Spiritbox

Spiritbox is a Canadian metal powerhouse formed in 2017 by Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer following their departure from Iwrestledabearonce. Seeking a more authentic creative outlet, they pivoted away from chaotic mathcore toward a sophisticated blend of progressive metalcore, djent, and ambient pop.

Their sound identity is defined by the contrast between LaPlante's versatile vocals - ranging from soul-influenced cleans to fierce growls - and Stringer's heavy, syncopated guitar work characterized by low-tuned riffs and atmospheric layering. The band achieved a meteoric rise during the pandemic era, utilizing high-quality music videos and a strong digital presence to build a massive global following before they could even tour. Their debut album, 'Eternal Blue' (2021), was a critical and commercial landmark, debuting at #13 on the Billboard 200 and signaling a shift in modern metal toward more melodic, production-forward aesthetics. Influenced by acts like Deftones and TesseracT, Spiritbox has become a bridge between the underground metal scene and mainstream rock, praised for their technical proficiency and emotional depth.