Of Mice & Men (band)

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Of Mice & Men

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| image = Of Mice & Men - 2019215154657 2019-08-03 Wacken - 0207 - 5DSR4068.jpg

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| caption = Of Mice & Men performing at Wacken Open Air in 2019

| origin = Costa Mesa, California, U.S.

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| discography = Of Mice & Men discography

| years_active = 2009–present

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| website = {{URL|ofmiceandmenofficial.com}}

| spinoff_of = Attack Attack!

| current_members =

Valentino Arteaga
Phil Manansala
Alan Ashby
Aaron Pauley

| past_members =

Jon Kintz
Jaxin Hall
Jerry Roush
Shayley Bourget
Austin Carlile

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Of Mice & Men (often abbreviated OM&M) is an American rock band formed in Costa Mesa, California, in 2009. The band's line-up currently consists of drummer Valentino Arteaga, guitarists Phil Manansala and Alan Ashby, and bassist and lead vocalist Aaron Pauley. The group was founded by former lead vocalist Austin Carlile and former bassist Jaxin Hall in mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!. Carlile departed from the band in December 2016 citing that a long-term health condition prompted his exit. After Carlile's departure, the band continued to pursue creating music with Pauley as the band's bassist and lead vocalist.

Since 2009, the band has released eight studio albums: Of Mice & Men (2010), The Flood (2011), Restoring Force (2014), Cold World (2016), Defy (2018), Earthandsky (2019), Echo (2021), and Tether (2023). Of Mice & Men's earlier music has been described as metalcore and post-hardcore. Their later material, however, has been considered to be more melodic and shifted over to genres such as nu metal, alternative metal, and hard rock, while retaining their original sound.

The band has played international music festivals including the Vans Warped Tour in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014 and Soundwave Music Festival in 2013 and 2015.

History

=Formation and debut album (2009–2010)=

Of Mice & Men was founded by Austin Carlile, the original vocalist of Attack Attack!, and bassist Jaxin Hall, an import from Auckland, New Zealand during 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.{{cite web|first=James|last=Monger|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/of-mice-men-mn0002376287|title=Of Mice & Men AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=September 26, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.reviewrinserepeat.com/artist/of-mice-and-men/album/of-mice-and-men/review|title=Of Mice And Men - Of Mice And Men|first=Matthew|last=Colwell|date=February 18, 2010|publisher=reviewrinserepeat.com|access-date=September 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716194832/http://www.reviewrinserepeat.com/artist/of-mice-and-men/album/of-mice-and-men/review|archive-date=July 16, 2018|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Of Mice & Men|url=http://www.cametalfest.com/projects/of-mice-men/|website=California Metalfest|access-date=April 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413191850/http://www.cametalfest.com/projects/of-mice-men/|archive-date=April 13, 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|last1=Fadroski|first1=Kelli Skye|title=There's No Place Like Home for Of Mice & Men|work=The Orange County Register|date=February 22, 2015|page=Arts 1}} Carlile and Hall searched for other members for about a month. According to Carlile in an interview, Carlile's desktop background was none other than Valentino Arteaga, drummer of Lower Definition,{{cite web|title=Tino Arteaga|url=http://www.drummerszone.com/artists/profile/12861/tino-arteaga#biography-tab|website=Drummerzone|access-date=April 6, 2015}} and Jon Kintz of Odd Project. Carlile was amazed when Arteaga was interested in playing drums for the band after being sent an invite over email. The trio then added Phil Manansala, a touring guitarist for A Static Lullaby{{cite web|last1=Rosen|first1=Steven|title=Of Mice & Men's Phil Manansala|url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/of_mice_and_mens_phil_manansala_we_wanted_to_give_em_11_different_songs_that_totally_sound_different_than_anything_weve_done.html|website=Ultimate Guitar|access-date=April 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414020235/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/of_mice_and_mens_phil_manansala_we_wanted_to_give_em_11_different_songs_that_totally_sound_different_than_anything_weve_done.html|archive-date=April 14, 2015|url-status=dead}} and the line-up was set. Carlile and Hall moved to Southern California to join the others.{{cite web|title=Of Mice & Men|url=http://www.theblitz.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=2354:of-mice-men&Itemid=557|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704123319/http://www.theblitz.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=2354:of-mice-men&Itemid=557|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 4, 2015|website=99.7 The Blitz|access-date=April 6, 2015}} A little while later, Kintz was cut from the band and replaced with Shayley Bourget.{{cite web|last1=Borders|first1=Denise|title=Bye, Bye Jaxin|url=http://punkworldviews.com/bye-bye-jaxin/|website=Punk World News|access-date=April 6, 2015}} With a question at hand asking of the departure of Kintz in a Q&A for the group, Bourget jokingly stated, "Jon didn't cut it." On Kintz's part, he reportedly cited that the band felt he was "partying too much."{{cite web|title=Graf Wall: Of Mice & Men missing an original member? |url=http://www.indiestar.tv/grafwall/2009/09/of-mice-men-missing-original-member.html |publisher=indiestar.tv |access-date=March 6, 2015 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007224912/http://www.indiestar.tv/grafwall/2009/09/of-mice-men-missing-original-member.html |archive-date=October 7, 2011 }} After reaching 1,000,000 plays from their Myspace profile in just two months since its launch, the band uploaded a cover of Lady Gaga's song, "Poker Face".{{cite web|last1=Gross|first1=Paige|title=Alan Ashby talks 'American Dream' tour|url=http://temple-news.com/arts/alan-ashby-talks-american-dream-tour/|website=The Temple News|date=February 25, 2014 |access-date=April 6, 2015}} The song was mastered by Tom Denney, formerly of A Day to Remember and a copy of the demo was sent directly to Rise Records. Recognizing the band as Carlile's new musical project, Of Mice & Men was signed to the label.[http://www.alternativevision.co.uk/interview232.html Interview with Of Mice & Men], [http://www.alternativevision.co.uk/ Alternative Vision], May 3, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2011.{{Better source|reason=websites reliability is questionable|date=March 2015}} The group then traveled to the Foundation Studios in Connersville, Indiana on July 14, 2009, with Joey Sturgis to record their self-titled debut album.{{cite web|title=Joey Sturgis|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/joey-sturgis-mn0000938432/credits|website=AllMusic|access-date=April 6, 2015}}

On December 6, 2009, they had two video shoots in Ventura, California, for "Those in Glass Houses" and "Second & Sebring".{{CN|date=October 2020}} The band released their debut album on March 9, 2010.{{cite web|first=Gregory|last=Heaney|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/of-mice-men-mw0001956356|title=Of Mice And Men - Of Mice And Men AllMusic Review by Gregory Heaney|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=October 5, 2020}} The original release date was February 23, but the album was forced into a delay. A month before the official release, the album was leaked on February 10 by fans who hacked into the system.{{cite web|url=http://interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=176025&|title=Of Mice And Men at Interpunk.com - The Ultimate Punk Music Store|publisher=Interpunk|access-date=January 17, 2010}}{{Better source|reason=websites reliability is questionable|date=March 2015}} The music video for "Second & Sebring" was released on Hot Topic's website{{cite web|url=http://community.hottopic.com/videos?id=4#|title=Hot Topic|date=March 15, 2010|publisher=Hot Topic|access-date=March 23, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230434/http://community.hottopic.com/videos?id=4|archive-date=March 3, 2012}} and made its television premiere on Headbangers Ball on March 15, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/of-mice-men/493059/second-sebring.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100324180046/http://www.mtv.com/videos/of-mice-men/493059/second-sebring.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 24, 2010|title=Second & Sebring - Of Mice & Men - Music Video - MTV|date=March 15, 2010|publisher=MTV|access-date=March 23, 2010}}

