Open Fire!

Coming out of Tacoma, WA, Open Fire! formed in late 2005. Over several years, they progressed and shifted line ups and directions, but always had a core philosophy: to write passionate, aggressive music. Combining their influences of metal and hardcore, and using forms of melody and conscientious lyrics (be it personal or political issues), the band's effort culminated in their 2012 full length album "I Am the Curse," digitally self-released. The album's lyrics tackles socio-political issues as well as detailing personal struggles while blending heavy riffs, melodic leads and vocals reminiscent of bands like Poison the Well, Shai Hulud, The Carrier and Misery Signals. The album also features guest vocals from The Ghost Inside vocalist Jonathan Vigil, as well as a solo from guitarist Kyle Rasmussen of Vitriol. They are releasing their first material in 8 years in November 2020, rerecordings of a few choice tracks from their 2007 full length, “Built to Abandon.”