Bring Me The Horizon

Bring Me The Horizon is an English rock band formed in Sheffield in 2004, evolving from deathcore and metalcore roots into arena-scale alternative, electronic, and pop-inflected heavy music. Sempiternal (2013) is the pivot point and the classic; That's the Spirit sealed the crossover. Shop Bring Me The Horizon vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.

About Bring Me The Horizon

Bring Me The Horizon formed in Sheffield, England in 2004. The band's early material was rooted in deathcore and metalcore, with successive albums moving progressively toward broader alternative rock, electronic, and pop territories. The core lineup of Oliver Sykes, Lee Malia, Matt Kean, and Matt Nicholls has been stable since 2004; Jordan Fish joined on keyboards and electronic production in 2013 and departed in late 2023. The band has been associated with Visible Noise, Epitaph, RCA, Columbia, and Sony Music at various points.

Sound and style

Bring Me The Horizon's sound has evolved markedly across their catalog. Early releases were rooted in deathcore (Count Your Blessings) and metalcore (Suicide Season, There Is a Hell...); Sempiternal (2013) and That's the Spirit (2015) moved into alternative rock and post-hardcore; Amo (2019) and Post Human: Survival Horror (2020) incorporated extensive electronic, pop, and experimental elements.

Discography highlights

  • Count Your Blessings (2006, Visible Noise/Earache)
  • Suicide Season (2008, Visible Noise/Epitaph)
  • There Is a Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It... (2010, Visible Noise/Epitaph)
  • Sempiternal (2013, RCA/Epitaph)
  • That's the Spirit (2015, RCA/Columbia)
  • Amo (2019, RCA/Columbia)
  • Post Human: Survival Horror (2020, RCA/Sony)
  • Post Human: NeX GEn (2024, RCA/Sony)

For collectors

RCA/Columbia pressings of the post-2013 catalog have been issued in multiple variants and color editions. Sempiternal and That's the Spirit in particular have appeared in deluxe and limited editions.

Where to start

Listeners new to Bring Me The Horizon typically start with Sempiternal (2013) or That's the Spirit (2015). Explore more: Metal, 2010s