Tom Speaks Out On Fall Of Troy

[Paul Tao]

In regards to the Fall of Troy (http://www.thefalloftroy.com/) rumors (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=133188) going around, singer Tom has finally spoken out about it.
Without giving any of you details that you don't need... The last 2 days have been the hardest days for this band ever. People have done everything that we never wanted to do. We've been on the road now for a very very long time, and last night was the culmination of it all... We are VERY sorry for the actions we took, but we just couldn't control it. I walked off the stage because I felt embarrasses of it all, I didn't want to come back out, but I came back out for you guys? The kids! Cause I fucking care more about you guys than this fucking band. We love each and everyone of you, so please try to understand were going through some very difficult times but we ARE trying to make it through...

We will be finishing the dates with #12 than going on an indefinate break following. We are going to try to get new songs together and get our heads straight... We don't want this band to end, but we don't want it to continue on in the fashion it has been lately. We are EXTREMELY sorry to you guys in Indiana and Ohio. You kids were awesome and should've been given the insane show you deserved. And hopefully next time, we'll do so.

Thomas

[siren eyes]

so this means no he is legend dates :(

[ilovebsb]

i've never listened to this band but that lead singer dude sounds like a real swell guy.

[Melie]

no warped tour either?

[boldt_action]

hmmm,


Sounds like a good guy. I hope they're alright.

[yutsmcgee]

damn those drugs

[marchfaster]

wait, so what exactly happened? this band is super talented, idont really like them, but it'd be sad to see them go.

[Pass The Flask]

hopefully this isn't a blink 182 "indefinite hiatus". goodluck to them, one of my favourite bands.

[tymsnurmn04]

This band never seemed to have chemistry, as bad-ass as they were.

Hope they straighten things out.

[ACA]

This band is crazy.. I hope they come back.

-ACA

[12TREOS19]

so does this mean they're not playin bamboozle? i hope everything turns out well for these guys, they have a ton of talent

[iHATEapril]

I'm really fucking upset.

[Waltz Whitman]

i like this band. what happened anyways?

[concretedetail]

wow that is crazy

[sean omerta]

well... there goes my roadtrip plans for the Black Unicorn Tour.
I hope they pull through this.

[David Wooley]

damn this sucks this band was sick.

[Go Analog Baby]

What?

This sucks. I love these guys. Best of luck to them and I hope they work shit out soon.

[Save my day]

Oh well, I could see them breaking up pretty soon. Mabye member changes.

[weworemasks]

i saw this coming from when i saw them live. and like someone else said, their chemistry as a band is just not there.

im upset :(

[saving jonathan]

no warped tour either?

no no no! they can't do that! i have been waiting forever to hear this band live. i think its almost impossible to pull off a show that does their music justice, its so insane from a band with only 3 members

[FREEZE]

will someone please explain what happened and what exactly hes talking about? I mean obviosly something happened between the members but was anyone at the shows hes talking about or know what caused this?

[Indiepowell]

Oh well, I could see them breaking up pretty soon. Mabye member changes.

There wont be any member changes, those three will always be the fall of troy. They themselves have even said if one splits they end. I really hope they straighten shit out they're fucking amazing and really cool guys too.

[floz2323]

That doesnt' make up for it. You are a band, be fucking professionals and play a set. There are people all over the world who would kill to be playing music for a living, and while it is a difficult and honorable profession, they are fortunate to be doing it. I love FOT but loose a lot of respect for them due to thgis. When I have "issues" i still go to school and work (before you jump down my throat, sickness of any kind, loss of a family member etc. are reasons to cancel. Also, it should be noted they didn't cancel, but instead showed up and put on a half-ass effort), suck it up and play, your problems are petty and I, quite frankly, couldn't care less. If you have to cancel the tour, finish the date you are on and do so, don't steal 10 dollars from eager concert goers just to deliver that bullshit. I am currently at school in Columbus, Ohio and was not able to go to the show last night. If I had, I would be beyond pissed off at all of those bands. If this has anything to do with disputes between band members, I'm sorry, that is not an excuse. It is nothing more than childish bickering.

[crowquill]

simple fact. they've been touring non-stop. partied way too much. and they're burnt out.
still can't wait to see them on thursday though. a nice long break will do em some good.

[Drew Beringer]

fuck

[zizou1790]

lame i hope thye get back together

[jnkbondtrader]

fuck the only reason i was gonna go to the he is legend tour was because of them. i really hope these three make more music.