The band joined the "Squash the Beef Tour" supporting Dance Gavin Dance, along with Emarosa, Tides of Man, and Of Machines.{{cite web|title=Squash The Beef Tour|url=http://outloud.com/2009/10/squash-the-beef-tour-by-jazmin-prieto/|access-date=September 27, 2019}} Also in 2009, Of Mice & Men was support on the "Atticus Tour" along with Finch, Blessthefall, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Vanna, and Let's Get It.{{cite web|title=Finch, blessthefall to co-headline Atticus Tour; dates announced|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/archive_7775/|work=AltPress|access-date=December 5, 2013|format=News post|date=August 21, 2009|quote=...Other bands performing on the cross-country road trip include Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Vanna, Of Mice & Men and Let's Get It...}} After completion of the "Atticus Tour", the band supported I See Stars on the "Leave It to the Suits Tour" with We Came as Romans, Broadway, and Covendetta.{{cite web|title=Leave it to the Suits Tour: I See Stars/We Came as Romans/Of Mice & Men/Broadway|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/leave-it-to-the-suits-tour-i-see-stars-we-came-as-romans-of-mice-men-broadway|website=Concert Archives|access-date=September 27, 2019}}

=Departure of Carlile and Hall (2010–2011)=

Jerry Roush, who was formerly a part of Sky Eats Airplane, soon became a permanent addition to Of Mice & Men. Originally, Roush was a substitute for Austin Carlile on the Emptiness Tour in 2010 which featured the band along with Alesana, A Skylit Drive, the Word Alive, and We Came as Romans.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20111008223016/http://mindequalsblown.net/2010/02/update-jerry-roush-filling-in-for-austin-carlile-of-mice-and-men/ Jerry Roush filling in for Austin Carlile Of Mice and Men]}} Mind Equals Blown Carlile required a heart surgery performed in the near future and was forced to not tour by his doctor. At the same time, Carlile fell into a conflict with the other members. Through much deliberation, the band and Carlile decided to part ways.Karan, Tim (April 4, 2010). "[http://www.altpress.com/news/carlileout.htm Austin Carlile: 'I quit Of Mice & Men'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100513232657/http://www.altpress.com/news/carlileout.htm |date=May 13, 2010 }}", Alternative Press. Retrieved May 6, 2010. The group thereafter invited Roush to front Of Mice & Men.[http://www.madmarc.net/2010/04/jerry-roush-joins-of-mice-men.html Jerry Roush Joins Of Mice & Men] MadMarc The band was featured on the cover for the 19th issue of Substream Music Press shortly after this decision.[https://web.archive.org/web/20100511091702/http://www.substreammusicpress.com/Current-Issue/issue-19-featuring-of-mice-and-men.html Issue 19 Featuring Of Mice & Men] Substream Music Press After the Emptiness Tour, Of Mice & Men supported Attack Attack! on the "This Is A Family Tour" with In Fear and Faith, Pierce the Veil, and Emmure.{{cite web|title=Attack Attack! announce This Is A Family tour with Emmure, Pierce The Veil, and more|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/attack_attack_announce_this_is_a_family_tour_with_emmure_pierce_the_ve|work=AltPress|publisher=James Shotwell|access-date=December 5, 2013|format=News post|date=August 23, 2010|quote=Attack Attack! have announced they will be embarking on a headlining tour this fall with support from Emmure, Pierce The Veil, Of Mice And Men, and In Fear And Faith...|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125134008/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/attack_attack_announce_this_is_a_family_tour_with_emmure_pierce_the_ve|archive-date=January 25, 2017|url-status=dead}}

Months after Roush joined the band, bassist, Jaxin Hall left the group on August 23, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/jaxin_hall_leaves_of_mice_and_men/|title=Jaxin Hall leaves Of Mice And Men - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=January 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231001137/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/jaxin_hall_leaves_of_mice_and_men|archive-date=December 31, 2014|url-status=dead}} Hall explained that the reasons for this decision were made to concentrate more on his personal life, as well as his clothing brand, Love Before Glory.{{cite web|url=http://lovebeforeglory.com/post/1001105529|title=Love Before Glory Clothing - Heavy Hearts & Fond Farewells|access-date=January 18, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827024526/http://lovebeforeglory.com/post/1001105529|archive-date=August 27, 2010}} Dane Poppin of A Static Lullaby, the former band for Phil, substituted as a bassist for Of Mice & Men's then upcoming tour dates after Hall's departure. The group was included in the Punk Goes... compilation, Punk Goes Pop Volume 03., covering the R&B song, "Blame It" by Jamie Foxx with Poppin on bass and is the only recording by the band to feature Roush's vocals.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ready_set_mayday_parade_12_more_revealed_on_punk_goes_pop_vol._3/|title=The Ready Set, Mayday Parade, 12 more revealed on Punk Goes Pop Vol. 3 - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=January 18, 2018}} The band participated in Warped Tour 2010.{{cite web|title=2010 Warped Tour Lineup Revealed|url=http://www.rttnews.com/1163996/2010-warped-tour-lineup-revealed.aspx|work=RTT News|access-date=December 5, 2013|format=News post|date=December 22, 2009|quote=The official 2010 Vans Warped tour lineup appears below...}} Shortly after the conclusion of Warped Tour, Of Mice & Men toured the UK in support of August Burns Red and Blessthefall.{{cite web|title=August Burns Red, Blessthefall and Of Mice And Men European Tour|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2010/03/05/august-burns-red-blessthefall-and-of-mice-and-men-european-tour/|work=Under the Gun Review|publisher=Grant Trimboli|access-date=December 5, 2013|format=News post|date=March 5, 2010|quote=August Burns Red, Blessthefall and Of Mice And Men have announced European tour dates for this Autumn...|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302090031/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2010/03/05/august-burns-red-blessthefall-and-of-mice-and-men-european-tour/|archive-date=March 2, 2014}}

=Carlile's return with Ashby and ''The Flood'' (2011–2012)=

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Leading onto Roush being a part of the band for already nine months, the group confirmed on January 3, 2011, that they reached a decision to have Jerry Roush leave Of Mice & Men in favor for former vocalist and founding member, Austin Carlile, to return to the group.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_austin_carlile_back_in_of_mice_men/ |title=Alternative Press | News | Exclusive: Austin Carlile back in Of Mice & Men |publisher=Altpress.com |date=January 3, 2011 |access-date=November 1, 2011}} Roush posted an extended response to his firing from the band on his Twitter account.{{cite web|last=DiVincenzo|first=Alex|title=Austin Carlile Re-joins Of Mice & Men|url=http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2101502|access-date=January 3, 2011|date=January 3, 2011}} Carlile was under an intention for months to start a new musical project, with fellow musician Alan Ashby, until his request to return to the group was made. Carlile and Ashby were then both accepted into Of Mice & Men, with Ashby as an entirely new member. The group then underwent a slight arrangement, as they required a bassist after several substitutions to which Dane Poppin, of A Static Lullaby, contributed.{{cite web|title=indiestar.tv Graf Wall: A Static Lullaby bassist filling in for Of Mice & Men|url=http://grafwall.indiestar.tv/2010/08/static-lullaby-bassist-danepoppin.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817111959/http://grafwall.indiestar.tv/2010/08/static-lullaby-bassist-danepoppin.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=August 17, 2011|publisher=indiestar.tv|access-date=September 1, 2010|date=August 27, 2010}} Poppin's needed return to A Static Lullaby after extensive touring with Of Mice & Men had the group move Shayley Bourget from rhythm guitar to bass guitar, but remain at clean vocals. Alan Ashby was employed as rhythm guitarist.

