The day has finally arrived - Of Mice & Men’s new album Restoring Forcehas hit the shelves! If you haven’t pre-ordered it, I’d definitely suggest running down to your local JB Hi-Fi or something of the likes because it is a killer record! If running (or leaving the house) isn’t your thing though we’ve got you covered and you can still order if off the Maniacs Store.
If we haven’t convinced you to grab a copy, then have a read of Artist Direct’s ‘5 Reasons Of Mice & Men Will Blow Up In 2014’ (they mean blow up in the good way…)
5.They’re everywhere.Right now, the band is on the cover ofAlternative Pressand receiving features from countless other tastemakers. Their profile has dramatically increased in anticipation ofRestoring Force’s release on January 28, and it’s well-deserved. [iTunes link] Expect to see them popping up even more places after the record drops.
4.They’re onThe American DreamTour.On February 3, Of Mice & Men kick offThe American Dreamtour withBring Me the Horizon, and numerous dates have already sold out well in advancenot to mention performances down the line at the likes ofRock on the Range. For the current scene, the pairing of these two bands is nothing short of monumental, and it’ll be looked back on by this generation like the turn-of-the-century kids revered theFamily ValuesandPledge of Allegiancetours. Both bands have reached new plateaus, and their stars continue to rise at a rapid rate. Also, the fans’ fervor is uncontainable, which brings us to point #3.
3.Their fan base is INSANE.Through how welcoming and approachable the members are (yet at the same time born to be larger-than-life stars), the guys have built a diehard fan base that’s simply staggering. Online numbers don’t lie, but it’s the fact that kids will wait outside of events just to meet Carlile that is truly mind-blowing. Of course, he’s beyond super cool to them too…
2.Restoring Forcesimply slays. There’s no other way to say it. Of Mice & Men have crafted an opus that captures what everyone loved about their sound in the first place, while properly evolving it into something much bigger, bolder, and better. Expect a hard rock breakout here a laKornduringFollow the LeaderorLinkin ParkonHybrid Theory. The heavy moments like “Public Service Announcement” are downright decimating, while “Another You” and “Space Enough to Grow” evince a spacey side of their sound that transfixes instantly.
1.The world needs a new rock band at the top.It’s the right moment for this to happen, and Of Mice & Men arethatband that the rock and metal community has been begging for.