[fugitive_alien]

yeah what exactly happened?

[FrancesdaMute]

They've been touring for like...a year straight? And they're all what, 19-20 year olds? Of course they're burnt out...they just need a month off to see how much they miss it all.

[shtjames]

i've never listened to this band but that lead singer dude sounds like a real swell guy.

he's the best guitar player in the fucking world

[thexflamesxburn]

they put on the most talented, intense, powerful live show i've ever seen.

[thexflamesxburn]

he's the best guitar player in the fucking world
AGREED

[HollywoodAbalze]

That doesnt' make up for it. You are a band, be fucking professionals and play a set. There are people all over the world who would kill to be playing music for a living, and while it is a difficult and honorable profession, they are fortunate to be doing it. I love FOT but loose a lot of respect for them due to thgis. When I have "issues" i still go to school and work (before you jump down my throat, sickness of any kind, loss of a family member etc. are reasons to cancel. Also, it should be noted they didn't cancel, but instead showed up and put on a half-ass effort), suck it up and play, your problems are petty and I, quite frankly, couldn't care less. If you have to cancel the tour, finish the date you are on and do so, don't steal 10 dollars from eager concert goers just to deliver that bullshit. I am currently at school in Columbus, Ohio and was not able to go to the show last night. If I had, I would be beyond pissed off at all of those bands. If this has anything to do with disputes between band members, I'm sorry, that is not an excuse. It is nothing more than childish bickering.

in a way i agree with you... it would suck for them to break up.. so many bands have so much going for them and then just fuck it up

[Save my day]

That doesnt' make up for it. You are a band, be fucking professionals and play a set. There are people all over the world who would kill to be playing music for a living, and while it is a difficult and honorable profession, they are fortunate to be doing it. I love FOT but loose a lot of respect for them due to thgis. When I have "issues" i still go to school and work (before you jump down my throat, sickness of any kind, loss of a family member etc. are reasons to cancel. Also, it should be noted they didn't cancel, but instead showed up and put on a half-ass effort), suck it up and play, your problems are petty and I, quite frankly, couldn't care less. If you have to cancel the tour, finish the date you are on and do so, don't steal 10 dollars from eager concert goers just to deliver that bullshit. I am currently at school in Columbus, Ohio and was not able to go to the show last night. If I had, I would be beyond pissed off at all of those bands. If this has anything to do with disputes between band members, I'm sorry, that is not an excuse. It is nothing more than childish bickering.


I forget once you become a professional musician you aren't allowed to be human anymore.

[xxboyeeeeexx]

That doesnt' make up for it. You are a band, be fucking professionals and play a set. There are people all over the world who would kill to be playing music for a living, and while it is a difficult and honorable profession, they are fortunate to be doing it. I love FOT but loose a lot of respect for them due to thgis. When I have "issues" i still go to school and work (before you jump down my throat, sickness of any kind, loss of a family member etc. are reasons to cancel. Also, it should be noted they didn't cancel, but instead showed up and put on a half-ass effort), suck it up and play, your problems are petty and I, quite frankly, couldn't care less. If you have to cancel the tour, finish the date you are on and do so, don't steal 10 dollars from eager concert goers just to deliver that bullshit. I am currently at school in Columbus, Ohio and was not able to go to the show last night. If I had, I would be beyond pissed off at all of those bands. If this has anything to do with disputes between band members, I'm sorry, that is not an excuse. It is nothing more than childish bickering.


it wasn't about childish bickering. you would realize why they walked offstage if you had been there and seen it for yourself, it was bad - performance wise.

on the other hand, go bucks.

[homicide hearts]

That doesnt' make up for it. You are a band, be fucking professionals and play a set. There are people all over the world who would kill to be playing music for a living, and while it is a difficult and honorable profession, they are fortunate to be doing it. I love FOT but loose a lot of respect for them due to thgis. When I have "issues" i still go to school and work (before you jump down my throat, sickness of any kind, loss of a family member etc. are reasons to cancel. Also, it should be noted they didn't cancel, but instead showed up and put on a half-ass effort), suck it up and play, your problems are petty and I, quite frankly, couldn't care less. If you have to cancel the tour, finish the date you are on and do so, don't steal 10 dollars from eager concert goers just to deliver that bullshit. I am currently at school in Columbus, Ohio and was not able to go to the show last night. If I had, I would be beyond pissed off at all of those bands. If this has anything to do with disputes between band members, I'm sorry, that is not an excuse. It is nothing more than childish bickering.

you may have a point in some fashion or another...but be real. playing in a band and putting on a show is not just business for the real musicians out there. the chemistry needs to be there. if theres no chemistry theres no way that you can possibly expect to play music together. music is something where the musicians need to enjoy what they are doing...if there is bickering within the band... how can you stand right next to someone and play the same song and have a good time if you wanna punch that person in the face or something along the lines of that.... if the band isnt having a good time playing the music we love... how can we love it?

