The On Fires
The On Fires are an international touring band from Melbourne, Australia.
History
Formed in 2003 by the amalgamation of bands Velvet Llama and Trace, The On Fires (known then as Asleep in the Park) retained the two lead singers Max and Marty. Recording and releasing their debut album Sky Caves In in 2004, the band embarked on a national tour with Epicure, followed by extensive touring in and around Melbourne during 2005/06. 2006 saw the band return to the studio, resulting in the EP Let You Go, released at the end of June 2007.
In September 2007 they embarked on their first European tour playing cities such as Amsterdam, Kiev, Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Bucharest and Istanbul and became the first international act to be recorded live-to-air at Istanbul's only commercial rock radio station, K-Rock.
The band returned to Europe in September 2008 playing to packed venues across Ukraine (with noted punk musician Sasha Pipa, attraktor), Romania and Turkey.
2009 saw the release of EPs Motherf-ker and Coming Home (US only) and started with a trip to the Solomon Islands with the Australian military to perform for troops posted in Honiara. Another European tour ensued, including shows in London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Poland, Romania and Ukraine.
During A Tour of Poland and Slovakia in early 2010 - the coldest winter in 30 years - a sweaty fan exclaimed "You're not asleep, you're on fire!" and the band shed their outgrown sleepy name and became The On Fires.
The On Fires' second full-length album was released in 2010. Betrayer was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Rick Parker (Dandy Warhols, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Von Bondies).
Returning to Poland for Seven Festival in July 2010, the band appeared on Radio Trojka and morning TV program CoFFEE or Tea - watched by 4 million viewers.
References
- Live review: http://amillionwattsofsound.blogspot.com/2010/09/show-review-on-fires-at-rye-bar.html
- Blog press: http://www.onlyausmusic.com/main/?p=4164
- http://www.rickparkerproductions.com/
- http://army.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1208/1208.pdf (Page 13)