I Set My Friends On Fire (often abbreviated ISMFOF) is an American experimental musical group from Miami, Florida. The band was formed in 2007 by Matt Mehana and former member Nabil Moo. The group signed with Epitaph Records before releasing their debut album, You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter, in 2008. Chris Lent, who had worked with the duo live, joined as a permanent member in 2009, replacing Nabil Moo. The band's latest album, Astral Rejection, was released on June 21, 2011.
I Set My Friends On Fire is recognized for their experimental musical style. The group blends elements from a variety of genres, including experimental metal, electronica, electronicore, crunkcore, mathcore, post-hardcore and more. AllMusic describes the group's style as "a tornado of musical influences and genres."
Typical characteristics of the band's music include screamed vocals, Auto-Tuned vocals, and electronic sounds produced by synthesizers and sequencers. Mehana's screamed vocals reflect those present in extreme metal subgenres, such as grindcore and deathcore. Their music is known to include constant transitions between chaotic, abrasive, heavy metal passages and softer electronic ballads. Song titles and lyrics generally discuss sexual or humorous themes, often making use of large words and comprehensive vocabulary.