Bleed from Within

Hailing from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, Bleed from Within emerged onto the heavy metal scene in 2005. This quintet—featuring vocalist Scott Kennedy, drummer Ali Richardson, bassist Davie Provan, lead guitarist Craig Gowans, and rhythm guitarist/clean vocalist Steven Jones—has solidified its place in the genre, releasing six studio albums and three EPs, culminating in their latest offering, Shrine, released June 3, 2022, via Nuclear Blast.

Their journey began in Glasgow, honing their skills in a youth club by covering Lamb of God. A pivotal moment arrived in 2010 when they supported Sylosis and While She Sleeps on the Metal Hammer Razor Tour, catapulting them into the wider metal consciousness. Early touring highlights included sharing stages with metal heavyweights Soilwork, All That Remains, After the Burial, Suicide Silence, Caliban, and Rise to Remain.

A major turning point occurred in August 2012 when Bleed from Within inked a deal with Century Media Records. This opportunity arose after a standout performance at the 2011 Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium, where they stepped in as a last-minute replacement. The band enthusiastically embraced the partnership, stating that Century Media "have always been a powerhouse in bringing cutting-edge new music to the world," pledging to uphold the label's reputation. The band capitalized on this momentum, supporting While She Sleeps across the UK (September-November 2012) and co-headlining a European tour with Bury Tomorrow. Further UK dates supporting Miss May I followed before they entered the studio to record their next release.