[IcedOpethBlind]

he's the best guitar player in the fucking world

certainly a good player, but not the best.

[Criesofthepast7]

they better pull there act together and get back for bamboozle. these guys have two much talent to just throw it away like that. cmon guys i wanna see you guys on sunday.

[californiaLstop]

That doesnt' make up for it. You are a band, be fucking professionals and play a set. There are people all over the world who would kill to be playing music for a living, and while it is a difficult and honorable profession, they are fortunate to be doing it. I love FOT but loose a lot of respect for them due to thgis. When I have "issues" i still go to school and work (before you jump down my throat, sickness of any kind, loss of a family member etc. are reasons to cancel. Also, it should be noted they didn't cancel, but instead showed up and put on a half-ass effort), suck it up and play, your problems are petty and I, quite frankly, couldn't care less. If you have to cancel the tour, finish the date you are on and do so, don't steal 10 dollars from eager concert goers just to deliver that bullshit. I am currently at school in Columbus, Ohio and was not able to go to the show last night. If I had, I would be beyond pissed off at all of those bands. If this has anything to do with disputes between band members, I'm sorry, that is not an excuse. It is nothing more than childish bickering.

you have no idea what it's like to be on tour. it's a "business" where emotion plays a big role in how well you peform. touring can be extremely hard on you mentally and physically, and if there was indeed some sort of partying going on (i don't know these guys personally so i can't say), it can break you down pretty quick.

at least he came out and apologized and semi-explained the situation. shit happens. band members are afterall human beings. i'm sure when you have "issues" you don't peform at the top of your abilities. same goes for people in bands, so don't talk about a situation that you have no clue about.

[Kyle Garchar]

Oh well, I could see them breaking up pretty soon. Mabye member changes.honestly, i am pretty sure thomas is the band...i mean, he can make another band that would be the same caliber as tfot with a different drummer and bassist

[permanent]

That sucks a lot, but they have been touring for a while. I was looking forward to seeing them with He Is Legend, I hope they get someone equally awesome to replace them.

[FrankMareno]

so does anybody know why the opening band got arested last night lol because i friend ask us to play for them instead with an hour but i couldnt make it anyway.

[Pat Marquez]

This is one of my favorite bands, they shred so harrrrrd duuuude.

[Freud]

aww :(
hope they work everything out

[resUrectMe617]

i hope they figure things out.. i don't consider myself a big fan of this band, but i do admire the way they are really determined to get through this tough time. some bands would hit a few bumpy roads and call it quits without ever really scratchin the surfraces of their problems. it's good to see they are as dedicated and resilient in this. good luck to them.

[hubbabubbal3ts]

i'm hoping they do not break up. i'm guessing that long on the road will do this to you though.

[uh oh smmoreo]

That doesnt' make up for it. You are a band, be fucking professionals and play a set. There are people all over the world who would kill to be playing music for a living, and while it is a difficult and honorable profession, they are fortunate to be doing it. I love FOT but loose a lot of respect for them due to thgis. When I have "issues" i still go to school and work (before you jump down my throat, sickness of any kind, loss of a family member etc. are reasons to cancel. Also, it should be noted they didn't cancel, but instead showed up and put on a half-ass effort), suck it up and play, your problems are petty and I, quite frankly, couldn't care less. If you have to cancel the tour, finish the date you are on and do so, don't steal 10 dollars from eager concert goers just to deliver that bullshit. I am currently at school in Columbus, Ohio and was not able to go to the show last night. If I had, I would be beyond pissed off at all of those bands. If this has anything to do with disputes between band members, I'm sorry, that is not an excuse. It is nothing more than childish bickering.

you dumb shit.

