Fear Before the March of Flames

The Profile

American post-hardcore band from Aurora, Colorado, formed in 2002. Known for an experimental approach that peaked with The Always Open Mouth (2006). Shortened their name to Fear Before in 2008 and went on hiatus around 2010.

Formed in Aurora, Colorado in 2002; released four studio albums (Odd How People Shake, Art Damage, The Always Open Mouth, Fear Before); changed name to Fear Before in 2008; active primarily until 2010.

A single, enthusiastic review by TSTW spotlights The Always Open Mouth as a strange, experimental high point in post-hardcore. Comparisons to Blood Brothers and Bear Vs. Shark frame its chaotic creativity. The album’s uniqueness and genre-blurring approach are praised as a rare gem. Publicly known: Fear Before the March of Flames are an American post-hardcore band from Colorado, active 2002–2010, later known as Fear Before.