I've been given a lot of time to think about all that has happened with this band. The life of this band has spanned over so many different periods of all of our lives it completely blows my mind. This has been the only consistent thing for any of us over the last three years. We started as a couple of strangers on a porch, and became something immortal. There are so many people we must thank for all you have done to make this band what it was. First off, i would like to thank everyone who has ever contributed their musical talents to this band: Caleb Zander, Stuart Gayre, Ory Smith, Nick Jeffers, Atticus Deavers, Matthew Yancey-your contributions are too large to even explain, Billy Morgan, and Chase Massey, thank you for all you have done. Also, i would like to thank all of the promoters who booked us the shows that kept us going, especially: Jason at Outerloop Presents, Geoff at Mithos Booking, Mike Steele at Worthless Booking, and anyone who has ever helped us play a show, thank you. I'd like to thank the following bands for being the best friends we could ever ask for: My Ransomed Soul-this ain't over fellas, we'll see you soon, 728b, Ocean Spilling Over, As The Kingdom Falls, Every Bridge Burned [RIP], Artica, Mirrorcage, Hasten My Demise, Break The Tide, Gander Farm Shop, and anyone else i forgot, we love you just as much. This band has given me so much, words can't explain what this all means for me. I had the honor and privelige of spending the past three years with the five best friends anyone could ask for. We played dozens of shows, toured the east coast, stayed in shitty motel rooms, jumped fences to swim in closed pools, played to hundreds of amazing people, drove hours upon hours in David'd truck, watched MILF porn together, and most of all, we played together, as one. I will never forget everything I got to experience in this band. My life will never be the same, our lives will never be the same. But in closing, there is one person above all that i must thank with everything i have in me. David Jeffrey: without you, none of this could have ever happened. You embraced a couple of 13 year olds dreams, and took us to the fucking moon and back. We owe you more than i could ever say. For the money that came straight out of your pockets, the endless rides to every show, the confidence that you would always be there, in the crowd, cheering us on, and most of all, the endless encouragement, that we could do whatever it is we dream of. I will miss this band, i will these guys, and i will miss all of you fans who gave us your endless love, dedication, and support. We owe all of this to you. Thank you for all of your support. Come see us one last time, at our final show. Scream the words that have become oh so famous one last time: "I LIKE TO PARTY." I am sad to say i must put this all to rest. I will miss you all. I love you.
-Chris
always and forever,
ATEOS.
