After the release of Remade In Misery, Memphis May Fire’s seventh studio album, the band has spent much of the last two years touring extensively.
Whether it’s your first time seeing Memphis May Fire in concert, or you’ve seen them live countless times, it doesn’t take long to realize lead vocalist Matty Mullins brings a distinctive voice to the stage. His soulful, bluesy tones add a depth and emotion to the band’s music that sets it apart from others in the genre.
Mullins, along with lead guitarist Kellen McGregor, bassist Cory Elder and drummer Jake Garland, swung through The Fillmore, in Silver Spring, Maryland, in support of their friends in Asking Alexandria during a grueling 27-stop, “All My Friends” North American tour.
On this night, Memphis May Fire kicked things off with “Make Believe,” the seventh track from the band’s seventh studio album.
A welcome surprise during the show was the unveiling of their newest single, “Chaotic,” from their Shapeshifter album. This marked the first time I had heard the track, but it definitely won’t be the last.
Towards the end of their set, the Texas-based band played “Miles Away,” which has long been a favorite of mine from their catalog. Listening to the song, especially when performed live, will always make me think of the sacrifices made by soldiers deployed in service to their country. And that’s one of the defining hallmarks of Memphis May Fire — their music is relatable to people from all walks of life.
The final two tracks of the night were arguably the band’s two biggest singles to date, “Misery” and “Blood & Water.” With more than 50 million and 25 million listens on Spotify, both singles clearly resonate with audiences, and the sold-out crowd at The Fillmore was no different. If Mullins had suddenly lost his voice at any point during the final two songs, the band had hundreds of capable fill-ins to choose from, as the entire audience sang along at full volume.
