A Dozen Furies Call It Quits

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A Dozen Furies Call It Quits

posted Apr 24, 2006 at 11:11 PM by deathbringer. (56 Comments)

Texas metal/rock band A Dozen Furies have announced their break-up. Winner of MTV's "Battle for Ozzfest" two years ago, the group released an album with Sanctuary Records in 2005. The following statement has been issued:

"There really is no point in drawing this out longer than it needs to be, so I'll try and be quick and to the point. After two amazing short years, A Dozen Furies has called it a day. We could go on and on about all of the reasons why, but when it comes down to it, it's because we've grown apart. I guess a lot of the 'wrong' things fell into place at the 'right' time. I'm sure some might think we were a flash in the pan and now that our 15 seconds is over, we are quitting. Well, most of us have been doing this for close to 10 years and it's just time for some of us to move on. With that said, we would like to express our more sincere thanks to everyone who was with us at any point along the way. All of the fans we've made, friends we've met, bands we toured with, and industry people we've befriended amongst our travels, we'd like to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. All of you have helped us achieve in just 2 years something that most bands never get to experience in their entire careers. This will be something that none of us will ever forget, and we hope most of you who did run across our path won't forget as well.

Who knows what will happen with us after the split. Some of us will continue pursuing music, some will move on with the rest of our lives... To end it off, we are holding a farewell show at The Ridglea Metal & Hardcore Fest on Saturday, May 6th at The Ridglea Theatre in Ft. Worth, Texas. There are 3,000 bands playing, only the best of the best of course, so this will be a show you shant miss."

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1. Rollmonkey writes:

Actually, this is pretty surprising.

Saw this band at Ozzfest and during Battle for Ozzfest. Seemed like they'd stick around for longer than they did. New it wouldn't last forever, though.

# Apr 24, 2006 @ 11:32 PM ET | IP Logged

2. HolyShit writes:

haha good f uck em

# Apr 24, 2006 @ 11:46 PM ET | IP Logged

3. Paul writes:

Sure, just take that big pile of opportunity, push it over a ledge and shove both thumbs up your ass.

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 1:13 AM ET | IP Logged

4. c war writes:

good luck mark .you guys kicked a$$ at ozzfest 05

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 1:45 AM ET | IP Logged

5. metalfan writes:

I AM SO p***ed I HAVE SEEN YALL TWICE AND TOLD A LOT OF PEOPLE<; ONE OF MY FAVORITE NEW BANDS SIMILAR TO UNEARTH, BUT PLEASE START SIDE PROJECTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 4:53 AM ET | IP Logged

6. METALFAN writes:

BUT YOUR LAST CD WILL ALWAYS BE PLAYED BY ME AS ONE OF MY FAVORITES

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 4:56 AM ET | IP Logged

7. doug86 writes:

f*** that sucks u guys were one of my fav bands at the time this is really disappointing but like the other guy said please start some side projects you guys were kick ass!! good luck in the future guys

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 6:30 AM ET | IP Logged

8. THE YELLOW SEXX writes:

*tear*
I actually liked them
:[[

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 9:41 AM ET | IP Logged

9. The Baron writes:

What!? Another bandwagon-riding mallcore boyband disbanded!? Really!? YAY! Should it really come as any surprise that these emo/screamo Atreyu soundalikes didn't have enough stayong power to last longer than two measley freaking years?

I agree with Holysh**. f*** A Dozen Furies...And, for that matter, f*** Ozzfest too.

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 10:17 AM ET | IP Logged

10. xmetaldrummer86x writes:

What the f*** man them braking up is basically no surprise... come on they sucked balls... the guitarist was in UNLOCO a gay band from ozzfest 04 .... o well this is why that other band should won battle for ozzfest cuz theyd still be together not like these fags.... obviously music isnt their life homos!!!

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 11:24 AM ET | IP Logged

11. NameMeNo writes:

Haha its funny Manntis got the most recognition even though they took second haha F*** a Dozen Furies

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 1:23 PM ET | IP Logged

12. rulin kmadd writes:

(sobbing) it just breaks my heart yet another scenecore band
breaks up what band am i going to listen toget my karate and windmill exercises
in? (farting)

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 2:19 PM ET | IP Logged

13. Myke writes:

Wow, this was a bit shocking. I DEFINITLY thought this band was going to stick around a bit longer than this. It sucks, they had some really good music.

