Cadillac, Out.

If you asked me six months ago if I'd be posting something like this I'd probably say "hell no". Yet here I am.

FTG started just as a little something to do between studies and jolling, seven years later and the band has done things we never thought we would. It's been fucking rad!

Sadly it is my time to tap out. Life kind of took a turn and I decided to try a new path and have moved down to Cape Town.
It was quick but tough decision, not only band wise but life wise. FTG has been a huge part of my life for the past seven years. I've put so much time and effort into the band since the start, ordinary life was just something I did between band time. It really was like an infant child to me. Only a shitload heavier. It's tough to have to make such a choice but I feel that for me, it was best.

I can't thank my charnas from other vaginas enough for the good times, the tours, the shows, the chunders, the arguments, the laughs, the blunts, the beers and the lessons. Bryan,Ray, Chase, Vic and Nem, you my boys!

I'll me playing my last to shows with Facing the Gallows in Potch on the 26th of September and at Krank'dUp in the 27th.
Krank'dUp is a very special show for me. Unearth is the band that really planted the metal bug in me, I've looked up to that band since the moment I discovered them. So to finish my stint in FTG playing at the same show as them just closes the loop for me. So I hope to see you all there.

To the friends I've made over the years and the great people I've met, thank you so much. Thanks for your support, your encouragement and for just being the amazing people you all are. With out you guys bands like this would simply not exist. We'd never have left our bedrooms to play on stages around the country for you. Please don't let the fire die! I'm sure I'll see some of you soon.

This won't be the last you hear from me. I've already started with something down in Cape Town, so I'll be back soon. I can't continue living a normal life without any sort of musical outlet.

So until next time, stay cool. 

See you at the bar.

B===D

Bryan Binneman is Back!

Bryan Binneman is Back! Here's what he had to say. The rest of us in FTG are super amped to keep this machine rolling!

"After I left Gallows, I decided to take a journey into the real world. 

I climbed many mountains, wrestled a bear (cub), saw the earth's crust, flew a jet plane, drove an Aston Martin, went deep sea diving with midgets from a small unknown Tibetan tribe, and downed an ice cold Savannah light. 

After my journey, which saw me grace a full grown beard, full blown biceps and a head full of memories, I took the time to re-evaluate where my life was at. 

The truth is, at first I slightly lost hope in the whole 'band' life. I needed to see where my life was headed. Time was always my downfall, but If I could manage it, anything is possible. 

It was a short while I was gone, but just that, made me see the true meaning of balance. 

The fact is, I will never not love music and It's as simple as that. 

I thank every person who has supported my decisions along the way, I would also like to send a massive shout out to every person who auditioned to keep the FTG ball still rolling. I owe it in myself to make it up to each and every one of you, so thank you. 

See you mothers at the next show. 

Ballas!"

Photo: Brendan Jack

Time For A New Chapter

We never thought we'd ever have to write this, but sadly the time has come.

Bryan has decided to part ways with FTG. He has been the voice of the band since the very start and we're sad to see him go. Last Thursday we sat down, had some good-ass food and he explained the whole situation to us. It's something that he has thought of for a very long time and we respect his decision.
Not to worry though, we're still homies and the rest of us understand his situation – We wish him all the happiness and success in the world. 

Bryan will still be playing all the shows we have booked to date, including the Asking Alexandria Tour. His last show will be at Tanz Live on 24 May. More info on that show coming soon.

Don't think for one minute that this will stop us. We're on a mission and won't be slowed down by this at all.
We'll share more info on what we're doing about a new vocalist soon, so warm up those voices... 

Some words from the man:

"Sometimes in life you hit a fork and you have to make some really tough decisions, sadly this is the time in my life where I have to make one and unfortunately will result in me no longer being the vocalist of FTG.  

It would be way too long to fully explain to you all why it is I need to leave, but I hope you find it in yourself to respect my decision and keep supporting the rest of the guys as they continue to move forward.

This has been an incredible journey (7 years), I've got to travel all over South Africa, meet lekker people, play with awesome bands and have the most fun of my life.

But just like every journey there needs to be an end...but I want you to know that this is not the end, I'm not giving up on music, I never will, I just need a vacation from it.

Many of you wont understand my decision, but for those of you who do, salute!

I just would like to give a shout out to every person, who ever came up and spoke to me after a show, screamed in my ear, high fived me and supported our music, you made this possible.

Also just want to thank every musician I've ever shared a stage with, Rick, Ray, Chase and Vic for all the memorable experiences and putting up with me at the worst of times, my Dad - my hero, for being there at nearly every show, my girlfriend Rox and the rest of my family for all the support, and every single sponsor, organizer and fan, for contributing in someway for me to live my dream -Thank you.

You will not be forgotten

Vrede!

