Mêlée is an American

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band from

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. 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

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in 2004. In 2006, they were signed with major record label

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, 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

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'' in 2010. "Stand Up" is featured on the soundtrack for the film

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starring

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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

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Tokio Hot 100 radio chart. "The Ballad of You and I" was the

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free single download of the week on October 5, 2010. "The Ballad of You and I" was featured in promotion ads for

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'' in December 2010.

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 ''

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'' singing "

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" from INXS, but failed to turn the chair of any of the four judges Adam Levine,

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and

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. 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)

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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)

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