Memphis May Fire is an American metalcore band formed in Denton, Texas, and currently signed to Rise Records.

Grabelle commented on his feelings toward the band in a press release stating, "There is a lot of really exciting, young, dangerous music coming out right now, and Memphis May Fire are the cream of the crop.

[9][additional citation(s) needed] Memphis May Fire had hoped to release their debut album by summer 2008 produced by their guitarist, Kellen McGregor.

However, after the recording sessions for the album during tour, lead singer Chase and short time drummer Dooley decided to part ways with the band.

Open auditions were held shortly after Chase's departure with an instrumental song called "Decade" on their MySpace (later known as "Destiny for the Willing"), and he was eventually replaced by a new vocalist, Matty Mullins (Nights in Fire).

By this time, Memphis May Fire had already recorded their instruments for the new album with producer Casey Bates and only needed Mullins to contribute his vocals.

Memphis May Fire has described the album as "a new breed of rock n' roll" and musically it has "more aggressive guitar work and noticeably more melodic, but still retains that southern swagger.

On January 17, 2011, Rise Records announced that Memphis May Fire signed to the label and that a new album would be released in spring.

On March 22, a full song from The Hollow, titled "The Sinner", was released to Rise Records YouTube page and on iTunes.

[15] On February 15, 2012, a live music video recorded in Orlando, Florida for the song titled "The Unfaithful" was released on their YouTube Page.

On April 11, rhythm guitarist and original member, Ryan Bentley, announced on Twitter he has parted ways with the band in a tweet saying "I'm no longer in Memphis May Fire.

"[18] Bentley's departure from the band makes guitarist Kellen McGregor the only remaining original member of Memphis May Fire.

[21] On February 1, 2013, Memphis May Fire was announced as part of the Vans Warped Tour 2013 alongside Black Veil Brides, Sleeping With Sirens, We Came As Romans, Blessthefall, The Used, Billy Talent and Bring Me the Horizon.

[28] On December 18, the band announced "The Unconditional Tour" beginning late February through March with fellow acts The Word Alive, A Skylit Drive, Hands Like Houses and Beartooth in the US.

[2] The band premiered the single "Carry On" on BBC Radio 1 on August 28, 2016 and announced their fifth studio album, This Light I Hold, on the same day.

[38] On September 23, 2016, Memphis May Fire released the title track as the second single to their new album, "This Light I Hold," which featured Jacoby Shaddix (of Papa Roach).

On October 20, 2017, Matty Mullins shared a photo of them working on their new album in The Hideout Studio with Kane Churko as producer.

[43] In early 2020, frontman Matty Mullins stated he had started work on new Memphis May Fire music as well as his solo material, and that it would mark a return to their heavier roots.

[44] On June 4, 2021, the band released a new single titled "Blood & Water" which confirmed a return to their earlier, heavier sound.

[45] Over the course of late 2021 and early 2022, the band released more singles; "Death Inside", "Bleed Me Dry", "Somebody", "Left for Dead", and "The American Dream".

[46][47] On April 1, 2022, the band released another single entitled "Only Human" featuring AJ Channer from Fire from the Gods.

[54] More singles followed, with "Necessary Evil" dropping on July 31st,[55] "Infection" on September 4th,[56] "Hell Is Empty" on October 9th,[57] and then "Shapeshifter" on November 20th, 2024, which coincided with the announcement of their upcoming album of the same name, which will release on March 28, 2025.

[58] On January 8, 2025, the band released the seventh single titled "Overdose" which featured guest vocals from Christian Lindskog of Blindside.