set for a July 20, 2010 release. The band also released their debut single from the album, "Never Leave Northfield".[7] The second single, "Outbreak of Heartache" was released on July 13 through PureVolume[8]

Their debut, Cross Your Fingers, released on July 20, 2010, through Fearless Records, was met with mostly mixed reviews.[9]

Following the release of the album, the band toured extensively to promote their debut. On September 9, 2010, the band was announced as part of A Skylit Drive's November headlining tour with Motionless in White, Woe, Is Me and Scarlett O'Hara.[10]

The band contributed "Maybe This Christmas" to the Fearless Records' Christmas Compilation.[11]

On December 16, 2010, the band were announced as part of The Smart Punk Tour with The Word Alive, Upon a Burning Body, Abandon All Ships and The Color Morale beginning in March and ending in April.[12]

In May 2011, the band made an appearance at Bled Fest.[13] During 2011, the band participated in multiple tours, two prominent ones being the "2011 All Star Tour" in the summer, and the "Fearless Friends Tour" in the fall. They toured with After the Burial, Attila, Memphis May Fire, Motionless in White, Chelsea Grin and Sleeping With Sirens during the All Star, Tour[14] and with fellow Fearless acts blessthefall, Motionless in White and The Word Alive during the fall.[15]

August 17, 2011 the band was announced to support Falling in Reverse on their US headlining tour with Eyes Set to Kill beginning in September and ending in October.[16]

The band released a music video for their song, "I'm Not Dead Yet" from their debut album, "Cross Your Fingers" during early October.[17] The band later contributed their cover of Taylor Swift's song "You Belong With Me" as part of Fearless Records' Punk Goes Pop Volume 4.[18][19]

Outspoken (2012–2013)

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On January 17, 2012, the band announced that they would be entering the studio with Cameron Mizell to begin recording their second album. [20][21]

In February 2012 the band announced that they had finished recording their second album.[22]

On March 5, 2012, the band announced their spring US tour "The Soundrink Tour with direct support from In Fear and Faith, Dream On, Dreamer, Casino Madrid and Adestria. [23]

Outspoken was released on June 19, 2012. This released was met with mostly average to positive reviews, most noting their improvement in their overall sound, and lyrical content,[24] while also noting the stark similarities to other bands of their genre such as A Day to Remember.[25] Prior to and following their second release the band toured with In Fear and Faith, and Attack Attack!

On August 19, 2012, the band was announced as part of the 2012 Scream It Like You Mean It Tour along with Woe, Is Me, Impending Doom, Abandon All Ships, Secrets, and Volumes.[26]

On December 14, 2012, the band was announced as support for I See Stars' The Filthy February Tour with fellow supporting acts Get Scared, At the Skylines and Upon This Dawning.[27]

On February 4, 2013, the band released their music video for, "Mark My Words".[28] Towards the end of February the band was announced as support for Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!'s long-awaited US headlining tour with fellow support from City Lights and Upon This Dawning.[29]

On April 4, 2013, the band was announced as part of the 2013 All Stars Tour alongside fellow acts; Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, Veil of Maya, Terror, Stray from the Path, Capture the Crown, Iwrestledabearonce, Dayshell and Volumes. On August 21, 2013, the band was announced as part of the Rise Up Tour supporting A Skylit Drive's new release with fellow supporting acts Wolves at the Gate, I the Mighty, and PVRIS.[30] The band performed as part of Warped Tour Australia in November and December.[31]

Incomplete Me and breakup (2014)

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On January 1, 2014, the band was announced to be working on new music based on Fearless Records YouTube video announcing music being released by the label in the coming year by label artist.[32]

On March 6, 2014, the band announced they would be playing all of Warped Tour 2014, along with PVRIS, The Summer Set, Get Scared, Dangerkids, DayShell, Heart to Heart, Pacific Dub, DJ Nicola Bear, Watsky, Wax and One oK Rock.[33]

On May 7, 2014, the band announced that they would be releasing a new album, Incomplete Me through Fearless Records on June 23 during their time on this years Warped Tour.[34] Incomplete Me was released to mostly mixed to positive reviews, but charted at #2 on both the iTunes Rock and the iTunes Metal Charts.

The group announced on their Facebook page on October 9, 2014, that they had disbanded and would be playing two more final shows, with support from Out Came The Wolves.[35][36]

Musical style

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For All Those Sleeping have been described as a fusion of metalcore,[37] and pop punk[38] that is influenced by emo,[39] screamo,[40] and post-hardcore.[41]

Members

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Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album Label Chart peaks
US
2010 Cross Your Fingers Fearless Records -
2012 Outspoken 95
2014 Incomplete Me 79

Extended plays

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The Lies We Live (Self-Released, 2008)

Music videos

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Year Song Director
2010 "Favorite Liar" Cole Dabney
2011 "I'm Not Dead Yet" n/a
2012 "Mark My Words" Cody Blue Snider
2014 "Incomplete Me" Dan Centrone
"Poison Party (Famous)" Josiah Van Dien

References

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  6. ^ "Drop Dead Gorgeous Headling Tour". Under The Gun Review. May 13, 2010.
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  8. ^ Blake Solomon (July 13, 2010). "For All Those New Songs". Absolute Punk.
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  18. ^ "For All Those Sleeping Cover Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me"". Alter the Press.
  19. ^ James Shotwell (November 13, 2011). "STREAM: For All Those Sleeping – You Belong To Me (Taylor Swift Cover)". Under The Gun Review.
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  29. ^ Matthew Leimkuehler (February 25, 2013). "Chunk! No, Captain Chunk Announce Spring Tour Dates". Under The Gun Review.
  30. ^ James Shotwell (April 4, 2013). "Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, Terror, And More Announced For 2013 All Stars Tour". Under The Gun Review. Archived from the original on January 6, 2014.
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