Shadowlight

The new album
out now

Let the Shadow Work begin.
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β€œFrom lyrics to melodies, and incredible soundscaping. It’s a wonder how they fit all that into ten tracks”
— Distorted Sound
β€œShadowlight is a must-listen for metalcore fans”
— Metal Hammer
β€œOn this form, Greatness is absolutely where Defences are headed”
— Metal Epidemic
β€œOne of the bands I am so so excited about”
— Kerrie Cosh, BBC 3CR
β€œ...These guys could yet become metalcore’s newest defenders”
— Kerrang!
β€œDefences are taking the genre in a new direction”
— Blabbermouth
β€œsingalong choruses reminiscent of Bad Omens and Architects”
— Kerrang!
β€œCherry probably has got the most beautiful voice I have ever heard”
— Alyx Holcombe, BBC Radio 1

β€˜Shadowlight’ on the road

Armed with a brand-new album and an epic lineup, Defences are hitting some of our favourite Northern cities in Jan and Feb 2025. Joined by our friends in Crushed By Waves, this is one tour you won’t want to miss!

"Defences skillfully juxtaposes light and dark elements throughout β€œThe Almost”, utilizing contrasting vocal styles and percussion dynamics to convey its narrative" - My Global Mind

"Defences skillfully juxtaposes light and dark elements throughout β€œThe Almost”, utilizing contrasting vocal styles and percussion dynamics to convey its narrative" - My Global Mind

Official Merch

"The perfect band if you're looking to dip your toes into the rock world" - BBC Radio 1

"The perfect band if you're looking to dip your toes into the rock world" - BBC Radio 1

View fullsize πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ GERMANY THIS WEEK πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ We join our label buddies @rising_insane for three dates, starting this Friday! Friday 29th Nov - Oberhausen Druckluft Saturday 30th Nov - Bremen TOWER Sunday 1st Dec - Dresden Blauer Salon Remaining tickets available o
View fullsize πŸ–€ UK TOUR 2025 🀍 Swipe to see our local supports! These guys are all killing it and we're proud to have them join us as we celebrate the Shadowlight era with you all πŸ–€ Tickets are moving fast, so don't wait around if you're planning to be at any
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View fullsize πŸ–€ LAST LIVE SHOW OF 2024 πŸ–€ Our last show of the year will be at @hammerdownfestival WINTER MILITIA on the 7th of December at The Arch in Brighton πŸ’™ we can't wait to be part of this stacked line up, including our buds in @existimmortal & @conf
View fullsize A massive thank you to @alyxholcombe & @bbcintroducing for making Ego(Maniac) Track Of The Week on @bbcradio1 Introducing Rock! 🫢 Tune in tonight at 1am @bbcsounds to hear the show πŸ–€πŸ”₯
View fullsize Shadowlight has been out for just one week and you have spoiled us with your support! Not only have you streamed it 400,000 times, the lovely folks at @spotify / @applemusic / @deezer have added us to some absolutely killer playlists πŸ–€ Tell us yo
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View fullsize πŸ–€ THANK YOU LONDON 🀍 A huge thank you to everyone who came to our Shadowlight Album Launch Show, we were absolutely blown away by your energy. You danced, you moshed, you crowd surfed, you sang your hearts out and we love you for it. We will never
View fullsize SHADOWLIGHT πŸ–€πŸ€ Our new album, Shadowlight, is out now via @longbranchrecords!!! ✨ A journey towards self-acceptance, uncovering, exploring and acknowledging inner darkness. Understanding what it means to truly know all of who you are. We're so e