The refreshed band began the recording process of their second album titled The Flood in late January 2011. Shortly after the album's completion, the band headlined the 2011 annual "Artery Across the Nation Tour" with support from Woe, Is Me, Sleeping with Sirens, I Set My Friends on Fire, and the Amity Affliction.{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/of_mice_men_i_setmyfriendsonfire_more_on_artery_across_the_nation_tour |title=Alternative Press | News | Of Mice & Men, I setmyfriendsonfire, more on Artery Across The Nation Tour |publisher=Altpress.com |date=December 15, 2010 |access-date=November 1, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101102350/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/of_mice_men_i_setmyfriendsonfire_more_on_artery_across_the_nation_tour |archive-date=January 1, 2014 |url-status=dead }} The band toured Europe and Australia in support of the Amity Affliction, along with I Killed the Prom Queen, and Deez Nuts.{{cite web |url=http://www.smnnews.com/2011/03/09/i-killed-the-prom-queen-reunite-for-australian-run-with-amity-affliction-deez-nuts-of-mice-men/ |title=I Killed The Prom Queen Reunite for Australian Run with Amity Affliction, Deez Nuts, Of Mice & Men |publisher=SMNnews.com |date=March 9, 2011 |access-date=November 1, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713004922/http://www.smnnews.com/2011/03/09/i-killed-the-prom-queen-reunite-for-australian-run-with-amity-affliction-deez-nuts-of-mice-men/ |archive-date=July 13, 2011 |url-status=dead }} They also later supported Asking Alexandria on a short four-day UK tour along with While She Sleeps.{{cite web|last=Ableson |first=Jon |url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/01/of-mice-and-men-confirmed-for-asking.html |title=Of Mice And Men Confirmed For Asking Alexandria UK Tour |publisher=Alter The Press! |date=August 20, 2009 |access-date=November 1, 2011}}

On May 13, 2011, Of Mice & Men released a brand new single entitled, "Still YDG'N".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuLWAC-aSIg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/RuLWAC-aSIg |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Of Mice & Men - Still YDG'N |date=May 12, 2011 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=November 1, 2011}}{{cbignore}} Also, on May 24, they released a second song entitled, "Purified".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f9lK3_dEG4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/4f9lK3_dEG4 |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Of Mice & Men - Purified |date=May 23, 2011 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=November 1, 2011}}{{cbignore}} "Purified" has been added to the 2011 installment of Sideonedummy's annual Warped Tour compilation.{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/warped_tour_2011_compilation_tracklisting_revealed/ |title=Alternative Press | News | Warped Tour 2011 compilation tracklisting revealed |publisher=Altpress.com |date=May 11, 2011 |access-date=November 1, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011035032/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/warped_tour_2011_compilation_tracklisting_revealed/ |archive-date=October 11, 2012 |url-status=dead }} The Flood was released June 14, 2011.

Of Mice & Men participated on all of the Warped Tour 2011. They were joined by former bassist Jaxin Hall on select California dates for "Second & Sebring".{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}} From September 13, 2011 until October 14, 2011, Of Mice & Men supported We Came as Romans on the "I'm Alive Tour" along with Miss May I, Texas in July, and Close to Home.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/we_came_as_romans_announce_im_alive_tour |title=Alternative Press | News | We Came As Romans announce "I'm Alive" tour |publisher=Altpress.com |date=July 15, 2011 |access-date=November 1, 2011}} Afterward, the group headlined the "Monster Energy Outbreak Tour" with Iwrestledabearonce, I See Stars, Abandon All Ships, and That's Outrageous!. For the Fallen Dreams was also included on the first half of the tour.{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/of_mice_and_men_to_headline_monster_outbreak_tour_i_see_stars_to_support |title=Alternative Press | News | Of Mice And Men to headline "Monster Outbreak" tour, I See Stars to support |publisher=Altpress.com |date=September 6, 2011 |access-date=November 1, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404042334/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/of_mice_and_men_to_headline_monster_outbreak_tour_i_see_stars_to_support |archive-date=April 4, 2013 |url-status=dead }} Devin Oliver (I See Stars) and Christopher Stewart (That's Outrageous!) filled in on clean vocals after the departure of Bourget midway through the tour.

=Departure of Shayley Bourget and ''The Flood'' Deluxe Reissue (2012)=

In 2012, the group announced that they were returning to the studio to begin work on their third release. On February 9, the announcement of Bourget's departure from the band was released to the public via Facebook and YouTube.{{cite web|url=http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?s=50cf5691a26d6186bbd9eb066f17c9e6&t=2623402 |title=Of Mice & Men Bassist Leaves Band |publisher=Absolutepunk.net |date=February 10, 2012 |access-date=February 10, 2012}}

Shayley had also released a video statement on YouTube, stating the reasons he had to discontinue with the band. He suffered from depression and alcoholism, along with other personal problems, and felt that he was bringing the other band members down. Shayley stated he will not be returning to the band. Shayley has since been the lead vocalist for Dayshell.

On March 2, the band announced via Facebook that Austin Carlile would be taking over on all vocals for Of Mice & Men's third studio album.{{cite web|title=To add on to this announcement below....|url=https://www.facebook.com/ofmice/posts/10150713473448824 |publisher= Of Mice & Men |date=March 2, 2012 |access-date=March 3, 2012}} On March 25, Confide drummer/vocalist Joel Piper announced he would be filling in on bass for the next run of shows.{{cite web|url=http://killthemusic.net/post/20080526353/joel-piper-joins-of-mice-men-as-touring-bassist |title=Joel Piper joins Of Mice & Men as Touring Bassist |access-date=July 26, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113142051/http://killthemusic.net/post/20080526353/joel-piper-joins-of-mice-men-as-touring-bassist |archive-date=November 13, 2013 }} A reissue of The Flood was released on July 24, 2012. It contains two discs, featuring four brand new tracks. For Vans Warped Tour 2012, Aaron Pauley of Jamie's Elsewhere substituted on bass guitar and clean vocals. Pauley has since stated that he is no longer a band member of Jamie's Elsewhere, but he did not leave on bad terms.

=Arrival of Pauley, ''Restoring Force'' and ''Live at Brixton'' (2012–2016)=

On December 4, 2012, the band indicated they were writing material for their next album, Stating "we are currently home from tour for the remainder of 2012 and are now back in our studio working on our brand new album!"{{cite web|url=http://lambgoat.com/news/19487/Of-Mice-and-Men-prepares-new-album |title=Of Mice & Men prepares new album |publisher=Lambgoat |date=December 4, 2012 |access-date=December 31, 2013}} The band entered the studio in June 2013 to begin pre-production on the album with producer David Bendeth. On October 1, 2013, it was announced that the band had finished tracking for their new album, having spent the summer in New Jersey recording the album, with David Bendeth, who was in the processing of mixing the album.{{cite web|url=http://lambgoat.com/news/21220/Of-Mice-and-Men-completes-new-album |title=Of Mice & Men completes new album | News |publisher=Lambgoat |date=October 1, 2013 |access-date=December 31, 2013}} On October 17, 2013, Alternative Press released the first studio video and announced the completion of the band's third album.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/of_mice_men_finish_their_new_album_post_first_studio_update |title=Of Mice & Men finish their new album, post first studio update |magazine=Alternative Press |date=October 17, 2013 |access-date=December 31, 2013}}

On November 26, the band released a teaser for a big announcement to come the following day.{{cite web|last=Zarrillo |first=Zack |url=http://propertyofzack.com/post/68205593460/of-mice-men-announcement-coming-tomorrow |title=Of Mice & Men Announcement Coming Tomorrow |work=Tumblr |publisher=PropertyOfZack |date=November 26, 2013 |access-date=December 31, 2013}} The next day, the band announced their third studio album named Restoring Force, due for release on January 24, 2014, in North America.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5800861/of-mice-men-announce-new-album-restoring-force-due-jan-28 |title=Of Mice & Men Announce New Album: 'Restoring Force' Due Jan. 28 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 31, 2013}} They also announced dates for a UK headlining tour in April 2014 with Issues and Beartooth.{{cite web|last=Zarrillo |first=Zack |url=http://propertyofzack.com/post/68259489640/of-mice-men-uk-headlining-tour-with-issues-beartooth |title=Of Mice & Men UK Headlining Tour With Issues, Beartooth |publisher=PropertyOfZack |date=November 27, 2013 |access-date=December 31, 2013}}

On December 2, the band released their first single from Restoring Force. The single, "You're Not Alone", is the band's first release with new bassist and clean vocalist Aaron Pauley.{{cite web|last=Zarrillo |first=Zack |url=http://propertyofzack.com/post/68699529627/of-mice-men-stream-new-song-youre-not-alone |title=Of Mice & Men Stream New Song "You're Not Alone" |work=Tumblr |publisher=PropertyOfZack |date=December 1, 2013 |access-date=December 31, 2013}} They announced that "Bones Exposed" would be the next song released from the new album; it was released on December 23.{{cite web| publisher= Instagram| url= http://instagram.com/p/iMzcQlO3V1/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/omandm/616093491364853109 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription| title= Of Mice & Men Announce New Single: Bones Exposed| access-date= December 22, 2013}}{{cbignore}} After the album was released, the band toured as a support act for British metalcore band Bring Me the Horizon, along with metalcore band Issues, on the "American Dream Tour" throughout America, starting early February and finishing in late March.{{cite web|title=Bring Me The Horizon And Of Mice & Men Tour North America Together In February|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/article/bring-me-the-horizon-and-of-mice-men-tour-north-america-together-in-februar|work=Rocksound.tv|publisher=Rocksound|access-date=May 27, 2014}} Once the tour finished, the band headlined in the UK, with Issues and Beartooth supporting them throughout April.{{cite web|title=Of Mice & Men Announce April European Tour With Issues And Beartooth In Support|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/article/of-mice-men-announce-april-european-tour-with-issues-and-beartooth-in-suppo|work=Rocksound.com|publisher=Rocksound|access-date=May 27, 2014}}

