Black Peaks were an English

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band from

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History

The band formed in 2012, initially under the name ''Shrine'', and released a debut self-released EP ''Closer to the Sun'' in 2014. After a run of UK and European festivals and tours, the band signed to

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for the release of their debut album ''Statues'' in 2016. The album was well received, and singles 'Glass Built Castles' and 'Saviour' brought the band support from

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and daytime airplay on

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. This increased profile resulted in a busy touring schedule across 2016-2017, including dates supporting Deftones,

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and

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. Towards the end of 2017, the band announced that they had parted ways with bassist Andrew Gosden, replaced with new member Dave Larkin, and were at the time in the studio recording their second album, titled ''All That Divides''. ''All That Divides'' was released in October 2018. In January 2019, Black Peaks supported UK group

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on their second leg of the Stop the Clocks tour. On July 26, 2021, the band announced that they have decided to break up, citing that they "have reached a point where we don't feel we can continue in a way that is healthy for us."

Musical style

Black Peaks have been described as

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, heavy metal,

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and

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and have been compared to the likes of

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and

Members

* Will Gardner – lead vocals (2013–2021) * Joe Gosney – guitars, vocals (2012–2021) * Dave Larkin – bass guitar (2017–2021) * Liam Kearley – drums (2012–2021)

Past members

*Andrew Gosden – bass guitar (2012–2017)

Discography

References

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