Attila (metalcore band)

Chris "Fronz" Fronzak, Sean Heenan, Sam Halcomb, Matt Booth and Kris Wilson formed Attila in their hometown of Atlanta in 2005, meeting each other at their high school and through mutual friends. Frontman Fronzak named the band in reference to Attila the Hun, which he came across in a book.{{cite web |url = http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Attila-Biography/9A746A958A0F0F6C482578F4007C78D6 |title = Attila Biography |publisher = Sing365.com |date = May 11, 2010 |access-date = March 9, 2013 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131020201655/http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Attila-Biography/9A746A958A0F0F6C482578F4007C78D6 |archive-date = October 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |df = mdy-all }} Soon after forming, the band became the fourth imprint on the Artery Foundation/Razor & Tie joint venture, Artery Recordings.

Attila self-released their demo album Fallacy (and not with Statik Factory, contrary to popular belief){{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Attila-Fallacy/release/7416969|title=Attila (15) - Fallacy|website=Discogs|date=March 30, 2007 |access-date=October 1, 2016}} on March 30, 2007, and then released their debut album, Soundtrack to a Party in 2008 with Statik Factory, prior signing to Artery Recordings. In their early years Attila toured with Arsonists Get All The Girls, See You Next Tuesday, Chelsea Grin, American Me, and We Are The End. Attila toured with HED PE and Threat Signal from March 3 to April 10.

Attila signed to Artery Recordings in 2010 and released their second album and major label debut, called Rage, on May 11, 2010. The band recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered Rage with Interlace Audio's Stephan Hawkes in Portland, Oregon. Attila released their music video for the album's title track "Rage" on October 8, 2010. On May 13, 2010, the band was announced as support for Drop Dead, Gorgeous' headlining tour, "The Pyknic pArtery Tour", along with From First to Last, Sleeping With Sirens, Abandon All Ships, Woe, Is Me, For All Those Sleeping and Scarlett O'Hara, beginning on July 17 in Texas and ending in Los Angeles on August 20.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2010/05/13/dropdeadgorgeousheadlingtour/|title=Drop Dead Gorgeous {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|Headling}} Tour - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On August 19, 2010, the band was announced as support for Stick to Your Guns' North American tour with fellow supporting acts As Blood Runs Black, For the Fallen Dreams and Close Your Eyes beginning on October 1 in Arizona and ending on the 31st in California.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2010/08/19/stick-to-your-guns-na-tour/|title=Stick To Your Guns NA Tour - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On September 28, 2010, the band was announced as support for Oceano's "Contagion Across the Nation Tour" with fellow supporting acts Chelsea Grin, In the Midst of Lions and Monsters beginning on November 5 in Michigan and ending on the 27th in Illinois.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/oceano-announce-tour-chelsea-grin-attila|title=OCEANO Announce Tour with CHELSEA GRIN, ATTILA|work=Metal Injection|date=September 28, 2010|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On May 6, 2011, the band was announced as part of the 2011 "All Stars Tour" along with Emmure, Alesana, Iwrestledabearonce, blessthefall, For Today, In This Moment, Born of Osiris, The Ghost Inside, After the Burial, For All Those Sleeping, Memphis May Fire, Motionless in White, Chelsea Grin and Sleeping With Sirens.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=67889 |title=Lineup For 2011 "All Star Tour" Announced - in Metal News |website=Metal Underground.com |access-date=August 19, 2016}}

