 In early 2007 , the band began auditioning drummers to take Mark 's place in the upcoming tours . Initially looking for a temporary member , From Autumn to Ashes would remain a quartet if they did not get along with the drummer . However , Jeff Gretz was officially added to the line @-@ up and in March 2007 , two weeks before From Autumn to Ashes began touring . The These Speakers Don 't Always Tell the Truth EP was released on March 13 , 2007 featuring songs from the forthcoming album and a previously unreleased track . Holding a Wolf By the Ears was released on April 9 , 2007 as the last album for the band 's contract to Vagrant Records , and according to Mark , is " heavier than anything we 've ever done " and the " closest we 've come to capturing how I think this band should sound . " Reviewer Corey Apar of Allmusic noted that the band " sounds stronger than it has in awhile [ sic ] " . Music videos for " Pioneers " and " Deth Kult Social Club " were filmed , the former based on The Lottery , a short story by Shirley Jackson , and the latter , a live video shot on Long Island as the end of February 2007 . " Pioneers " was released as the first single from the album . In September 2007 , Newton left the band and From Autumn to Ashes was joined by original bassist Pilato to take on Newton 's place . 
