Bring Me The Horizon guitarist Lee Malia addressed claims about the band’s relationship with metal music in a recent interview with Guitar.com.
Fan speculation about the band’s stance on metal music prompted Malia to clarify their musical preferences.
“I don’t know, I get why people think that… but no one hates metal in the band!” Malia stated. “They all still like it. Me and Mat are still going to watch Metallica. Everyone still appreciates metal, it’s just they also have different interests.”
The guitarist’s comments emerged during ongoing discussions about the band’s evolving musical direction. Their sound has incorporated various genres beyond their metal roots.
The discussions about their relationship with metal music reflect the band’s significant musical evolution. Research published by Wikipedia revealed that Bring Me The Horizon started as a deathcore band. They later expanded their sound to embrace a broader range of influences.
The band’s musical transformation stands as a testament to their versatility. They successfully merged elements from progressive rock, post-rock, dubstep, and electronica while maintaining their connection to metal origins.
Their album ‘Sempiternal’ marked a crucial turning point in 2013. Documentation from Louder Sound highlighted how this release achieved crossover success. The album also solidified their influence in the metal scene.
Their gradual evolution in sound demonstrates the band’s commitment to creative exploration. Malia’s recent comments confirm their continued respect for their metal foundations.
