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Bring Me the Horizon originated from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, forming in 2004 when vocalist Oliver Sykes, guitarists Lee Malia and Curtis Ward, bassist Matt Kean, and drummer Matt Nicholls came together. The band’s name, derived from a line in the film “Pirates of the Caribbean,” quickly became synonymous with intense performances and innovative musical experimentation. They initially built their reputation through energetic live shows and a series of independently released EPs.
Their debut album, “Count Your Blessings,” was released in 2006, introducing audiences to their aggressive style rooted deeply in deathcore and metalcore. Building momentum, they released “Suicide Season” in 2008, marking a significant stylistic shift toward a more melodic and electronic-influenced sound. The departure of guitarist Curtis Ward in 2009 and his replacement with Jona Weinhofen signaled another evolution, evident on their third album, “There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret,” released in 2010.
The band’s continuous evolution culminated in their critically acclaimed 2013 album, “Sempiternal,” which showcased a deeper embrace of electronic music, ambient sounds, and emotionally charged lyrics. Notable singles from this era, such as “Can You Feel My Heart,” “Sleepwalking,” and “Shadow Moses,” solidified their mainstream presence. Following this, their 2015 album “That’s the Spirit” furthered their commercial success with widely popular singles including “Drown,” “Happy Song,” and “Throne,” marking a definitive shift toward alternative rock and pop influences.
To date, Bring Me the Horizon has released six studio albums, with their latest, “Amo,” arriving in 2019. “Amo” featured a bold departure into experimental pop, electronic, and alternative territories, yielding hits like “MANTRA” and “medicine,” further demonstrating their versatility. The band’s willingness to explore diverse musical landscapes has earned them widespread acclaim, reflected in their multiple award wins, including four Kerrang! Awards and the Best British Group award at the Heavy Music Awards.
Fans and critics alike deeply respect Bring Me the Horizon for their artistic bravery and authentic lyrical exploration of themes such as mental health, personal struggles, and existential reflections. Their honesty resonates profoundly, contributing significantly to their enduring popularity and devoted fan base. They have garnered a reputation as a band unafraid to challenge genre norms, continually pushing the boundaries of their creative expression.
Beyond their music, Bring Me the Horizon has actively engaged in various charitable and social initiatives. They have openly supported mental health awareness, notably collaborating with mental health charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), advocating for open dialogue and resources for mental health support. Frontman Oli Sykes, in particular, has publicly addressed his own experiences with depression and substance abuse, using his platform to inspire and support others facing similar struggles.
Bring Me the Horizon continues to thrive by embracing change and maintaining an unwavering connection with their audience. Their persistent innovation, fearless creativity, and genuine emotional depth ensure their legacy as one of modern rock’s most influential and beloved bands.
Complete List Of Bring Me The Horizon Songs From A to Z
- A Bullet w/ My Name On (featuring Underoath) – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- A Lot Like Vegas – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- Alligator Blood – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- Amen! (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw) – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- And the Snakes Start to Sing – Sempiternal – 2013
- Anthem – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- Antivist – Sempiternal – 2013
- Avalanche – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Black & Blue – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- Blacklist – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- Blasphemy – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Blessed with a Curse – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- Blessed with a Curse – The Chill Out Sessions EP – 2012
- Can You Feel My Heart – Sempiternal – 2013
- Chasing Rainbows – Sempiternal (The Deathbeds EP/US iTunes deluxe edition) – 2013
- Chelsea Smile – Suicide Season – 2008
- Chelsea Smile (KC Blitz remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Chelsea Smile (KC Blitz remix) – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. (Japan Edition) – 2010
- Chelsea Smile (Travis McCoy remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Chelsea Smile – Live at Warped Tour 2010 – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. (UK/US iTunes Edition) – 2010
- Crooked Young – Sempiternal – 2013
- Crucify Me – The Chill Out Sessions EP – 2012
- Crucify Me (featuring Lights) – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- Darkside – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Death Breath – Suicide Season – 2008
- Death Breath (Toxic Avenger remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Deathbeds (featuring Hannah Snowdon) – Sempiternal (The Deathbeds EP/Deluxe/Japan/iTunes editions) – 2013
- Diamonds Aren’t Forever – Suicide Season – 2008
- Diamonds Aren’t Forever (I Haunt Wizards remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Die4U – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Dig It – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Don’t Go – The Chill Out Sessions EP – 2012
- Don’t Go (featuring Lights) – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- Doomed – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Drown – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Empire (Let Them Sing) – Sempiternal – 2013
