Years active 2003 - 2012 Website Official website Active from 2003 | Labels Small Town Records Active until 2012 | |
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Members Marc HallsWill PhillipsonMike CurtisJay StylerRob Clemson Past members Phil WalkerRichard Duvale Similar Profiles | ||
Fei comodo rival tides
Fei Comodo were a 5-piece post-hardcore band from Essex, United Kingdom. They were signed to Small Town Records and developed a strong fanbase since their formation through playing many live shows across the country. They released five EPs, two singles, and one studio mini album. Renowned for an energetic live show the band completed several UK tours with other hardcore and metalcore bands from the South East, such as InMe and Bury Tomorrow.
Contents
- Fei comodo rival tides
- Fei comodo a different world
- Formation and early years
- They All Have Two Faces 2008 2011
- The Life They Lead 2011 2012
- Behind the Bright Lights 2012
- Hey Vanity
- Studio albums
- EPs
- Singles
- Members
- In media
- Songs
- References
On 3 May 2012, the band announced they would be disbanding following the release of Behind the Bright Lights and subsequent tour.
Fei comodo a different world
Formation and early years
Fei Comodo formed in May 2003 with an original line-up consisting of Marc Halls (vocals and guitar), Will Phillipson (guitar), Phil Walker (bass) and Richard Duvale (drums). After a series of line up changes, they finally recruited their current line up with Mike Curtis (guitar) being added and bass being inherited by Jay Styler and drums by Rob Clemson.
During this period, the band released four EPs, Fei Comodo, One Man Stands Alive, This One's for Us and Go, Go! Emo Rangers. One of their first gigs was at the infamous 'Whoopfest' event in the New Windmill Hall in Upminster. In September 2007, Fei Comodo toured as support for fellow Essex band InMe.
They All Have Two Faces (2008-2011)
In September 2008, they released a mini-album titled They All Have Two Faces. Following that the band supported Blessed by a Broken Heart in December 2008 and embarked on a headline tour in February/March 2009 in order to promote the mini-album.
In 2009, the band landed a spot playing in the on the third stage in the Red Bull tent at Download Festival and in October, Fei Comodo played Freestyle Festival as one of the headlining bands on the main stage alongside CKY. The band were nominated for 'Best British Newcomer' at the Kerrang! Awards 2009. In 2010, Fei Comodo performed at Sonisphere.
The Life They Lead (2011-2012)
In May 2011, the band released a new 4-track EP, The Life They Lead. In support of this release, Fei Comodo supported Exit Ten on their UK tour.
Behind the Bright Lights (2012)
The release of Behind the Bright Lights, the band's debut full-length album, was initially scheduled for May 2012. However, on 3 May 2012, the band announced that they would be splitting up and the album release date would be postponed until July 2012. The band had been running a project on PledgeMusic which allowed fans to purchase a special edition of Behind the Bright Lights. This project was extended after the announcement of the band's split. Two singles were released from the album, namely "The Air Is Cold Tonight" and "A Different World", and music videos were recorded for both of these tracks.
Fei Comodo played their final shows after the release of the album in the summer of 2012, supported by Paige, Evarose and I Divide.
Hey Vanity
After the breakup of the band, Marc Halls, Will Phillipson and Ash Clarke formed a new band along with bassist Tom Pullen.
Studio albums
EPs
Singles
Members
In media
Fei Comodo are most commonly cited for providing the theme tune for the popular MTV UK show, Mighty Moshin' Emo Rangers.
Songs
Break the IceThey All Have Two Faces · 2008
Watch Them FeedThey All Have Two Faces · 2008
The Air is Cold TonightBehind the Bright Lights · 2012