Dearest friends from all corners of the world,
I write to inform you that after nearly 9 years, 5 full-lengths, 2 bass players, hundreds of shows, and numerous other achievements and follies, Andrew, Frank, and I have decided to end our career as The Fall of Troy.
This band has been my life, my love, the air I breathe, the food I eat, and what helps me sleep (and sometimes keeps me up) at night. I love and cherish the music we’ve made, the times we’ve had, and all the great friends we’ve met along the way. Andrew, Frank, and of course Tim, will always and forever have a special place in my heart. But it has come time for us to call it a day. After everything’s said and done, there is no drama, there is no blow out, it’s simply the three members of this band are on three different paths in our lives.
I always hold true to the fact that it’s better to go out in style, to ride off into the sunset, than go down in flames. This tour coming up with Envy On The Coast and Twin Atlantic will be our last go round, and we really hope that all of you will come out and celebrate what has been so unreal and unbelievable – let’s dance one last time!
We would really like to thank everyone that’s ever been involved with the band, managed the band, booked a show for us, let us eat your canned food, sleep on your floor, asked us for a picture, caught me when I’ve almost been dropped, put out a record for us, driven us through a late night drive thru, or anything else any of you could possibly look back on and enjoy what this band was…Fun.
So make sure you come out to “The Marked-Men of 2010 Tour” as it will be our last hurrah! We love you, and will be giving as much love as you’ve given to us at these shows. So that’s that! We love you with all our hearts, thank you from the very bottom of them, and goodbye comrades.
R.I.P.
TFOT
2002-2010
With A Heavy Heart,
Thomas Joseph Erak
PS. I have no intention to stop making music! Quite the opposite actually – but until then see you at the shows!
Since the release of TFOT’s self-titled album, i knew i was in love with this band. Then, came “Doppleganger”, my second-favorite album, i still jam to “Mouths like Sidewinder Missiles”, i loved the outro solo, it was the most soulful thing i ever heard. But TFOT’s best work was on Manipulator, it had a bit of everything, all kinds of rock and they were the only band to pull it off. Personally, the whole idea of The Fall of Troy was pure genius and it inspires my 3-man band to be better. I just wish that you guys would meet for a reunion in 10 years on blow my brains to “Ex-Creations” one more time. Also, I’ll be in Dallas for Spring Break, see you guys at The Doors. I’ll miss you.
The Fall of Troy will NEVER be forgotten…
U guys have been my favorite band for about 2 and a half years, im heartbroken to hear you are disbanding. u guys inspired me to become a musician, and i always thought u guys were unstoppable, that u would never stop making music, but i suppose everything must come to an end eventually no matter how amazing it is. so i guess this is the fall of the fall of troy. but i wish u all luck with your future musical endeavors!!!!
ps. i missed ure indy show, and i cant find a ride to chicago… do u like indy enough to come back and play again?
RIP
THE FALL OF TROY
i have to say i almost cryed after i saw you play at the hosue cafe it was one of the best shows iv ever been to i will always rember when i got to get on stage and screamwith you for f.c.p.r.e.m.i.x. best time of my life.
AS YOUS ARE SPLITTING UP
noooooooo
tfot, is maddly sweet.
that sucks you’s are splitting.
you guys helped me through a rough time in my life, and i will always love jamming to mouths like sidewinder missles. bye
I can’t believe you guys are splitting up! T_T
Ever Since 1 year ago, when i first heard that song, F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X, i knew this was my band. Shoot, you even had my name in ur band! All the instrument writings you do are equal, nothing tops each other. The bass isnt plain plucking same notes over and over, the drums arent the same steady beat, and the guitar, enough said
I learned guitar because of you guys and am still going on strong for 1 year learning your songs, because you stand out from all the rest. i play multiple instruments just like you thomas and you were my inspiration to keep practicing all of them! You deserve so much more credit than other bands, considering they do like 3 chords, call it a song, and get millions of views.
