Napoleon were an English metalcore band from Exeter, England formed in 2011.

Napoleon
OriginExeter, England
Genres
Years active2011–2019
LabelsBasick
Members
  • Wesley Thompson
  • Sam Osborn
  • Jacob Brelsford
Past members
  • Joshua Baker
  • Joseph Godfree
  • Christopher Adams
  • Ryan McEntee
  • Alex Feggi
  • James Mendoza
Websitewww.napoleonuk.com

On 3 February 2019, the band announced their decision to part ways as band with one final two week European tour.

"Today we come with some news. After 9 years as a band we’ve collectively decided it’s time to call it a day. This decision has not been made with ease, but where we are as individuals it is one that makes sense. During these years we’ve had the time of our lives and all share memories we’ll never forget. We got to explore the world and share our music with as many people as possible and we’ll look back on the memories with great fondness. This is 100% down to you guys. You have supported us through everything and for that we are incredibly thankful and it will always mean the world to us. Thank you to anyone that has helped us out in some way or another, we couldn’t of done it without you. We will be ending our career as a band with a two week European tour. We hope to see everyone that’s supported us throughout the years come to a show and make the last tour the best one we’ve ever done!"

— Napoleon 2011–2019

Musical style

edit

Napoleon have been categorised as melodic hardcore,[1][2][3] progressive metalcore,[4][5] metalcore,[4][3][6] hardcore punk,[3][2] technical hardcore[2] and "melodic hardcore for prog kids or vice versa".[1] They are also self-described as melodiposipassiongroove.

Discography

edit

Studio albums

edit
  • Newborn Mind (2016)[7]
  • Epiphany (2018)
  • What We See (2012)[7]
  • Cinderella (2011)[7]

Members

edit

Final line-up

edit
  • Sam Osborn - guitar (2011–2019)
  • James Mendoza - drums (2011-2019)
  • Jacob Brelsford - bass (2014–2019)
  • Wesley Thompson - lead vocals (2015–2019)

Past members

edit
  • Joshua Baker - lead vocals (2012-2013)
  • Joseph Godfree - bass (2011-2012)
  • Christopher Adams - bass (2011-2013)
  • Ryan McEntee - bass (2013-2014)
  • Alex Feggi - lead vocals (2013-2014)

References

edit
  1. ^ a b "Album Review: Napoleon - 'Newborn Mind'". Newnoisemagazine.com. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Already Heard - Newborn Mind". Archived from the original on 13 November 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Perez, Zack (4 April 2016). "UK Melodic Hardcore band Napoleon premiere new song & announce new album!". Thenewfury.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Napoleon – Newborn Mind". Heavyblogisheavy.com. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  5. ^ "REVIEW: Napoleon - "Newborn Mind" - It Djents". Archived from the original on 13 November 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  6. ^ "This Napoleon Video Pairs Aggression With Beauty - Features". Rocksound.tv. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  7. ^ a b c "Napoleon discography". RateYourMusic.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.