A music video for the third single of the album "Would You Still Be There" was released on May 15, 2014.{{cite web|title=Of Mice & Men Premiere New Music Video, "Would You Still Be There"|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/of-mice-men-premiere-new-music-video-would-you-still-be-there.html|work=Revolvermag.com|access-date=May 15, 2014}} Starting from May 23, the band supported A Day to Remember in Latin America, finishing in early June.{{cite web|title=A Day To Remember & Of Mice & Men Reveal May/June Latin American Tour|url=http://www.theprp.com/2014/04/14/news/a-day-to-rememer-of-mice-men-reveal-mayjune-latin-american-tour/|work=Theprp.com|date=April 14, 2014 |access-date=May 27, 2014}} In July, it was announced that the band will be the main support for the rock band Linkin Park on their European tour in November.{{cite web|title=Linkin Park + Of Mice & Men team up for European arena tour|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/linkin-park-of-mice-men-team-up-for-european-arena-tour|website=Rocksound.tv|publisher=Rocksound|access-date=July 8, 2014|archive-date=October 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029102122/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/linkin-park-of-mice-men-team-up-for-european-arena-tour|url-status=dead}}

On October 8, 2014, the band posted photos of them back in the studio with David Bendeth on Twitter.{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2014/10/08/news/of-mice-men-in-the-studio-recording-new-music/#more-92260|title=Of Mice & Men In The Studio Recording New Music - Theprp.com|date=October 8, 2014|access-date=January 18, 2018}}

On October 23, the band released a music video for the song "Feels Like Forever".{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/10/23/of-mice-and-men-feels-like-forever-video-premiere/17758677/|title=Video premiere: Of Mice & Men's 'Feels Like Forever'|website=USA Today |access-date=January 18, 2018}} On December 16, a deluxe edition of Restoring Force was announced entitled Restoring Force: Full Circle, which will include three new tracks and an acoustic version of "Feels Like Forever", and is set to be released on February 24, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/12/16/of-mice-and-men-announce-restoring-force-full-circle/|title=Underthegunreview.net|access-date=January 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403091753/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/12/16/of-mice-and-men-announce-restoring-force-full-circle/|archive-date=April 3, 2015|url-status=dead}} On February 5, 2015, the band premiered a new single "Broken Generation", with an accompanying music video.{{cite magazine|url = https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6458423/of-mice-and-men-broken-generation-video-exclusive|title = Of Mice & Men Premiere 'Broken Generation' Video|date = February 4, 2015|access-date = February 10, 2015|magazine = Billboard|publisher = Billboard|last = Leight|first = Elias}} The following day, the single was available to listen to through streaming library Spotify. On May 27, 2016, the band released their first live album, titled Live at Brixton.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/of_mice_men_announce_first_release_since_restoring_force|title=Of Mice & Men announce first release since 'Restoring Force' - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=January 18, 2018}}

=''Cold World'' and Carlile's second departure (2016–2017)=

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On June 28, 2016, the band announced their fourth studio album, Cold World, which was released on September 9, 2016 through Rise Records.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/cold-world-mw0002964370|title=Cold World - Of Mice & Men - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic|website=AllMusic |access-date=September 16, 2016}} On the same day, they released the album's lead single, "Pain", accompanied with its music video.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/of-mice-watch-video-for-pain-song/|title=Of Mice & Men To Release 'Cold World' Album In September; Watch Video For 'Pain' Song|date=June 27, 2016|access-date=January 18, 2018}}

On August 4, the band released the second single of the album titled "Real" and its corresponding music video.{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/listen-to-new-of-mice-men-song-real/|title=Listen To New Of Mice & Men Song 'Real'|date=August 4, 2016|website=Blabbermouth.net|language=en-US|access-date=September 3, 2019}} On August 30, the band released the third and final single of the album titled "Contagious".{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/of-mice-men-contagious-song/|title=Of Mice & Men Unveil New Song 'Contagious'|date=August 30, 2016|website=Loudwire|language=en-US|access-date=September 3, 2019}}

On December 30, Austin Carlile posted on his Instagram that he's leaving the band to focus on healing and getting better while moving to Costa Rica,{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/46689/austin-carlile-leaves-mice-men/|title=Austin Carlile Leaves Of Mice & Men — Kerrang!|website=Kerrang!|date=December 31, 2016 |access-date=January 18, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BOqLY-0gxiL/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/austincarlile/1416995127993505931 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Instagram post by Austin Carlile • Dec 30, 2016 at 11:03pm UTC|website=Instagram|access-date=January 18, 2018}}{{cbignore}}{{cite magazine|url=http://people.com/music/austin-carlile-quits-of-mice-and-men-amid-health-concerns/|title=Austin Carlile Quits Of Mice and Men Amid Health Crisis|magazine=People Magazine|first=Jordan|last=Runtagh|date=January 2, 2017|access-date=January 2, 2017}} leaving the band with only two of its founding members remaining.

It was also revealed on February 17, 2017 that one of the other reasons Carlile had left the band was because he wasn't allowed to write what he wanted on the next record.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/austin_carlile_reveals_part_of_the_reason_behind_his_of_mice_men_exit|title=Austin Carlile reveals part of the reason behind his Of Mice & Men exit - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=January 18, 2018}} In a reply to an Instagram comment about whether or not he would be working with Of Mice & Men in the future, he said "No I will no longer be writing with them, one of the reasons I left. They weren't going to let me write what I wanted on next record. That's not gonna happen. I will write what I want despite what that means giving up."{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BQWl0uHAZpN/ |title=Instagram |access-date=February 18, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423002343/https://www.instagram.com/p/BQWl0uHAZpN/ |archive-date=April 23, 2017 }}

=''Defy'' (2017–2018)=

The band performed without former vocalist Carlile on April 21, 2017, at the Las Rageous Festival in Las Vegas.{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/of-mice-men-posts-new-song-plays-first-show-without-austin-carlile|title=Of Mice & Men Posts New Song, Plays First Show Without Austin Carlile|first=Greg|last=Kennelty|date=April 24, 2017|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=October 8, 2020}} Three days later, on April 24, the band released the single "Unbreakable," and "Back to Me" on May 22.{{cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/of-mice-men-just-dropped-their-first-song-following-austin-carliles-departu|title=Of Mice & Men Just Dropped Their First Song Following Austin Carlile's Departure - News - Rock Sound Magazine|website=Rock Sound Magazine|access-date=January 18, 2018}} marking their first singles with Pauley as lead vocalist.

Of Mice & Men released a short documentary on YouTube titled after the first track after Carlile's departure, "Unbreakable".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fty0-KcyXw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/_fty0-KcyXw |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Of Mice & Men - Unbreakable (Documentary)|last=riserecords|date=October 13, 2017|access-date=January 18, 2018|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} The documentary addressed the struggles and triumphs of the band after losing a vital part of the show. Directed by Johann Ramos depicting the band's touring schedule in early 2017. This 'Unbreakable' film shows Of Mice & Men on their latest festival performances across multiple continents performing their songs & giving audiences an inside look at their touring regiment.{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/of_mice_and_men_short_film_unbreakable_watch/|title=Watch Of Mice & Men's short film, 'Unbreakable'|first=Maggie|last=Dickman|date=October 13, 2017|publisher=Alternative Press|access-date=October 8, 2020}}

