For All Those Sleeping
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Sartell, Minnesota , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Number of employees | 5 |
For All Those Sleeping was a metalcore group originating from Sartell, Minnesota, established in 2007. Throughout their career, they produced three full-length albums: Cross Your Fingers, Outspoken, and Incomplete Me, consistently featuring the same members. The band ceased activity in 2014.
Formation and Cross Your Fingers Era (2007–2011)
The band came together in 2007 when Mike Champa, Jerad Pierskalla, David Volgman-Stevens, and Ethan Trekell were still attending high school. They initially self-released a demo in 2007 followed by the 2008 EP The Lies We Live, showcasing a blend of melodic tones and pop punk influences combined with intense breakdowns. Later on, bassist and vocalist London Snetsinger joined, assuming clean vocal duties previously handled by Volgman-Stevens. Their growing popularity within the local scene led to signing with Fearless Records in May 2010.
After securing their record deal, For All Those Sleeping embarked on multiple tours including a June stint alongside Honor Bright and From First To Last, as well as supporting Drop Dead, Gorgeous on headlining runs with bands such as Sleeping With Sirens and Attila.
On June 25, 2010, the band announced pre-orders for their debut album, Cross Your Fingers, which was officially released on July 20, 2010, under Fearless Records. The album featured singles like "Never Leave Northfield" and "Outbreak of Heartache" and received a mixed critical reception.
Following the album’s launch, extensive touring ensued to promote Cross Your Fingers. Notable appearances included supporting A Skylit Drive during their November tour alongside Motionless in White and others, contributing the track "Maybe This Christmas" to Fearless Records' holiday compilation, and participating in The Smart Punk Tour from March to April 2011 with groups such as The Word Alive and Abandon All Ships.
In 2011, the band played at Bled Fest and joined the "2011 All Star Tour" featuring bands like After the Burial and Chelsea Grin, as well as the "Fearless Friends Tour" with labelmates including blessthefall, Motionless in White, and The Word Alive. Between September and October, they supported Falling in Reverse on a nationwide headlining tour.
October 2011 saw the release of a music video for "I'm Not Dead Yet," a track from their debut album. Additionally, they contributed a cover of Taylor Swift’s "You Belong With Me" to Fearless Records’ Punk Goes Pop Volume 4 compilation.
Outspoken Period (2012–2013)
On January 17, 2012, For All Those Sleeping revealed plans to record their sophomore album with producer Cameron Mizell. Recording wrapped up by February of that year.
The band kicked off their spring US "Soundrink Tour" on March 5, 2012, supported by acts such as In Fear and Faith, Dream On, Dreamer, Casino Madrid, and Adestria.
Their second album, Outspoken, was released on June 19, 2012. Reviews ranged from average to favorable, commending enhanced production quality and lyrical depth while noting stylistic parallels to contemporaries like A Day to Remember. The band maintained an active touring schedule before and after the release with groups including In Fear and Faith and Attack Attack!.
On August 19, 2012, they participated in the Scream It Like You Mean It Tour, sharing the lineup with bands such as Woe, Is Me, Impending Doom, Abandon All Ships, Secrets, and Volumes.
In December of that year, For All Those Sleeping supported I See Stars during The Filthy February Tour, which also featured Get Scared, At the Skylines, and Upon This Dawning.
The music video for "Mark My Words" was unveiled on February 4, 2013. Later that month, they supported Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! on a US headlining tour accompanied by City Lights and Upon This Dawning.
On April 4, 2013, the group joined the 2013 All Stars Tour alongside bands such as Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, and Veil of Maya. By August, they were supporting A Skylit Drive on the Rise Up Tour, which also included Wolves at the Gate, I the Mighty, and PVRIS. Towards the end of 2013, For All Those Sleeping performed at Warped Tour Australia.
Incomplete Me and dissolution (2014)
On January 1, 2014, it was officially announced via a Fearless Records YouTube video that the band was in the process of creating new material. By March 6, they had been added to the roster for Warped Tour 2014, performing alongside groups such as PVRIS, The Summer Set, and One Ok Rock.
The band revealed their album Incomplete Me on May 7, 2014, which was subsequently released on June 23 through Fearless Records during the Warped Tour. The record garnered a range of reviews from mixed to favorable and reached number two on both the iTunes Rock and Metal Charts.
On October 9, 2014, the group declared their breakup via Facebook, announcing two farewell concerts featuring support from Out Came The Wolves.
Members
- Mike Champa – unclean vocals and backing clean vocals (2007–2014)
- David Volgman-Stevens – lead guitar, keyboards (2007–2014), clean vocals (2007–2008)
- Jerad Pierskalla – rhythm guitar, backing unclean vocals (2007–2014)
- Ethan Trekell – drums (2007–2014)
- London Snetsinger – bass guitar, clean vocals (2008–2014)
- Timeline
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Label | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | |||
| 2010 | Cross Your Fingers | Fearless Records | – |
| 2012 | Outspoken | 95 | |
| 2014 | Incomplete Me | 79 |
Extended plays
The Lies We Live (self-issued, 2008)
Music videos
| Year | Song title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Favorite Liar" | Cole Dabney |
| 2011 | "I'm Not Dead Yet" | N/A |
| 2012 | "Mark My Words" | Cody Blue Snider |
| 2014 | "Incomplete Me" | Dan Centrone |
| "Poison Party (Famous)" | Josiah Van Dien |