Braan Mcbrutal"

Keep an eye on our pages for more info.
<3 FTG

Touring with Poverty of Ideals

Last month we were lucky enough to get to travel around the country with some of the raddest and most talented musicians in the country. We hired a big van, slammed some gear in it and hit the road for a double album launch with Poverty of Ideals to promote 'Chapters' and 'Barriers'. First stop of the weekend was Mercury in Cape Town. OhGod - were the support act for the night, and seeing as none of us knew the band or what they sounded like we were quite intrigued. and.... Oh! God did they impress us! They are a 4 piece instrumental band from CPT that know how to write some flippin killer tunes. Check them out HERE. We got to hang with the guys for a bit after the show - stella guys! It was so good to see some old friends and even some JHB people!

Right after a 4 hour nap, we left the cape and headed straight for Port Elizabeth - 'The Windy City'. After a long ride and loads of banter we arrived at what seemed like 5 star accommodation (Thanks Sebs!). It had been a little while since we had been to PE, so to chat to friends from a couple years back was quite a nostalgic trip but well worth it. Pool City brought a laid back party and some good vibes! A resident PE trio (whose name alludes me at this time of writing) opened up the night with some straight up rock n roll riffage, leather pants, and even a Jimmy Hendrix cover. They played a solid show and got the locals vibing.

Travelling around South Africa definitely feels like a privilege in the way we get to meet people and experience different cities. Thanks to everyone that came out and supported us in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth! Here's some images from the trip: 

Caddi diggin Bryans music mix

Monsters!

Kaapstad

Breda!

Dozi!

OhGod - Mercury Live

Mercury Crowd

Jagermeister anyone?!

Craig in the zone - Poverty of Ideals - Mercury

Hangin Back stage post show

Mountains bru

Backpackers - with a night club right underneath it might I add

Poverty of Ideals - Pool City PE

Bryan can sleep in any position

Thanks to everyone for the support! Shout out to Monster Energy, Jagermeister, The Booking Agency, Mercury Live, Pool City and everyone that came out and had a jol!

Chapters Album Art and Merch

We're almost done with our Indiegogo Campaign. With 25 days to go we have finally finished the album cover design and merch designs.
This is what you can look forward to receiving:

We appreciate the amazing support we've received so far and cannot wait to get this album out!

<3 FTG

FtG Chosen as an Opener for Every Time I Die in Pretoria

Support announced for Every Time I Die and they are equally brutal!

About a month ago Jägermeister SA in association with Hilltop Live announced Every Time I Die on South
African soil for the first time ever. Now we bring the thunder with a further announcement! Supporting
Every Time I Die at !Arcade Empire in Pretoria on Friday the 26 April are Sesling, Truth and It’s Burden,
Facing The Gallows and Pestroy. On 27 April at The Assembly in Cape Town Yes Sir! Mister Machine and
Enmity heed the call to arms!

Facing the Gallows had this to say about their inclusion in the line-up. "Since before our conception
we've all been fans of ETID and have wanted nothing more than to be in the crowd at one of their crazy
shows. To be able to share a stage with them is nothing short of a dream come true. It's so good to see
bands like this coming out to SA more often and we're super-amped to have been invited to be a part of
this show!"

Yes Sir! Mister Machine continue the euphoria with: "We're beyond excited to play with Every Time I
Die. In fact, Every Time I Die was probably one of the bigger influences when starting Yes Sir! Mister
Machine - we've been listening to them since about the time that we all started playing music together.
We're really stoked that a band of ETID's calibre is coming to play in South Africa, and the fact that we're
lucky enough to play alongside them is almost unreal to us. We can't wait for the show. It's definitely the
highlight of our career as a band so far, and we're sure that it will be an equally awesome experience for
everyone that comes along to watch"

Roaming Jägerrettes will sell your favourite ice cold shots at the venues.

Gate tickets will be available at R200 per person, pending venue capacity, so avoid potential
disappointment on the night and get yours now fromwww.ticketbreak.co.za at R150 per person and
save!

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I Am, We Are Tracking Begins

We just started tracking drums for our latest album 'I Am, We Are'. Vin Vinnie got his sexy kit in studio and started tracking drums. Things are sounding power on his setup!

Team Dangerous & Foes Tour 2012

We recently end off the Team Dangerous & Foes Tour 2012, along with our mates The Dead Will Tell & Show and Tell. The tour was an epic success for us, and we couldnt have wished for greater support. Huge thanks to, Jagermeister South Africa, Music Connection, Handstyle Tattoo's, Murray, Taryn, Pedro, Moomin, Francois, Sam, Luke, Ghost Hunter Bookings, Rise, and everyone that came to a show and supported us by buying an album! We made loads of awesome new friends on the tour, here's some pics of what went down:

Manoue - Moomin & Fancois

Marty Party

Manoue

Lukes beach

Durban Love

Gary Tresh with some Jager Love

Roids - The Dead Will Tell

Show and Tell

Metal!

TDWT

G-Town Support