On July 14, 2011, the band announced that their next album, Outlawed, was set for an August 16 release through Artery Recordings and Razor & Tie.{{cite web|url=http://highwiredaze.com/wordpress/attilanews1 |title=Attila Announce Release of New Album, "Outlawed," Available In-Stores and Online August 16th |publisher=HighWire Daze |date=July 14, 2015 |access-date=August 19, 2016}} On July 25, 2011, the band revealed the track listing for Outlawed and released the first single from the album, "Payback", for streaming.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=69469 |title=Attila Reveals New Album Details - in Metal News |website=Metal Underground.com |access-date=August 19, 2016}} On August 4, the band released the second single "Smokeout",{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/08/04/attila-premiere-smokeout/|title=Attila premiere "Smokeout" - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}} followed by a music video for "Smokeout" on August 17.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/08/17/attila-release-music-video-for-smokeout/|title=Attila release music video for "Smokeout" - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On August 8, 2011, the band was announced as part of the lineup for Alesana and Dance Gavin Dance's "Rock Yourself to Sleep" headlining tour with fellow supporting acts A Skylit Drive, I Set My Friends on Fire and A Loss for Words.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/08/08/motel-6-rock-yourself-to-sleep-tour-announces-line-up/|title=Motel 6: Rock Yourself To Sleep Tour announces line-up - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}} On August 31, 2011, the band was announced as support for the "Monster Energy Outbreak Tour 2012" being headlined by Asking Alexandria, and including fellow supporting acts As I Lay Dying, Suicide Silence and Memphis May Fire.{{cite web|url=http://lambgoat.com/news/18997/Monster-Energy-Outbreak-Tour-2012-announced |title=Monster Energy Outbreak Tour 2012 announced |website=Lambgoat.com |date=August 31, 2012 |access-date=August 19, 2016}}

On September 18, 2011, the band was announced as support for We Came As Romans' "Take a Picture, It Will Last Longer" tour beginning on November 22 and finishing on December 9, with fellow supporting acts Falling in Reverse, Sleeping With Sirens and For All I Am.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/we_came_as_romans_announce_take_a_picture_it_will_last_longer_tour|title=We Came As Romans announce "Take A Picture, It Will Last Longer" tour - Alternative Press|work=Alternative Press|date=September 28, 2011|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On December 12, 2011, the band was announced as part of the lineup for the New England Metal and Hardcore fest 2012 taking place on April 20–22 at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/12/12/new-england-metal-and-hardcore-fest-2012-lineup/|title=New England Metal and Hardcore Fest 2012 Lineup - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}} On December 22, 2011, the band was announced as part of Chelsea Grin's six-week tour, the "Sick Tour", along with fellow supporting acts For the Fallen Dreams, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Vanna, Volumes and The Crimson Armada.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/12/22/chelsea-grin-announce-the-sick-tournew-ep/|title=Chelsea Grin Announce The Sick Tour/New EP - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On March 24, 2012, the band's vocalist, Fronzak, was denied entry for the second time into Canada because of a felony on his record. Fronzak released a statement concerning the incident, saying he could apply for reconsideration in two years.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/03/24/attila-frontman-denied-entry-into-canada/|title=Attila Frontman Denied Entry into Canada - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On June 6, 2012, the band announced that bassist, Chris Comrie had parted ways with the band. The band released a statement, describing the departure as a personal choice made by Comrie and that they were still on good terms.{{cite web|url=http://cityofpunk.com/post/24503397949/attila-part-ways-with-bassist-chris-comrie|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910233723/http://cityofpunk.com/post/24503397949/attila-part-ways-with-bassist-chris-comrie|url-status=usurped|archive-date=September 10, 2012|title=Attila part ways with bassist Chris Comrie|work=City of Punk|access-date=October 15, 2014}} On September 8, 2012, the band announced that they acquired former For the Fallen Dreams' guitarist Kalan Blehm as their new bassist.{{cite web|url=http://lambgoat.com/news/19046/Attila-adds-For-The-Fallen-Dreams-member-to-lineup |title=Attila adds for the Fallen Dreams member to lineup |website=Lambgoat.com |date=September 8, 2012 |access-date=August 19, 2016}}

On September 13, 2012, the band announced their "Party With the Devil" headlining tour with supporting acts Make Me Famous, Issues, Ice Nine Kills, and Adestria, beginning on October 26 in Florida and ending on November 15 in Washington.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/09/13/attila-announce-party-with-the-devil-tour/|title=Attila Announce Party with the Devil Tour - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On January 4, 2013, Attila was announced to play at the Warped Tour 2013 from June 16 to July 11, 2013.{{cite web|url = http://lambgoat.com/news/19620/Warped-Tour-2013-to-include-The-Chariot-Attila |title = Warped Tour 2013 to include The Chariot, Attila | News |publisher = Lambgoat |date = January 4, 2013 |access-date = March 9, 2013}}

