Bleed from Within

Bleed from Within

Bleed from Within live in Nuremberg in 2013. From left to right: Craig Gowans, Scott Kennedy, Davie Provan, Ali Richardson (background) and Martyn Evans.
Background information
Origin Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Genres Deathcore, metalcore, melodic death metal, groove metal (2010–present)
Years active 2005–present
Labels Rising, Century Media
Members Scott Kennedy
Ali Richardson
Craig "Goonzi" Gowans
Davie Provan
Martyn Evans
Past members Dave Lennon
Scott McCreadie

Bleed from Within are a Scottish heavy metal band from Glasgow. The band formed in 2005 and currently consists of vocalist Scott Kennedy, drummer Ali Richardson, bassist Davie Provan and guitarists Craig Gowans and Martyn Evans. The band has released three studio albums; Humanity, Empire and Uprising. The most recent, Uprising was released on Century Media[1] and reached number 13 on the UK Rock Chart.[2]

History

The band formed in Glasgow where they initially met at a youth club where they would cover Lamb of God songs.[3] The first tour that garnered them large scale exposure was in 2010 when they supported Sylosis and While She Sleeps on the Metal Hammer Razor Tour.[4] Early in their career, Bleed from Within also toured with Soilwork, All that Remains, After the Burial, Suicide Silence, Caliban and Rise to Remain.[5]

Vocalist Scott Kennedy in Nuremberg in 2013

In August 2012, the band signed to Century Media Records.[1] Their talks with the label started when they were approached after their performance at the 2011 Graspop festival in Belgium,[6] where they were called up as a replacement.[7] After its announcement Bleed From Within issued a very positive statement about their opportunity to join the label's roster: "Century Media have always been a powerhouse in bringing cutting edge new music to the world and we will endeavour to live up to the name."[5] Between September and November 2012, the band supported While She Sleeps across the UK and co-headlined a tour around Europe with Bury Tomorrow.[1] They supported Miss May I on their UK tour in November/December, before starting their studio sessions.[8]

Drummer Ali Richardson in Nuremberg in 2013

In March 2013, the band completed their first tour of the year, supporting Testament in mainland Europe.[9] Singer Scott Kennedy commented on the difficulty of performing to Testament's crowd citing the older average age of the audience and their lack of familiarity with Bleed from Within's music, but also stated that he felt the band had won over the crowd eventually.[10] On 25 March 2013, Bleed from Within's third studio album Uprising was released on Century Media. Kennedy, when commenting on the album, said that "While it's angry, it's still positive. It's about looking to the light and realising that you're the only person who can make a difference in your life."[10] The drums and vocals were recorded with producer Romesh Dodangoda and guitars and bass with Adam Getgood of Periphery.[1] Uprising spawned two music videos; one for the album's lead single "It Lives in Me"[5] and another for the title track.[11] The album was later made available as a stream prior to its release.[12] It also charted in the United Kingdom at number 13 on the UK Rock Chart.[2] Critically, the album was well received and praised for its improved production and improved songwriting[13] but was also criticised for offering very little in the way of innovation.[14] To promote the album, the band embarked on a headlining tour of the UK.[15]

In June Bleed from Within supported Megadeth on their four date tour of the United Kingdom.[16] The band stated their excitement about the opportunity to support Megadeth, with Kennedy commenting "As a metal band, to go and support any of the Big 4 is something I never, ever though would happen".[16] Their performances with Megadeth were met with widespread critical acclaim despite reports of ambivalent crowd reactions with Malcolm Dome commenting that "You have to feel sorry for Bleed From Within [...] [they] get no more than polite attention from the crowd, and they deserve more".[17] Later in the month, the band was awarded British publication Metal Hammer's Golden Gods Awards for 'Best New Band'.[18]

In November 2013, Bleed from Within were one of four acts alongside Amon Amarth, Hell and Carcass for Metal Hammer's Defenders Of The Faith IV tour.

In April 2014, the band announced they had launched an Indiegogo campaign to help crowdfund a 4-track EP, which would act as a bridge between Uprising and their fourth full-length album.[19]

Musical style

Metal Hammer Magazine's online editor Merlin Alderslade summarised Bleed From Within's style saying they are "power and groove-laden muscle that modern metal is able to produce"[20] The band has been considered deathcore,[21][22] metalcore,[14][13] melodic death metal[17] and most recently groove metal.[22] Their stylistic features are their use of "deep heavy breakdowns", growling vocals[14] and groove infused riffs.[13]

