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The On Fires
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| Imgimage             = The On Fires - Jump 4Piece Logo URL LOW RES.jpg
| Img_caption        = Max & Marty, founding members of The On Fires
| Imgimage_size        = 250
| Landscape       = Yes
| Bbackground      = group_or_band
| Oorigin          = [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia
| Ggenre           = [[Alternative rock]]
| Yyears_active    = 2004–present
| Llabel           = N/A
| URLwebsite             = [http://www.TheOnFires.com/ Official Band Website]
}}

'''The On Fires''' are an international touring band from Melbourne, Australia.

==History==
Formed in 2003 by the amalgamation of bands Velvet Llama and Trace, The On Fires (known then as Asleep in the Park) retained the two lead singers Max and Marty. Recording and releasing their debut album ''Sky Caves In'' in 2004, the band embarked on a national tour with [[Epicure (band)|Epicure]], followed by extensive touring in and around [[Melbourne]] during 2005/06. 2006 saw the band return to the studio, resulting in the EP ''Let You Go'', released at the end of June 2007. 

In September 2007 they embarked on their first [[Europe|European]]an tour playing cities such as [[Amsterdam]], [[Kiev]], [[Berlin]], [[Prague]], [[Krakow]], [[Bucharest]] and [[Istanbul]] and became the first international act to be recorded live-to-air at Istanbul's only commercial rock radio station, [[List_  of_  radio_  stations_  in_  Turkey|K-Rock]].

The band returned to Europe in September 2008 playing to packed venues across Ukraine (with noted punk musician Sasha Pipa, attraktor), Romania and Turkey.

2009 saw the release of EPs ''Motherf-ker'' and ''Coming Home'' (US only) and started with a trip to the [[Solomon Islands]] with the [[Australian military]] to perform for troops posted in [[Honiara]]. Another European tour ensued, including shows in [[London]], [[Birmingham]], [[Liverpool]], [[Poland]], [[Romania]] and [[Ukraine]].

During a tour of Poland and [[Slovakia]] in early 2010 - the coldest winter in 30 years - a sweaty fan exclaimed "You're not asleep, you're on fire!" and the band shed their outgrown sleepy name and became The On Fires.

The On Fires' second full-length album was released in 2010. ''Betrayer'' was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Rick Parker (Dandy Warhols, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Von Bondies).

Returning to Poland for Seven Festival in July 2010, the band appeared on [[Radio Trojka]] and morning TV program ''Coffee or Tea'' - watched by 4 million viewers.

==References==
{{refbegin}}
* Live review: http://amillionwattsofsound.blogspot.com/2010/09/show-review-on-fires-at-rye-bar.html  
* Blog press: http://www.onlyausmusic.com/main/?p=4164
* http://www.rickparkerproductions.com/
* http://army.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1208/1208.pdf (Page 13)
{{refend}}

==External links==
* [http://www.theonfires.com Official Band Website]

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[[Category:Australian indie rock groups]]
[[Category:Victoria (Australia) musical groups]]