- Eyeless (Slipknot cover) – Count Your Blessings (Hot Topic Edition) – 2006
- Fifteen Fathoms, Counting – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- Follow You – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Football Season Is Over (featuring JJ Peters of Deez Nuts) – Suicide Season – 2008
- Football Season Is Over (After the Night remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Football Season Is Over (After the Night remix) – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. (Japan Edition) – 2010
- Football Season Is Over (Utah Saints remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- For Stevie Wonder’s Eyes Only – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- Fresh Bruises – Amo – 2019
- Fuck – The Chill Out Sessions EP – 2012
- Fuck (featuring Josh Franceschi of You Me at Six) – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- Go to Hell, for Heaven’s Sake – Sempiternal – 2013
- Happy Song – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Heavy Metal (featuring Rahzel) – Amo – 2019
- Home Sweet Hole – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- Hospital for Souls – Sempiternal – 2013
- I Apologise If You Feel Something – Amo – 2019
- I Don’t Know What to Say – Amo – 2019
- (I Used to Make Out With) Medusa – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- In the Dark – Amo – 2019
- It Never Ends – The Chill Out Sessions EP – 2012
- It Never Ends – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- It Never Ends (video) – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. (US iTunes Edition) – 2010
- It Was Written in Blood – Suicide Season – 2008
- It Was Written in Blood (L’Amour La Morgue remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Join the Club – Sempiternal (The Deathbeds EP/Deluxe/Japan/iTunes editions) – 2013
- Kool-Aid – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Limousine (featuring Aurora) – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Liquor & Love Lost – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- Lost – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Mantra – Amo – 2019
- Medicine – Amo – 2019
- Memorial/Blessed with a Curse – The Chill Out Sessions EP – 2012
- Memorial (instrumental) – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- Mother Tongue – Amo – 2019
- Nihilist Blues (featuring Grimes) – Amo – 2019
- No Need for Introductions, I’ve Read About Girls Like You on the Backs of Toilet Doors – Suicide Season – 2008
- No Need for Introductions, I’ve Read About Girls Like You on the Backs of Toilet Doors (Ben Weinman remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Off the Heezay – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- Oh No – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- (OST) (Spi)ritual – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- (OST) Dreamseeker – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- (OST) P.U.S.S.-E – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Ouch – Amo – 2019
- Pray for Plagues – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- R.I.P. (Duskcore Remix) – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Rawwwrr! – This Is What the Edge of Your Seat Was Made For – 2004
- RE: They Have No Reflections – This Is What the Edge of Your Seat Was Made For – 2004
- Run – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Seen It All Before – Sempiternal – 2013
- Shadow Moses – Sempiternal – 2013
- Sleep with One Eye Open – Suicide Season – 2008
- Sleep with One Eye Open (Shawn “Clown” Crahan remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Sleep with One Eye Open (Tek-One remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Sleepwalking – Sempiternal – 2013
- Sleepwalking (Instrumental) – Sempiternal (Japan Edition) – 2013
- Slow Dance – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- Strangers – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Sugar Honey Ice & Tea – Amo – 2019
- Suicide Season – Suicide Season – 2008
- Suicide Season (Outcry Collective remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Suicide Season (The Secret Handshake remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- Tell Slater Not to Wash His Dick – Count Your Blessings – 2006
- The Comedown – Suicide Season – 2008
- The Comedown (Robotsonics remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- The Fox and the Wolf (featuring Josh Scogin of The Chariot) – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- The House of Wolves – Sempiternal – 2013
- The Sadness Will Never End (featuring Sam Carter of Architects) – Suicide Season – 2008
- The Sadness Will Never End (Skrillex remix) – Suicide Season: Cut Up! – 2008
- The Sadness Will Never End (Skrillex remix) – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. (Japan Edition) – 2010
- Throne – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Top 10 Statues That Cried Blood – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
- Traitors Never Play Hang-Man. – This Is What the Edge of Your Seat Was Made For – 2004
- True Friends – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Visions – There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. – 2010
- What You Need – That’s the Spirit – 2015
- Who Wants Flowers When You’re Dead? Nobody – This Is What the Edge of Your Seat Was Made For – 2004
- Why You Gotta Kick Me When I’m Down? – Amo – 2019
- Wonderful Life (featuring Dani Filth) – Amo – 2019
- Youtopia – Post Human: Nex Gen – 2024
Albums and EPs
This Is What the Edge of Your Seat Was Made For (2004): 4 songs
Count Your Blessings (2006): 11 songs
Suicide Season (2008): 10 songs
Suicide Season: Cut Up! (2008): 14 songs
There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. (2010): 17 songs
The Chill Out Sessions EP (2012): 6 songs
Sempiternal (2013): 15 songs
That’s the Spirit (2015): 11 songs
Amo (2019): 13 songs
Post Human: Nex Gen (2024)
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