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 3:28 PM ET | IP Logged

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14. deathbringer writes:

I actually liked their last album. Some of it was trying to be too melodic with clean singing, but it had some excellent Unearth-quality metalcore on it too.

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 4:18 PM ET | IP Logged

15. claytoon writes:

dude these guys were a joke they get good sh** handed to them get bored and say f*** well they must not love music at all and just wanted a little fame

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 4:35 PM ET | IP Logged

16. pwnzerfaust writes:

hahahah oh too bad, they blew. we all knew manntis should have won that sh** anyway, at least they were talented.

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 4:42 PM ET | IP Logged

17. eddie is real writes:

post 9 i agree with you

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 6:49 PM ET | IP Logged

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18. EyeDontLikeU writes:

Not that I hated them, I feel indifferent about them breaking up. I thought they were a little less than decent band. I wanted Cinder to win BFO.

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 7:10 PM ET | IP Logged

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19. Amarantus writes:

That's the greatest news...evar!

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 7:51 PM ET | IP Logged

20. X-Player writes:

You know it's bands like these that piss me off b/c here we have a band that many ppl thought was going to go all the way, and now that they are breaking up (after a pitiful 2 f***ing yrs) in the somewat mainstream area, they decided that they just weren't clicking as a band. U know wat f*** you A Dozen Furies. U are a waste of my hard earned American tax money and I hope u never see the light of fame again.

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 10:17 PM ET | IP Logged

21. BigEvil writes:

"What!? Another bandwagon-riding mallcore boyband disbanded!? Really!? YAY! Should it really come as any surprise that these emo/screamo Atreyu soundalikes didn't have enough stayong power to last longer than two measley freaking years?" ~The Baron

^haha... f*** A Dozen Fairies!

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 10:20 PM ET | IP Logged

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22. RememberMetal? writes:

They blew it.

They had a little bit of promise on a member by member basis but it just wasnt doing anything for me. Maybe someone will take what they learned from this and create something a little more interesting.

RIP

# Apr 25, 2006 @ 10:35 PM ET | IP Logged

23. METALFAN writes:

Well Manntis did get signed to a label atleast, Century Media I think, and are pretty good live. AS far as ADF, the song 138 is overlooked and awesome. The riffs at the end r brutal and catchy.. Oh yeah, and props out to A LIFE ONCE LOST<;tear up Ozzfest!

# Apr 26, 2006 @ 2:00 AM ET | IP Logged

24. Opeth Suck!!! writes:

Well, that just made Battle for Ozzfest a big waste of time. I voted for Manntis anyway. Anyways I think they should've stuck with it. they were doing good and just threw it all away. oh well, if you guys want to do it. It's gone, any other local band would have loved the f***ing chance to have what you have and it's gone. RIP ADF.

# Apr 26, 2006 @ 2:03 AM ET | IP Logged

25. COB hate crew writes:

The cycle was a good track, the rest was nothing special or different

oh well.

# Apr 26, 2006 @ 5:08 AM ET | IP Logged

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26. Endless666 writes:

that sucks, a dozen furies was a really awesome band. of course some people never gave this band a Huge chance, but that's probably because like their older stuff is almost punk, but they are always going to be one of my favorite bands. a concept from fire will hold a place in my heart and i think metal fan or not, you should make an effort at checking this band although they were one of the more lighter bands i listened to. RIP ADF

# Apr 26, 2006 @ 5:15 PM ET | IP Logged

27. killingtime420 writes:

Didn't like 'em. Thusly, I could care less.

# Apr 26, 2006 @ 10:27 PM ET | IP Logged

28. azuremouse writes:

BFO was an interesting show at that time. Cinder sucked, almost as bad as Six Deep. Manntis should have won! Too bad about A Dozen Furies, I didn't think they would break up. That's one really lucky band though.

