In the Midst of Lions originated from the St. Louis music scene. After the success of their debut album,
Out Of Darkness on Strike First Records, the band signed to
Facedown Records where they released
The Heart of Man. This album reached No. 30 on the
Billboard Heatseekers chart. They headlined a tour with bands such as
This or the Apocalypse,
Your Memorial, and
No Bragging Rights. They also appeared on the
Over the Limit Tour with
Bury Your Dead,
Evergreen Terrace, Thick as Blood, along with other acts. The band released its third studio album on Facedown Records, entitled
Shadows, on November 22, 2011. This album peaked at No. 12 on the
Billboard Heatseekers chart. ==Members==