Of Mice & Men
Southern California metalcore band who went from breakdown-heavy early records to the nu metal-tinged grooves of 'Restoring Force', and kept the weight after a change of singer.
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About Of Mice & Men
Of Mice & Men is a metalcore band from Costa Mesa, CA, formed in 2009.
Of Mice & Men formed in Costa Mesa in 2009 around vocalist Austin Carlile, who had previously screamed for Attack Attack!. The band signed to Rise Records and released a self-titled debut in 2010, followed by 'The Flood' in 2011, both rooted in the breakdowns and clean-and-harsh vocal trade-offs of that era's metalcore.
Aaron Pauley joined in 2012 on bass and clean vocals. When Carlile left in 2016 for health reasons connected to Marfan syndrome, Pauley took over as sole lead vocalist, and the band carried on as a four-piece. Records from that line-up, including 'Defy' and 'Earthandsky', keep the downtuned, groove-driven heaviness of the 'Restoring Force' and 'Cold World' period, with Pauley covering both the screams and the melodic parts.
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What festivals is Of Mice & Men playing in 2027?
Of Mice & Men is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027, Sonic Temple 2027.
Is Of Mice & Men on tour?
Yes. Of Mice & Men has 2 shows listed, from Santa Ana, CA on Nov 19, 2026 to Sacramento, CA on Nov 21, 2026, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is Of Mice & Men playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Of Mice & Men is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Thursday, May 6.
Is Of Mice & Men playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Of Mice & Men is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Saturday, May 15.
Where is Of Mice & Men from?
Of Mice & Men is from Costa Mesa, CA.
Who is in Of Mice & Men?
Of Mice & Men is Valentino Arteaga (drums, percussion), Phil Manansala (guitar, background vocals), Alan Ashby (bass, guitar) and Aaron Pauley (bass, lead vocals). Former members include Jaxin Hall, Jon Kintz, Austin Carlile and Shayley Bourget.
When did Of Mice & Men form?
Of Mice & Men formed in Columbus in 2009.
What was Of Mice & Men's first album?
Of Mice & Men's first album was Of Mice & Men (2010). The latest is Another Miracle (2025).
What kind of music does Of Mice & Men play?
Of Mice & Men plays metalcore.