Aaron Pauley

Lead vocalist and bassist for the metalcore band Of Mice & Men[14]

What is Aaron Pauley known for?

Aaron Charles Pauley, born August 4, 1988, in Vacaville, California, US, is recognized as an accomplished American musician. He shot up to fame as the lead vocalist and bassist for the renowned rock band, Of Mice & Men, and was also the lead vocalist for Jamie's Elsewhere. Before these stints, he was the lead vocalist for Razing Alexandria.

Growing up in Vacaville with his parents, Randy and Kellie Pauley, and younger brother, Samuel, Pauley developed an interest in music in his youth. He started playing the guitar at eight and bass at eleven. At the young age of 13, he joined his first band, Menace to Society. After graduating from Vacaville High School in 2006, he was a part of the Sacramento-based band Jamie's Elsewhere as a vocalist and recorded two albums with them. He joined Of Mice & Men in 2012 and currently resides in Huntington Beach with his fiancée Amanda Bouffard and their Boston Terrier, Daisy.

Throughout Pauley's illustrious career, his contributions to music have been significant. With Jamie's Elsewhere, he released "They Said a Storm Was Coming" in 2010 and "Reimagined" (EP, 2012), and "Paradise" (EP, 2023). His work with Of Mice & Men consists of several albums: "Restoring Force" (2014), "Cold World" (2016), "Defy" (2018), "Earthandsky" (2019), "Echo" (2021), and "Tether" (2023).

Apart from his roles in bands, Pauley has collaborated with multiple artists. Some of his notable collaborations include "You Had Me at Hello" (The Parade, 2010), "Nicotine Battle vs. Therapy" (Twenty Days with Julian, 2010), "Battle for Athens" (The Light Iris, 2011), "(A) 1.13.40" (The Blush of Dawn, 2011), "Straighten Up" (Eric July, 2012), "Meet You in the Sound" (Kayzo & PhaseOne, 2022), and "Sacred Kiss" (Bad Wolves, 2022).

In spite of the heavy genres he works in, including Metalcore, Post-hardcore, Nu metal, Alternative metal, Hard rock, and Electronicore in his early days, Pauley's versatile talent shines through. His extensive discography and collaborations are testament to a fruitful career in the music industry, making him a prominent figure in the modern rock scene.