Please reconsider breaking up, or at least, make your next band almost just as good. Nothing will be the same, but no matter what, ill keep working on my instruments just like you. I hope to compose music just like yours.
Troy
Woow, en realidad me puso triste cuando lei que the fall of troy se va a separar, TFOT ha sido de mis bandas preferidas y su musica lo seguira siendo, espero que no pares de hacer musica, yo amo la musica y tomare mi rumbo hacia ella formando una banda, quiero que sepas que esa banda tendra un poco de influencia venida de TFOT, espero que la musica que haga para ese entonces llegue a gustarte, bueno es todo.
Fuck dude!
Why you singers have this egotrips?
You were the most different band, with the most unusual melodys, going through hell, with lots of screams and loud noises, and after reaching the nirvana, with delicate chords and velvety voices.
You were hope!
And now you fucked up.
What the pitiful!
And just when i find out about you guys you split… this has made me very sad! i cant belive this
I’m so sad !!!
Pleaase let this be a really early april fools joke
well you have some fans in the meadel east to, will I get the chance to see you in israel ?
You guys have been my favorite band. The first time I heard Ghostship PT 5, I knew you guys had it all in your music. You guys opened my eyes to a whole knew world of expiremental music. I remember I saw you guys in San fran @ the bottom of the hill back in ‘08 and I got you guys to sign my ticket receipt lol. Its gonna be hard for me, but times got to change i guess. You guys will alway be one of the best in my oppinon.
Good bye guys, and good luck…
I’m so sad about this news …
I would like to thank TFOT for everything, you are my favourite band since a long time
Your songs are so awesome ! I Can’t believe this is the end of TFOT :’(
I cant believe it… I have listened to you guys since 05. I saw you guys open for gatsbys in Seattle, you played with circa survive and bear vs shark that night as well. And your three song set that you started over blew everyone away that night. It sucks but I cant be sad because at least I got to experience you.
Okay, looks like today is their last concert…. I still cant believe it but my mom has toldd me not to worry, they will get back together most likely… most bands do….. I hope this is true because even though i have known about you guys for about maybe two monthes i have grown to love you guys and respect you… Good Bye and Good Luck with whatever you are going to do
Only caught you once – on what turns out to be the last ever uk show. It was cold and wet and I missed my bus. The supports were shit and all my friends were somewhere else. This was still the best gig that has ever happened in the uk.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/RIP-TFOT-2002-2010/113669485333718
I saw you at your only Australian tour, at Soundwave 08 in Brisbane after having listened to you since 2005. I hate to sound like a broken record, but Thomas was the reason I started playing guitar. Although it upsets me that I won’t be able to see TFOT live again, you will always be one of those bands I will rave on about to others. Pure musical genius. You’re right, you have left on a high note, as The Unlikely Event was sensational.
Good luck for your future endeavours guys.
man… TFOT has been with me forever through the good times and bad. the first song that i heard from you guys was the first ghostship. the intro had me hooked, then i started listening to you guys more and more. i loved everything that you put out. i have every one of your albums. i love you guys so much. i cant believe this is the end of you guys.
haha i remember one of the worst things that happened to me was i was on my way to school and i got held up at gunpoint for my cd player. and the sad thing is the only reason i was sad was becuase i had the dopleganger album in there. but the best thing was seeing you in concert for the first time at the clubhouse. i absolutely loved it. of course my car got towed but god damn it, it was well worth it. after that concert i went out and got the dopleganger tattooed on my shoulder. you will be a part of me for life. i love you guys and i hope one day i will hear from you guys again.
forever your fan
-dominique lopez
I keep checking the site to see if you guys change your mind about quitting. Just wanna say you guys are gunna be missed your the band that got me into hardcore/screaming music because you were way different then other bands. The mix between the melody and screaming was amazing and how it would flow into eachother. you guys have mad talent and will definitely be missed.
