There is more than 1 artist with this name: 1 Technical and aggressive, intense yet melodic, The Fear (formally named Death Defying Life) have emerged from the heart of Yorkshire.Drawing on a multitude of influences, blending old-school power and new-school technique with a love of the Punk/Hardcore scene. With their high energy, razor sharp live show, they’re definitely amongst the strongest and most creative melodic hardcore bands in the United Kingdom. 2004 took the band on a two week USA tour ( after 8 months of forming), supporting (Fat Wreck Chords) bands Western Addiction and Kill The Messenger. In 2007 the band embarked on their first European tour opening 12 dates for American Pop Punkers MXPX and Zebrahead. July 2011 saw their first European headline tour promoting a recently recorded 7 track EP “Heavy Hearts & Bloodshot Eyes”. Shortly after awards in November the band joined the Lockjaw records. Spring 2012 revealed The Fear's début full-length album "Here Goes Nothing" (Lockjaw Records & Bells On Records - Japan) and another European tour. Where they played a mix of festivals, club shows, headline & support slots which included being asked to open the bill for Belvedere's one and only European club show on their reunion tour. Other bands on this bill included Counterpunch (USA), Mute (CA) and Straightaway (FR). http://www.facebook.com/soundofthefear?ref=stream 2) The Fear are New Zealand's "second most popular heavy folk poetry band". They were formed in 2001. The band consists of: Frater S.Q.F. Bartleby - vocals, method, percussion DJ Fist - vocals, guitar Bob - guitar MySpace Page DISCOGRAPHY Emily Brunt & The Fish Magnet, 2006 The Album About Vampires, 2007 3) Four white boys with man crushes team together to put Cleveland back on the map!
