I Set My Friends on Fire

I Set My Friends on Fire EP (2007–2008)

Matt Mehana and Nabil Moo were previously in a well-received local act named We Are The Cavalry. After their disbanding, Mehana and Moo began making songs under the name "I Set My Friends on Fire". Some assumed that the new name was derived from the Aiden song of the same title. The group, however, explained that the name was purely original, and announced their hatred of Aiden. They garnered a large audience due in part to MySpace, where their first single, a rendition of Soulja Boy Tell 'Em's "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" (originally entitled "Crank That Cavalry Boy") received more than one million plays. The duo's MySpace page was removed three times because MySpace had assumed that the duo were using software to increase the number of plays. The band released a self-titled EP before releasing their first album. The EP features the songs "Crank That", "ASL", and "Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beerholder".

You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter (2008–2009)

The duo then signed to Epitaph Records, who released their debut album You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter on October 7, 2008. The band received negative to mixed reception from various critics. You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter reached No. 29 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The song "Things That Rhyme with Orange" was the second single from the album and their third single overall.

Works with Smosh (2008–2009)

On November 21, 2008 the comedy duo Smosh had teamed up with I Set My Friends on Fire and released their first music video and second single, called "Sex Ed Rocks" with over 20,000,000 views. Later in September 2009, they teamed up yet again and released their second music video and fourth single, called "Four Years Foreplay" with over 7,000,000 views. "Four Years Foreplay" featured I Set My Friends On Fire's new drummer Chris Lent from From First To Last.

Astral Rejection (2010–2012)

I Set My Friends on Fire entered the studio in early 2010 to write and record their second album. The group performed at The Bamboozle on May 1, 2010 and then entered the studio for a second time on June 2, 2010 to finish up their upcoming album. The first single from the album, "Excite Dyke", was exclusively released via digital download on June 15, 2010, as part of a new Epitaph compilation CD entitled "New Noise Vol. 1".

The full album Astral Rejection was released and streamed on ISMFOF's on June 16, 2011. Astral Rejection was released in stores on June 21, 2011. On July 18, the music video for "It Comes Naturally" was released on YouTube with the directors being Nicholas Lent and co-founder and ex-member Nabil Moo.

Caterpillar Sex (2013–2017)

On March 6, 2015, Mehana featured in experimental band American Awesome Alliance's new music video which premiered on Alternative Press.
In September of 2015, Mehana announced that the band had a new line up featuring former touring musicians of The Bunny The Bear. In November, the band departed on their first tour in over three years. The band consistently toured for the next nine months, playing over 150 shows in 24 countries.

My Uzi Holds A Hundred Round Conscience (2017-Present)

On December 9th, 2016, the band announced on their Facebook page that they have signed to Tragic Hero Records and have released the first single off of their upcoming 4th studio album; "My Uzi Holds A Hundred Round Conscience". The single is self-titled after the album name. "My Uzi Holds A Hundred Round Conscience" has a music video for the single as well.

Musical style

I Set My Friends on Fire is recognized for their experimental musical style. The group blends elements from a variety of genres, including electronica, crunkcore, post-hardcore and more. AllMusic describes the group's style as "a tornado of musical influences and genres."

Band members

Current members

Former members

Touring Members

Discography

Albums/EPs

Singles

* these are possible songs to be release on this album, but are not verified