Letters from the Fire

Letters from the Fire was[1] an American hard rock[2] band from San Francisco, California[3] founded in 2012.[4]

This article is about the musical ensemble. For the EP, see Letters from the Fire (EP). For the LP, see Letters from the Fire (album).
Letters from the Fire
Letters from the Fire performing in 2016
Background information
Also known asLFTF
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresHard rock
Years active2012 (2012)–2019 (2019)[1]
LabelsSand Hill Records
Websitelettersfromthefire.net
MembersMike Keller
Cameron Stucky
Clayton Wages
Nina Bergman
Seth Hostetter
Past membersBrian Sumwalt
Alexa Kabazie
Elliot Weber

History

Beginnings (2014–2016)

In 2014, Letters From The Fire debut their first commercial EP with a cover of The Beatle's "Eleanor Rigby",[2] which ranked No. 41 on Active Rock Radio[5] as well as a music video for "Zombies in the Sun" which hit No. 31 on the American Mediabase Activerock charts.[6] Following national tours with Pop Evil and Trapt, Letters From The Fire and Elliot Weber (former vocalist) decided to part ways because of artistic differences.

Worth the Pain (2016–2017)

In May 2016, the band released "Give in to Me", the first single from Worth the Pain, the debut studio album from the group.[7] Produced by Kile Odell,[4] Worth The Pain released worldwide on September 9, 2016.[8] In December 2016, the ensemble released a lyric video for "Control"[3] and a music video for the title track, "Worth The Pain."[9][10]

The band toured with Lacey Sturm[11] in February 2017,[11] and performed throughout the United States alongside Adelitas Way in March 2017.[12][13][14][15][16] In May, July and August 2017, the ensemble plans to travel throughout North America to open for Seether[17] with dates accompanying Black Stone Cherry from late May until the middle of June 2017.[18] On May 31, 2017, the ensemble published a music video for the song "At War".[19]

Letters from the Fire and breakup (2017–2019)

In late August 2017, Keller announced that the ensemble plans to work on their second studio album.[20] Almost two months later, Kabazie[21] and Sumwalt[22] parted ways with the group, announcing Nina Bergman[21] as the new lead vocalist and Seth Hostetter as their new drummer.[22] Two weeks later, the group announced that they would begin recording in December 2017 with producer Colin Brittain.[23]

On April 1, 2018, Bergman announced that "Comfort You", the first single from Letters from the Fire, their self-titled second studio album, which was released on April 13, 2018.[24] On April 13, 2018, the group announced that the album would be released on June 15, 2018.[25] At that time, the group will tour the United States with American electronicore band Palisades.[26]

Between late 2018 and late 2019, Letters from the Fire broke up.[1]

Members

Current
  • Mike Keller – rhythm guitar (2012–2019)
  • Cameron Stucky – lead guitar (2012–2019)
  • Clayton Wages – bass (2012–2019)[4]
  • Nina Bergman – vocals (2017–2019)[21]
  • Seth Hostetter – drums (2017–2019)[27]

[1]

Former
  • Brian Sumwalt – drums (2012–2017)[28]
  • Alexa Kabazie – vocals (2015–2017)[21]
  • Elliot Weber – vocals (2013–2015)[29]

Discography

Studio albums
Album details Peak chart positions
US Heat
[30]		 US Hard Rock
[31]
Worth the Pain

  • Release date: September 9, 2016
  • Label: Sand Hill Records[32]

1818
Letters from the Fire[24]

  • Release date: June 15, 2018[25]
  • Label: Sand Hill Records[25]

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EPs

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Main.
Rock
[36]		 US
Active
Rock
[37]
"Eleanor Rigby"[38] 2014 - 41 Letters from the Fire (EP)
"Zombies in the Sun"[39] 31 31
"Give In to Me"[38] 2016 33 31 Worth the Pain
"Worth the Pain"[9] 24 21
"Comfort You"[24] 2018 40 — Letters from the Fire (LP)

Music videos

References
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  2. Biography by James Christopher Monger. "Letters from the Fire | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
  3. "Letters from the Fire Premiere New Video, "Control"". Revolvermag. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  4. jpdeuce73 (2016-05-18). "Alternative Hard Rockers Letters From The Fire's Alexa Kabazie Filling In For Failure Anthem Singer On Tour This Week – I'm Music Magazine". Immusicmag.com. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
  5. "Letters From The Fire Bio | Letters From The Fire Career". MTV. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  6. "Letters From the Fire, 'Zombies in the Sun' - Video Premiere". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  7. "New Music Showcase: Binary Code, Letters From the Fire + Rival City Heights". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  8. "Worth the Pain by Letters from the Fire on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  9. Dave Simpson. "Letters from the Fire unveil new video for "Worth the Pain" | Pure M". Puremzine.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2017-02-19.
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  13. "Adelitas Way Tour Dates 2017 - Upcoming Adelitas Way Concert Dates and Tickets". Bandsintown. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  14. "Adelitas Way with special guests at Brick by Brick March 14th, San Diego , Brick By Brick". ClubZone. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  15. "Adelita's Way & Letters From The Fire, The Black Moods, Manafest | Marquis Theatre | Things to do in Denver". Timeout.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  16. "Adelita's Way, Letters From the Fire, The Black Moods, Autumn King | Whisky A Go-Go | Rock | Los Angeles News and Events". LA Weekly. 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  17. "Seether Announce 2017 U.S. Tour, Add Clint Lowery Live". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  18. "BLACK STONE CHERRY Announces 18-Date U.S. Tour". blabbermouth.net. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  19. LettersFromTheFire (31 May 2017). "Letters From The Fire At War, Official Video". YouTube. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  20. "Letters From The Fire". Facebook.com. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  21. "Letters From The Fire Part Ways with Vocalist; Announce New Vocalist - Pop Culture Madness Network News". Pcmworldnews.com. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  22. "Letters From The Fire". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  23. "Clay Wages". www.facebook.com.
  24. "Nina Bergman". www.facebook.com.
  25. "Here it is! The brand new video for... - Letters From The Fire". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  26. "Letters From the Fire Tickets, Tour Dates 2018 & Concerts – Songkick". Songkick.com. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  27. "Letters From The Fire". www.facebook.com.
  28. "LETTERS FROM THE FIRE - Rise From The Ashes". Screamer Magazine. July 27, 2016.
  29. "Letters from the Fire - Music Insider Magazine". blog.musicinsidermagazine.com.
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  31. "Letters from the Fire - Chart history". Billboard. 2016-10-01. Retrieved 2017-02-19.
  32. By JonathanBarkan on September 8, 2016 (2016-09-08). "Letters From The Fire Challenge Your "Perfect Life" (Exclusive)". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
  33. "Letters From The Fire (Candiria) Upload Teaser For "Rebirth" EP". Theprp.com. 2012-08-26. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  34. "Letters From the Fire - EP by Letters from the Fire on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
  35. by Vandala (2014-08-18). "LETTERS FROM THE FIRE To Release Digital EP August 19". Vandala Magazine. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
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  37. "Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts". Mediabase.com. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
  38. "Reviews - LETTERS FROM THE FIRE 'Worth The Pain'". Knac.com. 2016-09-02. Retrieved 2017-02-19.
  39. "Zombies in the Sun - Single by Letters from the Fire on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 2014-08-05. Retrieved 2017-02-19.
  40. "Letters From The Fire - Give In To Me 2016". YouTube. 2016-05-12. Retrieved 2017-02-19.
  41. "Letters From The Fire "Comfort You" (Official video)". www.youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
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