From a Second Story Window
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 in Ohio, United States |
| Headquarters | Youngstown , United States |
Area served | North America, Europe |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs, singles |
From a Second Story Window (FASSW) is a metalcore group originating from the United States, initially established in 1999 in Ohio under the name Aphasia. The band transitioned to the name From a Second Story Window by 2003.
History
In 2003, the group independently released their debut EP titled The Cassandra Complex. This EP was later reissued in 2004 by Black Market Activities under the new title Not One Word Has Been Omitted. Their first full-length album, Delenda, came out in 2006 through Black Market Activities and was distributed by Metal Blade.
After launching Delenda, FASSW embarked on tours across North America and Europe until mid-2007, after which they completed their sophomore album. The follow-up record, Conversations, was released on May 27, 2008 via Black Market Activities. During their 2007 European tour, they shared stages with bands such as Walls of Jericho and All Shall Perish. The band officially disbanded on August 29, 2008.
On November 18, 2023, the band reunited featuring original vocalist Sean Vandegrift for a reunion performance near their hometown of Youngstown, Ohio, supporting acts including Neighbor Dan and See You Next Tuesday. They introduced two new tracks during this show: "So Say We All" and "Earthen Eyes". The single "So Say We All" was subsequently released on February 16, 2024, followed by "Earthen Eyes" on May 16. Both songs are slated to appear on the forthcoming 7" single titled Recompose.
Vocalist Will Jackson left the band on October 23, 2024, prompting Sean Vandegrift to rejoin with intentions to create new material. On January 1, 2025, they issued the standalone single "Lowest," marking Vandegrift’s first recording with the band since the release of Not One Word Has Been Omitted.
Musical style
The band's early works showcased a fusion of progressive metal, mathcore, and deathcore, with AllMusic characterizing Delenda as "deeply schizoid." By contrast, Conversations embraced a more melodic approach blending progressive metalcore and post-hardcore, reducing the prominence of mathcore and deathcore influences present in their earlier sound.
Current line-up
- Sean Vandegrift – vocals (2003–2005, 2024–present)
- Joe Sudrovic – bass guitar (1999–2008, 2023–present)
- Nick Huffman – drums (2003–2008, 2023–present)
- Paul Misko – guitar (2006–2008, 2023–present)
- Rob Hileman – guitar (1999–2008, 2023–present)
Former members
- Jeff "Jpetes" Peterson – vocals (1999–2003)
- Derek Vasconi – guitar (1999–2006)
- Will Jackson – vocals (2005–2008, 2023–2024)
Discography
- Studio albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Delenda | Black Market Activities/Metal Blade |
| 2008 | Conversations |
- Extended plays
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | From a Second Story Window | Independent |
| 2003 | The Cassandra Complex | |
| 2004 | Not One Word Has Been Omitted | Black Market Activities/Metal Blade |
- Compilations
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Let This World Swallow Us | Wax Vessel |
- Singles
| Year | Song title |
|---|---|
| 2024 | "So Say We All" |
| "Earthen Eyes" |
- Music videos
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "These Lights Above Us" | Delenda |
External links
- Deathcore bands from the United States
- Mathcore groups based in America
- Ohio-based metalcore bands
- Bands formed in 2003
- Bands that disbanded in 2008
- Artists signed to Black Market Activities
- American five-member musical ensembles
- 2003 establishments in the USA
- Progressive metalcore bands
- Musical groups disestablished in 2008