Mike Fuentes Biography
Mike Fuentes is a former musician from the United States. He is best known as the former drummer for Pierce the Veil, a post-hardcore band he co-founded with his older brother Vic Fuentes. In 2004, Fuentes made his debut with the band ‘Before Today,’ releasing an independent album. After signing a contract with Equal Vision Records, the album titled ‘Celebration of an Ending’ was released.
How old is Mike Fuentes?- Age
He is 38 years old as of December 2022. Fuentes was born Michael Christopher Fuentes on 14 December 1984 in San Diego, California, United States of America.
Mike Fuentes Height
Mike stands at a height of 6’1″ (185 cm) tall.
Mike Fuentes Parents- Siblings
Fuentes was born and raised in San Diego, California, USA the son of parents, Vivian, and Victor Gamboa Fuentes. He was brought up with his elder brother, Vic Fuentes. He also has two half-brothers and a half-sister.
Mike Fuentes Wife- Married
Mike has had several relationships, including those with Amor Hilton, Danky Frenchi, and Melissa Marr. His current girlfriend is model Alysha Nett, with whom he began dating in 2013.
Mike Fuentes Career
In 2004, Fuentes made his debut with the band ‘Before Today,’ releasing an independent album. After signing a contract with Equal Vision Records, the album titled ‘Celebration of an Ending’ was released. However, the band disbanded and he continued with his role as the drummer of their new band, ‘Pierce the Veil’. While he played the drums and was in charge of the percussion, his brother Vic sang lead and played rhythm guitar and keyboards. Tony Perry joined them as lead guitarist, while Jaime Preciado played bass guitar and sang backup vocals. In June 2007, the brothers wrote songs together and released the album ‘Flair for the Dramatic’ under the label ‘Equal Vision Records’.
In 2010, his band released their next album, ‘Selfish Machines,’ on Equal Vision Records. The album’s theme is centered on the animal instinct in humans. The album was a huge success, reaching number one on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. To promote the album, the band performed at a number of festivals and participated in the ‘Vans Wrapped Tour’ of rock music in the United States. ‘Pierce the Veil’ signed a deal with ‘Fearless Records’ in 2012 and released their album ‘Collide with the Sky’. To coincide with the release of the album, they embarked on their first UK tour, and the album was named the best album of the year by ‘Rock Sound magazine.
Their 2016 album ‘Misadventures’ was preceded by the singles ‘The Divine Zero’ and ‘Texas is Forever’ from the album. Mike Fuentes also started a solo hip-hop project where he was nicknamed ‘MikeyWhiskeyHands’. In March 2012, he signed a recording contract with Velocity Records and released a number of his own singles featuring him rapping over Pierce and Jaime’s music. To popularize his music and reach out to his fans, he embarked on a two-leg world tour, performing with Sleeping With Sirens, The Devil Wears Prada, Mayday Parade, and Chiodos. He was even featured in a documentary video about his band’s world tour, which included footage of their live performance.
Mike Fuentes Net Worth
Fuentes has an estimated net worth of 5 million dollars as of 2022.
Mike Fuentes Songs
- A Celebration of an Ending (2004)
- Main article: Pierce The Veil discography
- A Flair for the Dramatic (2007)
- Selfish Machines (2010)
- Collide with the Sky (2012)
- Misadventures ](2016)
- The Hearts of Lonely People EP – (2010)
- “Money Matrz, Bitches Don’t”
- “Straight Golden” with “The Saintz”
- “Tonight (Living the Life)”
- “Party with the Band”
- “This Ain’t a Game”
- “$ex, Drugz and WhiskeyHands”
- Get Your Mind Right (2012), Velocity Records