Mêlée (band)

Mêlée is an American rock band from Orange County in California. Formed in 2000, the band consists of Ricky Sans, Chris Cron, Ryan Malloy and Derek Lee Rock. The group released their debut album '' Everyday Behavior'' under Los Angeles–based independent label Subcity Records in 2004. In 2006, they were signed with major record label Warner Bros. Records, and subsequently, in 2007 made their major record label debut '' Devils & Angels''. In 2010, they released their follow-up album on Warner titled ''The Masquerade'', released in Japan and digitally in North America.

History

''Devils and Angels''

The first single, "Built to Last" had international radio success, peaking at No. 8 in Austria; No. 4 in Belgium; No. 75 in Czech Republic; No. 58 in Denmark; No. 6 in Finland; No. 2 in Germany; No. 29 in Ireland; No. 2 in Netherlands; No. 13 in Norway; No. 54 in Sweden; No. 7 in Switzerland; No. 16 in UK; No. 1 in Japan; No. 2 in Indonesia; No. 12 in Thailand.

"Imitation", the follow-up single had international radio success as well, reaching No. 21 in Belgium; No. 43 in Switzerland; No. 10 in Singapore; No. 47 in Netherlands.
"Can't Hold On", the third single, charted at No. 97 in Netherlands.

"Biggest Mistake" is featured in the trailer for Disney animated movie, '' Tangled'' in 2010. "Stand Up" is featured on the soundtrack for the film Sydney White starring Amanda Bynes 2007. Melee appeared in ''Where Music Meets Film'', a one-hour TV special of the three night live music event at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, that aired on Fuse in 2008.

''The Masquerade''

The single "On The Movie Screen" reached No. 3 on The J-Wave Tokio Hot 100 radio chart.

"The Ballad of You and I" was the iTunes Store free single download of the week on October 5, 2010. "The Ballad of You and I" was featured in promotion ads for NBC '' The Biggest Loser'' in December 2010.

''Breakup''

The group disbanded in 2012.

Members

* Chris Cron (vocals, keyboard, guitar)
* Ricky Sans (guitar, vocals)
* Ryan Malloy (bass, vocals)
* Derek Lee Rock (drums)

;Former members
* Mike Nader (drums)
* Israel Villanueva (drums, vocals)
* Michael Amico (drums)
* Lina Simpson (keyboard, vocals)

After breakup

Band member Chris Cron appeared in the auditions of season 11 of the American edition of '' The Voice'' singing " Never Tear Us Apart" from INXS. After the performance, he talked about the success of Mêlée internationally, particularly in Japan and his circumstances after the break up of the band.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

2000 – ''An Existential Guide To Love''

2001 – ''Transmission''

2002 – ''Mêlée''

2003 – ''Against the Tide''

2007 – ''New Heart/Sick'' – These songs were not on Mêlée's albums but rather released via the US iTunes online store.

Singles

Compilations

*''OCSka.com Compilation CD'' (2001) Ocska.com
Featuring "Last Chance"
*''Rock Your Socks Off!'' (2001) Mr. Good Records
Featuring "Audra"
*''The Best of Orange County, Volume 1'' (2002) Tankfarm Records
Featuring "Francesca"
*''Because We Care: A Benefit for the Children's Hospital of Orange County'' (2002) Gluefactory Records
Featuring "Goodnight For Now"
*''Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 5'' (2004) Hopeless Records/ Sub City
Featuring "New Day" and "Francesca"
*'' In Honor: A Compilation To Beat Cancer (2004) Vagrant Records
Featuring "The War" (Piano Version)
*''Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 6'' (2006) Hopeless Records/ Sub City
Featuring "The War" (Alternate Version) and "The War" (Music Video)
*'' Gift Wrapped - 20 Songs That Keep on Giving!'' (2009) Warner Bros. Records
Featuring "(When Is) Hanukkah This Year"

Notes

References

External links

Official Twitter

{{DEFAULTSORT:Melee
Musical groups from Orange County, California
Pop punk groups from California
Sub City Records artists
Musical groups disestablished in 2012
Musical groups established in 2000