Update and New Music From Bring Me The Horizon

     Wow - it's been a while, hasn't it? I'm in my third year at Ryerson and life has been hectic. I've been immersed in my studies as well as doing my weekly radio show, The Plug-In, on The Scope at Ryerson. But alas, it's time for an update!

     So Bring Me The Horizon's latest single, Drown, has leaked - with a music video to boot.

     Check it out below:

     The English band seems to have completely abandoned their old metal core sound. Screams and growls are replaced with singing, and heavy breakdowns are replaced with chord progressions. In reading the YouTube comments and my Twitter feed, it seems that fans are either loving or hating this new music by Bring Me The Horizon. 

     Personally, I think the lyrics are quite beautiful, and the song in itself is good, but it's not something I want to hear when I choose to listen to Bring Me the Horizon. When I pick up my headphones and turn up the volume, I expect to hear aggressive guitars, heavy instrumentals, and  powerful vocals. Therefore, this is a complete 180 for the band, and for me, as the listener. 

     Fans are speculating that lead vocalist Oliver Sykes has damaged his vocal chords from years of screaming, but there hasn't been any confirmation or proof on this point. 

     The song was supposed to be released as a single come December, but the video is now out, apparently leaked.

     What are your thoughts on the new sound? Comment below!