[mogwaifearsatan]

I don't think this will be one of those indefinite hiatuses. Remember Thursday and how they were going to "break up"? I think this is a very similar situation. Once they all go home and solve their problems that have been building up, they will be back and better than ever and will make an album that will blow us all away. Just have a little faith guys ;)

[kissible&quiet]

nooooooooo

[mht]

thank god, now the he is legend/showbread show is actually worth going to, one less shit equal vision band i have to sit through, i hope they get someone good to replace them though, but thank god they arent playing the black unicorn tour, good luck with the whole hiatus guys, hopefully you dont end making two bands called angels and airwaves / plus forty four, cause i think thats already been done.

[Pooavenger]

oh well there will be 1,000,000 more bands that follow the same formula. so no need for alarm.

[Dan CiTi]

thank god, now the he is legend/showbread show is actually worth going to, one less shit equal vision band i have to sit through, i hope they get someone good to replace them though, but thank god they arent playing the black unicorn tour, good luck with the whole hiatus guys, hopefully you dont end making two bands called angels and airwaves / plus forty four, cause i think thats already been done.

I hate you. Equal Vision rules especially TFOT,CS,C&C,BVS,BSF,VTM,AFS(AFS sorta).
they better go on the Black Unicorn tour and/or warped these guys make some amazing music.

P.S. They are MUCH better than Blink-182(maybe not as important) and can't be copied so easily

[asdfjkl]

so does anybody know why the opening band got arested last night lol because i friend ask us to play for them instead with an hour but i couldnt make it anyway. http://bulletin.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&messageID=860513903&Mytoken=FA5522D0-1779-4B0B-98A082FE0271CEA6517856140

anyway, this sucks. i hope they can work it out.

[lightcollapse]

P.S. They are MUCH better than Blink-182(maybe not as important) and can't be copied so easily

no.

[HeartLikeAGun27]

Damn, i was so looking forward to seeing them next month. But hey, you gotta do what's best.

[Indiepowell]

no.

Yes, tfot is better not only musically.. but their songwriting is loads better than blink.
blink 182 never got out of the same progression/different key formula. I like blink and they're the reason I started liking so many new types of bands and music, but there is no competition. The only good musician in that band was travis. Mark was a shitty bassist and even admits it, and tom was not nearly as good as he thought. The fall of troy are fucking insane live, I met them and hung out with them after their show in maine in feb, and they are all really cool chill guys.. so hopefully all goes well.

[Kyle Garchar]

i agree with floz, but at the same time, i see what was up. if anything, the venue should have gave me my fucking money back. that might have been the most half assed show i have ever been

[.KillMoneen.]

one of my favorite bands..i hope to fucking god they still go on warped tour...i was looking forward to it sooo much

[Cheek]

Does anyone know where i can get the ghostship demos......is it like an actual cd/ep that has artwork???.....or is it just demos floating around on the interweb.......Thanks
Cheek

[weworemasks]

thank god, now the he is legend/showbread show is actually worth going to, one less shit equal vision band i have to sit through, i hope they get someone good to replace them though, but thank god they arent playing the black unicorn tour, good luck with the whole hiatus guys, hopefully you dont end making two bands called angels and airwaves / plus forty four, cause i think thats already been done.

you are fucking braindead. the fact that you think showbread is better than fall of troy, and that fall of troy is a "shit equal vision band" is a good indication of how stupid you are. the fall of troy may not interest you, but to say they suck is ridiculous. that 19 year old asshole of a singer can play guitar like no other. and why are you comparing TFOT to fucking blink 182? seriously.

Does anyone know where i can get the ghostship demos......is it like an actual cd/ep or is it just demos floating around on the interweb.......Thanks
Cheek

im me, i have them.

[manican sex]

i saw this band 2 weeks ago and im seeing this band tom and on sat. i guess its good im seeing them as much as i can now before they chill out for awhile.


So fuckin excited. HHLL number 12 and TFOT are 3 of the "good" hardcore acts around these days.

[Bury Your Head]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooo

[DE's Finest]

Tom is easily the best guitarist that I have ever seen. I saw them play with the Number 12 in February(?) when they went out with Ever We Fall. It was the best show I have ever been to. The sounded tight when I saw them, so I don't know about chemistry. But a Number 12/Fall Of Troy split would be so hot.

