Napoleon were an English

metalcore Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of ...

band from

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formed in 2011. On 3 February 2019, the band announced their decision to part ways as band with one final two week European tour.

"Today we come with some news. After 9 years as a band we’ve collectively decided it’s time to call it a day. This decision has not been made with ease, but where we are as individuals it is one that makes sense. During these years we’ve had the time of our lives and all share memories we’ll never forget. We got to explore the world and share our music with as many people as possible and we’ll look back on the memories with great fondness. This is 100% down to you guys. You have supported us through everything and for that we are incredibly thankful and it will always mean the world to us. Thank you to anyone that has helped us out in some way or another, we couldn’t of done it without you. We will be ending our career as a band with a two week European tour. We hope to see everyone that’s supported us throughout the years come to a show and make the last tour the best one we’ve ever done!" — Napoleon 2011–2019

Musical style

Napoleon have been categorised as

melodic hardcore Melodic hardcore is a broadly defined subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on melody in its guitar work. It generally incorporates fast rhythms, melodic and often distorted guitar riffs, and vocal styles tending towards shouting and ...

progressive metalcore Progressive metalcore (also called technical metalcore or ambient metalcore) is a fusion of progressive metal and metalcore characterized by highly technical lead guitar, " atmospheric" elements, and complex instrumentation. Some notable practi ...

hardcore punk Hardcore punk (also known as simply hardcore) is a punk rock music genre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. Its roots can be traced to earlier punk ...

, technical hardcore and "melodic hardcore for prog kids or vice versa". They are also self-described as ''melodiposipassiongroove''.

Discography

Studio albums

*''Newborn Mind'' (2016) *''Epiphany'' (2018)

EPs

*''What We See'' (2012) *''Cinderella'' (2011)

Members

Final line-up

*Wesley Thompson - lead vocals (2015–2019) *Sam Osborn - guitar (2011–2019) *Jacob Brelsford - bass (2014–2019)

Past members

*Joshua Baker - lead vocals (2012-2013) *Joseph Godfree - bass (2011-2012) *Christopher Adams - bass (2011-2013) *Ryan McEntee - bass (2013-2014) *Alex Feggi - lead vocals (2013-2014) *James Mendoza - drums (2011-2018)

References

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