On November 10, 2017, the band released the third single with Pauley on vocals, titled "Warzone".{{cite web|last1=Divita|first1=Joe|title=Of Mice & Men Enter a "Warzone" With New Song, Detail New Album|url=http://loudwire.com/of-mice-men-warzone-new-song-defy-album/|website=Loudwire|date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=January 18, 2018}} Along with the release of "Warzone", the band announced their first complete record with Pauley as lead vocalist titled Defy. Weeks later, the band released the title track, "Defy", on November 27, 2017.{{cite web|last1=Dickman|first1=Maggie|title=Hear Of Mice & Men's powerful new single, "Defy"|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/of_mice_and_men_defy|website=Alt Press|access-date=January 18, 2018}} The fifth single, a cover of Pink Floyd's "Money", was released worldwide on January 12, 2018.{{cite web|title=Of Mice & Men Releases Cover Of Pink Floyd's 'Money'|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/of-mice-men-releases-cover-of-pink-floyds-money/|website=Blabbermouth|date=January 12, 2018 |access-date=January 12, 2018}} On January 19, Defy was released worldwide.{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2017-11-10/of-mice-men-announce-new-album-defy|title=Of Mice & Men announce new album Defy|date=November 10, 2017|access-date=January 18, 2018}}

=''Earthandsky'' (2018–2021)=

On October 10, 2018, Aaron Pauley announced that the band is working on a new album with producer Josh Wilbur. Pauley has also stated that the new record will be 'heavier' compared to Defy.{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/of-mice-and-men-heavier-new-album-lamb-of-god-producer/|title=Of Mice and Men Working on 'Heavier' New Album With Lamb of God Producer|magazine=Loudwire|access-date=October 10, 2018}} On February 14, 2019, the band released a new song called "How to Survive" which, as they stated, sounded much heavier than tracks from their previous album Defy.{{Cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/02/15/of-mice-men-just-dropped-a-heavy-new-song-called-how-to-survive/|title=Of Mice & Men just dropped a Heavy new song called 'How To Survive'|last=brownypaul|date=February 15, 2019|website=Wall Of Sound|language=en-US|access-date=February 15, 2019}}

On May 3, the band released another new song titled "Mushroom Cloud" and its corresponding music video.{{Cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/of-mice-and-men-launch-video-for-explosive-new-track-mushroom-cloud|title=Of Mice & Men launch video for explosive new track Mushroom Cloud|last=Munro|first=Scott|date=May 3, 2019|website=Louder Sound|language=en-US|access-date=May 3, 2019}} On June 26, DJ and producer Kayzo along with other artist Yultron released a collaboration track with the band titled "Night Terror" marking the band's first collaboration with other artists.{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/of-mice-men-collaborates-with-kayzo-and-yultron-on-night-terror-single/|title=Of Mice & Men Collaborates With Kayzo And Yultron On 'Night Terror' Single|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=June 26, 2019 |access-date=June 26, 2019}}

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On July 26, the band announced their new album titled Earthandsky set for release on September 27, 2019. They also released the title track and video for "Earth & Sky".{{Cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/07/26/of-mice-men-announce-new-album-deliver-title-track-earth-sky/|title=Of Mice & Men Announce New Album + Deliver Title Track 'Earth & Sky'|date=July 26, 2019|website=Wall Of Sound|language=en-US|access-date=July 26, 2019}} On September 5, the band released the fourth single of the album titled "Taste of Regret" along with an accompanying music video.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2019/09/05/news/of-mice-men-premiere-taste-of-regret-music-video/|title=Of Mice & Men Premiere "Taste Of Regret" Music Video|date=September 5, 2019|website=The PRP|language=en-US|access-date=September 5, 2019}}

=New label, EP trilogy and ''Echo'' (2021–2022)=

{{Main articles|Timeless (Of Mice & Men EP)|Bloom (Of Mice & Men EP)|Ad Infinitum (EP)|Echo (Of Mice & Men album)}}

On January 13, 2021, the band revealed that they had parted ways with Rise Records and signed with SharpTone Records.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/of-mice-men-announces-timeless-ep-drops-new-song-obsolete/|title=Of Mice & Men Announces 'Timeless' EP, Drops New Song 'Obsolete'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 13, 2021|date=January 13, 2021}} At the same time, they released a new single "Obsolete" and announced that their debut EP, Timeless, would be released on February 26, 2021. On January 18, Pauley announced via Twitter that this would be the first of three EPs released in the year.{{Cite tweet |number=1351164604471250946 |user=aaronpauley |title=3 EPs means new music all year! |author=Aaron Pauley |date=January 18, 2021 |access-date=January 20, 2021}}{{Cite web |last=Carter, Emily |date=January 19, 2021 |title=Of Mice & Men's Aaron Pauley teases trilogy of EPs in 2021 |url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/of-mice-mens-aaron-pauley-teases-trilogy-of-eps-in-2021/ |access-date=January 20, 2021 |publisher=Kerrang!}} On February 10, two weeks before the EP release, the band released the title track "Timeless".{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/of-mice-men-releases-new-song-timeless/|title=Of Mice & Men Releases New Song 'Timeless'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=February 10, 2021|date=February 10, 2021}} On April 21, the band announced that their second EP, Bloom, would be released on May 28, 2021. That same day, they unveiled a new single and title track "Bloom".{{Cite web |date=April 21, 2021 |title=Of Mice & Men Surprise Drop New Heavy Track 'Bloom' + Announce New EP! |url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/04/21/of-mice-men-surprise-drop-new-track-bloom/ |access-date=April 21, 2021 |publisher=Wall of Sound}}

On September 29, the band released a brand new single "Mosaic".{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/of-mice-men-shares-new-song-mosaic/|title=Of Mice & Men Shares New Song 'Mosaic'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 29, 2021|date=September 29, 2021}} On October 19, the band released the single "Fighting Gravity" and announced that their third EP, Ad Infinitum, was set for release on December 3, 2021. The group also surprise announced their seventh studio album, Echo, which was released along with the EP and compiles all three EPs that were released throughout the year. At the same time, they revealed the album cover and the track list.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/10/19/news/of-mice-men-debut-fighting-gravity-from-new-album-echo/|title=Of Mice & Men Debut "Fighting Gravity" From New Album "Echo"|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=October 20, 2021|date=October 19, 2021}} On November 24, one week before the EP and album release, the band unveiled the title track of the record.{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2021/11/24/of-mice-men-share-title-track-from-new-album/|title=Of Mice & Men Share Title Track From New Album|publisher=MetalSucks|date=November 24, 2021|access-date=November 25, 2021}}

=''Tether'' (2023–present)=

On February 12, 2023, Of Mice & Men announced through social media that they have nearly wrapped up the material for their eighth studio album.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/02/12/news/of-mice-men-working-on-new-album-2/|title=Of Mice & Men Working On New Album|work=The PRP|access-date=July 20, 2023|date=February 12, 2023}} On July 9, the band shared a video online, features behind the scenes footage from a recent video shoot, including a photo shoot.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/07/09/news/of-mice-men-look-to-be-teasing-their-next-album/|title=Of Mice & Men Look To Be Teasing Their Next Album|work=The PRP|access-date=July 20, 2023|date=July 9, 2023}} On July 17, they revealed Tether as the title of their eighth studio album. On the same day, the band confirmed that the first single titled "Warpaint" would be released on July 28.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/07/17/news/of-mice-men-reveal-title-for-new-album-share-tease-of-first-single-warpaint/|title=Of Mice & Men Reveal Title For New Album, Share Tease Of First Single 'Warpaint'|work=The PRP|access-date=July 20, 2023|date=July 17, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/of-mice-warpaint-single-to-arrive-this-month|title=Of Mice & Men Announces 'Tether' Album; 'Warpaint' Single To Arrive This Month|work=Blabbermouth.net|date=July 17, 2023|access-date=July 20, 2023}} On July 28, the band revealed the album would be released on October 6.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/07/27/news/of-mice-men-unveil-details-for-new-album-tether-launch-first-single-warpaint/|title=Of Mice & Men Unveil Details For New Album "Tether", Launch First Single "Warpaint"|work=The PRP|access-date=July 28, 2023|date=July 27, 2023}}{{cite web|first=Emily|last=Carter|url=https://www.kerrang.com/of-mice-men-drop-lead-single-warpaint-from-new-album-tether|title=Of Mice & Men drop lead single Warpaint from new album Tether|work=Kerrang!|access-date=July 28, 2023|date=July 28, 2023}} On August 23, the band released the second single "Castaway" along with an accompanying music video.{{cite web|first=Ricky|last=Aarons|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2023/08/23/of-mice-spoiler-alert-no-feature-from-tom-hanks/|title=Of Mice & Men Release New Tune 'Castaway'; Spoiler Alert – No Feature From Tom Hanks|work=Wall of Sound|access-date=August 23, 2023|date=August 23, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/08/22/news/of-mice-men-debut-castaway-music-video/|title=Of Mice & Men Debut "Castaway" Music Video|work=The PRP|access-date=August 23, 2023|date=August 22, 2023}}

