LIES is an alternative metal quartet from Lyon, France, that emerged in the late 2000s during a fertile period for French technical and industrial metal. Their sound identity is defined by a hybrid of heavy groove-oriented riffs, melodic vocal hooks, and subtle electronic textures influenced by the 1970s progressive movement.
They gained significant traction through high-profile collaborations, most notably with Lord Nelson of Stuck Mojo, which resulted in the 'Fight' project and expanded their reach into the Spanish and US markets. Their career arc is marked by a transition from a raw rock-metal foundation to a more polished, independent production style on their second album, released via Send the Wood Music. Critically, they are positioned alongside acts like Sybreed and Skindred, bridging the gap between mainstream alternative metal and more niche industrial-progressive circles. Their influence web includes the technicality of modern metalcore and the atmospheric sensibilities of European electronica.
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