With an inventive blend of thrash, progressive and melodic death metal and the occasional whiff of metalcore, the Brits from Sylosis have built an enviable reputation on the extreme metal scene. Formed as long ago as 2000, it nevertheless took them eight years to birth their first long player with ‘Conclusion of an Age’. With vocalist/guitarist Josh Middleton at the helm, they took old school Bay Area thrash as a starting point, adding elements from across the metal spectrum along the way. Their brutal yet melodic sound and frequent tempo changes set them apart from the rest. There have been occasional line-up changes over the years but Middleton has always been able to steer the ship through choppy waters, even when he filled in on guitar for Architects following the demise of his close friend Tom Searle; in 2023 Middelton returned to Sylosis full-time. The title of their latest slab ‘A Sign of Things to Come’ leaves no doubt they’re far from done. #GMM25
