It’s hard to imagine a sound even heavier and more musically challenging than that of Long Island metalcore innovators From Autumn To Ashes, until you hear Warship, the crushing new project by FATA members Francis Mark (vocals/drums) and Rob Lauritsen (guitar/bass). The duo’s forthcoming Vagrant Records debut, Supply And Depend, showcases a startling union of imagination and brutality for a lethal sonic arsenal entirely set apart from the signature attack of their former band.

“Even though Rob and I were in a band together for the past 3 years this is the first time we got to write together and it was explosive,” says Mark. “Things came together so quickly.  It was like Rob had a vault of riffs he was waiting to open.  I don't know what the future holds for us but I sure am enjoying myself right now and I am grateful to be able to share these songs with people. “
With a November 2008 release slated for Supply And Depend and a string of warm-up dates already underway, it appears Mark and Lauritsen are ready to spend 2009 getting listeners acquainted with their bold, powerful new sound. As they introduce Supply And Depend to an unsuspecting scene, Mark plans to enjoy his return to the simple joys of playing in a small band, with a staggering future.

“The old days when FATA were starting out, and really hustling, were to me the most fun. Those old tours, when we were sleeping on peoples’ floors—those were the best times,” he recalls. “With Warship, we’re just going to make music that we would personally enjoy listening to and see where it takes us.”