On February 3, 2013, it was announced that the band had finished writing their follow-up to Outlawed and had entered the studio. The band stated that the album would be the "heaviest" and "craziest" album they had ever made.{{cite web |url = http://cityofpunk.com/post/42894523891/attila-start-recording-new-album |title = City of Punk |publisher = City of Punk |date = June 22, 2009 |access-date = March 9, 2013 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140222004909/http://cityofpunk.com/post/42894523891/attila-start-recording-new-album |archive-date = February 22, 2014 |url-status=usurped |df = mdy-all }} On February 25, 2013, the band uploaded their own "Harlem Shake" video.{{cite web|url = http://www.theprp.com/2013/02/25/news/attila-do-the-harlem-shake/ |title = Attila Do The 'Harlem Shake' | Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More |date = February 26, 2013 |publisher = Theprp.com |access-date = March 9, 2013}}

On April 20, 2013, Attila released the first single from the album, "Middle Fingers Up", and revealed that the new album, titled About That Life, would be released on June 25, 2013.{{cite news|title = Attila Debut New Song "Middle Fingers Up", Reveal June Release Date For New Album|url = http://www.theprp.com/2013/04/20/news/attila-debut-new-song-middle-fingers-up-reveal-june-release-date-for-new-album/|access-date = April 20, 2013|newspaper = Theprp.com|date = April 20, 2013}} On May 24, 2013, Attila teamed up with Spotify and Revolver and released the title track from the record, "About That Life".{{cite news|title = Attila Debut New Song "About That Life"|url = http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-attila-premiere-new-song-about-that-life.html|access-date = May 24, 2013|newspaper = revolvermag.com|date = May 24, 2013|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130607113434/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-attila-premiere-new-song-about-that-life.html|archive-date = June 7, 2013|url-status=dead|df = mdy-all}}

On August 1, 2013, the band announced the "About That Life" headlining tour with supporting acts Upon a Burning Body, The Plot in You and Fit for a King.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/08/01/attila-announce-the-about-that-life-tour/|title=Attila Announce The About That Life Tour - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}} On December 11, 2013, it was announced that frontman, Chris Fronzak would be heading into the studio the next month to begin recording his forthcoming hip hop album.{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2013/12/11/news/attila-frontman-chris-fronzak-to-record-new-rap-album-next-month/|title=Attila Frontman Chris Fronzak To Record New Rap Album Next Month|work=Theprp.com - Metal And Hardcore News Plus Reviews And More|date=December 11, 2013|access-date=October 15, 2014}} Later that night on Fuse's Warped Roadies it was announced that Attila would be playing Warped Tour 2014, with fellow announcements Tear Out the Heart, Mayday Parade, The Protomen and Plague Vendor.{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2013/12/11/news/attila-tear-out-the-heart-more-added-to-2014-vans-warped-tour/|title=Attila, Tear Out The Heart & More Added To 2014 'Vans Warped Tour'|work=Theprp.com - Metal And Hardcore News Plus Reviews And More|date=December 12, 2013|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On December 13, 2013, the band announced "The New King's Tour" with supporting acts I See Stars, Capture the Crown, Ice Nine Kills, Myka, Relocate, and ARTISANS, beginning on January 31, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2013/12/13/news/attila-i-see-stars-capture-the-crown-ice-nine-kills-myka-relocate-u-s-tour-announced/|title=Attila, I See Stars, Capture The Crown, Ice Nine Kills & Myka, Relocate U.S. Tour Announced|work=Theprp.com - Metal And Hardcore News Plus Reviews And More|date=December 13, 2013|access-date=October 15, 2014}} On December 18, 2013, the band was announced as support for A Day to Remember's "Self Help Festival" on March 22, 2014, in San Bernardino, California.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/12/18/a-day-to-remember-announce-self-help-festival/|title=A Day To Remember Announce Self Help Festival - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On July 22, 2014, the band introduced Machine Gun Kelly at the APMAs where he performed the song "See My Tears" with the Cleveland Contemporary Youth Orchestra.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/machine_gun_kelly_performs_see_my_tears_at_the_apmas_introduced_by_attila|title=Machine Gun Kelly performs "See My Tears" at the APMAs, introduced by Attila - Alternative Press|work=Alternative Press|date=July 22, 2014|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On August 18, 2014, the band was announced to headline the Monster Outbreak Tour 2014 with supporting acts Crown the Empire, Like Moths to Flames and Sworn In. The tour was scheduled to kick off on November 14 in Fort Lauderdale and end on December 14 in Massachusetts.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/08/18/attila-to-headline-monster-outbreak-tour-support-and-dates-revealed/|title=Attila To Headline Monster Outbreak Tour, Support And Dates Revealed - Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|access-date=October 15, 2014}} On September 5, they were announced as support for Black Veil Brides' UK tour with fellow supporting act Fearless Vampire Killers, beginning on October 3 in Cardiff, UK and ending on October 17 in Leeds, UK.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/black_veil_brides_announce_u.k._tour_with_attila_fearless_vampire_killers|title=Black Veil Brides announce U.K. tour with Attila, Fearless Vampire Killers|work=Alternative Press|date=September 5, 2014|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

