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TRENDS OF TRAGEDIES
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Beginning
 The American band formed in California known as Trends or Tragedies, was created by former rhythm guitarist/vocalist Matthew P. Earl''', in 2008 but nothing ever happened. In late 2009 the band was brought out of the ashes and began finding members to play. Jonathan "Church" Medina the Bassist, his cousin Uriah Dean the Drummer and Timothy Alcorn the Lead Guitarist were recruited to play along side Matthew.

In early 2010 the band was only starting to record when the bassist, Church was put under house arrest for criminal charges due to personal matters and left the band. Lead Guitarist, Tim had eventually left for his own personal reasons. Vocalist Matt was going his own way as well and so the band came to a stand still. On July 21, after his 90 day house arrest, Bassist Church wanted to reform the band but the previous members were no longer interested in the idea, Former front man Matt Earl was away with another band and no longer interested with Trends or Tragedies. Church eventually met up with new lead singer/rhythm guitarist Andrew "Andy" Allens. The two had connected immediately and recruited Lead Guitarist Hiroshi Sato and Drummer Gregory "Tripp" Smith.

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Career 2010-2011
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The now 4-man group began performing around the Bay Area doing Blessthefall and Escape The Fate cover songs. During this time the band was also recording their first EP album with Nyghtmare Productions (An indie record company created by Church and Andy7). The album was originally set to be released on October 31st 2010 but when Lead Singer Andy was injured the vocalist/front man could no longer sing/scream in the songs for the band. Not long after the accident Andy quickly recovered but had a new idea to rewrite all the recorded songs to fit his voice and new vision for the band. The band had changed their name from Trends or Tragedies to 6 Feet Above (Due to the fact that each member was over the height of 6 feet.) Eventually the band changed its name back to its original name after a long debate and discussion of how it sounded to close to the band 6 Feet Under. After 2 months of recording as Trends or Tragedies the band had finished most of the album but had to postpone when drummer Tripp Smith was found dead in his bathroom at his Sacramento home late one November morning. The cause of death was said to be suicide but connections with the family ceased after his death. The Album was again put on hold due to personal life issues by each band member.

On December 13th the band released a fake promo video about the date of their EP Album release which was set on Dec. 24th 2010. Using drum beats already recorded before the death of their drummer Tripp, the band finished the album with time to sit back and relax and look forward to the future. On January 4th the Band released 20 CD's and 5 special edition albums that included a music video of their self titled song "Trends or Tragedies", a song not featured on their album due to personal feelings about their drummer who had wrote the lyrics for the song.

Full Length Album
The band started working on a second album with long time friend/producer/editor Lisa Siihn, who joined the band shortly after the release of their first album. With only 2 new songs written and partially recorded the band was going with a new direction, instead of normal rock like the first album the band was changing into more of a hardcore/metal form of music, the style they had originally envisioned for themselves. With a deeper meaning to the lyrics and style the band hoped that the album would have a longer lasting memory on the people who listen to it. "The first album was good and fun to make but it wasn't like we accomplished anything except for making a first album. With this new one we want to actually make it with a meaning that translate to everyone who listens to it...but thats total bullshit all the bands say that. We just want to make something hardcore and something that we can vent our frustration through and have some meaning at least behind it." Lead singer Andy said during an interview at his home studio. Trends or Tragedies has high hopes for the future but for awhile the band started cutting back on practices due to Andy's personal life with his fiance who happened to be Lisa Siihn.

''I personally don't like the idea of no band practice just because Andy wants time to himself and his fiance. We're a band and we should all make the decision on whether or not there's practice. Then again, he is our singer and lead guitarist and our bro. We are a band and we'll support him regardless. I still dont like the idea of no practice though."'' Bassist Church said while talking to Guitarist Hiro about Andy's decision.

After recording two songs for the second album, which resemble a more happy tone the band would change to the sound they originally wanted. The first two songs may or may not end up on the final album. The new songs consist of Lead/backup vocals, lead/rhythm guitar, bass, and drums as well as choir backup vocals edited into the song even though only 4 people are singing it.

For a time there were discussions about bringing former lead singer Matthew Earl back, as well as making a new music video for their song "After" which was written partially by Tripp, the former drummer and Church. The band had hoped to release their full-length album before summer started but it turned out that they would actually be finishing towards the end of the summer.

Another album release promo was created but sadly the album was never finished.

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New Drummer/Finished EP/Band Split up
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After 7 months and 8 different drummers the band finally accepted Lead Guitarist Hiro's cousin, Jason Keyes as the new official drummer for the band. Not long after Jason joined the band, the 4-man group hit the recording studio once again and in only 3 months finished their 2nd EP. The only difference with this EP and their first is that the band didnt tell anyone or sell any copies. Due to personal reasons the band kept the second EP as a secret. On August 21, frontman Andy7 contacted all the members of the band to have a conversation about the future of the group. What was intended to be a simple discussion turned into a heated discussion on how the band would stay together after Lead Guitarist Hiro Sato and Drummer Jason Keyes leave for school. After a long discussion the band agreed that when the two members had left the band itself would end. Now the members are pursuing their own paths but still remain close friends. Church went on and created the band "Bones Crew" (after Blessthefall's song) the band was put on hold when he started a side project with his friend called "Nails to Cross" a Christian Metal band.