While performing a 17-song set at Germany’s Hurricane Festival on June 23, Bring Me The Horizon brought out a very special guest for the performance of “Antivist.” Oli Sykes introduced his father, Ian, to the crowd saying, “Make some noise for the coolest dad in the world!” Now, Papa Sykes is not new to performing on the alternative rock stage. In fact, videos date back to 2010 of the father-son duo performing during Bring Me The Horizon sets, including a Warped Tour appearance. Check out the Sykes family belt out the iconic Sempiternal track below via TikTok user @erikhxe. Bring… Read more »
Bring Me The Horizon surprise-dropped their new record POST HUMAN: NeX GEn in May and are now sharing their brand-new hits on their summer festival tour dates. Following the release of the music video for “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd,” they debuted the track live on June 8 at Poland’s Mystic Festival. Frontman Oli Sykes dedicated the debut to Slayer guitarist Kerry King. Frontman Sykes shares that the new album took “ages to write.” He notes, “It’s a real concept album, with a full narrative that connects to the first record, but the concept is hidden and buried. Some people aren’t going… Read more »
Following the surprise release of their new LP POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, Bring Me The Horizon dropped a brand-new music video for “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd.” Speaking on the visuals, Oli Sykes says, “The video continues the exploration of what it means to be human in an age where technology can alter our very nature and gives keen-eyed fans more lore to dive into and discuss on their quest for uncovering the full post-human lore.” Check out the full video below. Frontman Sykes shares that the new album took “ages to write.” He continues, “It’s a real concept album, with… Read more »
Bring Me The Horizon stunned fans by surprise-dropping their new record POST HUMAN: NeX GEn on May 24. Now, listeners can officially secure a physical copy of the record on September 27. You can pre-order your CD or vinyl here. Despite being postponed, the album has helped Bring Me The Horizon become the most streamed rock/metal act in the world this week. Per Spotify data, the new record has been streamed 70 million times this week alone. Frontman Oli Sykes shares that the album took “ages to write.” He continues, “It’s a real concept album, with a full narrative that connects to… Read more »
The wait is finally over! After a series of delays, Bring Me The Horizon has surprised fans by releasing their eagerly awaited full-length album, NeX GEn. Their latest offering marks the next chapter in the POST HUMAN: anthology and follows the release of 2020’s POST HUMAN: Survival Horror. Across the 55-minute, 16-track opus, featuring previously released singles “Kool Aid,” “LosT,” “DiE4u,” “AmEN!” and “DArkSide,” frontman Oli Sykes shares that the album took “ages to write.” “It’s a real concept album, with a full narrative that connects to the first record, but the concept is hidden and buried,” he adds. “Some… Read more »
Bring Me The Horizon brought the house down with their evening set at Las Vegas’ Sick New World on April 27, 2024. Of course, the 11-song set contained surprises, including a cameo from fellow festival artists and collaborators BABYMETAL. After playing Sempiternal hit “Shadow Moses,” the BABYMETAL trio arrived onstage to perform “Kingslayer” from 2020’s POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR. TikTok user Karen Rivas caught the legendary Sick New World performance. Check out “Kingslayer” below. This isn’t the first time the legendary metal acts have performed the track together. In fact, while Bring Me The Horizon was in Tokyo in late… Read more »
A new era for Bring Me The Horizon is just around the corner. The band posted a clip on their Instagram yesterday teasing their forthcoming album, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn. Fans can finally let out a sigh of relief after an announcement in August noted a delay in the release. The video posted on their newly-wiped Instagram features a white background with a dark inverted feminine figurehead speaking. “You cling to your virtual identity,” it begins. “As if it was your very soul. Pathetic. All these thoughts, these memories they are but a fleeting echo in an endless void. And… Read more »
While attending the 2024 BRIT Awards on March 2 at London’s O2 Arena, Bring Me The Horizon took home the prize for Best Rock/Alternative Act. Additionally, as they walked the red carpet, they were asked if their forthcoming record POST HUMAN: NeX GEn is coming soon, and we got an answer… sort of. The band was originally scheduled to release the second installment, POST HUMAN: NeX Gen, on September 15, 2023. Unfortunately, the release was delayed due to “unforeseen circumstances,” according to the band’s official statement. On the BRIT Awards red carpet, NME approached the artists about the record. “It’s nearly… Read more »
If Bring Me The Horizon is serving the “Kool-Aid,” we’re guzzling it down. The UK titans have officially issued their first new single of 2024 and the first new music since their longtime keyboardist/percussionist Jordan Fish parted ways with the group last month. The fiery new single, featuring obvious callbacks to the group’s metalcore roots, pulsates with anthemic energy, embellished with gritty synths and masterfully crafted instrumentation. From the intricate riffs and crashing breakdowns to the commanding drive of the drums, every element converges into a powerful listening experience. Oli Sykes‘ guttural screams and captivating vocals soar above it all,… Read more »
“Diamonds Aren’t Forever,” but the memory of Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes and Static Dress’ Olli Appleyard is. On January 17, at their stop in Liverpool, England, Sykes announced to the crowd, “Who wants to hear an oldie?” and brought out Appleyard to join him for the song. The track is off of their second album, Suicide Season, and had fans excited. Appleyard lent his screams to the classic song and worked the stage alongside Sykes. The Static Dress frontman is seen hyping up the crowd, screaming in unison with Sykes, and having a good time. One audience member… Read more »
