Black Peaks were an English rock band from Brighton.
Black Peaks | |
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| Also known as | Shrine (2012–2014) |
| Origin | Brighton, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–2021 |
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| Past members |
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| Website | blackpeaks |
History edit
The band formed in 2012, initially under the name Shrine, and released a debut self-released EP Closer to the Sun in 2014.[1][2]
After a run of UK and European festivals and tours, the band signed to RED Music for the release of their debut album Statues in 2016.
The album was well received, and singles 'Glass Built Castles' and 'Saviour' brought the band support from Zane Lowe, Daniel P. Carter and daytime airplay on BBC Radio 1.[3][4]
This increased profile resulted in a busy touring schedule across 2016-2017, including dates supporting Deftones, System of a Down, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Prophets of Rage and Mastodon.[5]
Towards the end of 2017, the band announced that they had parted ways with bassist Andrew Gosden, replaced with new member Dave Larkin,[6] and were at the time in the studio recording their second album, titled All That Divides. All That Divides was released in October 2018.
In January 2019, Black Peaks supported UK group Enter Shikari on their second leg of the Stop the Clocks tour.[7]
On July 26, 2021, the band announced that they have decided to break up, citing that they "have reached a point where we don't feel we can continue in a way that is healthy for us."[8]
Musical style edit
Black Peaks have been described as progressive rock,[9][10][1][2][11][12][13] hardcore punk,[12][13] heavy metal,[9][1][13] math rock,[1][13] post-rock,[1][13] alternative rock[1] and sludge metal[13] and have been compared to the likes of Mastodon,[1][14] Oceansize,[1][14] System of a Down,[11] Muse,[11] Tool[11] and The Dillinger Escape Plan.[14]
Members edit
- Will Gardner – lead vocals (2013–2021)
- Joe Gosney – guitars, vocals (2012–2021)
- Dave Larkin – bass guitar (2017–2021)
- Liam Kearley – drums (2012–2021)
Past members edit
- Andrew Gosden – bass guitar (2012–2017)
Discography edit
| Title | Album details | Type |
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| Closer to the Sun[1] |
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| Statues[1] |
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LP |
| All That Divides |
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LP |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Black Peaks – Statues: Exclusive Album Stream". The Independent. 5 April 2016.
- ^ a b Hughes, Freya (8 May 2015). "Black Peaks Interview". Bn1magazine.co.uk.
- ^ "Artrocker - 'Statues' Review". Artrocker.magazine.com.
- ^ "BLACK PEAKS reveal brand new video for single 'Glass Built Castles'". WithGuitars.com. 19 February 2016.
- ^ "The 15 most essential bands of 2000Trees 2017". The Independent. 4 July 2017.
- ^ "Dead Press - Black Peaks Part Ways with Bassist". Deadpress.co.uk.
- ^ https://twitter.com/blackpeaks/status/1083719984554131456 [dead link]
- ^ https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-black-peaks-break-up/
- ^ a b "Black Peaks – All That Divides' review". NME. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: 'All That Divides' by Black Peaks". The Soundboard. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Arctangent - Black Peaks". Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ a b April 2016, Simon Young 06 (6 April 2016). "Black Peaks". Loudersound.com.
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