In 2016, Attila was scheduled to join Hollywood Undead on their Europe tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.songkick.com/festivals/1491669-chicago-open-air/id/26148104-chicago-open-air-2016 |title=Chicago Open Air 2016 Bridgeview Line-up, Photos & Videos Jul 2016 – Songkick |website=Songkick.com |access-date=August 19, 2016}}

On October 6, 2014, the band unveiled their new album, Guilty Pleasure, which was to be released on November 24. Fronzak described the album as the heaviest they had written.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/attila_announce_new_album_guilty_pleasure|title=Attila announce new album, 'Guilty Pleasure' - Alternative Press|work=Alternative Press|date=October 7, 2014|access-date=October 15, 2014}} On October 20, 2014, the band released the first single from the album, "Proving Grounds".{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/attila_proving_grounds_song_premiere |title=Attila, "Proving Grounds" song premiere - Features - Alternative Press |website=Altpress.com |date=October 20, 2014 |access-date=August 19, 2016}}

On October 22, Alternative Press reported that guitarist Nate Salameh had left the band. When asked about the decision, Salameh said that he wanted to focus on living a drug and alcohol-free life.{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/attila-guitarist-nate-salameh-exits-band-focus-on-sobriety/ |title=Attila's Nate Salameh Exits Band to Focus on Sobriety |website=Loudwire.com |date=October 22, 2014 |access-date=August 19, 2016}}

On November 8, 2014, the band released the album's second single, "Horsepig", with Fronzak stating that it was "one of my favorite songs I've ever written lyrically."{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2014/11/08/news/attila-debut-new-song-horsepig/ |title=Attila Debut New Song "Horsepig" | Theprp.com – Metal And Hardcore News Plus Reviews And More |website=Theprp.com |date=May 31, 2016 |access-date=August 19, 2016}} The band played a 26-date tour in support of the album, "The Guilty Pleasure Tour", which kicked off in Lauderdale, Florida on November 11 and ended on December 14 in Boston, Massachusetts.{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/attila-guilty-pleasure-album-details-2014-tour-dates/|title=Attila Unveil New 'Guilty Pleasure' Album + 2014 Tour Dates|work=Loudwire|date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=October 15, 2014}}

Attila played the entirety of the 2015 Vans Warped Tour on the main stage.{{cite web|title = Attila confirmed for 2015 vans warped tour main stage this summer|url = http://www.razorandtie.com/attila-confirmed-for-2015-vans-warped-tour-main-stage-this-summer/|website = Razor & Tie Direct L.L.C.|access-date = December 1, 2015|language = en-US}}

Burying the proverbial hatchet with Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke, Fronzak and the rest of Attila announced a co-headlining tour with Falling in Reverse called the Supervillains Tour with support from Metro Station and Assuming We Survive. The tour was played at the tail end of 2015.{{cite web|title = Falling in Reverse Announce 'Supervillains' 2015 Tour|url = http://loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-supervillains-2015-tour-attila-more/|website = Loudwire| date=September 15, 2015 |access-date = December 1, 2015}}

