Black Peaks are an English progressive rock band from Brighton.

Contents 1 History 2 Musical style 3 Members 4 Discography 5 References History

The band formed in 2012, initially under the name Shrine, and released a debut self-released EP Closer to the Sun in 2014.[1][2]

After a run of UK and European festivals and tours, the band signed to Sony for the release of their debut album Statues in 2016.

The album was well received, and singles 'Glass Built Castles' and 'Saviour' brought the band support from Zane Lowe, Daniel P. Carter and daytime airplay on BBC Radio 1.[3][4]

This increased profile resulted in a busy touring schedule across 2016-2017, including dates supporting Deftones, System of a Down, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Prophets of Rage and Mastodon.[5]

Towards the end of 2017, the band announced that they had parted ways with bassist Andrew Gosden, replaced with new member Dave Larkin, and were currently in the studio recording their second album, titled All That Divides, to be released in 2018.[6]

Musical style

Black Peaks have been described as progressive rock,[1][2][7][8][9] hardcore punk,[8][9] heavy metal,[1][9] math rock,[1][9] post-rock,[1][9] alternative rock[1] and sludge metal[9] and have been compared to the likes of Mastodon,[1][10] Oceansize,[1][10] System of a Down,[7] Muse,[7] Tool[7] and The Dillinger Escape Plan.[10]

Members Will Gardner – lead vocals (2013–present) Joe Gosney – guitars, vocals (2012–present) Dave Larkin – bass guitar (2017–present) Liam Kearley – drums (2012–present) Discography Title Album details Type Closer to the Sun[1] Released: 2014 Label: Self-Released Moniker: Shrine EP Statues[1] Released: 2016 Label: Sony LP All That Divides Released: 2018 Label: Rise Records LP