Built in Brighton, tempered by loss
The band formed in Brighton, fusing sharp metalcore rhythms with moody, melodic atmosphere. A major chapter was the 2016 loss of their founding guitarist, which reshaped their focus and gave the songs a heavier emotional pull. More recently, a lead guitarist exited in 2023, and the group has leaned on a streamlined guitar approach with a hired player covering leads onstage.
Likely songs, lived-in crowds
Expect a set that swings from pummeling to soaring, with likely anchors such as
Doomsday,
Animals,
When We Were Young, and
Royal Beggars. The crowd tends to be a mix of longtime fans in faded tour shirts and newer heavy-music converts, with pockets of pit action balanced by rows of careful listeners near the board. Lesser-known note:
Doomsday began as an unfinished idea from their late guitarist that the band completed after his passing, and parts of
All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us were cut at Studio Fredman in Sweden. You might also hear ambient intro tapes and click-synced lights that let the drummer control transitions like a film editor. For transparency, these notes about songs and staging are projections from past patterns and could shift on any given night.
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Black shirts, bright hearts
Black-on-black merch and clean sneakers are common, but you also see patched denim and a few vintage long sleeves from the
Hollow Crown era. Folks near the pit two-step on the bounce riffs, while a quieter ring near the sound desk sings harmonies and records favorite lines. Chants often bloom on the drum count before a big drop, and many voices carry the main chorus hook in
Doomsday.
Rituals in the roar
You may notice small nods to their late guitarist, from wristbands to a quiet cheer when that legacy is mentioned, which keeps the memory close without turning the night somber. Merch leans toward minimal designs, and environmentally minded messages or charity shout-outs sometimes appear at the table. The mood is intense yet respectful, with circle pits forming and closing cleanly and people giving space during the softer intros. After the last song, the buzz is more reflective than rowdy, like a release shared between friends.
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Hooks with teeth, space to breathe
The vocalist shifts from harsh barks to tuneful lines fast, and the band clears space so those pivots read cleanly. Verses often ride on tight, palm-muted patterns before the drums drop to half-time and the choruses breathe. Live, a single-guitar focus pushes the bass to carry the lowest notes while the guitar adds wide chords and dotted-delay accents.
Rhythm-led impact, not just volume
The drummer blends acoustic hits with triggered samples, giving the kick and snare a studio-like punch without losing feel. A small but telling detail: older songs sometimes gain an extra quiet measure before the last chorus, letting the room reset and making the return hit harder. Lights tend to track the drums rather than the vocals, so the impact follows the rhythm and not just the hook. Expect a couple rearranged bridges where synth beds stretch while the crowd takes the main refrain.
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Neighboring thunder, shared hearts
If you like the balance of weight and melody,
Bring Me the Horizon tap a similar mix of big hooks, electronic color, and pit-ready drops. Fans of tight grooves and arena-sized choruses often cross over with
Parkway Drive, whose live shows prize dynamics and catharsis. The DIY spirit and shout-along community vibe align with
While She Sleeps, and their singer has even guested with them, which deepens the link. For modern textures and ethereal heaviness,
Spiritbox land in the same neighborhood, trading in low tunings and clean-sung release after jagged riffs.
Why it clicks in the room
All four acts draw crowds that appreciate emotion carried by precision, so a fan who values message and mechanics in equal measure will feel at home.