PEace
Chad
ya you should come through colorado one more time i had tickets to your show that you couldnt make it too because of breakdown status. but i went to this last one and the one before your last. sad sad days you guys rocked so hardcore. i heard thomas was doing something with craig owens and i have got to say that made my fraekin day. but god Thomas has the coolest voice i have ever heard!
Ramble on, Keep on keepin on, but most of all ROCK ON!
heyy i’m sad for that
i’ve really loved this band, i love this music, keep making music thomas, as you say. I wish have listened to you before!,
RIP the fall of troy
thanks for this good music
vai deixar saudades, uma das bandas mais fodas pra mim.
vão ficar pra sempre na minha memoria.
Wow I’m so late on this haha.
Its been a long six year love affair, guys. Mainly between me and Timmy, but that’s irrelevant. I’ll miss the Social with you guys, I’ll miss taking you all the Waffle House at two am, I’ll miss making out with Tim on my birthday, but most of all I’ll miss the fucking music.
Late, guys.
wow this blows a super sick band making really crazy music with only 3 people… damn you gotta respect that but now there going on tfot will live on forever and ever
wow! a really sick band with crazy guitar and only 3 people in it… damn you gotta have respect for that and now there going on but tfot will live on forever and ever
You guys have been my favorite band for so long.
I will truly miss you.
This band has been so influential to me and all of my friends the oly word that comes to mind is EPIC. As a guitar player and a drummer this band is a once in a life time event… South by southwest was amazing thanks for the memory guys… from everyone in Lubbock TX we love you even if I’m speaking for myself good luck god bless you guys desrve more than standing ovations……….
Vaya ,,, lamento saber que la banda se termina. Era mi banda favorita : (
Solo espero que sigas haciendo musica Thomas Erak , eres el mejor guitarrista que he visto en mi vida xD.
P.D. Ojala y muy pronto tenga noticias sobre ti.
wow…RIP T.F.O.T =/ but i still want merch lol
no! Guys I just found a material that spoke to you on wikipedia.com
you Rhodesia announced the withdrawal in 2010 is that true?
of heart so I hope not because their music is my language not far from my culture, but really when I first heard a song of you said: omg. this is something special band is nothing more than bunch
this is only pure and innovative
and I must admit that their albums are really unique and very musical and artistically complete
I hope not withdraw even take a few years back to give us joy with their music unique and exciting
but they do not end with this revolution in the music business and nothing so special as most of the rest
are the most every day I still step into the deepest and purest of the essence of his wonderful songs and I keep hearing them as I think I make all those who like the fall of troy
continue this great success that is to bring together all the best of music in one place
the lot I love and admire Christian Oliva
neither a fan nor one more
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! i fucking love the fall of troy im only 12 years old and i started listen to u guys when i was 10 i only went to one of your shows in OK,Tulsa i remember Andrew walked past me and my brother. And i was going to jump up and give u a fucking hug i but i didnt think i would be able to so i didnt. Andrew u inspire me i love u thomas andrew and frank that day was the best day of my life next to my first girl friend. thomas i hope u make or join a good ass kicking fucking band. R.I.P TFOT
Well damn…
I will truly miss you guys. When I first heard of F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X I was head over heels in amazement. Everything about it just screamed (Literally) insane. There was not a single flaw I could find in that song, and I couldn’t find any other flaws in the rest of the songs. The Fall Of Troy really did change my life.
I wish you good luck in whatever you’re doing and come back for a reunion tour once in a while
You can not stop! I’m from Brazil and I think I’m one of the few fans you have here, my biggest dream is to see a concert of you, was planning for 2011 and you end up like this?
I cant believe that after all this time, i just found out that you guys splitted
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Im a peruvianne fall of troy lover, thats why i never had the chance to see you perform live … what a bummer haha.
Anyway, I just wanted to thank all of you, for bringing so many wacky-magic-mind blowing* music into my life. ( Panic attack! changed the way i think of music now, no kiddin).
Best of luck for all of you!, keep on rockin’… Love, Naomi K.