Heriot are a British metalcore band from Swindon, England, formed in 2014. Through a combination of crushing heaviness, experimental textures, and an uncompromising artistic vision, the band have emerged as one of the most acclaimed new names in modern heavy music.
Blending metalcore, sludge metal, industrial textures, and hardcore aggression, Heriot have developed a sound that is both punishing and atmospheric. Their rapid rise through the UK underground and international festival circuit has established them as one of the most exciting heavy bands of their generation.
Heriot's music combines suffocating low-end heaviness, abrasive vocals, industrial soundscapes, and moments of haunting melody. Their songwriting frequently balances chaos and atmosphere, drawing influence from metalcore, sludge metal, hardcore punk, and extreme metal.
The dual vocal approach of Debbie Gough and Jake Packer, combined with the band's willingness to experiment beyond traditional genre boundaries, has helped create a distinctive identity that stands apart from many of their contemporaries.
Violence (2015) – debut EP introducing Heriot's abrasive blend of hardcore, sludge, and metallic aggression, laying the foundation for their future development.
World Collapse (2016) – early release showcasing a heavier and more refined approach while establishing the band's reputation within the UK underground scene.
Profound Morality (2022) – breakthrough EP that earned widespread critical acclaim, combining crushing heaviness with atmospheric experimentation and helping propel the band onto a much larger stage.
Devoured by the Mouth of Hell (2024) – debut full-length album and a major milestone in the band's career, expanding upon the sound of Profound Morality with greater ambition, stronger dynamics, and some of their most acclaimed material to date.
Heriot have become one of the leading bands in the new wave of British heavy music, earning praise for their innovative songwriting, intense live performances, and ability to merge extreme heaviness with experimental ideas. Their rise has positioned them among the most promising modern metal acts in Europe.
Fans of Code Orange, Conjurer, and Employed to Serve will likely appreciate Heriot's combination of metallic hardcore aggression, sludge-infused heaviness, and atmospheric experimentation.
All Heriot releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on CD and vinyl editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
Heriot are part of the modern UK Metalcore scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our METALCORE CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal.
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