# Apr 27, 2006 @ 1:38 AM ET | IP Logged

29. The Yellow Sexx writes:

My favorite track was THE CYCLE.

That song gives me orgasm.
Like umph.

Those who say ADF suck balls are the reason why BAD music is still alive.
=]

# Apr 27, 2006 @ 9:10 AM ET | IP Logged

30. rulin kmadd writes:

Ugh no. It's because most of us know the difference between metal and KarateKid Core.
Daniellason.

# Apr 27, 2006 @ 8:37 PM ET | IP Logged

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31. RememberMetal? writes:

it's funny so many people were championing this band 12-18 months ago...where are they now?....Guess they've moved on to the new flavor of the week.

# Apr 27, 2006 @ 11:29 PM ET | IP Logged

32. Merdoc writes:

Yea they were good, but they are just another "making the band" failure just like the rest of them. They actually had a chance to make it and now they quiet. Manntis was better and should have won anyways, they were heavier anyways. ADF sold out and started writing more metal riffs once they got signed so they wouldn't be laughed at on Ozzfest. o well

# Apr 28, 2006 @ 9:27 AM ET | IP Logged

33. DIMMU IS BETTER THAN LIFE writes:

I hate all this wanna be metal sh** anyways so yea its all good for me to see wanna be bands like this get off the stage and go back to serving me egg mcmuffins! :)

# Apr 28, 2006 @ 11:21 AM ET | IP Logged

34. Stephanie MeTaL cHiCk writes:

DUDE!!! why! i saw these dudes at ozzfest last year thought you were BAD ASS!!! im so bummed now though that really really sux. oh well i'll go buy sum cd's and cry like a lil emo b****! JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!

# Apr 28, 2006 @ 11:35 AM ET | IP Logged

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35. moogle writes:

Haha, such a pathetic waste of what little talent they had. Any normal person woulda eaten up the chance they were givin. If I was ever given ANYTHING CLOSE to what they got, I would never give it up. Anyways, Manntis was a better band, and I won't "diss" Cinder, because they weren't full on sh**, they just weren't amazing.

# Apr 29, 2006 @ 11:33 PM ET | IP Logged

36. T Roid writes:

This band is CRAAAAAAP!

# Apr 30, 2006 @ 11:01 AM ET | IP Logged

37. JOSE writes:

f***ING RIGHTS ........THEY SUCKED ANYWAYS

# May 3, 2006 @ 4:31 PM ET | IP Logged

38. Russ E. writes:

A Dozen Furies is a f***ing bad a$$ band. It's sad to see them go. And f*** all you a$$holes who think they suck!

# May 4, 2006 @ 1:55 PM ET | IP Logged

39. Russ E. writes:

Hold on. I changed my mind. Manntis is way f***in' better

# May 4, 2006 @ 1:59 PM ET | IP Logged

40. ole hoss writes:

good, dont gotta worry about seein them little girls in the way no more

# May 4, 2006 @ 6:59 PM ET | IP Logged

41. Hvymetal writes:

wow this is the first time i havent posted on a slipknot or tallica thread, so here goes. I HATED A DOZEN FURIES!!!!! they represent the disgusting emo sh**tty screaming crap which is taking over the metal underground. i hate them and all who they represent. Thank THE WELCHES GODS!!!!! (dane cook reference). Besides, they only won battle for ozzfest because that kind of metal is "in". I wanted cynder or mantis to win. Both those bands kicked much, much more a$$ than this screamo-underoath look/playalike!!!

# May 4, 2006 @ 8:00 PM ET | IP Logged

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42. Acidbitch writes:

stupid bullsh**, i f***in hate all those emo bands, i agree with Hvymetal and Moogle, a waste of a good chance that should of been snagged by someone with talant.

# May 5, 2006 @ 10:58 AM ET | IP Logged

43. fux writes:

thats what happens when you put rookies in the big game. they should have stayed in the clubs where they belong. they thought it would be 4 star hotels, tour busses,
and steak and lobster dinners.there is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow if you play heavy music. you do it cause you love it...not for the money...