Attila did a European tour with Hollywood Undead, starting in March 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.songkick.com/artists/511909-attila |title=Attila Tickets, Tour Dates 2016 & Concerts – Songkick |website=Songkick.com |access-date=August 19, 2016}}

On June 24, 2016, Attila announced that they had signed to SharpTone Records, a new label co-founded by Nuclear Blast CEO Markus Staiger and Shawn Keith. "We are REALLY excited to announce that we have officially signed to SharpTone!" shared Attila frontman Fronzak. "We are at an amazing point in our career and we know that these guys have the power that we need to take things to the next level."{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/attila_we_came_as_romans_miss_may_i_others_leave_current_record_labels_for |title=Attila, We Came As Romans, Miss May I, others leave current record labels for new company - News - Alternative Press |website=Altpress.com |date=June 24, 2016 |access-date=August 19, 2016}}

Chaos was released on November 4, 2016.

On January 1, 2017, Sean Heenan announced that he was leaving the band.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/attila_part_ways_with_drummer_sean_heenan |title=Attila part ways with drummer Sean Heenan - News - Alternative Press |date=January 2017 |publisher=Altpress.com |access-date=May 25, 2018}} The band later issued a statement of their own regarding his departure, citing that the reasons revolved around feeling like it was "time to make a change to improve our rhythm section."{{cite web |url=http://www.deadpress.co.uk/67259/news-attila-issue-statement-on-departure-of-drummer-sean-heenan |title=NEWS: Attila issue statement on departure of drummer, Sean Heenan! | |date=January 14, 2017 |publisher=Deadpress.co.uk |access-date=May 25, 2018 |archive-date=May 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502072553/http://www.deadpress.co.uk/67259/news-attila-issue-statement-on-departure-of-drummer-sean-heenan |url-status=dead }}

On February 13, 2018, Attila announced that they are an unsigned band after their year run with SharpTone Records.{{cite news|title=ATTILA DROP NEW SONG "THREE 6" - Rock 'N' Load|url=http://rocknloadmag.com/news/attila-drop-new-song-three-6/|work=Rock 'N' Load|date=November 1, 2017|access-date=November 18, 2017|archive-date=June 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616204056/http://rocknloadmag.com/news/attila-drop-new-song-three-6/|url-status=dead}}

On February 22, 2019, Attila released an album titled Villain.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/villain/1448811164|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308081608/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/villain/1448811164|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 8, 2019|title=Villain by Attila|date=February 22, 2019|via=itunes.apple.com}}

On May 29, 2020, Attila released a new song titled "Cancelled".{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/attila-cancelled-music-video-new-song/|title=Hear Attila tackle cancel culture in their vicious new track "Cancelled"|website=altpress.com|date=May 29, 2020}} and the next month drummer Bryan McClure was fired from the band following several rape and sexual misconduct allegations.{{cite news|title=Attila Fire Drummer Bryan McClure Following Rape & Sexual Misconduct Allegations|url=https://www.theprp.com/2020/06/25/news/attila-fire-drummer-bryan-mcclure-following-rape-sexual-misconduct-allegations/|work=ThePRP|date=June 25, 2020}}

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On March 18, 2021, Attila released a song titled "Clarity" as the lead single from their upcoming ninth studio album Closure.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-19|title=NEWS: Attila release new song, 'Clarity'!|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-attila-release-new-song-clarity/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=DEAD PRESS! {{!}} It's more than "just music" to us|language=en-GB|archive-date=February 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215192522/https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-attila-release-new-song-clarity/|url-status=dead}}

On April 14, 2021 Attila released a song titled "Day Drinking" as a single.

