Empire State Bastard

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Empire State Bastard are a British metal duo formed of Mike Vennart (formally of Oceansize) and Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro. [1]

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Empire State Bastard
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Empire State Bastard at Tons of Rock 2024.
Background information
OriginUnited Kingdom
Genres Alternative metal, Extreme metal, Metalcore, Hardcore Punk [2]
Years active2023–present
Labels Roadrunner Records [3]
Spinoff of
Members
Website empirestatebastard.com

To date, the duo has released one album, Rivers of Heresy, which was released on 1 September 2023, and debuted at number 46 on the UK Albums (OCC). [4]

Background

The band was announced on the 24 February 2023 through social media. Shortly after, the band announced a run of intimate shows in Glasgow, Manchester and London. [5]

Musically, the band have been described as alternative metal, extreme metal, metalcore, and hardcore punk. [1] [6]

The band have appeared at many festivals across Europe including 2000trees, Copenhell, Download Festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, Hellfest, and Wacken Open Air. [7] [8] They also supported Sleep Token during their 2024 USA tour. [9]

Members

Current members

Touring members

  • Naomi Mcleod – bass guitar, backing vocals (2023–present) [10]
  • Dave Lombardo – drums (2023–present) [10]

Discography

Studio Albums

Awards and nominations

Heavy Music Awards
YearNominee / workAwardResult
2024Empire State BastardBest UK Breakthrough AlbumNominated [11]
2024Rivers of HeresyBest Album ArtNominated [12]

References

  1. 1 2 Trendell, Andrew (2023-05-27). "Empire State Bastard: "We're going for extremity at all costs"". NME. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  2. ↑ "Simon Neil's ESB announce debut album Rivers of Heresy out September 1st on Roadrunner Records". Rock 'n' Load. June 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023. Sprawling across the alt-metal landscape...
  3. ↑ "Empire State Bastard Roadrunner Records - Official Store". Roadrunner Records - Official Store. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  4. ↑ "RIVERS OF HERESY". Official Charts. 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  5. ↑ Trapp, Philip TrappPhilip (2023-03-16). "Dave Lombardo Shares Fierce Song From New Band With Biffy Clyro Members". Loudwire. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  6. ↑ Wilson-Taylor, James (2023-09-01). "Empire State Bastard, 'Rivers Of Heresy' | The Album Story". Rock Sound. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  7. ↑ Dunworth, Liberty (2023-06-02). "Empire State Bastard share brutal new single 'Stutter'". NME. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  8. ↑ "Copenhell 2024 – Onsdag – Diskant.dk" (in Danish). 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  9. ↑ Ordonez, Eli (2024-01-19). "Sleep Token announce US tour with Empire State Bastard". NME. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  10. 1 2 Dunworth, Liberty (2023-08-10). "Empire State Bastard announce UK and European headline tour". NME. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  11. ↑ "Heavy Music Awards 2024 Winners Revealed". Heavy Music Awards. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  12. ↑ "Heavy Music Awards 2024 Winners Revealed". Heavy Music Awards. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
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