Of Mice & Men (often abbreviated OM&M) is an American metalcore band from Orange County, California.The band's lineup currently consists of vocalist Austin Carlile, lead guitarist Phil Manansala, rhythm guitarist Alan Ashby, bassist and vocalist Aaron Pauley, and drummer Valentino Arteaga. The group was founded by Austin Carlile and Jaxin Hall in mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!. Since 2009, the band has released three studio albums. The name of the band is derived from John Steinbeck's novel of the same title. 　　Solidifying the line up with Valentino Arteaga from Lower Definition on drums, Shayley Bourget from Chapters and Covette on guitar and vocals, and Phil Manansala from A Static Lullaby on guitar, Of Mice & Men have already recorded their debut album to be released in February 2010 and have hit the road nonstop!