2. – Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida
currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band was formed in
2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway, and Paddock Park.
The group is currently signed toEpitaph Records[1] and have released
four full-length albums and an acoustic EP. The group's third album Feel
debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200, and a fourth album entitled
Madness was released on March 17, 2015 through Epitaph Records and
spawned the single "Kick Me". The group is known primarily for the
versatility of vocalist Kellin Quinn's leggero tenor vocal range.
3. Background
– Formation and With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear (2009–2010)
– The band's first album, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, was released on March
23, 2010. Debuted at number 7 onBillboard's Top Heatseekers chart, and at number
36 on Top Independent Albums.
– Let's Cheers to This and If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack (2011–
2012)
– On April 7, 2011, the band released the first single off of the band's new album Do It
Now Remember It Later. Later in the month on April 28, the next single "Fire" was
released. The band's second album Let's Cheers to This was released on May 10,
2011 On June 26, 2012 the band released its first Acoustic EP, If You Were a Movie,
This Would Be Your SoundtrackOn October 21, 2012, Sleeping With Sirens released
a new single called "Dead Walker Texas Ranger" as a Halloween special.
4. Background
– Feel and Departure of Jesse Lawson (2013–2014)
– In January 2013, the band entered the studio to record its follow up to Let's Cheers to This with an estimated release date of mid-
2013.On April 23, 2013, the band released a new single called "Low" and revealed the new album's title as Feel and release date as
June 4, 2013. In support of the new album, the band will be playing Kia main stage at the Vans Warped Tour 2013. On May 21, the
band released the second single from Feel, "Alone" Featuring Machine Gun Kelly.
– On August 4, the band announced that it would be headlining a tour titled the Feel This Tour in support of the album Feel. Memphis
May Fire, Breathe Carolina, Issues, andOur Last Night will be supporting the tour on selected dates.[
– On October 16, 2013, guitarist Jesse Lawson announced his departure from the band, citing his desire to spend more time with his
family and start a new musical venture.After Lawson's amicable departure the band tapped Nick Martin (formerly of D.R.U.G.S. and
Underminded) to fill in on guitar on the bands upcoming UK/EU Feel tour.
– Madness, label change and world tour (2014-present)
– Main article: Madness (Sleeping With Sirens album)
– On July 6, 2014 the band released pictures of the band members in the studio recording new music with John Feldmann.On July 21,
2014 the band announced that it would be headlining a world tour alongside Pierce the Veil, with supporting acts Beartooth and This
Wild Life. On August 8, 2014 the band members announced that the band had parted ways with Rise Records and working on as an
independent band.[ However, on November 10, 2014 it was announced on Alternative Press that the band signed to Epitaph Records
and released a new single called "Kick Me".[1] The band followed the release of "Kick Me", with its single "We Like It Loud", on New
Year's Day. It was available for free download for twenty four hours through the band's website
5. Band members
– Current members
– Kellin Quinn – lead vocals, keyboards (2009–present)
– Gabe Barham – drums, percussion (2009–present)
– Justin Hills – bass guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)
– Jack Fowler – lead guitar, programming (2010–present)
– Nick Martin – rhythm guitar, vocals (2013–present)
– Touring members
– Alex Howard - rhythm guitar, keyboards (2014–present)
– Former members
– Brian Calzini – lead vocals (2009)
– Dave Aguliar – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009)
– Paul Russell – bass guitar (2009)
– Alex Kaladjian – drums, percussion (2009)
– Brandon McMasters – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
– Nick Trombino – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
– Jesse Lawson – rhythm guitar, vocals (2010–2013)