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!
Fuck man. That really sucks, but I hope whatever you guys decide to do in your careers later works, good luck. hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to see you March 25.
man…… i really love tfot and i was hoping that you would come to mexico like when you where 30 years old but i guess not..
You guys will always inspire what I do, even years from now, I’ll still go back and listen to your music and think “Man, this is amazing, I feel like writing something now”. You guys have had a huge influence on my life and my music. I hope whatever you do after this, is for the benefit of each of you, and I hope it makes me feel the same things I felt with this band. Thanks for the years of amazing music, all the laughs and all the fun.
holy shit lads. im properly gutted. hope that everything works out well for you guys. im from ireland n you lads hads such an impact on me….thanks for the times and tunes. r.i.p tfot xxxxxx
Goddamn it man, i fucking love you guys. This sucks to lose a band of this caliber and talent. A true diamond in the rough that is the music industry these days. Best of luck with whatever, hope to keep hearing kick ass music from you all.
You have no idea what your music means to me. I’m so upset you guys are done. I really hope when I see you guys in Philly and Maryland that I can hang out with you guys. This really is bringin’ me down, you have no idea..
I think I’m gonna cry or something… </3
wow
I think i’m going to cry
What a fucking drag. I saw you guys in Omaha and got a picture with you, it was a fun fucking show. I never really liked too much “screamo” but what you guys did sounded just right to me.
NoOoOoOOoO
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!
damn!
I’M CRYING FOR IT
I HATE YOU THOMAS…. (but I really love you so much)
this is really upsetting. so disappointed.
NO WAY!!! I’m gonna miss you guys so much!!
And I regret not having the chance of seeing you live!!
I hope you get to do new great things like TFOT was!
It’s about facking time.
Through all of life’s frustration and difficulty, you guys have always rescued me by providing the greatest music to keep my mind off reality. An explosion of originality when I thought it couldn’t exist, you never ceased to blow my mind. Through discoveries of several incredible bands and great shows, I’ve always fallen back on you as my favorite… and always will.
Doing everything I can to attend the show in Seattle, coincidentally (or not) my birthplace.
Damn. I love you guys.
noooooooooooooooou .. maaan !!
I wish you good luck in whatever desicion you make from now on. I some of you come to Chile I wish you let me know… I guess it’s almost impossible but anyway…
From the winnipegers in manitoba, canada, we bid you guys farewell! It was amazing while it lasted and TFOT will ALWAYS be remembered.
Thank you for all the great music you’ve provided us with, it was truly amazing to hear and you will be fucking sorely missed!
Hope that you continue with music as you are all unbelievably talented!
Fall Of Troy WOOOOO!!
Im still gonna smash all yo’ guitarz, faggot.
Guys… It is a sad… sad day in the history of the music. A sad day for my too. I always dreamed with the day that you come to Chile. You music is outstanding!!! But… it is the sad reality….
I love you guys. Thank you for you music. It make my days!
LONG LIFE TO THE FALL OF TROY!!!!
im a little heart broken, but than again all good things must end, i love the music you guys have made, all of it, dating back to the thirty years was, and cant wait to see what the future has to hold, its good you still plan on making more music. Thanks for every riff to every last scream, you guys are idols to me, ive never seen you live, and unless your coming to saskatchewan (last time i checked the dates you werent) i never will. Ill have to order in a shirt i guess and wear it with the pride only a tfot fan could pul off. once again thank you for some of the best music ive ever heard.
Shame you never came to South America. Now I’ll never see you live.
Well, it’s sad, but if it is your choice we got no option, just to say good bye and thanks for all the music and the good times… I guess I saw it coming, you are changing, and everyone does, but it stills sad. I’d like to TFOT keep playing and touring, but if you guys think that is better to not go in flames, then not.
The saddest part, for me, is that you never came to Chile, or anywhere else in southamerica. Any how, I still hope to meet some day any of you, in the band or not, cuz you still great people
I’ll be paying attention to any of your moves.
Bye.
lol, good job
Your music has become my life and I just want to thank you guys for everything you have done. Your music has got me through rough times. I will admit i am crying because of this you guys are one of my favorite bands. I will hopefully be seeing you guys April 24th. Best of luck to all of you. I will always be a fan of you guys. I really do love you guys<3
Damn, farewell tour and you guys aren’t stopping in Sacramento this time around? I’m shocked! Best of luck to all of you in your post TFOT careers, you’re amazing musicians and deserve so much more recognition than you got.
If there were any way you could play at the Boardwalk one last time, it would mean a lot to me. Your shows are the most fun I’ve ever had at a concert. I’ve got three couches, if you need a place to crash. :/
I’ll miss you guys so much. I had high hopes to see you live this summer but I guess not, you guys have inspired me so much, I can’t describe how much I love your music. Believe it or not I have been listening to you guys since i was 9 years old. I guess all good thing must come to an end. Have a great last few weeks together, and good luck.
