Split Chain

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Split Chain
OriginBristol, England
Genres
Years active2023–present[3]
LabelsEpitaph[2]
Members
  • Roberto Martínez-Cowles
  • Jake Reid
  • Oliver Bowles
  • Tom Davies
  • Aaron Black

Split Chain is an English nu metal band formed in Bristol in 2023. The line-up consists of vocalist Bert Martínez-Cowles, bassist Tom Davies, drummer Aaron Black and guitarists Oli Bowles and Jake Reid.[3]

History

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The band was formed from the remnants of other local bands, including Pushing Daisies, Ursus and Roads to Nowhere. The band released their debut single, "Get Inside", on 14 April 2023, with a further three singles following that year.

In 2024, they released a further three singles, a re-worked version of their 2023 single "Extract", featuring Softcult and renamed to "(Re)-Extract", along with a cover of Type O Negative's "I Don't Wanna Be Me", which they had been performing live at shows prior.[4]

After signing with Epitaph Records in 2024, they announced that their debut studio album, Motionblur, would be released on 11 July 2025.[5] They also announced a North American tour with Silverstein starting in January 2024.

In March 2025, the band released a limited vinyl pressing of an EP called 'SC001', which contains all seven of their singles released in 2023 and 2024 in one collection, not including their collab with Soft Cult or their Type O Negative cover.[6]

On the approach to the release of their debut album, the band have toured throughout the UK, Europe and United States - including a debut headline tour of the US. They showcased new material at summer festivals Mystic Festival and Download Festival. By the time their debut album would release they would have opened for acts including A Day To Remember, Superheaven, Trophy Eyes, Boston Manor and Thursday.

Musical style

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The band became known for their combination of nu metal and shoegaze, while also incorporating elements of grunge and post-hardcore, which they have referred to as "Dreamo".[2][7] They are inspired by artists including Deftones, Superheaven and Narrow Head.[1]

Discography

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Albums

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  • motionblur (2025)

EPs

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  • SC001 (2025)

Singles

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  • "Get Inside" (2023)
  • "Future" (2023)
  • "Extract" (2023)
  • "Chalk" (2023)
  • "Fade" (2024)
  • "Descend" (2024)
  • "Haven" (2024)
  • "(Re)-Extract" (2024)
  • "I Don't Wanna Be Me" (2024)
  • "I’m Not Dying to Be Here" (2025)
  • "bored.tired.torn" (2025)
  • "Subside" (2025)
  • ”who am i” (2025)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Hear nu-gaze upstarts SPLIT CHAIN battle family drama on "bored.tired.torn"". Revolver. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Split Chain's nü-gaze will make you feel alive". Alternative Press. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  3. ^ a b "10 reasons why you need Split Chain in your life". Kerrang!. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Hear SPLIT CHAIN cover TYPE O NEGATIVE's "I Don't Wanna Be Me"". Revolver. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Split Chain Announce Debut Album 'motionblur'". rocksound.tv. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  6. ^ https://www.discogs.com/master/3802644-Split-Chain-SC001
  7. ^ https://www.facebook.com/splitchainband