Their first two albums, Humanity and Empire have been described as "bruising yet melodic"[10] and their debut album Humanity was considered "straight-up deathcore" as it came out.[22] Their third album Uprising has been described "parts Lamb of God, parts Black Crown-era Suicide Silence and parts Pantera"[20] and Metal Hammer writer Merlin Alderslade believes the band should be compared to Lamb of God and Machine Head now rather than the deathcore style of early Bring Me the Horizon and Suicide Silence.[22] The albums typical song structure features sinister guitar riffs to open a song which transitions into "epic metal melodies".[22]

Across their three albums it has been noted that Kennedy's vocal style has shifted from deathcore scream/growl vocals to a strict throaty growl[14][13] and that his voice has become much clearer.[22]

Accolades and readers poll results

Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards
Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2013 Bleed from Within Best New Band Won[23]

Members

Current
  • Scott Kennedy – vocals (2005–present)
  • Ali Richardson – drums, percussion (2005–present)
  • Craig "Goonzi" Gowans – bass guitar (2005–2009); guitar (2009–present)
  • Davie Provan – bass guitar (2009–present)
  • Martyn Evans – guitar (2011–present)
Former
  • Dave Lennon – guitar (2005–2011)
  • Scott McCreadie – guitar (2005–2009)

Timeline

  • Craig Gowans switched from bass to guitar in 2009.

  • Martyn Evans replaced founding guitarist Dave Lennon in 2011.

Discography

Albums
EPs

Music videos

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Newsdesk (2 August 2012). "Bleed From Within Signs Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Top 40 Rock & Metal Albums Archive 6th April 2013". Official Charts Company. 6 April 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
  3. ↑ Howells, Andy (15 March 2013). "Bleed From Within set to rock Cardiff - Craig Gowans Interview". South Wales Argus. Newsquest Media. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  4. ↑ Koster, Niels (17 December 2010). "Interview: While She Sleeps". Legends Arising. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 "BLEED FROM WITHIN - 'It Lives In Me' Video Released". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  6. ↑ Lavigueur, Nick (29 March 2013). "Bleed From Within on the rise ahead of Leeds gig". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  7. ↑ Newsdesk (23 May 2011). "Bleed from within replace All Shall Perish for Graspop Metal Meeting". Brave Words. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  8. ↑ Patashnik, Ben (9 December 2012). "Bleed From Within launch studio diary for new album Uprising". Impericon. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  9. ↑ "Tours: Testament / Shadows Fall / Bleed From Within (Europe)". Punknews.org. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  10. 1 2 3 Geddes, Jonathan (25 April 2013). "Music - Bleed From Within's fashionable sideline". Evening Times. Newsquest. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  11. ↑ "Bleed From Within Post New Video For ‘Uprising’". Rock Sound. Freeway Press. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  12. ↑ Bowar, Chad (18 March 2013). "Bleed From Within, ‘Uprising’ – Exclusive Album Stream". Loudwire. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  13. 1 2 3 4 Lloyd, Gavin (25 March 2013). Raziq Rauf, ed. "Album: Bleed From Within – Uprising". Thrash Hits. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  14. 1 2 3 4 Rhian Westbury. "ALBUM REVIEW: Bleed From Within – Uprising". Bring The Noise UK. Retrieved 2 June 2013. Although Bleed From Within stick heavily to the stereotypical metal core genre with deep heavy breakdowns and growling vocals this isn’t to say it’s a bad or even generic album.
  15. ↑ "Bleed From Within Announce Headline Tour". Rock Sound. Freeway Press. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  16. 1 2 "Bleed From Within To Support Megadeth In The UK In June". Rock Sound. Freeway Press. 23 May 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  17. 1 2 Dolm, Malcolm (August 2013). Alexander Milas, ed. "Megadeth, Bleed From Within, Brixton Academy, London". Metal Hammer (TeamRock) (273). ISSN 1422-9048.
  18. ↑ Newsdesk (17 June 2013). "Winners Announced For Metal Hammer’s 2013 ‘Golden Gods Awards’". The PRP. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  19. ↑ "NEWS: Bleed From Within launch Indiegogo campaign to fund new 4-track EP!". DEAD PRESS!. 4 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  20. 1 2 Merlin Alderslade (18 April 2013). "Gig Of The Week: Bleed From Within". Metal Hammer. (Future PLC). Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  21. ↑ James McMahon, ed. (6 July 2013). "Yashin, Plus: Bleed From Within, Arches, Prepare to open a big old can of pure Scottish rock". Kerrang! (Bauer Media Group) (1473): 51. ISSN 0262-6624.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Metal Hammer Podcast 232 Part 2: Bleed From Within 'Uprising' Review (Podcast). Metal Hammer. 18 February 2013. Event occurs at 4:30. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  23. ↑ Merlin Alderslade (17 June 2013). "Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2013: All The Winners". Metal Hammer. (Future Plc). Retrieved 17 June 2013.

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