My Enemies & I
{{Short description|US musical group}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = My Enemies & I
| image = My Enemies & I 2017 Photo.jpg
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| origin = Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
| years_active = 2010-2018, 2020-present{{not verified in body|date=September 2019}}
| label = Fearless
| associated_acts =
| current_members = *Jeff Hill
- Zach Jones
- Brandon Sellitti
- Cameron Perry
- Ryan Ganster
| past_members = *Joseph Byers
- Griffin Kentner
- Evon Dixon
- Ryan Hounshell
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My Enemies & I was an American metalcore band formed in Richmond, Virginia in 2010. Currently signed to Fearless Records, the band's lineup consists of Jeff Hill (vocals), Zach Jones (lead guitar), Brandon Sellitti (rhythm guitar), Ryan {{proper name|Ganster}} (drums), and Cameron Perry (bass).{{cite web|url=http://www.fearlessrecords.com/artists/my-enemies-and-i/|title=My Enemies + I - Fearless Records|publisher=|accessdate=January 18, 2018}} They have released two EPs, We Will Become Ghosts and Sick World as well as one studio album The Beast Inside.
History
The band signed with Fearless Records in September 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2015/09/29/news/my-enemies-i-sign-with-fearless-records-stream-sick-world-ep/|title=My Enemies & I Sign With Fearless Records, Stream "Sick World" EP - Theprp.com|date=September 29, 2015|publisher=}} Shortly afterwards, they released their Sick World EP.
In November 2016, the band announced they would be entering the studio with Johnny K to record their debut full-length album. On October 13, 2017, the band announced that their debut album, The Beast Inside, will be released on November 3, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://thegauntlet.com/article/34672/My-Enemies-I-announces-debut-album-The-Beast-Inside-|title=The Gauntlet - My Enemies & I announces debut album 'The Beast Inside'|website=thegauntlet.com}} Along with this announcement, the band released a music video for their single "Perfect". Upon release of The Beast Inside, the band released a music video for the song of the same name.
On December 31, 2019, the band posted their first social media post since June 2018, teasing new music and a return.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
Musical style
The band's style has been described as metalcore,{{cite web|url=http://www.soundfiction.net/2016/10/31/enemies-release-fiends-music-video|title=My Enemies & I Release "Fiends" Music Video - Soundfiction|date=October 31, 2016|publisher=|accessdate=January 18, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/review-enemies-beast-inside/|title=Album Review: My Enemies & I - The Beast Inside|date=November 2, 2017|publisher=}}{{cite web|url=http://new-transcendence.com/review-enemies-sick-world-ep2015/|title=REVIEW: My Enemies and I – Sick World [EP/2015] - New-Transcendence|website=new-transcendence.com|date=March 17, 2015|accessdate=January 18, 2018}} and nu metal.
Band Members
=Current members=
- Jeff Hill – lead vocals (2013–present)
- Zach Jones – lead guitar (2010–present), bass (2010–2011)
- Brandon Sellitti – rhythm guitar (2015–present)
- Cameron Perry – bass (2017–present)
- Ryan Ganster – drums (2010–present)
=Former members=
- Joseph Byers – lead vocals (2010–2012)
- Griffin Kentner – bass (2015–2017)
- Ryan Hounshell – rhythm guitar (2010–2012, 2013–2015), bass (2010–2011)
- Evon Dixon –bass (2011–2015
=Timeline=
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Discography
Studio Albums
- The Beast Inside (2017)
Extended Plays
- We Will Become Ghosts (2012)
- Sick World (2015){{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/sick-world-mw0002884488/releases|title=Sick World - My Enemies & I - Releases - AllMusic|website=AllMusic|accessdate=January 18, 2018}}
Singles
- "All Roads Lead to Roam" (2011)
- "Mary O'Nett" (2013)
- "Parasite" (2013){{cite web|url=http://lineup.sowhatmusicfestival.com/band/my-enemies-and-i|title=sowhatmusic fest|publisher=}}
- "Carbon Copy" (2015){{cite web|url=https://substreammagazine.com/2014/11/listen-my-enemies-is-carbon-copy/|title=LISTEN: My Enemies & I's "Carbon Copy" - Substream Magazine|first=Drew|last=Wille|date=November 26, 2014|publisher=|accessdate=January 18, 2018}}
- "Wolves Teeth" (2015){{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/my-enemies-i-wolves-teeth-exclusive-song-premiere/|title=My Enemies & I, 'Wolves Teeth' - Exclusive Song Premiere|website=Loudwire|date=February 13, 2015 }}
- "Toxic" (2016)
- "Reborn" (2016)
- "Riot" (2017)
- "Perfect" (2017)
- "The Beast Inside" (2017)
Music videos
- "Wolves Teeth" (2015){{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/my-enemies-i-wolves-teeth-exclusive-video-premiere/|title=My Enemies & I, 'Wolves Teeth' - Exclusive Video Premiere|website=Loudwire|date=April 8, 2015 }}
- "Toxic" (2016){{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/my-enemies-and-i-release-new-music-video-for-toxic/|title=My Enemies and I Release New Music Video For "Toxic"|website=idobi.com|date=April 21, 2016}}
- "Reborn" (2016){{cite web|url=http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/my-enemies-i-become-reborn-in-latest-music-video|title=MY ENEMIES & I Become "Reborn" in Latest Music Video|first=Aaron|last=Willschick|website=puregrainaudio.com}}
- "Fiends" (2016){{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnjzvnjhZWs|title=My Enemies & I - Fiends (Official Music Video)|last=Fearless Records|date=October 31, 2016|publisher=|via=YouTube}}
- "Perfect" (2017){{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/video/my-enemies-i-reopen-old-wounds-with-perfect-music-video|title=MY ENEMIES & I Reopen Old Wounds With "Perfect" Music Video|date=October 13, 2017 |publisher=}}
- "The Beast Inside" (2017){{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/my-enemies-i-the-beast-inside-exclusive-video-premiere/|title=My Enemies & I, 'The Beast Inside' - Exclusive Video Premiere|website=Loudwire|date=November 2, 2017 }}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://myenemiesandi.com/}}
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Category:Musical groups from Virginia
Category:Musical groups established in 2010
Category:Fearless Records artists
Category:2010 establishments in Virginia
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