Fei Comodo
Encyclopedia
Fei Comodo is a 5-piece post-hardcore
band from Essex
, UK. They're signed to Small Town Records, and have developed a strong fanbase since their formation through playing many live shows across the country. They've released five EPs, two singles, and one studio mini album. Renowned for an energetic live show the band has completed several UK tours with other hardcore and metalcore
bands from the South East, such as InMe
and Bury Tomorrow
.
), 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.
.
In September 2007, Fei toured as support for fellow Essex band InMe
.
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 along side CKY
.
As of December 2009, the band are recording their full length debut album due for release May 2010.
.
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band from Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
, UK. They're signed to Small Town Records, and have developed a strong fanbase since their formation through playing many live shows across the country. They've released five EPs, two singles, and one studio mini album. Renowned for an energetic live show the band has completed several UK tours with other hardcore and metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
bands from the South East, such as InMe
InMe
InMe are an English alternative metal band from Brentwood, Essex, who were formed in 1996. To date they have released four studio albums – Overgrown Eden ; White Butterfly ; Daydream Anonymous and Herald Moth and a greatest hits compilation album, Phoenix: The Very Best of InMe...
and Bury Tomorrow
Bury Tomorrow
Bury Tomorrow are a five piece British metalcore band from Hampshire, England. The Band is composed of vocalist Dani Winter-Bates, guitarist Mehdi Vismara, guitarist and singer Jason Cameron, bass guitarist Davyd Winter-Bates and drummer Adam Jackson...
.
Formation
Fei Comodo formed in May 2003 with an original line-up consisting of Marc Halls (vocals + guitar), Will Phillipson (guitarGuitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
), Phil Walker (bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
) and Richard Duvale (drums).
After a series of line up changes, they finally recruited their current line up with Mike Curtis (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) being added and bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
being inherited by Jay Styler and drums by Rob Clemson.
Tour History
One of their first gigs was at the infamous 'Whoopfest' event in the New Windmill Hall in UpminsterUpminster
Upminster is a suburban town in northeast London, England, and part of the London Borough of Havering. Located east-northeast of Charing Cross, it is one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan, and comprises a number of shopping streets and a large residential...
.
In September 2007, Fei toured as support for fellow Essex band InMe
InMe
InMe are an English alternative metal band from Brentwood, Essex, who were formed in 1996. To date they have released four studio albums – Overgrown Eden ; White Butterfly ; Daydream Anonymous and Herald Moth and a greatest hits compilation album, Phoenix: The Very Best of InMe...
.
In September 2008, they released a mini-album titled They All Have Two Faces
They All Have Two Faces
They All Have Two Faces is the first album released by Essex based Fei Comodo.It has produced two singles: "Break the Ice" & "Behind Bars".-Track listing:#"The Rest Will Follow"#"Break the Ice"#"The Cost of Living"#"Leave Nothing Behind"...
.
Following that the band supported Blessed By A Broken Heart
Blessed by a Broken Heart
Blessed by a Broken Heart, stylized as BBABH, is a post-hardcore and glam metal band, originally from Montreal, Quebec, Canada that was formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Tooth & Nail records.-History:...
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
Red Bull
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tent at Download Festival
Download Festival
The Download Festival is a three day rock music festival held annually at Donington Park, England . It usually takes place in June...
.
And in October
October
October is the tenth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days. The eighth month in the old Roman calendar, October retained its name after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the...
Fei Comodo played Freestyle Festival as one of the headlining bands on the main stage along side CKY
CKY
CKY may refer to:*CKY , a rock band from Pennsylvania; CKY referring to "Camp Kill Yourself".**CKY , a series of videos released by Bam Margera, named after his brother's band...
.
As of December 2009, the band are recording their full length debut album due for release May 2010.
EP's
- Fei Comodo EP (2003)
- One Man Stands Alive EPOne Man Stands Alive EP-Trivia:The track "Sirens" was later re-recorded and included on the 2009 Behind Bars single.-External links:*...
(2004) - This One's For Us EPThis One's For Us EP-Track listing:# This One's For Us# Bobby Marshal# Riot To Remember# Regards# This One's For Us # Regards -Trivia:The EP produced two singles, Bobby Marshal and Riot to Remember....
(2005) - Go, Go! Emo Rangers EPGo, Go! Emo Rangers EP-Track listing:# Go, Go! Emo Rangers# Go! FashionXCore# Go, Go! Emo Rangers # The Mighty Moshing Emo Rangers Xmas Theme# Go, Go! Emo Rangers -Trivia:...
(2006) - Untitled Demo (2007)
Singles
- Break the IceBreak the Ice (Fei Comodo)"Break the Ice" is the first single released by Essex based Fei Comodo....
(2008) - Behind BarsBehind Bars (Fei Comodo)"Behind Bars" is the second single released by Essex-based band Fei Comodo....
(2009)
In media
Fei Comodo are most commonly cited for providing the theme tune for the popular MTV UK show, Mighty Moshin' Emo RangersMighty Moshin' Emo Rangers
Mighty Moshin' Emo Rangers is a television show on MTV UK. The show is a parody of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and it also pokes fun at the emo stereotype. Mighty Moshin Emo Rangers is directed by Chris Phillips and Nick Pittom, who both live in Essex, England; sound design is by Dominic Sinacola...
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