Bleedthedream's Journals

And an update on the future...

Mark Holmes will be getting back into the fashion industry as well as working on a solo record.

Keith Thompson, Tom Breyfogle and Dave Aguilera will be joining former MEST vocalist Tony Lavato in 'A Permanent Holiday' (http://www.myspace.com/apermanentholiday)

and Brandon Thomas is fronting 'Phantom Communique' (http://www.myspace.com/phantomcommunique)

Make sure to check out all the projects for upcoming great new music!

A farewell of sorts (from Keith)

As I look back on that day I left my hometown of Baltimore Md (April 25th 2002), leaving my close cirlce of friends and family to uncharted waters yet I knew I was headed for something special. I arrived in LA May 1st and met my new band mate Dave Aguilera..he welcomed me with open arms and even shared his studio apartment with a total stranger...little did he know that I was a total freak..haha..but the point is I could have been anyone. he must have known...or he is just a total moron (you decide.) BUT that being said..that was the moment that made all things possible. SO (I cant believe I'm gonna say this but) THANK YOU DAVE...all of our fans should know that it was our vision from the start and Im grateful for everytihng you have done for me and my family. Im not gonna go through the total history of bTd nor boar you with personal hooopla. These are just some things that I need to write no matter the amount of viewers. Starting as a 3 piece (Me,Dave and Scott)...it was mearly a side project but as the music grew I saw the missing link. Traveling back home at the end of 2002 I persued my old neightborhood buddy Brandon Thomas. I made the guys (dave and scott) "trust me". I knew the kid had fire and passion that he hasn't let out yet. There our first Ep "awake" was born. With honest lyrics and a mixture of music..our chemestry was aparent. I'm so glad that I persued Brandon..he gave the songs a fire that I was truley looking for..and not to mention how our voices blended so well together. Soon after that our Brother Scott was struck with and aweful illness that I didnt know anything about. I remember the morning Brandon told me..I was sitting in the van..I had just awakened. As the words rolled of his lips my heart to fell to the floor. Scott (like Dave) also took me in..letting me live there at his apt for long periods of time. There we bonded and became friends of friends. He was "the King" of his circle and the "lancealot" of this band..its best knight. I will always remember him just as that. A Knight in Shining Armor. During the time Scott was batteling with cancer..we were on the road..Dave had this riff he was playing one day...so naturally (as it always was with us) I sat down picked up my acoustic and played the melody to what became our deepest and most popular and passionate song (our Staiway to Heaven if you will..haha) . "Broken Wings". With the lyrics written intirely by Brandon and the layers of sound supplied by Dave and I..it has been the closer of our set (with Brandon) through out. The song was played at Scotts funeral. As time moved on and we released "Built by Blood"..the band was bigger than ever..doing headline shows arcoss the world. It was the height of bTd...bitter sweet with our brother passed on and us blowing up. I do remember him making me swear that we do not stop..he said "the dream must go on" and as the tears fall down my face right now..that moment will live with me forever as I know it. After Built by Blood tentions grew and attitudes and feelings got more intense. We had finally aquired a drummer that was the right fit (Tom Breyfogle). Dave and I felt so blessed to have found him but soon after the band was never the same being that only 2 original members (Dave and myself) remaind as it had begun. Mark Holmes replaced our former lead man and there started a completely new band. We all agree that we should have changed the name..unfortunatley there were contracts involved and lots of investements. Looking back now it really doenst matter..the important thing is ..whether a new fan or a die hard old fan..the music touched you in a very special way as did it did me. So here is where the water runs dry and it time to say goodbye. Thanks to all of you guys. I got to live out my dreams that I thought of when I was 6 years old..I have a special place in my heart for each and everyone of you. Light a candle and remember this day that we put Bleed the Dream to bed. I love you guys very much and always will. kEith

Tour and album updates

We just wanted to say thanks for making the first week of the bands
New release â�œkiller insideâ� such a huge success!

Their song for closer Debuted in the top 100 rock songs downloaded for Itunes last week,

As well the record â�œKiller Insideâ� made it into Billboards top 100 rock albums last week.

They have just been invited to appear on Fuseâ�™s Stevens Untitled rock show in May and are starting a world wide tour that will include Warped Tour and then end In Europe/UK this fall.
Remember if you havenâ�™t already picked up there new record â�œKiller Insideâ� Itâ�™s IN STORES NOW as well you can get it on Itunes. If you would like to hear their new sound just go to
www.myspace.com/bleedthedream
they 5 songs from the new record on thereâ�¦
Thanks for your timeâ�¦
Here are the tour dates for may/June

Apr 29 2007 8:00P The Bakersfield Dome Bakersfield, California

May 1 2007 8:00P Gator's Farmington, New Mexico

May 4 2007 8:00P 3rd Street Live Cedar Rapids, Iowa

May 5 2007 7:00P First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota

May 6 2007 7:00P Granada Theatre Lawrence, Kansas

May 8 2007 8:00P Juanita's Little Rock, Arkansas

May 9 2007 8:00P Creepy Crawl St. Louis, Missouri

May 11 2007 8:00P The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia

May 12 2007 7:00P Amos Charlotte, North Carolina

May 15 2007 8:00P State Theatre Tampa, Florida

May 16 2007 8:00P The Culture Room Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

May 18 2007 8:00P Hooligans Jacksonville, North
Carolina

May 19 2007 8:00P Jester's Fayetteville, North Carolina

May 20 2007 8:00P Recher Theatre Towson, Maryland

May 22 2007 8:00P Rebel NewYork, New York

May 23 2007 8:00P Jaxx West Springfield, Virginia

May 24 2007 8:00P The Rex Theatre Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

May 25 2007 8:00P Peabody's Cleveland, Ohio

May 26 2007 8:00P I-Rock Detriot, Michigan

May 26 2007 8:00P The Big Easy Boise, Idaho

May 29 2007 8:00P Icon Buffalo, New York

May 30 2007 8:00P Al Rosa Villa Columbus, Ohio

May 31 2007 7:00P The Machine Shop Flint, Michigan

Jun 1 2007 8:00P The Pearl Room Chicago, Illinois

Jun 2 2007 8:00P Level 8 Madison, Wisconsin

Jun 3 2007 7:00P Club Roxbury Omaha, Nebraska

jun 5 2007 7:00P Flashback's Witchita, Kansas

Jun 6 2007 7:00P Bricktown Ballroom Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Jun 7 2007 8:00P Scout Bar Houston, Texas

Jun 8 2007 8:00P Red 7 Austin, Texas

Jun 10 2007 8:00P Avenue X Austin, Texas

Jun 12 2007 7:00P Dos Amigos Odessa, Texas

Jun 13 2007 7:00P The Backroom Abilene, Texas

Jun 15 2007 7:00P The Sets Tempe, Arizona

Jun 16 2007 8:00P The Roxy Hollywood, California