My real dream was to see you play live … Wait too long to see them live, right now I’m in San Diego, CA … I get the news from a friend of your separation … All my thoughts and feelings went to hell, you are my true Gods … I don’t live here, I’m from Guayaquil, Ecuador will not stay here for long … Know that you are separated is for me to know that 2012 came early … Please I begging you guys to continue doing music … You are my breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Jorge Augusto Egas
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Hey guys, just wanted to acknowlege how deeply you have inspired me. Tom, easily my favorite guitarist, constantly exceeding with innovation. Andrew, your drumming is sick. I’m a drummer and I don’t know how you keep up with the time changes and rhythms. so fucking sick on drums. I’m inspired by your simple drum set up because you show that a fucking huge elaborate set isnt needed to bust shit. Frank, holy shit man your bass style is incredible. I dont know how you play so fast and stretch your fingers so far. Crazy crazy crazy shit. You are all steezy motherfuckers. See you in Portland.
Today is a sad day.
You have no idea how much The Fall of Troy has changed my life. I feel that you have explored so many possibilities musically that I can say with confidence that you are the most unique thing to ever happen to music. I will always be a big supporter of your music, I will always support what you stand for, and I will support any future endeavors.
CHEERS
Damn!
I had the hope that you guys came to Mexico one day but I see that couldn’t be =(
It’s so sad but well …nothing lasts forever =(
See you another day…
I’l miss TFOT †
you guys have made such unbelievable music over the past years…… melodies so catchy and riffs so amazing that they made me smile and laugh at how i couldn’t comprehend it, your songs took me years to listen to get my head around, i still don’t think i will truly understand it all for a long time, but god damn will i fucking love listening to it forever. All the best in what comes next for you,
Angelo, Uk
P.S. You had to cancel a show of yours i was going to go to, and it looks like now i will never get to see you live,
I can’t believe what I’m hearing. I still remember the day I got the very first album you made. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. From that day forward I was a believer in the Fall of Troy. I couldn’t wait for any new album you put out. I remember seeing you for the first time, it was better than I could have imagined. Lots of love! Thanks for what you’ve done. I’m sure great things will come of this!
kind of a huge shock to me. im not sure what to think of all of this. But i can be thankful that you guys found eachother to make the music youve made already. Thanks a fucking million for that. But hey, how about one more album, commmeeee onnnnnnn
love sean
This sucks so hard. You guys are one of my huge inspirations. Thanks for making the music you’ve made up to now. It’s been a hell of a ride. Best luck for the future guys, i’m sure you’ll make even more great music.
Thank you for all the incredible music you’ve played, you’re by far my most listened to band, and your music has kept me strong and inspired me! I’m so glad I got to see you live, and I’m going to pull every overtime I can at work to afford a plane ticket to america by april! So much love to you guys, good luck with your next moves!
Man… you have been my musical inspiration for 2 years… since I knew you guys I´ve been an addict to your music… I will never forget all those moments your godlike music left in my heart. I will never forget that you are my hero thomas… your music meant a great part of my life and it was the last bond that I have with my ex-best friend/brother… I will miss you TFOT, but I won´t forget you guys… WE´RE ALREADY DEAD
Well this is a very sad for everyone, and I am going to miss you guys so much, but at least I have your music to listen to, and I hope to maybe even get to talk with you guys on April 11th. It will be my first, and apparently my only Fall of Troy concert I get to see.
Much love,
-Jeff
RIP The Fall of Troy :/
I can’t believe it… I never saw you guys on stage and I never will since I live in Brazil.
Well, what can I do? Thanks for the amazing songs you made along this time and I hope that you keep rocking ’cause nowadays really needs people like you to maintain rock alive.
Good luck!
Why? Why, why, why???
I love you guys more than anything… and this is happening? Your music is too amazing for words… I really love it. I can’t believe this is happening. I always took pride in saying “My favorite band is still together!” … but not anymore..
R.I.P. – The Fall of Troy, a truly amazing band.
noooo. whyy. agh
i feel like one of my family members died. what will i do without anything new from TFOT? you guys were my favorite 
fuck, that’s so hard to hear, and so hard to read
i would have like to see you guys live, but well, shit happens.
come to Mexico guys! at least for this last tour of yours as TFOT, come to aztec lands and rock!!
Fuck.
The only thing that’s made me get off my ass and play the guitar has passed, but you will always live on in the minds of your fans.
RIP
this really sucks to hear, you guys made some of my favorite music. I’ve got all your cds except Phantom on The Horizon which i had to settle for the digital download because te cds were sold out. I’ve got 4 of your shirts too. I hope to see you in new york soon
. You guys should re-release the Tribune and The Thirty Years War ep’s as a second going out present, I would definatley buy those. good luck with whatever you do next, I’ll miss you guys.
why!!!!!!! i dont like this. its like if my parents got a divorce but worse cuz id still get to see my parents. you guys better join some other bands so i can at least see you guys play. also you guys have never let me down with your music ever. ive loved every song you guys have come out with. you guys are truly my favorite band. youve opened me up to new styles and types of music. i was blown away by how amazing each song you made was and how detailed it all was. your amazing rhythms and crazy guitar, bass and drums, your awesome vocals and screaming, all your experimenting with new types of pedals and sounds and time signatures. its all fucking amazing and its changed how i view music entirely i can only hope to be as good and accomplished as you guys are.
im really going to miss you fall of troy.
Music is dead now.
Ack! Definitely going to that show in Dallas, then.
This is the saddest day of my life since System Of A Down broke up! /tear