ATF includes ex and current members of Illithed, Burn It Down, Upheaval, Better Off Dead, 7 Degrees From Center and Eyes of Jade but sound nothing like any of those bands....see below.
"these guys play driving, melodic punk along the lines of samiam, except with more of a hardcore edge. The guitars are big and chunky, and the vocals are powerful and gruff. Other than the occasional scream, you can expect some no -frills rock with lots of power and melody."
-"Punk Planet"
"About the Fire play a blend of popular heavy melodic rock with a tinge of Samiam, but with more screaming. Lyrics are emotional but tough without being emo. Features members of Better Off Dead, Burn It Down, and Harakiri...."
- "Slug and Lettuce 'Zine
"...something kind of like a crunchy melodic hardcore/punk style that has elements of pop-punk and metal going on in terms of catchy songwriting and energetic performances alongside occasionally dissonant riffs or dual guitar parts. Not what you'd expect from a band that has at various points in time featured current and ex-members of Burn it Down, Harakiri, and Upheaval! But perhaps that's why this stuff is way meatier than your usual dose of pop-punk or melodic hardcore? And just check out those gruff vocals! Totally fuckin' killer, I mean... I was sold on this shit within 30 seconds or less."
-"Aversiononline.com"
"If youre looking for a band that is reminiscent of Samiam, Pegboy and possibly Hot Water Music, then About the Fire could be what youre looking for..."
-"sandiegopunk.com"