On April 30, 2021, Attila released a song titled "Metalcore Manson", which was later featured on the album Closure.{{Cite web|url = https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-attila-release-new-song-metalcore-manson/|title = NEWS: Attila release new song, 'Metalcore Manson'!|date = April 30, 2021|access-date = May 2, 2021|archive-date = February 15, 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220215211043/https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-attila-release-new-song-metalcore-manson/|url-status = dead}}

On July 22, 2021 Attila released their ninth studio album Closure.{{Cite web |last=Metalcore |first=Attila |date=July 22, 2021 |title=Closure Release Announcement |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CRp9F3AhFxH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==}}

On September 12, 2021, Attila performed at Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival, alongside numerous other bands including Wage War, The Devil Wears Prada, and Beartooth. {{Cite web |last=Annie Nickoloff |first=cleveland com |date=2021-04-20 |title=Inkcarceration music festival announces 2021 lineup: Slipknot, Mudvayne, Rob Zombie, more |url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/04/inkcarceration-music-festival-announces-2021-lineup-slipknot-mudvayne-rob-zombie-more.html |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=cleveland |language=en}}

On September 27, 2021 Attila began The Day Drinking Tour, named after a single they had released earlier in the year. The tour featured Dead Crown and Jynx, beginning in Atlanta, Georgia on September 27 and ended on December 31 in Houston, Texas.{{Cite web |last=Metalcore |first=Attila |date=June 7, 2021 |title=The Day Drinking Tour |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CP0k5qth_e-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==}}

On January 12, 2022, Attila announced the return of Ragefest, featuring the bands Islander, Crown Magnetar, and He Is Legend. The tour began in Jacksonville, Florida on March 17 and ended in Springfield, Montana on April 17.{{Cite web |last=Metalcore |first=Attila |date=January 12, 2022 |title=Ragefest Announcement |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CYo6qGzOut8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==}}

On August 13, 2022, Attila performed at Michigan Metal Fest as the only headliner.

Between 2022 and 2023, lead singer Chris "Fronz" Fronzak had teased that he would be part of a six man led deathcore group titled "The Big Six" featuring members from popular band including lead singers such as Will Ramos, Dickie Allen, and Tyler Shelton. Nearly two weeks after the groups EP announcement, Fronzak dropped the gig, due to wanting to focus on other pursuits. The group is now known as Project: Vengeance. {{Cite web |last=Enis |first=Eli |date=March 3, 2023 |title=The Big Six: Deathcore "Boy Band" Break Up, Reform As Project: Vengeance |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/big-six-deathcore-boy-band-break-re-form-project-vengeance/ |website=REVOLVER}}

On January 21, 2023, Attila performed at the ShipRocked Pre-Cruise Rally at Cocoa Riverfront Park in Cocoa, Florida alongside the bands Steel Panther and Afterlife.{{Cite web |last=Metalcore |first=Attila |date=January 3, 2023 |title=Shiprocked Pre-Cruise Rally Announcement |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cm-BFnCIM5m/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==}}

On January 27, 2023, Attila announced that they released official merchandise through the popular chain store Hot Topic, which introduced two brand new shirt designs and one throwback shirt design.{{Cite web |last=Metalcore |first=Attila |date=January 27, 2023 |title=Official Attila Merchandise at Hot Topic |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn8PRQArFpr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==}}

Nearly two years after the release of "Day Drinking" - on February 24, 2023, Attila released a new song titled "Handshakes With Snakes" as a single.{{Cite web |last=Aarons |first=Ricky |date=2023-02-23 |title=Attila Deliver Heavy New Tune 'Handshakes With Snakes' |url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2023/02/24/attila-deliver-heavy-new-tune-handshakes-with-snakes/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Wall Of Sound |language=en-US}} The same day, they started the European leg of their "About That Life" 10 Year Anniversary tour, which began in Arnhem, NL Willemeen on February 24.{{Cite web |last=Metalcore |first=Attila |date=February 8, 2023 |title=Attila European Tour 2023 |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZbUh1OED5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==}}

Two months later, Attila released their first song to feature clean vocals by lead singer Chris "Fronz" Fronzak on April 27, 2023 titled "Bite Your Tongue" as a single.{{Cite web |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |date=2023-04-27 |title=ATTILA Uses Clean Vocals For The First Time On New Song "Bite Your Tongue" |url=https://metalinjection.net/new-music/attila-uses-clean-vocals-for-the-first-time-on-new-song-bite-your-tongue |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}}

