On Nov. 1, Memphis May Fire lead vocalist Matty Mullins shared a scary photo of the band’s production truck flipped on its side after hitting a patch of ice on the highway.
“Yesterday started with a phone call we never want to get. The truck carrying all of our equipment hit a patch of ice, lost control, and flipped on the highway,” Mullins posted on social media. “The driver had to be cut out of the vehicle by first responders, but we’re incredibly grateful to be able to say he is safe and relatively unharmed. His safety was our number one priority.”
Mullins went on to share that most of the band’s production gear was destroyed in the accident: “Video, lighting, and a lot of other pieces were completely destroyed.” But the “Hell Is Empty” singer said, “Our crew showed up in the most unbelievable way. They rallied together, salvaged what they could, and somehow got our essential gear to Chicago so last nights show could still happen. We can’t express how thankful we are for them.”
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As Memphis May Fire’s current tour with Rain City Drive, Nevertel, and If Not For Me continues through Dec. 16, Mullins explained that the band is not sure if the full production will be replaced. “What we do know is that the shows will go on,” he said. “This band, this crew, and this community won’t quit.”
“To our fans: thank you for being the heart and soul of this tour. Your energy, your voices, your passion, THAT is what makes every night unforgettable,” said Mullins. “Whether we’re standing in front of a full production or none at all, we’re going to give you everything we’ve got.”
Mullins grew up in a conservative Christian household and was only allowed to attend Christian rock shows when he was young. “I am still very much a believer by the way, but no, back then I didn’t get out to see a lot of different kinds of music,” he told Noisecreep in 2011. “I do remember seeing Audio Adrenaline and the Newsboys, basically Christian rock, because that was what I was allowed to see by my parents.”
Mullins has released two solo projects, a self-titled record in 2014 and “Unstoppable” in 2017, where he focuses more on his faith. In 2024, Mullins joined the Christian rock band Anberlin as the band’s touring lead singer after founding vocalist Stephen Christian announced he would be taking an indefinite hiatus from touring.
Memphis May Fire’s song “Hell Is Empty” from the band’s latest album “Shapeshifter” reflects on the fact that the devil isn’t in hell at the moment but is roaming this earth creating chaos and destruction.
“‘Hell Is Empty” is a reflection on the chaos and destruction in the world today. It’s about the feeling that people have lost control, and the lines between good and evil being blurred beyond recognition.