# May 9, 2006 @ 11:05 AM ET | IP Logged

44. manntisfan_1 writes:

dude that band sux but manntis rulez any1 who doesnt have thier album sleep in your grave needs to go get it. AWSOME

# May 9, 2006 @ 2:52 PM ET | IP Logged

45. The Baron writes:

Couldn't have said it better myself, fux and Hvymetal.
The only reason these goofballs won the "Battle for Ozzfest" is because this screamo, Atreyu/Underoath-sounding trash is indeed "in." Its funny, though--wasn't their guitarist (or one of them) in Unloco, a nu-metal band? Of course, because nu-metal is pretty much dead and buried, they decided to do what any "band" with that mindset would do, jump on the bandwagon and ride it all the way to the bank. But, because they realized that no one can really distinguish one band in the genre with another, they decided to call it quits. As fux already stated about heavy music:

"you do it cause you love it...not for the money..."

This band's "rise and fall", so to speak, should stand as a testament to how very true that statement is.

# May 9, 2006 @ 2:54 PM ET | IP Logged

46. A kid who saw you at the emerson. writes:

Wow... i saw you guys up here in indianapolis... you guys are good, and have alot of energy on stage, and you guys even got a label throught winning a show, and equipment.. wtf why the hell would you take all of this and throw it away... why not travel, play shows, and get laid?

wtf else is better than f***ing watching people throwdown to your music. you guys are f***ing idiots.

# May 9, 2006 @ 4:15 PM ET | IP Logged

47. CrawfordTexasJingoJango writes:

Wow. This really goes to show you how much Ozzfest helps you get famous. Who cares about a dozen furies? That's 12 furies. These f***ing dildoes probably just lost all 4 fans that they made on Ozzfest. Good work, 12 furies. Way to rock and/or roll! 12 FURIES! WOOOO!

# May 9, 2006 @ 5:50 PM ET | IP Logged

48. relentless austin writes:

i remember seeing some of those guys around in other bands, and saw them here in town right after the battle for ozzfest thing. honestly, i don't know how the hell they won. there was a huge local buzz about these guys, and they were a complete and total let down...actually they were pretty f***ing terrible. maybe it was an off night for them, but i'm surprised they lasted as long as they did. it wasn't that they weren't "metal" enough, just that their sound was so boring and predictable.

# May 9, 2006 @ 6:02 PM ET | IP Logged

49. CrawfordTexasJingoJango writes:

Boring and predictable? That barely covers it. Boring and predictable sounds like what Zzzfest is all about anymore. How many times can you drag Disturbed around the country before it gets old? I'm surprised that Sting isn't on Ozzfest this year...

# May 9, 2006 @ 6:13 PM ET | IP Logged

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50. Acidbitch writes:

haa, thats so true CrawfordTexasJingoJango, but i still think that ozzfest is f***in fun as hell.

# May 10, 2006 @ 12:14 PM ET | IP Logged

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51. MetalMessiah247 writes:

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY FAVORITE BAND GONE! NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! heh i knew this for a while and finally i'm saying sumthing about it...heh

# May 10, 2006 @ 1:53 PM ET | IP Logged

52. tim writes:

this f***ing band sucks

# May 11, 2006 @ 4:22 PM ET | IP Logged

53. fuck ya writes:

What.... couldent handle being on the road ya panzies. ozzy should have signed cinder. that was a band.

# May 12, 2006 @ 1:41 PM ET | IP Logged

54. Anna Kamloane (south africa) writes:

ok i'm kinda slow coz i only saw battle for ozzfest reruns on vh1 this weekend (14th may 05) and i really thought 'A DOZEN FURIES' deserved to win but it sucks to here their calling it quits.

# May 15, 2006 @ 9:11 AM ET | IP Logged

55. KORNDOGG writes:

THEY BLOW ANYWAYS

# May 15, 2006 @ 5:30 PM ET | IP Logged

56. ironmam writes:

whoa, im from ft.worth same as ADF and the ruled. a concept from fire was awesome especially "an idea and some rope" i usually dont like screamo but you gotta show love to your hometown heros. the could have been the next guns and roses for nu-metal. adf forever

# May 18, 2006 @ 4:12 PM ET | IP Logged

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