On July 7, 2023 Attila released a new song featuring Ekoh titled "Mia Goth", named after the popular horror movie actress. This song was released as a single.{{Cite web |title=ATTILA and EKOH collaborate on new single, "Mia Goth" |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/39493/attila-and-ekoh-collaborate-on-new-single-mia-goth/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=lambgoat.com |language=en}} This song was later released a few months later with their new EP titled Fu4ever.{{Cite web |last=Metalcore |first=Attila |date=September 28, 2023 |title=Fu4ever |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxvaQNhLhJs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=www.instagram.com}}

On March 3, 2024, Attila began The Angels & Villains EU/UK Tour in Saarbrücken, Germany, and ended May 26 in Pontiac, Michigan.{{Cite web |last=Metalcore |first=Attila |date=December 4, 2023 |title=The Angels and Villains USA Tour Announcement |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C0cMHWIxt7T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==}}

On May 23, 2024 Attila released a new song titled "New Devil" featuring Dickie Allen, the lead singer of Infant Annihilator and Nekrogoblikon.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-23 |title=Attila Debut Clobbering New Single, "New Devil" |url=https://knotfest.com/blogs/news/attila-debut-clobbering-new-single-new-devil?srsltid=AfmBOooBcysW53bm6M90yapU-yDhewAt00lpe3VQO2JH9bTPUpw_uda5 |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Knotfest |language=en}}

On June 21, 2024, Chris "Fronz" Fronzak was featured in a new song by Brokencyde titled "Crunk God". The song was released as a single.{{Cite web |last=HipHop |first=brokeNCYDE |date=June 20, 2024 |title=CRUNK GOD featuring Fronzilla |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C8dZ0cGPj8L/}} The whole band was featured in a new song by Dead Rabbitts, along with Escape the Fate titled "Oxygen". The song was released as a single.{{Cite web |last=Syn |first=The |date=2024-08-18 |title=Supergroup Dead Rabbitts Recruit Attila's Fronzilla For 'Oxygen' |url=https://www.antimusic.com/p/24/0818supergroup_dead_rabbitts_recruit_attilas_fronzilla_for_oxygen.shtml |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=www.antimusic.com |language=en}}

In late 2024, Attila featured on Aurorawave's track titled "Kindness".

Attila is set to play Reload Festival August 14-16 2025 in Sulingen, Germany.

Attila's musical style has been described as metalcore,{{cite web|url=https://www.metalmusicarchives.com/artist/attila(united-states)|title=Attila discography (top albums) and reviews|access-date=October 11, 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/reviews/details.cfm?releaseid=3596 |title=Attila - "Rage" CD Review - in Metal Reviews |publisher=Metal Underground.com |access-date=March 9, 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/69nw5r/attila-just-upped-the-awful-metalcore-rap-game-yo|title=Attila Just Upped the Awful Metalcore Rap Game, Yo|work=NOISEY|date=August 9, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://apocalypticdemise.com/2012/01/05/outlawed-attila-cd-review/ |title=Outlawed – Attila CD Review |publisher=Apocalyptic Demise |access-date=March 9, 2013 |archive-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202234115/http://apocalypticdemise.com/2012/01/05/outlawed-attila-cd-review/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/attila-announce-new-album-about-that-life-release-song-middle-fingers-up/|title=Attila Announce New Album 'About That Life' + Release Song 'Middle Fingers Up'|last=Bowar|first=Chad|date=April 22, 2013|work=Loudwire|access-date=August 7, 2013}}{{Cite web|date=2021-04-30|title=NEWS: Attila release new song, 'Metalcore Manson'!|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-attila-release-new-song-metalcore-manson/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=DEAD PRESS! {{!}} It's more than "just music" to us|language=en-GB|archive-date=February 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215211043/https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-attila-release-new-song-metalcore-manson/|url-status=dead}} deathcore,{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/touring/attila-to-return-with-new-album-in-november|title=Attila to return with new album in November|work=Metal Insider|date=October 6, 2014|access-date=October 15, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/attila-announce-new-album-about-that-life-release-song-middle-fingers-up/|title=Attila Announce New Album 'About That Life' + Release Song 'Middle Fingers Up'|work=Loudwire|date=April 22, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk/gigs/events/6-mar-15-attila-electric-ballroom/|title=Events – The Underworld Camden|work=theunderworld|access-date=October 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019005356/http://www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk/gigs/events/6-mar-15-attila-electric-ballroom/|archive-date=October 19, 2014|url-status=dead}} nu metalcore,{{cite web|last1=Nuttall|first1=Luke|title=Chaos Review|date=November 7, 2016|url=https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2016/11/07/album-review-chaos-by-attila/|access-date=February 18, 2018}}{{cite web|title=12 REASONS/BANDS WHY METALCORE ISN'T DYING!|url=http://www.itdjents.com/beyond-music/12-reasonsbands-why-metalcore-isnt-dying/|access-date=February 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529152212/http://www.itdjents.com/beyond-music/12-reasonsbands-why-metalcore-isnt-dying/|archive-date=May 29, 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last1=Wallace|first1=Chain|title=Here's Attila's New Video for "Let's Get Abducted;" You Already Know What to Expect|date=October 18, 2016|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/10/18/heres-attilas-new-video-for-lets-get-abducted-you-already-know-what-to-expect/|access-date=February 18, 2018}} rap metal, and nu metal.

