Farewell to Freeway
| Farewell to Freeway | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | F2F, Farewell to Freeway |
| Origin | Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Metalcore, Melodic Hardcore |
| Years active | 2000-Present |
| Labels | Victory Records |
| Website | www.myspace.com/farewelltofreeway |
| Members | Chris Lambert (guitars, vocals) Drew Harwood (guitars) Adam Lambert (vocals) |
| Past members | Richie Gregor (drums, backup vocals) Michele Walter (Keyboards, backup vocals) |
Farewell to Freeway is a Canadian Metalcore band from Guelph, Ontario currently signed to Victory Records.
Initially formed as a punk trio going by the name Freeway in Guelph in 2000, the band consisted of Chris Lambert on guitar and vocals with bassist Josh Hudman and drummer Richie Gregor. The band released a 5-song EP, You or Someone Like You in 2000 with limited pressing. The band released its second EP, Shadybrook Sessions in 2001, with a notably more alternative feel than the first album while still keeping a punk vibe. The album was produced by Scott Komer in Oakville, Ontario at Parkhill Project studios (Boysnightout, Pettit Project). In 2002, shortly after the release of Shadybrook Sessions, Hudson left the band and was replaced by Adam Lambert, brother of Chris. The trio were forced to change their name due to conflict with a rap artist with the same moniker, and at this time "Farewell to Freeway" was officially born.
With the success of Shadybrook Sessions, the band signed to local label Year of the Sun before releasing their first full-length album, Between Yesterday and Today. The album was produced by Justin Koop (Silverstein, Grade, Jersey) at The Music Gym in Burlington, Ontario. Chris and Richie provided vocals for the album, with Chris providing all the screaming. With the new album released, the band brought on second guitarist Bryan Nunn to fill out their sound. With their first full-length disc and a fourth member, the band would embark on their first Canadian tour in support of the album. The band released their first EP as a quartet, Weekdays Seldom Wake to Victory, on June 15, 2004 recorded in the home studio of Simon Vanderzand. The release offered a notably heavier sound for the band, with the transition to Adam screaming and a noted increase in the presence of screaming. The band would release the title track as their first single, accompanied by their first video. With their second release on Year of the Sun, the band would return to touring, including a cross-Canada journey with Ottawa locals Driving July. In early 2005, Nunn was forced out of the band due to personal and musical differences. Later in 2005, band merch girl/roadie, Michele Walter joined the band, providing keyboards - a move to help fill out the band's sound. After the split of tour mates, Driving July, the band would acquire former Driving July guitarist Drew Harwood to fill the hole aka guitarist position. The song "Promises of the Gods" was recorded between EPs and featured on the soundtrack for the independent film Desperate Souls. The release was accompanied by a video and would be featured on their third Year of the Sun release. The band's third and final release on Year of the Sun would come on April 11, 2006 with the release of In These Wounds produced by Mike Borkosky at the Vault in Toronto, Ontario. The album offered a noted maturity in the band's sound, bringing a cleaner more directed approach to their craft and would be the defining release for the band which finally captured the sound and style they had been striving for. The band would release one single with accompanying video for title track, "In These Wounds". This being the last release on Year of the Sun Records it was toured heavily and garnered the band more and more attention and headlining shows/tours. The band's song "In these Wounds" would later be featured on the Taste of Chaos compilation CD in Canada.
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