On September 20, three weeks before the album release, the band released the third single "Indigo".{{cite web|first=Ed|last=Atlas|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2023/09/20/indigo-is-the-new-black-of-mice-men-tether-fans-along-one-last-time-before-album-drop/|title=Indigo Is The New Black! – Of Mice & Men Tether Fans Along One Last Time Before Album Drop|work=Wall of Sound|access-date=September 20, 2023|date=September 20, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/09/19/news/of-mice-men-streaming-new-song-indigo/|title=Of Mice & Men Streaming New Song "Indigo"|work=The PRP|access-date=September 20, 2023|date=September 19, 2023}} The music video for "Into the Sun" was released October 6, 2023, coinciding with the album release.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/10/06/news/of-mice-men-premiere-into-the-sun-music-video/|title=Of Mice & Men Premiere "Into The Sun" Music Video|work=The PRP|access-date=October 6, 2023|date=October 6, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=156905|title=Of Mice & Men Premiere New Single & Music Video "Into The Sun"|work=Metal Underground|access-date=October 7, 2023|date=October 7, 2023}}

Musical style and influences

Of Mice & Men have been described as metalcore,{{cite web|first=Jack|last=Press|title=Of Mice & Men 'Cold World' - Album Review|url=https://gigsoupmusic.com/reviews/album-reviews/mice-men-cold-world-album-review-editing/|website=Gig Soup|access-date=December 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310154818/https://gigsoupmusic.com/reviews/album-reviews/mice-men-cold-world-album-review-editing/|archive-date=March 10, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/earth-sky-mw0003302163|title=Of Mice & Men Earthandsky|website=AllMusic|first=James |last=Monger|access-date=September 27, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/album-review-of-mice-men-echo|title=Album review:Of Mice & Men – Echo|publisher=Kerrang!|first=Mischa|last=Pearlman|date=December 2, 2021|accessdate=December 11, 2021}}{{cite web|first=Zach|last=Redrup|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-of-mice-and-men-recording-huge-and-heavy-sixth-album/|title=News: Of Mice & Men recording "huge and heavy" sixth album!|publisher=Deadpress|date=October 11, 2018|accessdate=June 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213021152/https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-of-mice-and-men-recording-huge-and-heavy-sixth-album/|archive-date=December 13, 2021|url-status=dead}} hard rock,{{cite web|url=https://www.therockpit.net/2018/of-mice-men-release-cover-of-pink-floyds-money/|title=Of Mice & Men Release Cover of Pink Floyd's 'Money'|website=The Rockpit|date=February 5, 2018|access-date=December 12, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/09/11/-mice-and-men-never-giving-up-video-premiere/72000448/|title=Of Mice & Men debuts 'Never Giving Up' video|website=Usa Today|first=Brian|last=Mansfield|date=September 11, 2015|access-date=September 26, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cltampa.com/music/show-previews/article/21050752/nothing-more-of-mice-men-dropping-heavy-sounds-at-tampas-the-ritz-ybor|title=Nothing More, Of Mice & Men dropping heavy sounds at Tampa's The Ritz Ybor|website=CL Tampa|first=Ray|last=Roa|date=March 15, 2019|access-date=September 26, 2019}} post-hardcore,{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2016/12/31/just-when-you-thought-2016-was-over-of-mice-men-have-one-last-shock-news-story-for-you/|title=Just when you thought 2016 was over, Of Mice & Men have one last shock news story for you…|publisher=Wall of Sound|first=Paul|last=Brown|date=December 31, 2016|accessdate=December 12, 2021}}{{cite web|url=http://www.immortalreviews.com/news/2016/6/27/of-mice-men-release-pain-and-new-album-details|title=Of Mice & Men Release 'Pain' and New Album Details|publisher=Immortal Reviews|first=Dylan|last=Yadav|date=June 27, 2016|accessdate=December 12, 2021}} nu metal,{{Cite web|url=http://new-transcendence.com/review-mice-men-cold-world/|title=Review: Of Mice & Men – Cold World|date=September 5, 2016|access-date=December 12, 2021}} alternative metal,{{cite web|url=https://www.abqjournal.com/1136543/of-mice-amp-men-rides-energy-of-new-album-amid-lineup-shift.html|title=Transition: Of Mice & Men rides energy of new album amid lineup shift|author=Rozanna M. Martinez|work=Albuquerque Journal |date=February 23, 2018|access-date=October 8, 2020}} melodic metalcore,{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/features/of-mice-and-men-aaron-pauley-brendan-crabb/4czy9fT39vk/02-03-18/|title=Austin Carlile's Departure Shook Up The Plan, But Replacing The Singer Wasn't An Option|publisher=The Music|first=Brendan|last=Crabb|date=March 1, 2018|accessdate=December 12, 2021}} heavy metal,{{cite web|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/kayzo-yultron-of-mice-and-men-night-terror|title=Kayzo and Yultron Join Forces with Of Mice & Men on "Night Terror"|first=Katie|last=Stone|date=June 26, 2019|access-date=October 8, 2019}} and melodic hardcore. The band's debut self-titled album has been considered a typical metalcore album comparable with the work of the Devil Wears Prada, We Came as Romans, and Austin Carlile's former band Attack Attack!, and to contain elements of post-hardcore{{cite web|title=Of Mice & Men review by Review Rinse Repeat|url=http://www.reviewrinserepeat.com/artist/of-mice-and-men/album/of-mice-and-men/review|work=Reviewrinserepeat.com|publisher=Review Rinse Repeat|access-date=January 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716194832/http://www.reviewrinserepeat.com/artist/of-mice-and-men/album/of-mice-and-men/review|archive-date=July 16, 2018|url-status=dead}} Their second album, The Flood, was described as atypical to modern metalcore and more melodic than their earlier work,{{cite web|title=The Flood review by Rocksound|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/article/of-mice-men-the-flood|work=Rocksound.com|publisher=Rocksound|access-date=January 19, 2014}}{{cite web|title=the Flood review by Absolute Punk|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2329942|work=absolutepunk.net|publisher=Absolute Punk|access-date=January 19, 2014}}{{cite web|title=The Flood review by The 1st Five|url=http://www.the1stfive.com/reviews/review-of-mice-and-men-the-flood|work=the1stfive.com|publisher=The 1st Five|access-date=January 19, 2014|archive-date=March 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310154353/http://www.the1stfive.com/reviews/review-of-mice-and-men-the-flood|url-status=dead}} and as featuring some nu metal songs.{{cite web|title=The Flood review by AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-flood-mw0002138254|work=allmusic.com|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=January 19, 2014}} Their third album, Restoring Force, incorporated a lot more nu metal elements into their sound, with a Rock Sound review describing the album's style as a mixture of nu metal and metalcore.{{cite journal|last=Ritchie|first=Andy|title=Of Mice & Men - Restoring Force review|date=January 3, 2014|series=Rocksound Magazine|issue=183}} Their fourth album, Cold World, saw them embracing the nu metal sound heard from Restoring Force with the album taking influence from early-2000s nu metal. Their fifth album, Defy, marked the first album without founding vocalist Austin Carlile with the band's bassist Aaron Pauley taking over both clean and unclean vocals.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/defy-mw0003121989|title=Defy - Of Mice & Men - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=September 26, 2019}} The album also marked the return to their heavy sound, however still keeping elements from their fourth album.

The band's style employs a contrast between harsh vocals and standard singing. Currently, frontman/bassist Aaron Pauley performs both techniques.

