Fair to Midland

Last year, revered former 'Metal Maniacs' magazine editor Jeff Wagner released 'Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal,' an exhaustive history on the sound and its various subgenres...

Ever wonder what goes into creating an album cover? Most often, it's not just about taking a photograph or drawing a picture. For Fair to Midland's 'Arrows & Anchors' cover, artist Isaac "Eye Sack" Flores said that he wanted to create something monumental in size for a monumental band. I...

This July, there is something for every kind of metal fan. Prepare for the summer swelter with any of the hard rock and metal releases that are on the docket next month, starting with the new Unearth album, 'Darkness in the Light,' which should detonate more than its fair share of backyard moshpits...

This summer begins with a deafening variety of heavy releases, making us wonder if labels specifically chose the sixth month of the year to release some of the biggest metal records of 2011. June 7th marks the return of Morbid Angel, featuring prodigal son David Vincent on vocals for the first time since 1995's 'Domination...

Fair to Midland are preparing for the release of their as-yet-untitled eOne debu with a spring tour. Scale the Summit and Periphery will join up with the band on the month-long trek. Noisecreep caught up with drummer Brett Stowers before the Texas band -- known for their intricate and forward-thinking style, which many would deem 'prog' for lack of a better word -- hit the road...

Prog rockers Fair to Midland have found a new label home. The band, which makes smart, intricate music, has signed to eOne and will release a new album in spring 2011. The eOne debut will be supported by a tour, as well. In keeping with the band's proggy, forward-thinking style, they've hired Joe Barresi -- who has twiddled knobs for Tool, Queens of the Stone Age and Coheed and Cambria -- to prod

Aussie band Karnivool were the latest hard rockers to submit to a ''Creep Show' interview with Amy Sciarretto. Fresh off a New York City gig with Fair to Midland, guitarists Drew Goddard and Mark Hosking popped by the studio before heading 100 miles south to Philly for the next gig...

Flyleaf, featuring pint-sized powerhouse Lacey Mosley on vocals, will embark on a headline tour of the U.S., launching May 4. The band has virtually resided on the road for the past several years. Fair to Midland and 10 Years will appear in the support slots...

If you find yourself down in Austin, Texas on March 18, you might as well head over to Emo's Main Room and Emo's Jr. for Full Metal Texas. Bands on the bill include Fair to Midland, Darkest Hour, Born of Osiris, Iwrestledabearonce, Iron Age, Karnivool, Upon a Burning Body, NAMM, Howl, Amarna Reign, Your Demise and Lions Lions...