Make Me Famous

Make Me Famous was an metalcore band from Ukraine.

Formation
The band formed in 2010 after Denis Shaforostov uploaded his songs for videos on YouTube. He then recruited bassist Sergei Hohlov to make music. Jace Thomas joined on drums, Igor Yastrebov joined on guitar, and Serj Kravchenko joined on second vocals. Jace Thomas left the band in 2011 and was replaced by Dusty Boles. They signed to Sumerian Records.

It's Now or Never
On March 27, 2012, the band released their debut album titled It's Now or Never on Sumerian Records. The album peaked at No. 151 on the Billboard 200, No. 13 on the Hard Rock Albums chart, No. 5 on the Heatseekers Chart, No. 26 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and No. 37 on the Top Rock Albums.

Reorganization
At the end of November 2012, founder Denis Shaforostov had left Make Me Famous due to personal differences between him and the band. The rest of the band played their last few shows as Make Me Famous live without Denis and Make Me Famous was dropped from Sumerian Records. The remaining member also promised to return with a new band. After Denis' departure he joined a a band called At The Ruins who upon his arrival were renamed Down & Dirty. The rest of Make Me Famous became Oceans Red.

Style and influences
The band's style is electronicore, blending genres like post-hardcore, and metalcore with genres like pop, techno, electronicore and trance music. Their music can have screaming, singing, growls, breakdowns and electronics. The band's influences include Bruno Mars, Def Leppard, and Marilyn Manson.

Members
The list of the band members.
 * Denis Shaforostov – clean vocals, screamed vocals, lead guitar, synthesizers, programming (2010–2012)
 * Serj Kravchenko – growled vocals, clean vocals (2010–2012)
 * Sergei Hohlov – bass guitar, backing vocals (2010–2012)
 * Igor "Jimmy Rose" Yastrebov – rhythm guitar (2010–2012)
 * Dusty Boles – drums (2011–2012)
 * Jace Thomas – drums (2010–2011)

Albums

 * It's Now or Never – March 27, 2012

Singles

 * "Make it Precious" – January 20, 2011
 * "We Know It's Real" – October 4, 2011
 * "Blind Date 101" – April 5, 2012

Music Videos

 * "Make It Precious" (2011)
 * "Blind Date 101" (2012)