Formed in March 1998, this Charlotte group began performing in garages and houses before making attempts at professional gigs. After playing small clubs, Hopesfall slowly branched out to include out-of-town gigs. In November 1998, the band met Vic Cuccia at a show in South Carolina. Impressed by Hopesfall, Cuccia agreed to help release the band's debut album. The Fraility Of Words was the result of two months of weekend recording work. In July 1999, Hopesfall was invited to play the Cornerstone Festival. The band won the audience over with a lively performance, but broke all of the stage microphones, resulting in $150 in damages. After some personnel changes and various tribulations, Hopesfall released its second effort in 2001. No Wings To Speak Of was an EP released on Takehold Records. In 2001, the band also released a self-titled single. Returning to the studio shortly thereafter, Hopesfall released The Satellite Years in October 2002. They have often been compared to Nora and Glassjaw for mixing hardcore metal with melodic undertones. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide

Written by Jason MacNeil
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