Flyleaf

Flyleaf have basically spent the past seven years on the road. Driven by a seemingly otherworldly determination, they’ve played hundreds of gigs (including shows in Afghanistan), logged thousands of miles, and basically willed sales of their self-titled 2005 debut past the one million mark.

So, driven once again by that otherworldly determination, and grounded by a newfound sense of purpose, Flyleaf are gearing up to start the machine again. Their latest release, Memento Mori, takes its name from the Latin caveat “remember, you shall die.”

Working once again with producer Howard Benson, Flyleaf have expanded on the crunching, heavy guitars and soaring vocal melodies that made their ‘05 debut a hit, but this time out, Lacey and company aren’t just exploring the dark and depressing. Like the title of the album implies, there’s a newfound focus on realizing dreams and living life to the fullest.

“The whole theme of the album is summed up by the title – Memento Mori – that everything comes to an end and that we’re mortal and we’re going to die,” guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya said. “But in all of that, there’s hope and a bigger picture. It’s beautiful, when you think about it, the idea that every day is precious.” It’s a message echoed on songs like “Arise” – on which Lacey sings, “Arise, and be all you dreamed.”

Memento Mori, and the Deluxe Edition, is sure to be another smash success from this amazing rock band.

Flyleaf have basically spent the past seven years on the road. Driven by a seemingly otherworldly determination, they’ve played hundreds of gigs (including shows in Afghanistan), logged thousands of miles, and basically willed sales of their self-titled 2005 debut past the one million mark.

So, driven once again by that otherworldly determination, and grounded by a newfound sense of purpose, Flyleaf are gearing up to start the machine again. Their latest release, Memento Mori, takes its name from the Latin caveat “remember, you shall die.”

Working once again with producer Howard Benson, Flyleaf have expanded on the crunching, heavy guitars and soaring vocal melodies that made their ‘05 debut a hit, but this time out, Lacey and company aren’t just exploring the dark and depressing. Like the title of the album implies, there’s a newfound focus on realizing dreams and living life to the fullest.

“The whole theme of the album is summed up by the title – Memento Mori – that everything comes to an end and that we’re mortal and we’re going to die,” guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya said. “But in all of that, there’s hope and a bigger picture. It’s beautiful, when you think about it, the idea that every day is precious.” It’s a message echoed on songs like “Arise” – on which Lacey sings, “Arise, and be all you dreamed.”

Memento Mori, and the Deluxe Edition, is sure to be another smash success from this amazing rock band.

Flyleaf Deluxe Edition includes the original full-length album (click here for full details) as well as exclusive acoustic versions of five of their best songs.

Also included is a bonus DVD featuring the same acoustic versions as the CD – Fully Alive, Red Sam, Cassie, I’m So Sick, and All Around Me.

In addition to the acoustic song footage on the DVD, it also includes behind the scenes interview footage of the band.

Packaging also includes a Flyleaf locker poster.

www.flyleafmusic.com

Flyleaf is a central Texas area rock band headed by the melodic vocals of Lacey Mosley flowing through the intricate guitars played by Sameer Bhattacharya and Jared Hartmann.

Lacey’s beautiful voice is able to draw you in with her soothing melodic singing one moment, then jar your senses in an instant with a powerful scream. Back this with poignant lyrics layered over great guitar riffs and you’ve got Flyleaf – a band that is able to be calm and melodic yet aggressive and powerful all in the same song.

With the pounding rhythm section of Pat Seals on the bass and James Culpepper on the drums, Flyleaf has a remarkable capacity for invention.

http://www.flyleafmusic.com

Note-for-note guitar transcriptions of all 11 songs from the band’s RIAA Certified Gold self-titled album.

Includes notes and tabs.