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Current members

• Chris "Fronz" Fronzak – lead vocals (2005–present)
• Chris Linck – lead guitar (2008–present), backing vocals (2016–present), rhythm guitar (2014–2021)
• Kalan "Kal" Blehm – bass, backing vocals (2012–present)
• Walter Adams – rhythm guitar (2021–present)
• Tyler Kruckmeyer – drums (2021–present)

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Former members

• Sean Heenan – drums (2005–2017)
• Matt Booth – lead guitar (2005–2008)
• Kris Wilson – rhythm guitar (2005–2007)
• Sam Halcomb – bass (2005–2008)
• Nader "Nate" Salameh – rhythm guitar (2008–2014)
• Paul Ollinger – bass (2008–2010)
• Chris Comrie – bass, backing vocals (2010–2012)
• Bryan McClure – drums (2017–2020)

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Timeline

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On September 15, 2014, Blehm announced his instrumental side project, Frozen Forest, and released "Blue Eyes", the third song following the releases of "Dreamer" and "Work".{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/attila_bassist_releases_new_solo_song_for_instrumental_side_project|title=Attila bassist releases new solo song for instrumental side project|work=Alternative Press|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=October 15, 2014}}

On December 15, 2020, it has been announced a project called Emerald Royce that involves Chris Linck and former Issues and Woe, Is Me frontman, Tyler Carter.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-15|title=Ex-Issues Frontman Tyler Carter Reveals New Project With Attila's Chris Linck|url=https://www.theprp.com/2020/12/15/news/ex-issues-frontman-tyler-carter-reveals-new-project-with-attilas-chris-linck/|access-date=2021-04-03|website=Theprp.com|language=en-US}}

;Studio albums

• Fallacy (2007)
• Soundtrack to a Party (2008)
• Rage (2010)
• Outlawed (2011)
• About That Life (2013)
• Guilty Pleasure (2014)
• Chaos{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/attila_announce_new_album_headlining_tour |title=Attila announce new album, headlining tour - News - Alternative Press |website=Altpress.com |date=August 1, 2016 |access-date=August 19, 2016}} (2016)
• Villain{{cite web |url=http://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-attila-announce-seventh-album-villain |title=NEWS: Attila announce seventh album, 'Villain'! |website=deadpress.co.uk |date=December 23, 2018 |access-date=December 23, 2018 |archive-date=December 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224074024/http://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-attila-announce-seventh-album-villain/ |url-status=dead }} (2019)
• Closure (2021)

;Singles/EP

• Party With The Devil (2012)
• Three 6 (2017)
• Callout 2 (2018)
• Blackout (2018)
• Still About It (2018)
• Pizza (2018)
• Cancelled (2020)
• Clarity (2021)
• Metalcore Manson (2021)
• Day Drinking (2021)
• Handshakes With Snakes (2023)
• Bite Your Tongue (2023)
• Mia Goth ft. Ekoh (2023)
• FU4EVR (2023)
• Timebomb (2024)
• New Devil ft. Dickie Allen (2024)
• Dog Pack ft. Sn8ke (2024)
• Wasteland ft. DED (2024)

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