Higher Power are an English melodic hardcore band from Leeds, West Yorkshire, formed in 2014. Emerging from the UK hardcore scene, the band gained widespread attention for their distinctive fusion of hardcore aggression, alternative rock melody, and grunge-inspired songwriting.
While rooted in hardcore punk, Higher Power have continually expanded their sound, incorporating influences from alternative metal, shoegaze, and 1990s rock. This evolution has helped them stand apart from their contemporaries and earn recognition on both hardcore and mainstream rock stages.
Higher Power's music combines the energy and intensity of hardcore with melodic hooks, layered guitar textures, and an unmistakable alternative rock influence. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Helmet, Deftones, and the alternative rock movement of the 1990s, they developed a sound that balances heaviness with accessibility.
The band's willingness to move beyond traditional hardcore boundaries has made them one of the most distinctive British heavy bands of their generation.
Space to Breathe (2015) – debut EP release introducing Higher Power's distinctive blend of hardcore energy, alternative rock melody, and grunge-inspired influences, laying the foundation for their evolving sound.
Soul Structure (2017) – debut full-length album that established the band as one of the most exciting names in modern UK hardcore, combining aggressive riffs with increasingly melodic songwriting.
27 Miles Underwater (2020) – breakthrough album that significantly expanded the band's audience through its ambitious fusion of hardcore, alternative metal, and 1990s-inspired rock influences.
There's Love in This World if You Want It (2025) – third studio album showcasing the band's most mature and expansive songwriting to date, building upon their alternative rock influences while retaining the energy and authenticity of their hardcore roots.
Higher Power helped redefine expectations of modern hardcore by successfully blending the genre's intensity with alternative rock influences that had largely fallen out of favour within the scene. Their sound has appealed to both traditional hardcore fans and listeners drawn to heavier alternative music.
Fans of Drug Church, Militarie Gun, and Turnstile will likely appreciate Higher Power's combination of hardcore energy, melodic songwriting, and 1990s alternative rock influence.
All Higher Power releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on CD and vinyl editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
We also stock official Higher Power clothing, allowing fans to represent one of the most distinctive bands in modern British hardcore through authentic merchandise.
Higher Power are part of the modern UK Hardcore scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our HARDCORE CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Punk.
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