Nine Shrines delivers a sound that is fundamentally built on the friction between polished modern production and raw, visceral frustration. It is heavy music that doesn't sacrifice melody, characterized by thick, down-tuned guitar walls and a rhythm section that hits with the precision of a sledgehammer. The vocals transition seamlessly from melodic, anthemic hooks to gravelly, high-intensity shouts that capture a sense of genuine urgency.
What sets them apart is the 'supergroup' pedigree of the members, which translates into a highly disciplined approach to songwriting. While many of their peers lean into chaotic structures, Nine Shrines focuses on the 'big' moment, using electronic textures and industrial-influenced grit to fill every corner of the frequency spectrum. Their music feels like a controlled explosion, channeling the bitterness of past industry failures into a focused, professional sonic assault.
Start with 'Retribution Therapy' to hear the band at their most refined. It captures the perfect balance of their post-grunge roots and their metalcore-adjacent intensity, making it an ideal entry point for anyone who likes their rock music with a heavy dose of adrenaline and a dark, modern edge.
Nine Shrines is an American rock band from Ohio formed in 2014. The band was formed by former Attack Attack! drummer Andrew Wetzel after the group's disbandment in 2013, and includes two members of the now disbanded group Life on Repeat – bassist Devon Voisine and lead guitarist Andrew Baylis – as well as vocalist Chris Parketny formerly of Strangers to Wolves, and rhythm guitarist Evan McKeever of Downplay. They are currently signed to Mascot Records.
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Shares studio polished, compressed loud, layered dense (production style); alternative metal, hard rock, post-grunge (subgenres)
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Shares studio polished, compressed loud, layered dense (production style); alternative metal, post-grunge, hard rock (subgenres)
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