[2] Secrets was formed from the breakup of A City Serene after they were involved in a serious highway accident, which left two band members in comas.
[3] Band members Xander Bourgeois, Marc Koch, Joe English, and Michael Sherman reformed as Secrets in 2010 and added Richard Rogers as their clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist.
During the middle of the tour, bassist Marc Koch left the band to focus on his schoolwork full-time.
[7] On April 20, 2013, lead vocalist Xander Bourgeois announced that he would be leaving the band, expressing his decision to prioritize maintaining sobriety.
Along with the vocalist announcement, the band shared a small clip of a new song off of their second album, which they recorded and released while on the Vans Warped Tour 2013.
[28] The official video for "Hold On" pays tribute to former unclean vocalist Aaron Melzer after passing away in 2020.
However, after Melzer's passing, they decided to record a new full-length album containing 10 songs with previous producer Tom Denney.
After being an independent band since 2019, Secrets announced their signing with San Diego label Velocity Records on February 4, 2021.
[33] Comprising 12 tracks, the album ventures into a heavier metalcore territory compared to their previous works.
Exploring themes of anxiety, depression, addiction, loss, and hope, the album's lyrical content reflects experiences both prior to and during the pandemic.
The closing track, "Fade Away", delves into the theme of losing a loved one and serves as a heartfelt tribute to Aaron Melzer.
On March 22, 2024, Secrets announced their North America Tour with special guests Colorblind, Glasslands, and Unwell in April and May 2024.
They also announced that they were supporting Eyes Set to Kill on the Into The Wilderness with 15 Years of Reach Tour in June and July 2024.
On April 27, 2024, Secrets announced that their clean vocalist and guitarist, Richard Rogers, would be departing from the band.
Alongside this news, the band introduced David Baqi, known for his work with Being As An Ocean and Takers Leavers, as the new clean vocalist.
Additionally, Secrets unveiled their upcoming single, "Despair," on May 10, 2024, along with plans for a forthcoming album produced by Taylor Larson.