Of Mice & Men's influences include bands such as Alice in Chains, Deftones, Incubus, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Papa Roach, P.O.D., Rage Against the Machine, Slipknot, Staind and Tool.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150808075228/http://www.mtv.com/artists/of-mice-men/related-artists/?filter=influencedBy Artist Influences For Of Mice & Men] MTV[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/of-mice-mens-austin-carlile-calls-pantera-my-dads-music-says-linkin-park-was-his-band/ OF MICE & MEN's AUSTIN CARLILE Calls PANTERA 'My Dad's Music', Says LINKIN PARK Was His Band] Blabbermouth

Band name

When asked about the band's name origin, former vocalist Austin Carlile responded with:

{{cquote|"The book Of Mice and Men says 'the well laid plans of mice and men often falter.' You make plans, and they get screwed up. [Jaxin Hall] and I both had plans for life, and they both got screwed up, so now we're making the most of what we can."}}

Former bassist Jaxin Hall also commented, stating:

{{cquote|"The main theme of [Of Mice and Men] is the American Dream [...] and being self sufficient [...] As a band, I was thinking about that when Austin and I were thinking about forming this band that we wanted this to be our American Dream, especially considering that I'm not from America [...] So this was to be our self sufficient thing that we could live off and make our own and achieve this dream. [...] So I looked at things that happened with [past relationships] and that everyone had the best intentions with things, and that they didn't quite work out the way we wanted it to."{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szVZBBeocqE|title=Of Mice & Men Q&A|date=August 12, 2009|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 27, 2009}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}}}

Band members

Of Mice & Men - 2019215155520 2019-08-03 Wacken - 1198 - B70I4511.jpg|Drummer Valentino Arteaga

Of Mice & Men - 2019215155543 2019-08-03 Wacken - 1220 - B70I4533.jpg|Lead guitarist Phil Manansala

Of Mice & Men - 2019215154906 2019-08-03 Wacken - 1104 - B70I4417.jpg|Rhythm guitarist Alan Ashby

Of Mice & Men - 2019215154836 2019-08-03 Wacken - 1006 - B70I4319.jpg|Lead singer and bassist Aaron Pauley

Current members

David Valentino "Tino" Arteaga – drums, percussion (2009–present){{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/of-mice-men-wikipedia-fact-or-fiction/|title=Of Mice & Men: Wikipedia Fact or Fiction|work=Loudwire|date=October 19, 2016 |access-date=September 29, 2017}}
Phil Manansala – lead guitar (2009–present); backing vocals (2016–present)
Alan Ashby – rhythm guitar (2011–present); backing vocals (2016–present); bass (2011–2012){{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lVbrHKKse4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/6lVbrHKKse4 |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title= Of Mice & Men Performing My Understandings at the Dome, Bakersfield CA|last=povrecordings|date=December 9, 2011|access-date=February 15, 2019|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}
Aaron Pauley – bass (2012–present); lead vocals (2016–present); clean vocals (2012–present)

Former members

Jon Kintz – rhythm guitar, clean vocals (2009)
Jaxin Hall – bass, backing vocals (2009–2010); clean vocals (2009)
Jerry Roush – unclean vocals (2010–2011){{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP6nQ5qSA6I |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/yP6nQ5qSA6I |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Of Mice & Men Interview #1 at Warped Tour 2010 - BVTV "Band of the Week" HD|last=BVTV Music|date=July 9, 2010|access-date=January 18, 2018|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}
Shayley Bourget – rhythm guitar, clean vocals (2009–2012); bass (2010–2012)
Austin Carlile – lead vocals (2012–2016); unclean vocals (2009–2010, 2011–2012)

Former touring musicians

Raad Soudani – bass (2019–2022)
Dane Poppin – bass (2010–2011)
Devin Oliver – clean vocals (2011){{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lExvnYDb8Fw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/lExvnYDb8Fw |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title= Of Mice & Men - Full set live in HD! - Monster Outbreak Tour - Raleigh, NC|last=povrecordings|date=November 19, 2011|access-date=October 20, 2018|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}
Justin Trotta – bass (2011, 2012){{Cite web|url=https://www.quotev.com/story/1753352/How-can-you-say-that-youre-me-OF-MICE-MEN-Austin-Carlile-vs-Jaxin-Hall/6|title=Justin Trotta | How can you say that you're me? (OF MICE & MEN) - completed.|website=Quotev|date=June 9, 2012 }}
Joel Piper – bass, clean vocals (2012){{Cite web|url=https://killthemusic.net/blog/joel-piper-joins-of-mice-men-as-touring-bassist|title=Joel Piper joins Of Mice & Men as touring bassist|website=Kill The Music|date=March 28, 2012 }}

Timeline

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Discography

Studio albums

Of Mice & Men (2010)
The Flood (2011)
Restoring Force (2014)
Cold World (2016)
Defy (2018)
Earthandsky (2019)
Echo (2021)
Tether (2023)

