Miss May I "Apologies Are For The Weak" Audio Autopsy

Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

This episode of Audio Autopsy reflects on the 15th anniversary of Miss May I's album "Apologies Are for the Weak". Levi Benton dives into the band's early days, highlighting their formation during high school in Ohio and how they gained recognition with the help of The Devil Wears Prada. They signed their first record deal with Rise Records while still teenagers, mixing raw demo tracks with new songs for their debut album. Levi discusses their early struggles with songwriting, personal challenges during recording, and the evolution of their music, influenced by artists like Parkway Drive and August Burns Red. Nostalgia and pride mark their reflection, with anecdotes about their onstage persona, the origins of Crabcore, and the impact of guest vocalists like Jake from August Burns Red for the rerecorded version of the album.