In the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth music scene, FLY ABOVE FIRE came together not for fame, but for something deeper. The band began when frontman Kenny Poovey and lead guitarist Nathan Hines, both veterans of local bands, decided to build something that fused their shared roots and heavy-hitting passion. What they created wasn’t just a nu metal outfit—it was a vessel. “Music is a gift,” says Poovey. “It’s something we’re meant to share, to help people feel less alone.” That belief pulses through every riff, forming the core of their mission: make music that uplifts, even when the world feels anything but light.
Sonically, FLY ABOVE FIRE walks a razor’s edge—crushing breakdowns, soaring hooks, and lyrics that reach into the dark without losing sight of the light. Their recent singles, “Darkness Above” and “Dear Devil,” tackle doubt, fear, and pain, but always with a hand outstretched toward redemption. It’s a sound built for survivors—people who’ve fought their way through something and need to scream, cry, and heal all at once. Their nu metal roots are undeniable, but the band refuses to sit comfortably within genre lines. “We want our songs to mean something,” says Hines, “not just sound big, but feel like they’re helping someone through something.”
That drive hasn’t come without resistance. As an independent band with a faith-driven edge, criticism came early and often. Logistics clashed, egos flared, and not everyone got what they were trying to do. But instead of backing down, FLY ABOVE FIRE leaned into the adversity. “It’s bigger than us,” Poovey says. Every setback only clarified their mission—to build a space where people could show up with their broken pieces and still belong. “We’re not here to preach,” he adds. “We’re here to connect.” It’s this clarity that’s fueled their evolution and bonded them more tightly as a band.
Their breakout moment came at the So What?! Music Festival, where they shared the bill with scene heavyweights like Skillet, Underoath, and Switchfoot. The crowd was electric, the stakes were high—and FLY ABOVE FIRE delivered. “It was surreal,” Hines recalls. “To be on that stage, with those bands, knowing our music meant something to people—it was a turning point.” That set didn’t just mark their arrival. It solidified them as a band with staying power, and more importantly, with a message.
Their fan connection isn’t an afterthought—it’s the engine. Whether it’s a DMs exchange or a teary merch booth chat, the band treats every encounter like it matters. “Our fans are our family,” they say—and it’s not a line. It’s a lived philosophy. The FAF Army, as they lovingly call their listeners, isn’t a fanbase; it’s a lifeline of shared stories, survival, and solidarity. If you need proof, watch the “Darkness Above” video on YouTube or queue up their singles on Spotify. You’ll feel it.
Looking ahead, the band is entering a new chapter: a rebrand, a refreshed lineup, and a ton of new music on the horizon. “We’re working on bigger shows, more festivals, and deeper songs,” says Poovey. A music video for “Dear Devil” is in the works for winter, and their website, www.flyabovefire.com, remains the hub for everything FAF. In a rare move for a rising band, they even invite fans to reach out directly via email—proof that their open-door ethos isn’t just marketing fluff.
FLY ABOVE FIRE isn’t here to blend in. They’re here to burn through the noise, stand for something, and light a path for anyone who’s ever felt lost in the dark. “Join the FAF Army,” they say—and it’s not just an invitation to listen. It’s a call to believe. In music, in hope, and in the idea that even the heaviest songs can carry you somewhere brighter. This band is just getting started—but they’re already exactly where they’re meant to be.