Tours

Year	Name	Description
class="wikitable"
rowspan=4\|2009	Squash the Beef Tour	Participated with Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa, Tides of Man, and Of Machines.{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiestar.tv/grafwall/2009/07/rise-records-tour-emarosa-dance-gavin.html\|title=indiestar.tv Graf Wall: SQUASH THE BEEF TOUR: Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance\|date=July 18, 2009\|publisher=indiestar.tv\|access-date=December 30, 2009\|url-status=usurped\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007224324/http://www.indiestar.tv/grafwall/2009/07/rise-records-tour-emarosa-dance-gavin.html\|archive-date=October 7, 2011}}
Atticus Tour 2009	Participated with Finch, Blessthefall, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Vanna, and Let's Get It.{{cite web\|url=http://www.atticusclothing.com/2009/10/13/the-atticus-tour-2009-is-here/ \|title=The Atticus Tour 2009 is here! << Atticus Clothing \|date=October 13, 2009 \|publisher=Atticus Clothing \|access-date=December 30, 2009 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329025559/http://www.atticusclothing.com/2009/10/13/the-atticus-tour-2009-is-here/ \|archive-date=March 29, 2010 }}
Leave It to the Suits Tour	Participated with I See Stars, We Came as Romans, and Broadway.{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiestar.tv/grafwall/2009/09/leave-it-to-suits-tour-w-i-see-stars.html\|title=indiestar.tv Graf Wall: "Leave It To The Suits" Tour: I SEE STARS\|date=September 11, 2009\|publisher=indiestar.tv\|access-date=December 30, 2009\|url-status=usurped\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007224337/http://www.indiestar.tv/grafwall/2009/09/leave-it-to-suits-tour-w-i-see-stars.html\|archive-date=October 7, 2011}}
The Emptiness Tour	Participated with Alesana, A Skylit Drive, the Word Alive, and We Came as Romans.{{cite web\|url=http://www.equalvision.com/news/show/512\|title=We Came As Romans To Support "The Emptiness Tour" with Alesana : Equal Vision Records\|date=December 15, 2009\|publisher=Equal Vision Records\|access-date=December 30, 2009\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100922001353/http://equalvision.com/news/show/512\|archive-date=September 22, 2010}}
rowspan=4\|2010	The Rise Records Tour	Participated with the Bled, In Fear and Faith, and the Color Morale.{{cite web\|url=http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1574052\|title=The Bled, Of Mice & Men Tour Dates\|date=February 26, 2010\|website=AbsolutePunk\|access-date=March 29, 2010}}
Vans Warped Tour 2010	Played on the Skullcandy Stage.{{cite web\|url=http://vanswarpedtour.com/warpedtour/bands.asp\|title=Vans Warped Tour 2010: June 24 - August 15, 2010: Bands Appearing On The '10 Vans Warped Tour\|publisher=Vans\|access-date=December 30, 2009\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722171602/http://vanswarpedtour.com/warpedtour/bands.asp\|archive-date=July 22, 2012}}
European Tour 2010	Participated with August Burns Red and Blessthefall.
This Is a Family Tour	Participated with Attack Attack!, Pierce the Veil, In Fear and Faith and Emmure.
rowspan=6\|2011	Artery Across the Nation Tour	Headlined with support from I Set My Friends on Fire, Sleeping with Sirens, Woe, Is Me, and the Amity Affliction.
European Tour 2011	Participated with Asking Alexandria and While She Sleeps on a short four-day tour.
Destroy Music Tour	Participated with the Amity Affliction, I Killed the Prom Queen and Deez Nuts.
Vans Warped Tour 2011	Participated in the whole tour.{{cite web\|title=Warped Tour 2011 announce main stage bands\|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/warped_tour_2011_announce_main_stage_bands_full_lineup_revealed\|work=Altpress.com\|publisher=AltPress\|access-date=December 31, 2013\|format=News post\|date=March 26, 2011\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012003604/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/warped_tour_2011_announce_main_stage_bands_full_lineup_revealed\|archive-date=October 12, 2013\|url-status=dead}}
Monster Energy Outbreak Tour	Headlined with support from Iwrestledabearonce, Abandon All Ships, and I See Stars.{{cite web\|first=Nic\|last=Huber\|url=https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/monster-energy-outbreak-tour\|title=Of Mice & Men And Iwrestledabearonce Announce Dates\|date=September 8, 2011\|website=Metal Injection\|access-date=October 7, 2020}}
Decade of Destruction Tour	Co-headlined with As I Lay Dying, along with the Ghost Inside, Iwrestledabearonce, and Sylosis as supports.{{cite web\|title=A Decade Of Destruction Tour Dates Revealed\|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/09/12/a-decade-of-destruction-tour-dates-revealed/\|work=Underthegunreview.net\|publisher=Under the Gun Review\|access-date=December 31, 2013\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101231843/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2011/09/12/a-decade-of-destruction-tour-dates-revealed/\|archive-date=January 1, 2014\|url-status=dead}}
rowspan=3\|2012	European Tour 2012	Headlined with support acts Bury Tomorrow, Crossfaith and With One Last Breath.{{cite web\|title=Announcement of European tour\|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150778305308824&set=a.468515608823.281627.270219228823&type=1\|work=Facebook.com\|publisher=Of Mice & Men\|access-date=December 31, 2013}}
Vans Warped Tour 2012	Performed on the Kia Soul Stage.{{cite web\|url=http://showingyouthemusic.tumblr.com/post/13413263318/of-mice-men-confirmed-for-warped-tour-2012 \|title=Of Mice & Men confirmed for Warped Tour 2012. - A Music News Blog \|publisher=Showingyouthemusic.tumblr.com \|access-date=December 31, 2013}}
UK Tour	Headlined a UK tour with support from Memphis May Fire, and Secrets.{{cite web\|title=Of Mice & Men announce UK tour with Memphis May Fire, Secrets\|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/of_mice_men_announce_uk_tour_with_memphis_may_fire_secrets\|work=Altpress.com\|publisher=AltPress\|access-date=December 31, 2013}}
rowspan=2\|2013	Soundwave Music Festival 2013	Participated in a nationwide tour of Australia.{{cite web\|first=Mike\|last=Hohnen\|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/of-mice-men-confirmed-for-soundwave-2013/\|title=Of Mice & Men Confirmed For Soundwave 2013\|date=July 31, 2012\|access-date=October 7, 2020}}
Right Back at It Again Tour	Participated with A Day to Remember, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Issues and Pierce the Veil.{{cite web\|title=A Day To Remember announce headlining tour with Of Mice & Men, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! and Issues\|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/a_day_to_remember_announce_headlining_tour_with_of_mice_men_chunk_no_captai\|work=Altpress.com\|publisher=AltPress\|access-date=December 31, 2013}}
rowspan=4\|2014	American Dream Tour	Toured North America, Canada and Mexico as main support to Bring Me the Horizon, with support from Issues, Letlive and Northlane.{{cite web\|first=Matt\|last=Crane\|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/issues_letlive-_added_to_bring_me_the_horizon_of_mice_men_tour/\|title=Issues, letlive. added to Bring Me The Horizon, Of Mice & Men Tour\|date=December 18, 2013\|website=Alternative Press\|access-date=October 7, 2020}}
European Tour 2014	Headline shows across the UK and Europe, showcasing material from Restoring Force.
Latin American Tour 2014	Supporting A Day to Remember on selected dates in South America.{{cite web\|url=http://ofmiceandmenofficial.com/post/83244549518/big-news-this-week-for-our-south-american\|title=BIG news this week for our South American friends!!\|website=ofmiceandmenofficial.com\|date=April 19, 2014\|access-date=June 9, 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714162122/http://ofmiceandmenofficial.com/post/83244549518/big-news-this-week-for-our-south-american\|archive-date=July 14, 2014\|url-status=dead}}
Vans Warped Tour 2014	Playing selected dates throughout.{{cite web\|title=Of Mice & Men\|url=http://vanswarpedtour.com/bands/of-mice-and-men\|website=www.vanswarpedtour.com\|access-date=June 9, 2014\|archive-date=July 2, 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702150329/http://vanswarpedtour.com/bands/of-mice-and-men\|url-status=dead}}
rowspan=3\|2015	The Hunting Party Tour 2015	Special guests and playing with Linkin Park and Rise Against.{{cite web\|first=Graham\|last=Hartmann\|url=https://loudwire.com/linkin-park-north-american-tour-rise-against-of-mice-and-men/\|title=Linkin Park Announce Tour With Rise Against + Of Mice & Men\|date=November 3, 2014\|website=Loudwire\|access-date=October 7, 2020}}
Soundwave Music Festival 2015	Participated in a nationwide tour of Australia.{{cite web\|first=Greg\|last=Moskovitch\|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/soundwave-2015-lineup/\|title=Soundwave 2015 Lineup\|date=August 20, 2014\|access-date=October 7, 2020}}
Restoring Force Full Circle Tour	Full tour of Europe, South America and part of US before Carlile was rushed to hospital on May 30, 2015, support from the Amity Affliction and Volumes.{{cite web\|first=Chad\|last=Childers\|url=https://loudwire.com/of-mice-men-deluxe-restoring-force-full-circle/\|title=Of Mice & Men Reveal 'Restoring Force: Full Circle' Release\|date=December 16, 2014\|website=Loudwire\|access-date=October 7, 2020}}
rowspan=1\|2016	.5 The Gray Chapter Tour	Special guests and playing with Slipknot and Marilyn Manson.{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-announces-colossal-north-american-headline-tour-with-marilyn-manson-and-of-mice-men/\|title=Splipknot Announces Colossal North American Headline Tour With Marilyn Manson And Of Mice & Men\|date=February 16, 2016\|website=Blabbermouth\|access-date=October 7, 2020}}
rowspan=1\|2017	5FDP European Tour	Special guests and playing with Five Finger Death Punch and In Flames.{{cite web\|url=http://bravewords.com/news/in-flames-announce-european-uk-tour-with-five-finger-death-punch-of-mice-men\|title=In Flames Announce European / UK Tour With Five Finger Death Punch,Of Mice & Men\|date=June 13, 2017\|website=Brave Words\|access-date=October 7, 2020}}
rowspan=1\|2018	The Defy Tour	Support from Blessthefall, Cane Hill, and Fire from the Gods.{{cite web\|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/of-mice-and-men--2\|title=Of Mice and Men's Concert History\|website=Concert archives\|access-date=October 8, 2020}}
rowspan=2\|2019	The Truth Tour	With Badflower and Palisades.
Earth & Sky Tour	With For the Fallen Dreams, Thousand Below, Bloodbather, and RVNT.{{cite web\|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/of-mice-men--2\|title=Of Mice and Men's Concert History\|website=Concert archives\|access-date=October 8, 2020}}

Awards and nominations

Alternative Press Music Awards

|2014 || Phil Manansala || Best Guitarist || {{won}}{{cite web|first=Annie|last=Zaleski|url=http://loudwire.com/2014-alternative-press-music-awards-recap/|title=Once-in-a-Lifetime Performances Highlight Inaugural Alternative Press Music Awards|website=Loudwire|date=July 22, 2014|access-date=October 7, 2020}}

|2014 || Of Mice & Men || Artist of the Year || {{nom}}

|2015 || Of Mice & Men || Artist of the Year || {{nom}}{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/here_are_all_the_2015_apmas_nominees/|title=Here are all the 2015 APMAs nominees!|website=Alternative Press|date=March 31, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2020}}

Kerrang! Awards

|2013 || Of Mice & Men || Best International Newcomer || {{won}}{{cite news|url=https://planetradio.co.uk/kerrang/entertainment/music/relentless-kerrang-awards-2013-winners/|title=Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2013 – The Winners!|date=June 14, 2013|access-date=October 7, 2020}}

References

External links

[http://ofmiceandmenofficial.com Official Site]
{{Facebook|ofmice|Of Mice & Men}}
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn-54Gce1yY Of Mice & Men response to the Wikipedia article on them.]

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