Asleep At The Helm

Asleep At The Helm are a new-age metalcore force hailing from Manchester, UK. Drawing heavily from the Australian metalcore scene, the band delivers a raw and powerful sound, blending crushing riffs, aggressive breakdowns, and emotive melodic passages. Their music is a dynamic mix of brutality and beauty, capturing both the chaos and catharsis of modern life. With a hunger for this type of new wave metalcore across the world, this northern quintet have heavily surpassed 2.5 million streams and maintain 30-35k monthly listeners across the globe.

Since breaking onto the UK underground scene, Asleep At The Helm have built a reputation for delivering captivating, high-energy performances across the country’s most renowned venues. Their relentless live presence has earned them the opportunity to share stages with some of the biggest names in heavy music, including Our Hollow, Our Home, Skindred, Sleep Token, Vexed, Heart of a Coward, and Make Them Suffer. Musically, Asleep At The Helm draw comparisons to bands like Northlane and Polar, who similarly combine atmospheric elements with aggressive heaviness. Their latest singles “Equilibrium” and “Photosynthetic” further solidify the band’s evolution, exploring themes of personal struggle, rebirth, and resilience. These tracks blend soaring melodies with punishing breakdowns, showcasing the band’s unique ability to balance emotion with raw intensity.

With the release of their upcoming EP Ornate Resentment on October 31, 2025, Asleep At The Helm are set to push the boundaries of modern metalcore even further. As the band continues to grow and evolve, they remain dedicated to their core values of authenticity, growth, and delivering music that resonates with fans on a deep emotional level. Ornate Resentment promises to be their most ambitious release yet, affirming Asleep At The Helm as one of the UK’s most promising and boundary-pushing acts in the genre.