[Bury Your Head]

you are fucking braindead. the fact that you think showbread is better than fall of troy, and that fall of troy is a "shit equal vision band" is a good indication of how stupid you are. the fall of troy may not interest you, but to say they suck is ridiculous. that 19 year old asshole of a singer can play guitar like no other. and why are you comparing TFOT to fucking blink 182? seriously.



im me, i have them.

*stands up and claps*

[DE's Finest]

I would be extremely upset if Heavy Heavy Low Low didn't play and The Fall Of Troy did this. Damn. When I saw The Fall Of Troy and Number 12 it was the last day of that tour and Tom and the singer from Number 12 did a cover of The Get Up Kids.

On a side note, does anyone know if Heavy Heavy Low Low is signed, and if they have a CD out?

[1check_1love]

Holy Crap. Wtf!

[Bury Your Head]

Tom is easily the best guitarist that I have ever seen. I saw them play with the Number 12 in February(?) when they went out with Ever We Fall. It was the best show I have ever been to. The sounded tight when I saw them, so I don't know about chemistry. But a Number 12/Fall Of Troy split would be so hot.
i know id have a boner.
and i agree tom is no doubt awesome and a sweet guy for sure.

[ThriftWhore]

This sucks. Hopefully they're still playing Bamboozle so I can see them one last time. Fuck, I was stoked for the He Is Legend/Classic Case tour, also.

[cahrishurr]

That doesnt' make up for it. You are a band, be fucking professionals and play a set. There are people all over the world who would kill to be playing music for a living, and while it is a difficult and honorable profession, they are fortunate to be doing it. I love FOT but loose a lot of respect for them due to thgis. When I have "issues" i still go to school and work (before you jump down my throat, sickness of any kind, loss of a family member etc. are reasons to cancel. Also, it should be noted they didn't cancel, but instead showed up and put on a half-ass effort), suck it up and play, your problems are petty and I, quite frankly, couldn't care less. If you have to cancel the tour, finish the date you are on and do so, don't steal 10 dollars from eager concert goers just to deliver that bullshit. I am currently at school in Columbus, Ohio and was not able to go to the show last night. If I had, I would be beyond pissed off at all of those bands. If this has anything to do with disputes between band members, I'm sorry, that is not an excuse. It is nothing more than childish bickering.

im not in a band and even i know you have your views all twisted in 6 different wrong directions

[FrankMareno]

http://bulletin.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&messageID=860513903&Mytoken=FA5522D0-1779-4B0B-98A082FE0271CEA6517856140

anyway, this sucks. i hope they can work it out.

wow, thanks

[itsthechemicals]

blehhhhh this blows

i saw them like 6 months ago and you could tell then that there was a TON of tension

hope they can get their shit together

[screamoutmyname]

Touring has to be a bitch after awhile... especially since TFOT has been touring non-stop lately...

[-Aaron-]

As long as Thomas keeps making music I can live. He needs to finish Phantoms on the Horizon though before breaking up.

[FallToGlory]

I would be extremely upset if Heavy Heavy Low Low didn't play and The Fall Of Troy did this. Damn. When I saw The Fall Of Troy and Number 12 it was the last day of that tour and Tom and the singer from Number 12 did a cover of The Get Up Kids.

On a side note, does anyone know if Heavy Heavy Low Low is signed, and if they have a CD out?
no, theyre not signed

they do have a cd out, called Fuck It...
buy it.
actually, i dont even know if youll be able to easily, i dont think they sell it anywhere besides shows. download it, whatever

[Troy will Fall]

Thomas was so cool when i met him back in october, we got some pics with him and he didn't mind going out of his way for us at all..love the fall of troy and i wish them all the best.

[TgE ARTdamage]

oh shit. this sucks.

[azlisa]

I'm really fucking upset.

OMFG. CAN I STEAL YOUR BANNER?!?!?! KB = <3333

[xearlynovemberx]

I hate you. Equal Vision rules especially TFOT,CS,C&C,BVS,BSF,VTM,AFS(AFS sorta).
they better go on the Black Unicorn tour and/or warped these guys make some amazing music.

P.S. They are MUCH better than Blink-182(maybe not as important) and can't be copied so easily

stop posting here

[FrankMareno]

haha nice

[MrBaileySays]

I don't want to see the day my tears are falling on this bands grave :(

[musicismyheart]

uhh are they good now?

[BIGDeVriendt]

im still gonna go to black unicorn, but what a boner kill...........now it wont be as good.